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Meeting Africa’s growing demand for finance and accounting professionals
Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP growth is projected at 4.3% in 2026, up from 4.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2024, supported by improving macroeconomic stability and domesti...
No cause for alarm over recent cedi depreciation — Prof Asuming
Economist and University of Ghana lecturer, Prof Patrick Asuming, has urged calm over the recent depreciation of the Ghana cedi, insisting that the currency remains relatively stable despite recent losses against major foreign currencies. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, May 25, following a recent Reu...
2026 mid-year budget: Gold Board generated $15bn in forex inflows, strengthened reserves – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the Ghana Gold Board has generated an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows, contributing significantly to the strengthening of Ghana’s international reserves and supporting exchange rate stability. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliament...
2026 budget is on track, government commitments are being honoured – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the implementation of the 2026 Budget is progressing ahead of expectations, insisting that the Mahama administration is delivering on the commitments it made to Ghanaians. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Wednesday, Dr. Forson highlighted improveme...
Next JoyBusiness Roundtable Discussion comes off tomorrow — reviews Government’s economic narratives against reality
The next edition of the JoyBusiness Roundtable Discussion will take place tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in the JoyNews studio.
2026 mid-year budget: Ghana set to exit IMF bailout programme as final review nears approval – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana is on course to successfully conclude its three-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme next week, describing the development as a major milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Pa...
Government risks deeper deficit without new revenue sources – Prof Boadi warns
Ghana’s public finances are showing early signs of strain, with revenue growth falling behind government spending, economist Prof. Isaac Boadi has warned, cautioning that the trend could force difficult fiscal decisions in the months ahead. Speaking on The Forum on Asaase Radio on Saturday (30 May), Prof. Boadi said cu...
Accra hosts 24th EBID Annual General Meeting as Finance Minister calls for bold action
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has hosted the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), urging member states and stakeholders to demonstrate bold leadership and collective resolve in advancing the bank’s development mandate. Delivering the welcome address,...
Finance Ministry rejects secret payment claims in GH¢68bn arrears audit
The Ministry of Finance Ghana has dismissed claims that it made payments for contracts on behalf of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) without full disclosure, following concerns raised in the GH¢68 billion arrears audit report. The Ministry emphasized that all relevant stakeholders, including MDAs and the Ba...
Bank of Ghana suspends Mobile Money’s planned 0.75% wallet-to-bank transfer fee
The Bank of Ghana has directed Mobile Money Fintech Limited to suspend its proposed 0.75% fee on direct wallet-to-bank transfers, halting a charge that had been set to take effect on June 1, 2026. In a press release issued on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the central bank said the suspension was to allow for broader […]
Ghana’s financial sector hits GH¢647bn milestone amid robust 6.0% economic growth in 2025
Ghana’s financial sector staged a significant recovery in 2025, with total assets reaching GH¢647.25 billion, representing roughly 45.1% of the nation’s GDP, according to the latest Financial Stability Review.
Ghana rises again: Fitch’s upgrade to ‘B’ with positive outlook and what it means for nation
A nation reclaiming its standing On Friday, 8 May 2026, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings delivered what many economists, policymakers, and market observers had been watching for with cautious optimism: a formal upgrade of Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (LTFC IDR) from ‘B-‘ to ‘B’, wit...