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Gold reserves liquidation strengthens Ghana’s external stability, BoG explains

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has stepped in to address public concerns over the recent gold reserves liquidation, reassuring Ghanaians that no national assets...

ADB launches specialised business desks to drive growth and financial inclusion

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has launched a suite of specialised business desks, taking a strategic step to enhance customer experience and market...

Top traded stocks in Ghana, January 2026

January 2026 marked a decisive rebound in market activity on the Accra bourse, as the top traded stocks in Ghana attracted renewed investor attention...

Building cost inflation fall eases pressure on builders and households

The steady decline in building cost inflation for an eighth consecutive month signals a meaningful shift in Ghana’s construction cost environment. After the sharp...

Closing Ghana’s 67% Tax gap is vital for fiscal independence

Ghana’s quest for fiscal independence and reduced reliance on external borrowing hinges on a dramatic improvement in domestic tax mobilisation, senior officials at the...

MTN one million coders investment signals Ghana’s digital shift

The MTN One Million Coders investment marks a strategic turning point in Ghana’s digital transformation drive, going beyond corporate philanthropy into long-term economic positioning....

Bank of Ghana interest rate cut signals growth pivot

The Bank of Ghana interest rate cut to 15.5 percent marks a decisive shift in policy direction, signalling that the central bank believes the...

Ghana gold reserves drop raises urgent questions

Ghana gold reserves have come under intense scrutiny after official Bank of Ghana data revealed that the country lost nearly 19 tonnes of gold...

BoG downplays Ghana cedi stability risks

The question of Ghana cedi stability has returned to the centre of economic debate after the local currency lost 4.0 percent of its value...

Goldbod tightens Ghana gold export control

The expansion of Ghana gold export control through the establishment of the Goldbod represents a decisive shift in how the country manages one of...

Ghana bond market turnover rises as investors reposition

The rise in Ghana bond market turnover to GH¢5.29 billion in the latest trading week signals a cautious return of activity in the secondary...

Ghana cedi depreciation returns with January jolt

The Ghana cedi depreciation recorded in January 2026 marks an early stress test for macroeconomic stability this year, with the local currency losing 4.0...

Ghana 24-Hour economy plan takes cues from Australia

The Ghana 24-hour economy proposal marks a strategic shift in how the country plans to drive growth, productivity, and job creation amid slowing global...

Ghana passport mobility gap persists despite diplomatic gains

The Ghana passport mobility outlook in 2026 reveals a widening disconnect between diplomatic progress and the lived travel realities of citizens. Despite incremental gains...

Accra cost of living soars as the city ranks 8th most expensive in Africa

The Accra cost of living has become a defining economic issue in 2026, with the capital ranking as the eighth most expensive city in...

Nigeria fresh crude discovery strengthens oil dominance

Nigeria fresh crude discovery has once again placed Africa’s largest oil producer at the centre of the continent’s energy conversation, following confirmation by the...