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Ghana’s economy remains fragile despite recent recovery – Economist
Ghana’s economic recovery remains fragile and incomplete despite improvements in macroeconomic fundamentals, Dr Daniel Anim-Prempeh, Chief Economist at the Public Initiative for Economic Development (PIED), has said.
Fruit juice and more could be next under Ghana’s transit crackdown – FABAG
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has welcomed government’s directive banning selected transit goods from entering the country via land borders, but warned that fruit juice and similar products could be next under the crackdown.
Low inflation alone can’t sustain Ghana’s economy – Nhyiaeso MP
The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has cautioned that Ghana’s declining inflation rate will not be sustainable unless government prioritises productive spending, supports SMEs and addresses structural weaknesses in the economy.
Market ready for bond issuance after fiscal shock therapy — Prof Bokpin
Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, says Ghana’s return to the domestic bond market was long anticipated, insisting that government policies since 2025 deliberately positioned the economy for this moment.
Market ready for bond issuance after fiscal shock therapy — Prof Bokpin
Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, says Ghana’s return to the domestic bond market was long anticipated, insisting that government policies since 2025 deliberately positioned the economy for this moment.
Iran war: Import addiction threatens Ghana’s economic stability – Economist
Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie has warned that Ghana’s heavy reliance on imports could threaten the country’s economic stability if the conflict in the Middle East escalates and drags on.
A successful diasporan bond will depend on trust – Prof. Peprah warns
Finance Professor at Andrews University in the USA, Williams Peprah has advised the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and government to first rebuild confidence in the country’s economy before urging Ghanaians abroad to invest in any form of diasporan bond. The Governor of the central bank, Dr. Johnson Asiama during the just ended I...
GoldBod operations imposing losses on BoG balance sheet – Prof Bokpin
Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has warned that the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) are imposing significant losses on the Bank of Ghana’s balance sheet, raising concerns about the true fiscal cost of the government’s domestic gold purchasing programme. Prof Bokpin acknowledged that GoldBod has helped b...
Gov’t signs debt restructuring agreement with Belgium to support economic recovery – Ato Forson
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as part of ongoing efforts to restore economic stability.
Probability of policy rate cut by BoG higher – PwC on February 2026 inflation
In its commentary on Ghana’s inflation, it pointed out that four key considerations are likely to shape the MPC’s decision.
Ban on land transit goods safeguards Ghanaian manufacturers – FABAG
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has thrown its support behind the government’s decision to ban the movement of selected transit goods into Ghana through land borders.
Security jobs are not an economic policy
One of the clearest signs of political bankruptcy is when leaders promise the youth nothing beyond recruitment slots in the security services. Such thinking belongs more to countries at war than to a nation seeking economic transformation.