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Ghana’s growth outlook dims slightly amid US-Iran conflict – Fitch Solutions
“We have nudged down our 2026 growth projection from 5.9% to 5.5% as stronger-than-expected price pressures have slightly softened the outlook for consumer spending”.
BoG lost GH¢9.05bn from gold purchase programme in 2025
The loss included Net Loss on Gold for Reserves and Net Loss on Gold for Oil.
Bond market: Turnover declines by 71% to GH¢1.56bn
The 2027-2030 segment followed closely, contributing 46.26% of trades at a weighted-average yield of 11.75%.
Fuel prices could go up again this week — COPEC
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has warned that fuel prices in Ghana could increase further this week as international crude oil and refined petroleum product prices continue to climb. Executive Director of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, says the recent upward adjustment in local pump prices is consistent with develop...
Clean Energy Chamber convenes EV working group to advance import duty reforms
The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy (GCCE) has convened the inaugural meeting of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Working Group, bringing together leading companies and stakeholders from Ghana’s electric mobility ecosystem to develop a coordinated industry position on reforms to the country’s electric vehicle import regime. Hel...
Finance Minister and Central Bank Governor present powerful case for Ghana to global financiers and investors
In a high‑calibre breakfast convened by GHIB (Ghana International Bank) and the Ghana High Commission to the UK and Ireland, Ghana’s Minister for Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana addressed an audience of international investors, bankers and policymakers to set out a coordinated message of stability, reform...
No more waiting for head office – GCB boss pushes Ghana-first banking
Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, says his move from multinational banking to a local institution has shifted decision-making power closer to Ghana’s economic needs. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Tuesday, he described the transition as both “great” and “interesting” after years of...
Telecel, MoMAG train agents to improve professionalism, compliance and customer service
Telecel Ghana has partnered with the Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana (MoMAG) to train mobile money agents as part of efforts to improve their capabilities, professionalism and compliance with regulations. The initiative, held under the theme “Amplifying the Impact; Building a Safe, Trusted and Profitable Agent Netwo...
Ghana’s net payments for services rose to US$4.58bn in 2025
Also, the combined surplus in the current and capital account totalled US$9.55 billion during the review year, putting the country in the net lending position with the rest of the world.
Climate change: MTN Ghana sets ambitious net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2040
Leading telecommunications operator MTN Ghana has announced plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 as part of efforts to strengthen its climate action and sustainability agenda. Net-zero emissions involve balancing the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere with an equivalent...
NPA price floor: Consumers to pay at least GH¢14.53 for petrol, diesel pegged at GH¢16.97
Consumers should brace themselves to pay more for petroleum products in the coming days. This is because the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has released the price floor for August 1 to 15, 2026, suggesting a likely increase in fuel prices. Based on the price floor, diesel may witness the highest increase in the new...
Ghana must export mining innovation, not just minerals — Alhaji Ali Ibrahim
According to him, Ghana should leverage its abundant mineral resources and technical expertise to create homegrown mining solutions that other countries would be willing to adopt.