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We remain committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to fast track BoG’s recovery – Seth Terkper
Economic advisor to President John Mahama, Seth Terkper, has maintained that the government remains committed to maintaining the required fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana’s recovery.
Deloitte Ghana empowers over 4,500 SHS students through annual ‘Volunteer Day’ programme
As part of Deloitte’s annual ‘Volunteer Day’ initiative celebrated across its offices on the African continent, Deloitte Ghana on 19th May 2026 embarked on a large-scale student engagement programme, aimed at empowering young people through mentorship, financial literacy, and personal development. The initiative, which...
COCOBOD signals new funding model for 2026/27 cocoa season at 2026 ACFIF Conference
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Ransford Abbey, has disclosed that modalities for a new funding model for Ghana’s cocoa sector are nearing completion ahead of its implementation in the 2026/2027 crop season. He said the new model marks a major shift in Ghana’s cocoa financing strategy and seeks...
All 6 MPC members voted for policy rate hold of 14%, citing inflation outlook concerns
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana is made of seven members. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr. Johnson Asiama, serves as the Chairman of the committee.
Economy shows stability but not yet resilient – Economist
While recent data indicates an improvement in some economic buffers, a development economist has urged caution against declaring the economy fully resilient. Prof Fred Dzanku is arguing that true resilience requires long-term structural strength beyond short-term stability. The fellow at the Institute of Statistical, S...
Only 7 SOEs are highly compliant with PFM Act -Finance Ministry
In terms of rankings, the Environmental Protection Agency emerged as top ranked, out of the more than 100 SOEs captured in the review and assessment.
FIAC 2026 Africa Conference focuses on climate, smart and future-ready infrastructure
Consulting Engineering experts, infrastructure leaders, policymakers and digital technology professionals from across Africa are in Accra for the FIDIC Africa Conference focused on sustainable infrastructure development, climate resilience and Africa’s green transition. The conference, organised by FIDIC Africa in coll...
Informal cross-border trade increases to GH¢31bn, surpasses formal trade – GSS
Ghana’s informal cross-border trade with its three neighbouring countries (Togo, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast) reached GH¢31 billion across the first three quarters of 2025, surpassing the GH¢20.1 billion recorded through formal trade channels over the same period. This is according to new data from the Ghana Statistical...
Keep the money in Ghana – Gov’t enforces local cargo insurance
The CEO of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof Ransford Gyampo, has justified government’s decision to enforce mandatory local insurance for all imports.
Global refinery giant eyes Ghana as gold processing hub – Sammy Gyamfi tells Joy News
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Gold Board, says Ghana is positioning itself as a major gold processing hub, with a global refinery giant preparing to enter the country.
Finance Minister urges GSS to publish quarterly employment rate data
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has tasked the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) to develop a methodology for regularly publishing national employment figures, describing the data as critical for measuring the impact of government policies on job creation. Speaking at the official handing over of the former Mini...
Ghana, Ethiopia business ties ripe for expansion – GIPC
The Head of Marketing and Communications at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Afua Tekyi-Mills, has called for stronger commercial engagement between Ghana and Ethiopia to unlock trade, investment and industrial opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). She said although Ghana an...