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Passenger arrivals decline 18.9% month-on-month to 110,087 in January 2026
Meanwhile, international trade at the country’s two main harbours (Tema and Takoradi), as measured by laden container traffic for inbound and outbound containers, improved during the period under review.
Analysis of the mid-year budget review against the 2026 budget
Method and Sourcing Every figure below carries a paragraph and page citation from the substantive 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy (“Budget”) and the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review presented to Parliament on 23 July 2026 (“MYR”), or from the Budget’s Appendix 4A (MDA Expenditure Allocation) or the MYR’s Ap...
Failure to implement audit recommendations remains biggest challenge for MMDAs — CLGA
Programme Manager of the Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA), Herbert Apaloo, says poor implementation of both internal and external audit recommendations continues to undermine financial accountability within local assemblies. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (16 July), Apaloo said auditing re...
Fuel prices set to go down from July 16 despite current war in the Middle East – COMAC CEO
The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr. Riverson Oppong, has revealed that prices of petroleum products will be reduced at the pumps from July 16, 2026.
Ecobank pays first dividend since 2022 as shareholders approve $40m payout
Shareholders of Ecobank Group have given the green light for a $40 million dividend payment – the first time the pan-African lender is paying out to investors since 2022. The decision was made at the Group’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lomé, Togo, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
VRA CEO named energy sector Chief Executive of the Year at 10th Ghana CEO Summit
The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Mr Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, has been honoured as Energy Sector Chief Executive of the Year at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. This marks the second consecutive time Mr Obeng-Kenzo has received the accolade at the Sum...
Rainforest Alliance convenes stakeholders to deepen sustainability dialogue in the cocoa sector
The Rainforest Alliance has convened a high-level media roundtable in Accra aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating sustainability efforts within Ghana’s cocoa value chain. The engagement, held at the Alisa Hotel on April 23, 2026, brought together industry players, policymakers, and the media under the t...
Talks ongoing to revive Komenda Sugar Factory – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the government is in active discussions with an investor to revive the long-dormant Komenda Sugar Factory. Speaking during his tour of the Central Region on Saturday, June 27, the President explained that efforts to restart the factory actually began before his administr...
Tax revenue and grants for quarter one 2026 falls to GH¢57.5bn
Oil and gas receipts were GH¢2.825 billion lower than the target of GH¢4.532 billion by 37.6%. This is on the back of lower international oil prices as well as reduced production from our major producing fields. Other revenue of GH¢3.466 billion was above its target of GH¢2.025 billion, overperforming its target by 70%...
SEC engages CSA as CWPC investment scam leaves Ghanaians counting losses
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is engaging the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) following reports that thousands of Ghanaians may have lost millions of cedis in an alleged investment scam involving Creative Walker Promotion Company (CWPC). The reported collapse of the online platform, which surfaced...
BoG likely to maintain cautious, data-dependent monetary policy stance amid inflation – Deloitte
The Bank of Ghana is likely to maintain a cautious, data-dependent stance amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. According to Deloitte, inflation is expected to rise gradually towards the 6%+/–10% target band, with oil prices, utility tariffs and exchange-rate pressures posing upside risks. In its analysis of Gha...
GIPA urges Ghana Nuts to invest in shea plantations to sustain exports
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has called on Ghana Nuts Company Limited to invest in shea tree cultivation to secure a sustainable supply of raw materials for its expanding processing operations. The call was made during GIPA’s Regional Investment Roadshow in the Bono East Region, where officials visit...