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Fuel Prices Edge Up as Cedi Weakens, Gold Soars to Record $3,508, and DVLA Aims for 60% Revenue Jump
Ghana's economic landscape presents a mixed bag this week, marked by pain at the fuel pumps, ambitious government revenue targets, and a...
bernard boateng
Sep 33 min read
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SOEs Face Pressure as BOST Rebrands, Joint Ventures Deliver GH¢1.5bn Profit, and Bui Power Surges Despite Challenges
Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are once again under scrutiny as regulators demand stronger accountability, even as joint ventures...
bernard boateng
Sep 22 min read
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Bank of Ghana regulates digital credit as fuel prices rise and insurers pay GH₵3.3bn in claims
Ghana’s economy opened September with key developments in financial regulation, insurance, and energy markets. The Bank of Ghana has...
bernard boateng
Sep 13 min read
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Ghana’s Timber Exports to Enter EU, COCOBOD Expects $4bn Inflows, and Youth Joblessness Still High
Ghana’s financial and economic outlook saw a mix of historic progress and lingering challenges this week. From timber exports finally...
bernard boateng
Aug 293 min read
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Ghana’s Corn Imports Rises, BoG Tightens Forex Rules, and New Financing for Cocoa and Oil Palm
Ghana’s economy is seeing key shifts this week as new data and policy moves shape the agriculture, trade, and financial sectors. From...
bernard boateng
Aug 283 min read
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Gov’t Misses T-Bills Target, Ride-Hailing Union Threatens Strike, and ECG Warns Against Illegal Power Fixes
Ghana’s financial landscape continues to shift this week, with updates on government debt instruments, transport sector disruptions, and...
bernard boateng
Aug 273 min read
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First Fund Customers Demand Action, Ghana Attracts $652m Investments, GRA Struggles with Tax Debts
The Ghanaian economy continues to show both resilience and pressure points as new market data emerges. From aggrieved investors demanding...
bernard boateng
Aug 263 min read
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Egg Prices Stay High, GRA Targets Foreign Income, Cocoa Outlook Weak
Ghana’s economy is experiencing a mix of local market strain, aggressive tax enforcement, and muted export windfalls, as highlighted by...
bernard boateng
Aug 252 min read
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Ghana to Roll Out Cargo Tracking System as VAT Reforms Loom and SME Lending Rates Remain High
Ghana’s economy is seeing major policy changes with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) embracing digital systems, government confirming...
bernard boateng
Aug 223 min read
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Ghana’s producer inflation falls to 3.8% as BoG tightens forex rules and rice imports rise
Ghana’s economy is going through a mix of encouraging and challenging developments, with fresh updates on producer inflation, food...
bernard boateng
Aug 213 min read
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Ghana’s Economy Watch: DVLA Rolls Out New Plates, Poultry Farmers Seek Clarity, and Gov’t Pays GH¢9.7bn to Bondholders
Ghana’s economy and financial sector continue to deliver key developments from sweeping reforms at the DVLA to farmers demanding answers...
bernard boateng
Aug 203 min read
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Ghana’s Minimum Wage Growth: A Decade of Gradual Gains and Sudden Jumps (2015–2025)
Introduction Over the last decade, Ghana’s minimum wage has undergone a dramatic transformation. What started as slow, modest increases...
bernard boateng
Aug 192 min read
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Bad Loans, No Payouts: BoG Sets Tough New Rules for Banks in 2027
Ghana’s economy is at a turning point with new Bank of Ghana policies, treasury bill financing updates, and mixed movements in the Ghana...
bernard boateng
Aug 192 min read
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Mass Presidential Pardons in Ghana: A Decade of Prisoner Releases
Over the past decade, Ghana has witnessed a remarkable trend, almost 3,500 prisoners have been granted presidential pardons. These...
bernard boateng
Aug 182 min read
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Bank of Ghana Pushes Diaspora Credit Access, GUTA Calls for Price Cuts, Ecobank Sees Major Stake Change
The Ghanaian economy continues to experience notable shifts across banking, trade, and investment. Here are today’s top highlights from...
bernard boateng
Aug 182 min read
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Ghana’s Fuel Prices Shift, Cocoa Sector Risks Rise, and Tax Measures Could Boost GDP
Ghana’s economy is facing a mixed bag of developments this August, from fuel price adjustments to pressing warnings over the cocoa...
bernard boateng
Aug 152 min read
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Ghana Loan Rates Drop Below 40% as BoG Signals Further Cuts
Ghana’s financial landscape is shifting fast, borrowing costs are tumbling, monetary policy may loosen further, and regulators are...
bernard boateng
Aug 142 min read
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Ghana’s Economy Gets a Triple Boost: ₵2.9bn Agric Funding, Record Pension Assets, and Interest Rate Cuts Ahead
Ghana’s economy is entering the second half of 2025 with powerful tailwinds, a multibillion-cedi investment in agriculture,...
bernard boateng
Aug 132 min read
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Loan Rates Drop, Banking Assets Increases, and Atuabo Gas Plant Faces Shutdown
Ghana’s economic and market landscape continues to evolve with significant developments in interest rates, financial sector growth, and...
bernard boateng
Aug 122 min read
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Ghana’s Economy in Focus: T-Bill Undersubscription, BoG’s Gold Reserve Surge, and $2B Textile Ambition
Ghana’s economic indicators this week paint a mixed yet dynamic picture, from a surprise undersubscription in Treasury bill auctions to a...
bernard boateng
Aug 112 min read
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