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Low inflation is artificial and fragile — Oppong Nkrumah cautions government
The MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi in the Eastern Region and ranking member of Parliament’s economy and development committee Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has warned that Ghana’s recent drop in inflation could be temporary if authorities fail to deal with rising production costs, especially electricity tariffs. Speaking to Joy News, th...
Ghana’s merchandise trade increases to US$52.5bn in 2025 from US$6bn in 2004
Ghana’s merchandise trade increased from US$6 billion in 2004 to US$52.5 billion in 2025, according to the latest report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The report, titled “Ghana’s Merchandise Trade Statistics, 2004–2025: Two Decades in Review,” provides a 21-year assessment of the country’s merchandise trade...
Tano South MP calls for revival of Ghana Cylinder Company to boost jobs and industry
Tano South MP and a member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Charles Asiedu, has urged the government to urgently revive the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited.
Global economic growth to remain steady if oil price shock is not prolonged – Fitch
“We expect US consumption to slow in 2026 as labour market weakness weighs on household income, but the US fiscal deficit is widening again. We forecast US 2026 GDP [Gross Domestic Product] growth at 2.2%, revised up from 2% in our January forecast update, and unchanged from last year”, Fitch said.
Oforikrom MP questions GOLDBOD’s move to raise $75m from commercial banks
Oforikrom Member of Parliament Michael Kwasi Aidoo has questioned the Ghana Gold Board’s (GOLDBOD) decision to raise $75 million from commercial banks to finance its operations, following indications that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will no longer fund the state gold-buying agency. Aidoo said the move raises concerns about...
IMF projects Ghana’s debt-to-GDP to rise to 53% by 2026 despite recent gains
Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to rise to 53.0% by the end of 2026, up from 45.3% recorded in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Falling inflation bringing relief to consumers and boosting sales — GUTA
The Executive Secretary of the Ashanti Business Owners Association and Head of the Business and Economic Bureau of Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Charles Kusi Appiah-Kubi , says the continued drop in inflation is offering relief to consumers and helping businesses record improved sales.
Coca-Cola introduces new sparkling strawberry flavoured caffeinated beverage in Ghana
The Coca-Cola Company, together with its authorised bottler in Ghana, Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), has officially unveiled VIBE, a sparkling strawberry-flavoured caffeinated beverage, offering consumers a bold new way to recharge.
Land ban on transit goods could boost Ghana’s revenue by billions, says FABAG
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) says the government’s decision to ban selected transit goods from entering the country by land could significantly boost state revenue and protect local industries.
GSE return 56.6% turnover to investors, Capitalisation crosses GH¢250bn
Market Capitalisation has seen a sharp rise on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) early this week as it recorded a historic GH¢251 billion as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This culminated to a return of about 56.60 percent to investors driven by growth of telecom giant MTN. There has been an overall market growth for […]
Gov’t blocks GH¢4.4bn in fraudulent recycled contract claims – Deputy Finance Minister
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has revealed that the government has prevented the payment of GH¢4.4 billion in fraudulent claims that had already been settled between 2020 and 2024.
Government must be transparent on inflation methods – Oppong Nkrumah
Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says the government must be transparent about the methods being used to achieve Ghana’s recent decline in inflation.