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Ghana’s net payments for services rose to US$4.58bn in 2025
Also, the combined surplus in the current and capital account totalled US$9.55 billion during the review year, putting the country in the net lending position with the rest of the world.
Current account surplus: quarter one 2026 exceeds 2025 period by US$652m
The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has disclosed that Ghana’s current account surplus for the first quarter of this year exceeded the same period in 2025 by US$652 million. According to him, these are signs that Ghana’s economy is still evolving and continues to undergo economic and structural changes. He di...
T-bills: Government records 34% oversubscription, but interest rates continue to rise
The government recorded an oversubscription of its treasury bills for the second week running. According to the auction results by the Bank of Ghana, the Treasury exceeded its target by 34.8%. The government received GH¢5.7 billion of the total bids, but accepted a little above GH¢5.4 billion. The 91-day bill was once...
Ghana’s cocoa production is expected to fall 16% next season
Ghana's cocoa production is expected to fall by at least 16% in the 2026 to 2027 season, market regulator COCOBOD has said.
Ghana’s economy still resilient despite difficult external environment- BoG
According to him, the overall picture since end-March 2026 is one of a domestically resilient economy navigating an increasingly difficult external environment — with the energy price shock from the Middle East conflict now the central risk shaping the near-term outlook.
Charcoal is now Ghana’s biggest inflation driver as prices soar by 50% – Government 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.
McDan urges Ghana to move from raw exports to value addition
Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Daniel McKorley, is calling for a stronger push toward industrialisation, saying Ghana cannot transform its economy if it continues to export raw materials without adding value. Addressing the launch of the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, Mr. McKorley said the country must move be...
Ghana’s economy still resilient – Finance Minister
The minister stated that prudent policy decisions, strong reforms, and buffers built since last year anchor the country's resilience.
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.
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.
Maverick Research appoints former NielsenIQ Executive Justin Sargent as strategic advisor
Maverick Research, one of Africa’s leading insights, analytics, and retail measurement companies, has announced the appointment of Justin Sargent as Strategic Advisor as the company accelerates its growth ambitions across the continent. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Maverick Research as the company contin...
‘Blended finance’ key to unlocking infrastructure funding in Ghana and Africa – Deloitte Partner
Speaking during a panel discussion at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, Mr. Lartey highlighted the significance of blended finance in addressing what he described as the "missing middle" in Africa's financing landscape. Blended finance is a strategic approach that combines public, philanthropic, and commercial capital to fund...