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IC Insights predicts growth rate of 6.4% for Ghana in 2025
Ghana’s economic rebound gathered pace in quarter one 2026, with growth dynamics suggesting broadening of momentum beyond the extractive sector into firmer consumer spending.
UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war
The UK's economy saw surprise growth in March, despite the month seeing the first impact of the Iran war.
Seminar on competition policy and law held in Accra
A one-day seminar focused on competition economics, policy and law has taken place in Accra.
Parliament passes Value for Money Office Bill
Parliament has passed the Value for Money Office Bill 2026, clearing the way for the creation of a new independent body tasked with strengthening oversight of public spending and procurement.
BoG losses reflect cost of stabilising economy – Joe Jackson
The Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has defended the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) reported losses, arguing that they are justified as part of deliberate policy measures to stabilise the economy. Speaking on the Super Morning Show on Monday, 4 May, Mr Jackson said the central bank’s financial position mu...
E&P takeover of Damang Mines: “Let’s have more Ghanaian companies come into the picture” – Sophia Akuffo
A former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo has expressed support for significant local participation in Ghana’s mining and extractive sectors. Responding to questions on the takeover of the Damang Goldfields concession and Azumah Mines by Engineers and Planners, a local mining firm, Madam Akuffo argued that encouraging Ghan...
Finance Minister holds first investor town hall since 2021, signals strong recovery path
He pointed to a strong track record since the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), including successive IMF programme reviews with disbursements exceeding US$700 million, a sovereign credit rating upgrade to B- with stable outlook, and the successful servicing of both domestic and external debt obligations, includi...
‘The Corporate Code’ launched to groom, nurture fresh graduates for corporate career
Fresh graduates can now beam with confidence as The Corporate Code has been launched to groom, grit and nurture them to prepare for the corporate world. This is to ensure they cope with the demanding and evolving dynamics at the workplace. Speaking at the launch, founder, Selina Buabeng, said The Corporate Code is not...
By 2030, no raw gold leaves Ghana – Sammy Gyamfi reveals Mahama’s bold directive
The Gold Board CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, says government has already begun executing a bold plan to end the export of raw minerals, with a clear directive from the president to transform the sector by 2030.
Raw gold exports declining as Ghana shifts to refining agenda – Sammy Gyamfi
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Gold Board, says Ghana has begun shifting away from exporting raw gold, with early steps already reducing the volume leaving the country in unrefined form.
It has already started – Sammy Gyamfi says shift from raw gold to bullion is underway
Sammy Gyamfi says Ghana’s long-talked-about transition from exporting raw gold to refined bullion is no longer a plan but a process already in motion.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation to announce 2026 Cohort of TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on March 22
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, will announce the 12th cohort of the flagship TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Sunday, March 22.