July 24
Ghana: Ghana Faces Extreme Economic Challenges - Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam presented the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, acknowledging the severe impact of economic challenges on Ghanaians, but expressed optimism… Read more »
Ghana: Minority Leader Accuses Government of Failing to Address Economic Hardships in Mid-Year Budget Review
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson criticized the government's mid-year budget review, calling it "uninspiring and hopeless" and warning of further economic hardship due to high taxes, import… Read more »
July 23
Ghana: Finance Minister - We Are Staying Within Our Budget Limits
Total expenditure and revenue fell below half year targets Read more »
Ghana: Mid-Year Budget Review Today Amidst Austerity and Rising Costs
Mid-Year Budget Review to offer glimpse into how the rest of the year will look like. Read more »
Ghana: Monetary Policy Committee Begins Meeting Amidst Easing but High Inflation
Current economic environment and IMF programme may drive MPC to maintain policy rate again. Read more »
July 19
Ghana: Students Fear for Their Future As Ghana's Unemployment Numbers Hit 1.9 Million
With 1.9 million Ghanaians unemployed, students nearing graduation express fear and uncertainty about their future, citing limited job opportunities, lack of training, and… Read more »
July 18
Ghana: Many Stalled Projects Can't Be Started As Ghana Commits to Only U.S.$250 Million Loan Disbursement
Ghana's commitment to disburse only US$250 each year from previous loans to affect stalled projects. Read more »
July 17
Ghana: Potential Power Outages Loom Over Arrears
The disagreement between government and IPPs over arrears rears its ugly head again, threatening the stability in power supply. Read more »
July 16
Ghana: Ghana's Youth Unemployment Crisis - 1.9 Million Young People Disconnected From Economy
Youth unemployment is a challenge in Ghana, affecting many young people's ability to secure decent work and achieve economic stability Read more »
Ghana: Fuel Prices Set to Increase, Potentially Affecting Food Costs
Market watchers predict another fuel price increase from today amidst high food inflation. Read more »
Ghana: Fuel Prices Go Up, Potentially Affecting Food Costs Again
New and higher prices of fuel products have started showing at the pumps. Read more »
July 15
Ghana: Government Borrows Nearly Gh¢4.5 Billion, Narrowly Missing Treasury Bill Target
Government misses its treasury bills target as borrowing appetite appears elevated Read more »
July 12
Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Grants Licences and Accreditation to 51 Providers
The 51 providers who have been issued licences include banks, individual professionals, and service providers Read more »
July 11
Ghana: Ghana Ranks Ninth Among 10 African Countries With Most Data Breaches in 2024
According to Surf Shark, Ghana has had over 4 million data breaches this year alone Read more »
July 10
Ghana: NDC MPs Notify Police About Another BoG Demo
Last October, the NDC minority organised a similar demonstration after the BoG recorded a GH¢60.81 billion loss in the 2022 fiscal year Read more »
July 09
Ghana: Government Receives Five Bids for Saglemi Housing Project Completion
10 companies had initially submitted the bids, but only five - Afro Arab Properties Ltd, Quarm-LMI Consortium, Dredge Masters-Titanium, Broll Ghana Ltd, and Masiltin Group) were… Read more »
July 08
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama Pledges to Restore Fiscal Discipline to Revive Economy
According to the former president, the cedi's depreciation is a result of government's prioritizing revenue increase over expenditure cuts. Read more »
Ghana: VRA Issues Notice Over Possible Akosombo Dam Spillage
Last October, the dam spillage caused enormous havoc for communities living around the Volta and Eastern Regions. 88,000 people were affected, although no deaths were recorded Read more »
July 05
Ghana: Prof. John Gatsi Calls for Transparency in Bank of Ghana Recapitalisation
The economist pointed out that such disclosures are standard practice in the banking sector, where universal banks routinely announce their recapitalisation plans to shareholders… Read more »
July 04
Ghana: Fidelity Bank Commits ¢1 Million to Boost Ghana's Agricultural Sector
By providing substantial financial support and a platform for growth, the Bank aims to catalyse the transformation of Ghana's agricultural sector, making it more resilient,… Read more »
Ghana: Trade and Industry Minister Finds Himself in a Fix Over the 'Cement Pricing'
Trade Minister K.T. Hammond finds himself in a fix as Speaker advises him to withdraw 'cement pricing' LI Read more »
July 03
Ghana: Counter Advertisement to LPG Cylinder Circulation Emerges On TV
A group of LPG operators are sponsoring advertisements that counter the cylinder circulation model recommended by the NPA. Read more »
Ghana: Stakeholders Prepare to Familiarise Themselves With Revised 'Cement Pricing' Li
Stakeholders curious about details of the revised 'cement pricing LI' as it has been laid before Parliament. Read more »
July 02
Ghana: Plastic Manufacturers Association Announce July 10 Demo
They claim the Ministry of Finance has yet to respond to a letter of request for a meeting, since April 2024. Read more »
July 03
Ghana: Govt Misused $1 Billion IPP Debt - Minority
While accusing the government of hiding the truth and not providing practical solutions to the country's economic problems, he called for a national dialogue on Ghana's economy. Read more »