June 18
Ghana: Ghana's Economy Grew By 4.7% in First Quarter of 2024
Ghana's economy grew by 4.7% in the first quarter of this year, with some sectors posting impressive growth while others recorded negative growth. Read more »
Ghana: Health Ministry Ask Medical Lab Workers to Reconsider Strike Decision
Lab workers begun striking on Monday over long-standing absence of Conditions of Service Read more »
Ghana: Labour Could Not Have Fought Ssnit Hotel Sale Without the NDC - Trade Unionist
Trade unionist Abraham Koomson says labour has failed and could not have fought the planned sale of SSNIT hotels without the NDC Read more »
June 17
Ghana: Government Misses Treasury Bills Target Narrowly, but Interest Rates Drop
Treasury bill target was narrowly missed but interest rates on the bills dropped as inflation comes down Read more »
June 16
Ghana: Absence of Ghanaian Artists At Afronation Portugal Calls for More Investment - Berny Sarfo
According to Mr. Sarfo, the absence of Ghanaian acts among the line up of musicians from other countries, was a daunting issue, which highlights the fact that Ghanaian artistes… Read more »
June 13
Ghana: Tertiary Education Unions Announce Strike Over Discriminatory Allowance Implementation
The leadership of TEWU-GH, TUAAG, and TUWAG warned that if the issues are not resolved by June 30, 2024, they will be forced to take further action Read more »
Ghana: NIA Staff Suspend Strike Ahead of Meeting With Government
The strike declared since Monday as a way of protesting poor conditions of service, had a biting effect on some NIA registration centers Read more »
Ghana: Vegetables Dominate Top 20 Items With Highest Inflation in May
Of the 20 items with the highest rate of inflation in May, as many as 8 were commonly consumed vegetables. Read more »
Africa: Ghana Loses $1.4 Billion Annually Due to Illicit Financial Flows - Tax Justice Network Africa
The situation is equally alarming at the continental level, with Africa suffering an estimated annual loss of $89 billion due to illicit financial flows, as reported by the United… Read more »
Ghana: 8 Productivity Hacks for Remote Workers in Ghana
Remote working is only effective when the people around you are aware that it is not just another weekend at home. Read more »
June 12
Ghana: Ghana Finalises Debt Treatment Agreement With Official Creditor Committee - Commercial Creditors Still Outstanding
Government secures MoU with Official Creditor Committee but agreement with Commercial Creditors is outstanding. Read more »
Ghana: Government Considering $1.7 Billion Support From Afreximbank - Ministry of Finance
Government says it is considering a $1.7billion support from Afreximbank but provides no additional information, as Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare… Read more »
June 11
Ghana: The Dollar Resumes Its Rise After Brief Decline
The cedi has begun depreciating again after gaining against the dollar despite the enforcement measures rolled out by the Bank of Ghana Read more »
June 10
Ghana: Ghana Earned $4.2 Billion From Mining Exports in 2023 - Report
This repatriation represented 71.3% of their $5.9 billion mineral revenue for the year, a slight decrease from 73% in 2022. Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Promises Incentive for Teachers Posted to Rural Areas
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is proposing a 20% incentive for teachers who agree to serve in rural areas. Read more »
June 09
Ghana: NIA Staff Declare Indefinite Strike
NIA distinct and regional offices will not be open to the public to undertake Ghana Card services. The strike also affects operations at the NIA Headquarters and premium centers Read more »
June 10
Ghana: Investor Interest in Government One-Year 'Treasury Bills Very Low Reflecting Little Confidence in Economy
Investors appear not interested in lending money to Government for a longer period as they appear to have low confidence in the future of the Ghanaian economy. Read more »
June 06
Ghana: Cedi Recorded Gains for a Second Day Amid Crackdown On Illegal Forex Operators
The cedi appreciated for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, largely due to the enforcement of regulations governing the forex market and a crackdown on illegal operators. The… Read more »
June 05
Ghana: Cost of Living to Worsen As Fuel Prices Increase
The cost of living in Ghana is expected to worsen following a fresh hike in petroleum prices. This development comes just days after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission… Read more »
June 04
Ghana: Bawumia Says Electric Buses to Be Adopted to Reduce Cost of Public Transportation
He said once implemented, transport fares may be reduced by 40%, although there isn't certainty that the project may be carried out this year. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Reference Rate Drops Marginally to 29.44%
Ghana Reference rate drops marginally on the back of steady but marginal decline in 91-day treasury bill rate. Read more »
Ghana: Cedi Gains for the First Time in Weeks As BoG Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Operators
Cedi records a huge gain in just one day following inactivity on the forex market, as BoG moves to arrest illegal operators Read more »
Ghana: Investors With Locked-Up Funds to Resume Picketing Tomorrow After No Show From Deputy Finance Minister
The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum has struggled to gain an audience with Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Adam, despite sending a petition and a reminder to his ministry. Read more »
June 03
Ghana: Strange Occurrence! No Forex Rates Posted On Website of Forex Bureaux Association
Over the past two months, the dollar has surged significantly, selling at over 16 cedis at the forex bureaux. On the interbank market on Monday, June 3, the US dollar opened… Read more »
Ghana: BoG Targets to Return to Profitability in the Medium Term
Bank of Ghana hopes to ride on efficiency and recapitalisation to return to profiting making Read more »