"Ghana is in a very good place" — IMF Africa Director praises economic turnaround and ECF success
IMF Africa Director Zeine Zeidane praised Ghana's economic progress under the ECF program, calling the country's performance a model for others.
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Agriculture Slows to 3.9% as Ghana’s Economy Grows by 6%
Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, but growth was uneven across sectors, with agriculture slowing sharply while services continued to lead the expansion. According to the Bank of Ghana’s September 2026 Monetary Policy, services grew by 8.0 per…
Inflation Accelerates Faster Than Expected, Fueled by Gas
Ghana’s BRICS Agenda: The Potential Benefits, The Risks & the Framework to Assess Ghana’s Membership
Ghana’s BRICS bid offers opportunities for development financing, stronger bargaining power and economic diversification, but risks new dependencies, opaque borrowing and diplomatic friction. Colonel Festus Aboagye urges transparent agreements, parliamentary oversight and measurable national benefits.
Rent-To-Own: A Real Game-Changer for Ghana’s Accommodation Crisis But Not Without a Stable Economy
Ghana must prioritise rent-to-own housing to ease exorbitant rents and make homeownership accessible to ordinary workers. However, success depends on stable inflation, lower interest rates and long-term financing that keeps monthly repayments affordable.
We haven’t handed over our forex role to Goldbod – BoG Governor Asiama
Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has dismissed suggestions that the central bank has handed over its foreign exchange market responsibilities to Goldbod, saying it remains ready to intervene when necessary to maintain stability. He said the Bank’s focus on building reserves, with…
10 indicators defining Ghana’s current economic outlook
IMF urges fiscal repair as global shocks squeeze economies
Build stronger policy buffers against global shocks - IMF
The International Monetary Fund has warned that rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions and tighter global financing conditions threaten economic stability, urging countries to strengthen their capacity for absorbing external shocks.
Total expenditure as of July 2026 amounted to GH¢147.07bn, 16% below target – BoG
According to the July 2026 Monetary Policy Report, Compensation of Employees amounted to GH¢50.553 billion, lower than the target of GH¢52.943 billion.
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Total revenue & grants stood at GH¢144.5bn in July 2026, lower than targeted amount – BoG
The Total Revenue and Grants in the first seven months of 2026 amounted to GH¢144.571 billion, about 9.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is lower than the target of GH¢144.951 billion (9.1% of GDP). According to the September 2026 Monetary Policy Report, domestic revenue…
Total revenue & grants stood at GH¢144.5bn in July 2026, slightly below target – BoG
The Total Revenue and Grants in the first seven months of 2026 amounted to GH¢144.571 billion, about 9.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This was slightly lower than the target of GH¢144.951 billion (9.1% of GDP). According to the September 2026 Monetary Policy Report, domestic…
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Farmers weigh economic struggles ahead of midterms: ‘Rural people don’t want to be ignored’
Dow closes in the red after report finds inflation rose in September
Employers’ Association urges Government to build fiscal buffers, reform taxes in 2027 Budget
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) has called on the government to introduce measures in the 2027 Budget to build fiscal buffers against global economic and geopolitical uncertainties while implementing comprehensive tax reforms to strengthen local businesses.
Bank of Ghana Warns of Gaps Holding Back Africa’s Digital Growth
Bank of Ghana Warns of Gaps Holding Back Africa’s Digital Growth
EduWatch Calls for 10% of Ghana’s Education Budget for TVET
Africa risks falling further behind without urgent AI, digital governance action – BoG Governor
We must acknowledge NDC for stabilising economy – Stephen Amoah
GRA fully recovers $154k legacy debt owed by foreign entities between 2022 and 2024
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has fully recovered $154,976 in legacy debts owed by foreign entities between 2022 and 2024.
Heritage Series notes: BoG promises more inclusive cedi with improved sizes, tactile features
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has assured that the Heritage Series banknotes has been designed with improved tactile features to make the currency easier to be identified and handled by persons with disabilities. The Bank of Ghana is set to introduce a new series of…
BoG Governor urges IMF to boost support for Africa’s AI capabilities as Ghana courts investors in Thailand
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, is calling on the International Monetary Fund to scale up support for Africa’s artificial intelligence capabilities, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure to accelerate economic transformation across the continent.