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Central Bank policy consolidation shapes Ghana’s economic direction in 2026

Central bank policy consolidation has become the defining framework for Ghana’s economic outlook in 2026, following a year in which policymakers prioritised restoring credibility...

Questions over Bank of Ghana gold reporting deepen scrutiny of Gold for Reserves programme

Ghana’s central banking credibility has come under renewed scrutiny following mounting questions over Bank of Ghana gold reporting, after conflicting accounts emerged regarding losses...

Ghana IMF programme performance boosts confidence as reform durability is tested

Ghana IMF programme performance regained international validation this week after the International Monetary Fund described the country’s 2025 macroeconomic outcomes as “better than expected,”...

Takoradi Port milestone accelerates Ghana’s maritime and export ambitions

Ghana’s maritime sector is entering a defining moment as Takoradi Port milestone places the country firmly on the map of high-capacity global shipping. The...

US approval of Nvidia chip sales to China reshapes the global AI trade balance

The recent US approval of Nvidia chip sales to China marks a significant recalibration of Washington’s approach to technology exports, global competition, and economic...

Ghana’s energy debt reset strengthens World Bank confidence and reshapes the country’s economic credibility.

Ghana’s energy debt reset decision to inject $1.47 billion into its troubled energy sector marks one of the most consequential fiscal interventions since the...

The World Bank warns that global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.6% in 2026, as trade tensions and financial risks mount.

The World Bank’s latest projection that global economic growth will slow to 2.6% in 2026 offers a sobering assessment of the post-pandemic recovery, signalling...

Ghana’s GH¢10bn domestic infrastructure bond signals a decisive push to fund roads locally and anchor economic recovery.

Ghana is preparing to raise GH¢10 billion through a landmark domestic bond issuance aimed at financing roads and interchanges, a move that highlights the...

ORC ownership enforcement signals tougher transparency rules for Ghana’s corporate sector

Ghana’s corporate regulatory landscape entered a stricter phase this week as ORC ownership enforcement took effect, with the Office of the Registrar of Companies...

Independent technical report confirms GoldBoD’s strong economic contribution to Ghana’s mining sector

In a significant development for Ghana’s mining industry and national economy, an independent technical report commissioned by the University of Ghana (UG) has affirmed...

NIB’s deposit mobilisation strategy drives strong financial turnaround in 2025

The National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) has announced remarkable improvement in its financial performance, driven largely by a successful deposit mobilisation strategy that has...

Strong government treasury auction demand signals rising confidence and shifting liquidity conditions in Ghana’s debt market

Government treasury auction demand strengthened notably in the latest auction, with total bids exceeding the government’s target by more than 20 percent. This oversubscription...

GoldBod economic reform could redefine how Ghana converts gold wealth into macroeconomic stability

GoldBod economic reform is emerging as a potentially transformative shift in how Ghana manages its most valuable natural resource, according to a new academic...

Ghana Card mandate for forex transactions strengthens financial controls and reshapes market access

Ghana Card moves to the centre of Ghana’s anti-money laundering strategy The Ghana Card has become a focal point of Ghana’s latest efforts to strengthen...

BoG monetary policy impact reshapes understanding of the 2025 cedi appreciation

BoG monetary policy impact has become central to explanations of the sharp appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi in 2025, a development that has been...

Financial literacy in education gains momentum through private-sector collaboration

The growing advocacy for financial literacy in education has taken a significant step forward as Prudential Life Insurance Ghana and Junior Achievement Ghana convened...