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Ethnic, political exclusion, not theology alone drives Muslim sectarian violence in Ghana, KNUST study finds
Intra-Muslim conflicts in Ghana are driven less by purely religious differences and more by ethnic, political and generational exclusion, with government bias and local power struggles playing a decisive role in escalating violence, according to a study published in Islamic Africa. The research finds that tensions betw...
Ato Forson says government will move from fiscal consolidation to growth and jobs agenda
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says government is preparing to move Ghana’s economic management strategy from strict fiscal consolidation to a growth-focused agenda after months of difficult adjustment measures. Dr Forson said the country had gone through what he described as “shock therapy” aimed at stabilisin...
Cybercrime now ranks among world’s biggest economic threats – e-Crime Bureau founder
Founder and Executive Chair of e-Crime Bureau, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, says the cost of cybercrime has become so large that it must be treated as a major economic threat, not only a technology or law-enforcement problem. He says online fraud, identity impersonation, phishing, brand impersonation and other cyber-enabl...
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.
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...
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.
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.
‘Ghana is open for business’ — Mahama calls on UK investors to commit at London summit
President John Mahama has declared Ghana open for business and issued a direct call to British and international investors to move beyond dialogue and make concrete commitments, as he closed his address at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit. "Ghana is open for business," the President said.
Football Noise, Economic Silence
When I listen to sports programmes on radio and television, especially football analysis, I am often stunned by the depth of knowledge displayed by panelists. The statistics, tactical breakdowns, passion and articulation are remarkable. Entire evenings are spent debating formations, substitutions and transfer strategie...
New tax updates in Ghana bring relief to businesses – PwC Tax Professional
Businesses in Ghana are beginning to feel a sense of relief following recent tax updates, a development that is gradually translating into reduced costs for consumers, according to Mary Kwarteng Darko, an Associate Director in PwC Ghana’s tax practice. Speaking during a UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and PwC Ghana webina...
BoG fears inflation could inch above 10% by year-end due to rising crude prices
This was captured in an internal projection model that often guides the monetary policy decisions of the Bank of Ghana, as well as its Inflation Targeting Framework.