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AfDB forecasts 5% GDP growth for Ghana as macroeconomic indicators strengthen
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected a robust economic expansion for Ghana, forecasting the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 5.0 per cent in 2026.
PIAC accuses government of breaching oil fund law with $100m cap instead of required $584m
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee has said Ghana's finance ministers breached the law between 2021 and 2025 by setting the cap on the Ghana Stabilisation Fund at $100 m, far below the $584.22 m required under the country's petroleum revenue rules.
World Bank approves $500m to improve rural roads and market access in Ghana
The World Bank has approved $500 million in financing for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), a major initiative to improve rural road connectivity, strengthen agricultural value chains, expand economic opportunities, and create short-term direct jobs for rural communities across Ghana. Poor road...
“24-Hour Economy” must be private sector-led to survive – Amin Adam
New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker and former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has said the government’s proposed 24-hour economy policy can only succeed if it is driven by the private sector rather than the public sector. In a Facebook post, Amin Adam argued that attempts to expand public institutions into round-...
Office for Value for Money will reduce contract padding and create fiscal space — Dr. Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed confidence that the newly established Office for Value for Money will play a critical role in reducing inflated public contracts and cutting wasteful government expenditure.
CEO Summit: Togbe Afede calls for bold leadership to sustain Ghana’s economic recovery
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State and former President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, has called on Ghanaian business leaders and policymakers to pursue bold reforms, disciplined leadership, and innovation to sustain the country’s economic recovery and transformation. Speaking as Chairman of the 1...
One in 3 households under food pressure — GSS Report
A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is warning that while most households in the country appear food secure, many are increasingly struggling behind the scenes to cope. Findings from the Mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM) survey show that about 91 percent of Ghanaians maintain acceptable f...
GEA, Mastercard Foundation drive market access for MSMEs at Kwahu Business Forum
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, took a bold step to deepen market access for MSMEs at this year’s Kwahu Business Forum.
Analysis: Why the cedi is depreciating
The Ghana cedi has been on a sustained depreciation path since late March 2026 following the escalation of the US–Israel–Iran conflict in the Middle East. For many Ghanaians, especially after the cedi’s remarkable performance in 2025, the recent weakening has raised concerns about whether the currency is coming under r...
TCDA introduces Conveyance Certificate System for tree crops transport from March 30, 2026
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has announced the nationwide rollout of a Tree Crops Conveyance Certificate System (CCS), which will make it mandatory for licensed traders to obtain a conveyance certificate before transporting tree crop commodities within Ghana. The Authority said the directive will take ef...
You can’t eliminate crime – Sammy Gyamfi admits gold smuggling persists but drops sharply
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has admitted that gold smuggling still exists despite significant progress in reducing it under the new regime.
‘Government cannot be sector-selective if it wants to do well’ – Prof. Bokpin
Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has warned that Ghana’s economic recovery cannot be sustained unless the government tackles major structural challenges, especially environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.