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Young Ghanaians need markets and opportunities to turn skills into Jobs – Youth Advocates.
For Nana Kusi Appiah, who is a participant of the Kosmos Innovation Center programme, access to finance and business development support helped him transform an idea into a business producing fertilizer from organic waste for smallholder farmers in Ghana.
Rising gold prices from geopolitical tensions could support Ghana’s trade balance – Dr Asiama
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, says rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could provide some support to Ghana’s economy through higher global gold prices, but policymakers must remain cautious. Speaking at the opening of the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Dr Asiama expla...
Middle East conflict clouds Ghana’s inflation outlook, BoG Governor Asiama says
The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran poses a fresh threat to Ghana's inflation outlook through higher oil prices and tighter global financial conditions
MiDA CEO raises alarm over ‘Wasted Agricultural Assets’
The MiDA team engaged traditional authorities, regional and district officials, and private agribusiness operators, while also conducting technical inspections of irrigation schemes, dams, inland valleys, markets, and agro-processing facilities.
The economy has drastically improved – Sissala East MP
The Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Mohammed Issah Bataglia, has asserted that Ghana’s economy has seen significant improvement, citing enhanced stability and positive economic indicators.
Ghana’s fuel supply secure, but prices remain uncertain – Bulk Oil Distributors
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Patrick Kwaku Ofori, has assured that Ghana will not face any immediate fuel shortages, despite growing concerns over fuel taxes and supply levels.
UKGCC hosts 4th Corporate Sports Jamboree to promote networking and healthy living
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has successfully hosted the fourth edition of its Corporate Sports Jamboree, reinforcing its commitment to promoting networking, collaboration, and healthy living among member companies. With Enterprise Group as lead sponsors, and supported by Blue Skies Ghana LTD., Voltic (GH)...
Economy experience high but unbalanced growth from mid-2000 to 2022 debt crisis – Former 1st Deputy Governor
“Election-driven spending booms produced some growth spurts but were quickly followed by deep fiscal and debt crisis. What is even more surprising is that this high spending often did not result in electoral victories for the ruling government, as the pattern of electoral outcomes shows a weak linkage between election...
Ghana@69: Economy in better shape than before – Government
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says Ghana’s economy is currently in a stronger position than it was previously, pointing to ongoing investments and policy measures aimed at improving the country’s economic outlook.
Inflation expected to return to 8 ± 2% in 2026 – BoG
According to the March 2026 Monetary Policy Report by the Bank of Ghana, upside risks from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, however, remain significant
Mid-Year Budget Review: 40% underspend on capital expenditure raises questions over project delivery – Yaw Lartey
Partner at Deloitte, Yaw Appiah Lartey, has raised concerns over government’s capital expenditure performance, warning that a 40 per cent underspend could affect the implementation of major development projects.
Economic gains are driven by IMF programme not superior economic management – Dr Boako
The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has rejected claims made by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that Ghana's recent economic gains are solely the result of superior economic management., insisting that the recovery has largely been driven by the IMF-supported programme and reforms initiated...