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3i Africa Summit: GhIPSS eyes cross-border payment expansion
Ghana is positioning itself as a key hub for Africa’s digital financial integration, with the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) outlining plans to deepen cross-border interoperability and accelerate innovation across the continent. Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit 2026, Chief Executive of GhIPSS,...
Don’t expect instant relief – COMAC CEO warns fuel price drops will be gradual
Fuel price relief will not be immediate despite government’s latest intervention to ease the burden on consumers, Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, Dr Riverson Oppong, has cautioned.
BoG critics seeking Ghana’s doom – Sefwi MP
The Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso and a member of Parliament’s Business Committee, Kofi Benteh Afful, has strongly defended the operations of the Bank of Ghana, describing critics of the central bank’s recent loss as individuals “seeking the doom of the economy.”
High interest rates and currency depreciation drive Bank of Ghana financial strain- CERPA report
The Bank of Ghana’s aggressive inflation fight and efforts to stabilise the cedi are contributing significantly to its mounting financial losses, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA). The think tank says the central bank’s reliance on tight monetary policy tools—su...
Organised Labour pledges support for IPEC establishment
Organised Labour has assured the government of its commitment to actively participate in establishing the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC). The Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, made the pledge on behalf of the group during a two-day stakeholder engagement in Accra.
Ghana records $4.2bn trade surplus for fourth quarter of 2025
Ghana’s trade surplus surged to a record $4.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a strong rebound in export performance.
Mahama was right, Ghana’s economy is showing signs of resilience – Edem Agbana
Keta North Member of Parliament, Edem Agbana, has defended the President’s assertion that Ghana’s economy is resilient, stating that the country is in a stronger position now than when it was inherited in early 2025.
Producer price inflation stood at 1.4% in February 2026
Mining and Quarrying, the largest sector with a weight of 43.7%, recorded a 0.4 percentage point increase in producer inflation. It rose from 3.7% in January 2026 to 4.1% in February 2026.
Mahama confident in nation’s economy, amid global uncertainties
President John Dramani Mahama says he is confident in the nation’s economic rebound under his administration, describing the present economy as resilient to withstand external shocks amid global uncertainties.
BoG assures cedi stability despite Middle East crisis
The Governor explained that recent improvements in Ghana’s macroeconomic fundamentals have strengthened the country’s resilience against external disturbances. These include declining inflation, improved foreign exchange inflows, and a stronger reserve position.
Insurance brokers to tackle economic pressures, trust deficit at 2026 conference
Insurance brokers in Ghana are set to convene later this month to examine how the industry can adapt to growing economic and regulatory pressures, amid concerns over declining policy uptake and lingering public mistrust.
Insurance brokers to meet in Kwahu for Trust Deficit conference
Insurance brokers in Ghana are set to convene later this month to examine how the industry can adapt to growing economic and regulatory pressures, amid concerns over declining policy uptake and lingering public mistrust.