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CSA warns over surge in fake online investment scams as victims lose GH¢3.4 million in six months
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert warning Ghanaians about the growing number of fraudulent online investment schemes that have defrauded hundreds of people of millions of cedis. According to the Authority, 352 cases of online investment fraud were recorded in the first six months of 2026, res...
Bank of Ghana: Cedi exchange rates for Friday, August 14
The Ghana cedi is trading at GH¢10.9745 to the US dollar on the buying side and GH¢10.9855 on the selling side, according to the Bank of Ghana’s daily exchange rates for Friday, August 14, 2026. The rates, which are based on the average interbank rates used by commercial banks at the close of business on […]
Multilateral debt constituted 42% of Ghana’s external debt as of February 2026
Again, bilateral and commercial debt shares of the external debt remain relatively stable mainly due to ongoing negotiations with bilateral creditors and discussions with commercial creditors to restructure these debts.
Gideon Boako accuses Majority of shielding public from BoG Governor’s ‘honest admission’
The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has accused the Majority in Parliament of preventing Ghanaians from hearing what he described as an important admission by the Bank of Ghana Governor on the role of the Gold Purchase Programme in stabil...
We have built required reserves to withstand oil price shocks – BoG Governor
The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has expressed confidence that the country has built the required reserves to help withstand oil price shocks. The Governor stated that “we believe that our resilience now is far better than a year ago and we are hopeful things can be managed going forward, based on curren...
Abigail Cudjoe of Deloitte sweeps top honours at CITG February 2026 graduation
An Associate at Deloitte Ghana, Abigail Cudjoe, has been adjudged the Overall Best Student in the February 2026 graduating class of the Chartered Institute of Taxation Ghana (CITG). Not only was she adjudged the Overall Best Student, but she also emerged as the Best Student in Advanced Taxation Practice and the Best St...
Ghana not getting enough public finance returns from mining sector – Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie
Economist Adu Owusu Sarkodie says Ghana must adopt a more strategic approach in managing its extractive industry, warning that the country is not receiving enough public finance returns from the mining sector despite its importance to the economy. Speaking at the JoyBusiness Roundtable discussion on the theme, “To Nati...
Ghana’s recovery “impressive”, says World Bank, praising Forson’s leadership
Ghana’s economic recovery has received a strong vote of confidence from the World Bank, with senior officials praising both the country’s recent macroeconomic performance and the leadership of Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson. At a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., the World Bank’s Regional Vice President for...
GRA uncovers tax compliance breaches at China Mall operator, partially seals warehouse
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has uncovered multiple tax compliance breaches at Super Plaza, operators of China Mall in Accra, following an enforcement exercise conducted by its Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) Accra Central Area Enforcement Unit. The operation, carried out on Thursday, July 9, 2026, forms part...
Access Bank urges youth-owned SMEs to embrace AI or risk being left behind
Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has challenged youth-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth, warning that businesses that fail to adapt risk being left behind in an increasingly digital economy.
5th West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo takes off June 8, 2026
The conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers, manufacturers, investors, and innovators to discuss emerging healthcare trends, pharmaceutical innovation, local manufacturing capabilities, healthcare accessibility, medical technologies, regulatory developments,...
Poultry Master Plan will provide roadmap to make Ghana self-sufficient – Dr Acquaye
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Agri-Impact Limited and the Happy Poultry Project, Dr Dan Acquaye, has said the development of a Poultry Master Plan is aimed at providing a clear roadmap to make Ghana self-sufficient in poultry production through a phased approach.