Ghana in Numbers

Introduction: The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has quietly executed one of Africa’s most ambitious reserve diversification strategies. Between May 2023 and October 2025 , the central bank’s gold holdings surged from 8.78 tonnes to 38.04 tonnes , marking a 333% increase  in just 29 months. Bank of Ghana Gold Reserves Background: In response to global currency volatility and Ghana’s own foreign-exchange pressures, the BoG launched a gold purchase programme under the Domestic Gold Purcha

A recent parliamentary attendance report has revealed that several Members of Parliament (MPs) absented themselves from sittings without official permission, with some missing more than ten out of forty-three sittings held between January and March 2025. Absentee Report of Members of Parliament While absenteeism has long been a concern, this latest report highlights a more structural challenge; the increasing number of parliamentarians who double as Government Ministers , and

In 2023, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the nation’s primary power distributor exceeded its approved expenditure by an astonishing GHS 189.77 million , representing a 133% overspend . Data presented to the Public Accounts Committee on October 28, 2025 , reveals striking variances between approved and actual spending across several key categories. Analyzing ECG's Budget Overspend Highlights from the Overspend Foreign Training  topped the list with an excess of GHS 60

The economic landscape of Ghana is a dynamic and constantly shifting one, with key indicators providing vital snapshots of the nation's financial health. An analysis of the data from October 2, 2025 , as compiled by the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Statistical Service, reveals critical insights into Treasury bills (T-bills) , inflation , and the USD-GHS exchange rate . This article breaks down these figures, offering context for investors, business owners, and anyone intereste

Introduction On September 17, 2025, the Bank of Ghana made history by cutting its policy rate by 350 basis points (bps) , slashing it...

In today’s digital economy, banks are competing for more than just deposits and loans. Social media especially YouTube has become a...

Over the past decade, Ghana has witnessed a remarkable trend, almost 3,500 prisoners have been granted presidential pardons. These...

Ghana’s mid-year economic report paints a promising picture for the economy, as several key indicators reveal significant improvements...

Discover how Star Oil Ghana rose from 13ᵗʰ to 1ˢᵗ place in Ghana’s competitive oil marketing sector driven by strategic growth, market...

Between July 2020 and July 2025, four sitting Ghanaian Members of Parliament (MPs) sadly passed away while still serving in office. All...

Introduction: Since the return to democratic rule in 1993, Ghana has seen 60 judges  appointed to its Supreme Court its highest judicial...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains a key pillar in Ghana’s economic growth strategy. From just $114.9 million in 2000 to a high of...

In an era where digital presence significantly influences brand power, Ghana’s TV stations are increasingly turning to social media to...

Introduction: Age is more than just a number, it shapes experience, decision-making, and representation. In Ghana's Parliament, the...

Over the past decade, Ghana’s media landscape has witnessed a significant expansion in FM radio broadcasting. According to the National...

Domestic air travel in Ghana has become significantly more expensive. A one-way ticket from Accra to Kumasi, which cost just about ¢455...

From July 1, 2025, Ghana’s three major telecom operators: MTN, Telecel, and AT will increase their data bundle volumes  for the ₵399–₵400...

The margin between the buying and selling rate of the US Dollar known as the “spread” is a key metric in determining how competitive a...

Introduction In 2023, Ghana made headlines with its unconventional approach to fuel importation, trading gold instead of U.S. dollars...

Over the past decade, Ghana has quietly transformed into one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading contributors to international education in...