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2026 mid-year budget: Ghana set to exit IMF bailout programme as final review nears approval – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana is on course to successfully conclude its three-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme next week, describing the development as a major milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Pa...
African banks face structural exposure to climate risk; credit implications evolving
“However, we expect vulnerability to physical risks to increase in the long term, driven by more frequent and severe climate hazards. Climate.VS point to a gradual convergence between transition and physical risks, with physical risks becoming more prominent toward 2050”.
Economic indicators look good, but ordinary Ghanaians are yet to feel it – IERPP boss
The Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), Prof. Isaac Boadi, says Ghana’s economy has achieved some level of stability but government must now focus on creating jobs, expanding businesses and increasing production. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Prof. Boadi explained th...
Gold Fields provides update on Damang transition, reaffirms commitment to Ghana
Gold Fields has confirmed that preparations for the transition of the Damang mine to the Government of Ghana are progressing well, in line with the arrangements agreed and publicly announced on 22 April 2025. The agreement included the grant of a 12-month mining lease extension to Gold Fields to support the safe and or...
Govt has cut IPP debt by 20%, now paying power bills on time – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama says his administration has restructured and partly settled the $1.7 billion owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), easing one of the biggest pressures on Ghana’s energy sector. Speaking on the second day of the Kwahu Business Forum 2026 on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the President recal...
Ghana’s top 10 Non-Traditional Exports skyrocket to $3.28bn
Ghana’s strategy to move beyond the export of raw materials is yielding historic dividends, with the nation’s top 10 Non-Traditional Export (NTE) products racking up a staggering $3.28 billion in 2025.
Remaining external debt restructuring negotiations may create short term payment challenges – BoG
According to its May 2026 Monetary Policy Report (MPR), this may have implication for the domestic currency, thus more domestic savings would be needed to meet future external debt service obligation,
Gov’t to borrow GH¢15.231bn via T-bills, bonds between March and June 2026
The government plans to borrow fresh debt in treasury bills and bonds worth GH¢15.231 billion between March and June 2026. This is to support budget implementation whilst rolling over existing debt maturities. The issuance of the treasury securities will be via the 91-day, 182-day and the 364-day treasury bills. It wil...
Withdraw Publican AI and engage traders – Odike tells gov’t
Businessman and politician Akwesi Addai Odike is calling on government to immediately suspend the rollout of the Publican AI system at Ghana’s ports, insisting that wider consultation with trader groups is necessary to prevent confusion and protect the country’s trade ecosystem. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem program...
GRA sharpens frontline capacity to drive tax compliance and boost national revenue
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intensified efforts to strengthen its internal capacity, as senior officers undergo a rigorous training programme aimed at sharpening skills for more effective revenue mobilisation across the country.
NPA cautions Kumasi residents against fuel siphoning from accidented tankers
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has cautioned residents in Kumasi against fuel siphoning from accidented tankers as part of its ongoing “Stay Back, Stay Safe” campaign aimed at preventing explosions, injuries and loss of lives. Over the past two days, the National Petroleum Authority has intensified sensitisatio...
CDA responds to media reports on rubber exports, rejects allegations of under-invoicing
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has formally responded to recent media reports, including the March 31, 2026, Daily Graphic article titled “Under-Invoicing Rocks Raw Rubber Exports,” describing the coverage as misleading, unverified, and “paid propaganda.” The Authority also refuted claims in the New Republ...