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Completion of IMF programme reflects significant progress made in ensuring economic stability – Finance Ministry
According to the Ministry, the government has maintained fiscal discipline, reduced inflation , strengthened external buffers and implemented key reforms that have laid the ground for sustained economic growth.
Energy expert calls for new fuel pricing regime as Ghana faces repeated petrol price hikes
An energy expert, Benjamin Nsiah, has called for a review of Ghana’s petroleum pricing framework, arguing that the current system is unable to protect consumers and businesses from frequent fuel price fluctuations. Nsiah, of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainability Energy (CEMSE), said the existing pr...
IMF describes Ghana’s ECF programme as broadly satisfactorily
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Ghana’s performance under its Economic Credit Facility-supported programme as broadly satisfactory. According to the Fund, the government sustained reform efforts—combined with favorable commodity-price developments—have delivered substantial macroeconomic stabilisati...
Ghana frozen food importers threaten boycott over “lawless” shipping line charges
Ghana’s frozen food importers have threatened industrial action and a boycott of non-compliant shipping lines, accusing operators of defying a regulatory cap on container fees despite a High Court ruling backing the directive. In a press statement issued on 27 July, the Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana said shipp...
Non-standard food measurement units still widespread in Ghana – GSS survey
Presenting the findings, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu said the survey provides Ghana's first nationally representative evidence on the use of non-standard food measurement units, creating a stronger foundation for official statistics.
Deloitte Ghana concludes earth month with inspiring plant awards ceremony
Opening the ceremony, the Chief Sustainability Officer of Deloitte West Africa, Abena Biney, reflected on the symbolic journey of the plants over the past year.
GHC1 Energy Sector Levy is not the cause of fuel hikes – COMAC CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr Riverson Oppong, has attributed the recent increases in fuel prices at the pumps to global market pressures rather than new government taxes or policy changes. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (28 July), Dr Oppong said dis...
GJA honours BoG for contributions towards national development and media
Bernard Otabil, Director of Communications, and Mrs Emelia Awuviri, Director of the External Facilities and Project Administration Department, received the award on behalf of the Bank.
Deploy Publican AI across ministries, not just ports — Food and Beverages Association President
President of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana, Mr John Awuni, has strongly criticised the Publican AI system being implemented at the ports, describing it as flawed and unsuitable for the sector. Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM, he said the system is negatively impacting businesses within the food and beve...
Hassan Ayariga backs Mahama’s review of NLA-KGL digital lottery deal
Dr Hassan Ayariga, founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has called for the total dismantling of the monopoly currently governing Ghana’s digital lottery space.
Not every staff implicated in fraud steals money – Bank of Ghana
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says employees linked to fraud incidents within financial institutions should not automatically be treated as perpetrators, as investigations must determine their actual involvement before sanctions are applied. The Head of the Fraud Investigations and Reporting Unit at the Bank of Ghana, Eric C...
GBLA 2026 set to honour business excellence and leadership
The event seeks to highlight organisations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence and industry impact, while providing a platform for businesses to strengthen their visibility and credibility among stakeholders.