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Middle East tensions delayed Ghana’s path to single-digit interest rates – BoG Governor
Dr. Asiama noted that conflicts in the region have implications for global energy prices, shipping costs and supply chains, factors that can feed into domestic inflation and affect the central bank's policy decisions.
Dromeryda Agyapong named among 100 most influential African Leaders 2026
Dromeryda Agyapong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Turq-Stones Limited, has been recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential African Leaders in 2026. This prestigious continental honour celebrates her outstanding contributions to Ghana’s construction and real estate sector, as well as her impactful philanthro...
Finance Minister opens 7th Steering Committee Meeting of Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, with a call for deeper collaboration between the world’s two largest cocoa-producing countries to transform the sector into one that is more resilient, prosperous and p...
CIMG launches 2026 awards, vows crackdown on fraudulent marketing practices
"The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana is committed to addressing fraudulent and unethical practices within the marketing space. We will continue to ensure that marketing professionals uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability," he said.
Newsfile to tackle S.A. xenophobia, galamsey, mine tensions and dumsor this Saturday
Ghana’s number one weekend current affairs programme, Newsfile, is set to air another explosive edition on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a focus on some of the most pressing socio-economic and regional issues confronting the country and the continent.
GEPA, Netherlands CBI sign MoU to formalise trade partnership
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Netherlands’ CBI (Centre for the Promotion of sustainable production and trade between low- and middle- income countries and the Netherlands and Europe), have officially signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise the trade partnership between Gha...
Mahama expected in Abidjan for high-level cocoa summit with Côte d’Ivoire
President John Dramani Mahama is expected in Abidjan for the Côte d’Ivoire–Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy. During the summit, President Mahama will hold bilateral talks with his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara, as the two leaders seek to deepen collaboration and develop stra...
Cocoa sector must become more resilient, prosperous and profitable – Finance Minister
Speaking as Chair of the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Dr. Forson stressed that the future of the cocoa industry depends on deeper cooperation between the world’s two largest cocoa-producing nations.
Mobile-money histories should unlock loans, insurance for informal workers – BoG fintech head
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says the country’s next digital finance frontier should move beyond sending and receiving money to helping ordinary users access credit, insurance and other financial services through their transaction histories.
Digital fraud is rising, but Ghana cannot turn back from digital payments – Prof. Bokpin
Digital fraud may be rising, but Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Godfred Bokpin, says Ghana cannot afford to retreat from digital payments.
Cash-lite economy could reduce cost of replacing Ghana’s currency – Prof. Bokpin
Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Godfred Bokpin, says Ghana’s transition to a cash-lite economy could help reduce the cost of replacing physical currency.
Over half of Gen Zs, millennials delay major life decisions including starting a family – Deloitte Survey
About 69% of Gen Z and 64% of millennials also said that the availability or affordability of housing has a direct impact on their career decisions and where they can work.