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Significant debt vulnerabilities persist despite upgrade to “high risk of debt distress” – World Bank to Ghana
The World Bank also cautioned against the risks to the outlook, saying, while economic activity continues to improve gradually in Sub‑Saharan Africa, the outlook remains subject to downside risks.
Inflation could be coming down due to expected harvest season – Government Statistician
“We are heading towards the main harvest season and historically that brings prices down. And that should give us some comfort,” he explained.
Sylvia Inkoom named First National Bank Chief Executive Officer
Sylvia brings into this new role 21 years of extensive experience in banking, notably in relationship management, treasury, global markets, finance and structured deals. She succeeds Warren Adams, who has led First National Bank Ghana since 2022 and is assuming a new role within the broader FirstRand Group.
Ghana’s economic turnaround gains global spotlight at IMF/World Bank spring meetings
He recalled that Ghana faced severe economic challenges in 2022/2023, but noted that a combination of bold policy measures and sustained reforms since 2025 has helped restore macroeconomic stability and rebuild the fundamentals of the economy.
Minority to petition Asantehene over government’s cocoa price reduction
The recent reduction of cocoa prices is significantly affecting farmers across Ghana. During a visit to cocoa farmers in the Tano North, Asutifi North, and Asutifi South districts of the Ahafo Region, Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annor Dompreh, warned that if the government,...
ADB donates GH¢200,000 to boost Ghana Medical Trust Fund’s ‘Heal Ghana Month’ campaign
The Agricultural Development Bank has donated GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to support its “Heal Ghana Month” campaign, aimed at raising resources for patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases. The contribution kicks off the nationwide fundraising drive taking place in March, widely celebrated as...
Charcoal is now Ghana’s biggest inflation driver as prices soar by 50% – Gov’t Statistician
Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu has revealed that charcoal has become the single biggest driver of inflation in Ghana, with prices surging by more than 50% over the past year and placing renewed pressure on household budgets. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, Dr Iddrisu said the...
There is no justification for secret BoG committee meeting – Oppong Nkrumah
Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has criticised the Majority in Parliament for preventing the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) from answering questions in a public committee sitting, describing the decision as wrong and contrary to Parliament’s Standing Orders. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwas...
Refrain from unauthorised fiat currency wallet services – BoG to banks, electronic money issuers
“Institutions that currently provide any banking, payment, card acquiring, settlement, or related services in support of such arrangements shall take immediate steps to discontinue such support”, it advised.
Gold Fields says Tarkwa mine generates billions for Ghana
Gold Fields Ghana has defended its economic contribution to the country, saying nearly three-quarters of the value generated by its Tarkwa mine remains in Ghana, as public debate continues over the renewal of its mining leases. In a statement issued on Monday, the company said approximately 74 cents of every dollar gen...
15 stocks recorded gains on GSE in June 2026
However, there were nine price losers.
“We won’t organise kenkey, waakye parties like others did” – Mahama on IMF exit
President John Dramani Mahama has taken a subtle swipe at the previous administration led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, saying his government will not organise celebratory “kenkey and waakye parties” over Ghana’s exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Speaking at a citizens’ engag...