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Manage spending expectations to protect economic stability – PFM expert
A public financial management expert has called on journalists and policymakers to actively manage public expectations on government spending, warning that ensuring macroeconomic stability demands hard fiscal trade-offs.
High public sector wage bill leaves Ghana with little room to hire new workers
Recently, some have been accusing the Finance Minister of failing to give financial clearance for the employment and payment of workers. A while ago, at the Office of the President, the Minister laid bare the realities. In his presentation, he showed that regrettably, Government is unable to employ more workers immedia...
DOSH Insurance honoured for transforming health financing and expanding affordable coverage
DOSH Insurance has been honoured with the Innovative Health Financing for Universal Access Award at the recently held 3rd Ghana Development Awards in Accra.
Value of mobile money transactions increase to GH₵447.4bn by Feb. 2026
The value of mobile money transactions as at February 2026 increased to 447.4 billion cedis compared 316.2 billion cedis in the same period last year. This was captured in the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana on March 17, 2026. The data also showed that the number of […]
JoyNews to host special coverage on Bank of Ghana’s Policy Rate decision today
Joy News is set to air a special edition of its flagship economics programme Beyond the Numbers, today, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as the Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee prepares to announce its latest policy rate decision. The special coverage, scheduled for 1:00 PM, will bring together four analysts, George...
UCC postpones 2026 Sandwich students’ matriculation indefinitely
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has postponed indefinitely the matriculation ceremony for its 2026 Sandwich students.
MTN Ghana’s growing economic footprint puts spotlight on telecom sector
MTN Ghana has grown beyond its role as the country’s largest telecommunications operator to become one of the most important corporate contributors to government revenue and the wider digital economy.
Ghana now spends less than 20% of revenue on servicing debt– Dr Ato Forson
The Finance Minister made the remarks at the signing of an agreement between the Governments of Ghana and Belgium to restructure debt owed to Belgium’s export credit agency.
Why Ghana must accelerate its Petroleum hub in an era of Global geopolitical uncertainty
The February 28, 2026, escalation of tensions in the Middle East, marked by the US-Israel confrontation with Iran and the resulting disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, immediately sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with gas prices surging on Monday, March 2, 2026, and oil prices rising sharply. This situati...
GIPA invites investors to maiden ‘Invest Ghana Summit’
Mr Sedor said the Summit would provide a platform for investors to engage government leaders, policymakers, business executives and other stakeholders on investment opportunities in Ghana.
IMF Exit: Ghanaians now expect stable utility tariffs and exchange rate, less taxes, lower cost of living
A cross-section of Ghanaians have expressed unanimous views on economic indicators they expect to significantly improve to enhance business and livelihoods, following Ghana's conclusion of its latest IMF programme. The IMF last week announced that Ghana had concluded its Extended Credit Facility programme, and transite...
Ghana’s economy growing faster than expected – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr. Johnson Asiama says Ghana’s economy is stabilising faster than expected as key indicators show strong improvement across several sectors. Speaking at the opening of the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Governor said the latest economic data points to stronger mome...