10 h. ago Consumer Spending Drives Ghana Economy as Government Cuts Back

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-spending-drives-ghana-economy-as-government-cuts-back/Household spending has emerged as the primary driver of Ghana’s economy in the third quarter of 2025, carrying the nation’s growth whilst government expenditure collapsed, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The economy recorded 5.5 percent growth between July and September 2025, but the expansion came almost entirely from Ghanaian households whose […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-spending-drives-ghana-economy-as-government-cuts-back/

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10 h. ago Industrial Sector Collapse Drags Down Ghana Economic Growth in Q3

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industrial-sector-collapse-drags-down-ghana-economic-growth-in-q3/The trend of growth in Ghana’s industrial sector is becoming a major cause of concern, demanding immediate and urgent actions to rejuvenate the sector with such a huge potential for transformation. New provisional data for the third quarter of 2025 reveals a catastrophic slowdown in the nation’s vital Industry sector, raising serious concerns about the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industrial-sector-collapse-drags-down-ghana-economic-growth-in-q3/

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10 h. ago Services Sector Drives Ghana Economy with 60 Percent Growth Contribution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/Ghana’s services sector remained the dominant force in the economy in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 7.6 percent and accounting for almost 60 percent of the country’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, according to new national accounts data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The information and communication technology (ICT) subsector […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/

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11 h. ago Detty December Drives Ghana’s Record Tourism and Economic Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/Ghana’s festive season, popularly known as Detty December, has evolved into a critical economic engine that delivers up to 40 percent of annual revenue for many businesses across retail, hospitality, entertainment and transport sectors. The December phenomenon combines returning diaspora, tourism influx, and local spending to create what economic analysts describe as a synchronized lift […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/

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12 h. ago International Standards Reshape Global Economy While Leaving Developing Nations Behind

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-standards-reshape-global-economy-while-leaving-developing-nations-behind/The World Bank released its World Development Report 2025 on December 11, revealing that proliferating international standards now affect 90 percent of global trade while delivering disproportionate benefits to wealthy nations and multinational corporations. The report titled Standards for Development represents the first comprehensive analysis of how standards governing everything from food labeling to 5G […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-standards-reshape-global-economy-while-leaving-developing-nations-behind/

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16 h. ago Christian professionals challenged to rise as Ghana’s new economic problem

At a time when Ghana is grappling with rising economic uncertainty, youth unemployment, ethical concerns in business, and urgent calls for stronger moral leadership in public life, the Christ Business Network (CBN) has renewed its leadership with a decisive focus on faith-driven enterprise and national transformation.

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18 h. ago Agriculture to drive Ghana’s economic transformation – Dr Seidu Jasaw 

Ghana's agriculture sector is poised to become the driving force behind the country's economic transformation, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, the Chairman of Parliament's Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, has said. 

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46 h. ago Digital infrastructure enables Star oil’s ‘fuel now, pay later’ scheme, demonstrates Bawumia’s vision for credit economy

The vision of a credit-friendly economy in Ghana is being realised through digital innovations championed by former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as companies like Star Oil Ghana introduce tech-enabled services allowing drivers to purchase fuel on credit. Speaking on the potential impact of a credit-led economy, a source close to economic policy analysis highlighted that “expanding access to credit is not just about convenience, it is about unlocking opportunity, improving the quality of life for millions, and stimulating sustainable economic growth.”

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46 h. ago Bawumia’s digital systems deliver practical credit solutions for Ghanaians, Star Oil example shows – Dr. Ekua Amoakoh

The vision of a credit-friendly economy in Ghana is being realised through digital innovations championed by former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as companies like Star Oil Ghana introduce tech-enabled services allowing drivers to purchase fuel on credit. Speaking on the potential impact of a credit-led economy, a source close to economic policy analysis highlighted that “expanding access to credit is not just about convenience, it is about unlocking opportunity, improving the quality of life for millions, and stimulating sustainable economic growth.”

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46 h. ago Ghana Pushes Agribusiness as Key Industrial Driver for 24 Hour Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-agribusiness-as-key-industrial-driver-for-24-hour-economy/Ghana is escalating efforts to position agribusiness at the heart of its industrial transformation agenda and the proposed 24 hour economy, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi said at a regional policy dialogue in Tamale. The initiative comes as authorities work to boost underperforming factories, tighten supply chains, and tap into a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-agribusiness-as-key-industrial-driver-for-24-hour-economy/

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51 h. ago New tariff adjustment ignores macroeconomic reality, says ECG Economist

Energy Economist with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ebenezer Baiden, says the latest tariff adjustment fails to consider the very macroeconomic indicators that normally guide quarterly reviews.

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56 h. ago We’ll work with what we have to please our customers – ECG assures after tariff cutback

Energy Economist at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ebenezer Baiden, says the company will “work with what we have” to keep the power system running and satisfy customers.

Economics

58 h. ago GTDC Unveils Major Tourism Innovations as ‘Accra By Night’ Records 740 Riders in Eight Months

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gtdc-unveils-major-tourism-innovations-as-accra-by-night-records-740-riders-in-eight-months/The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) on Tuesday unveiled significant milestones in its flagship projects—Accra By Night, the Ghana Tourism Marketplace (GTM), and the Ghana Tourism Investment Platform (GTIP)—during a media briefing in Accra, positioning the company as a leading driver of Ghana’s modern tourism economy. Board Chairman Ben Ohene Ayeh opened the session by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gtdc-unveils-major-tourism-innovations-as-accra-by-night-records-740-riders-in-eight-months/

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59 h. ago Halt ratification of revised lithium agreement between Ghana and Barari

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged Parliament to halt the ratification of the Revised Lithium Agreement between Ghana and Barari, currently before the House. According to the economic and policy think tank, this is critical because the agreement in its current form is not only a continuation of the colonial-type agreements Ghana has […]

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60 h. ago GhanaFest Europe debuts in The Hague, showcasing trade and culture

The inaugural "GhanaFest Europe: Live in Holland Trade & Cultural Expo" concluded last week in The Hague, marking a new chapter in Ghana–Netherlands economic and cultural ties.

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69 h. ago Economist Godfred Bokpin slams Ghana’s ‘talk show country’ mentality

Ghanaian economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has criticised Ghana’s public discourse, arguing that national policy decisions are overwhelmingly shaped by emotion and political dogmatism rather than concrete evidence.

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3 d. ago Ghana’s public debate too emotional, not driven by data – Prof Bokpin

Economics professor Godfred Bokpin has criticised the quality of Ghana’s national conversations, arguing that far too many public debates are shaped by emotion rather than evidence. He says the country must urgently elevate the role of data in public policy, decision-making and everyday discourse. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Forum for Data Producers, Users and […]

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3 d. ago Mahama pushes for joint ventures with China to boost Ghana’s economy

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Chinese industries to deepen their engagement with Ghana by establishing strategic partnerships with local businesses to process raw materials within Ghana for direct export back to the Chinese market.

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3 d. ago Afenyo Markin Warns Ghana Risks Being Left Behind in AI Race

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-warns-ghana-risks-being-left-behind-in-ai-race/Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin says Ghana must prioritize technological investment over political retribution or risk irrelevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution while other nations advance. In statements released today marking one year since the 2024 elections, the Effutu MP criticized government focus on political removals while competing economies invest heavily in artificial intelligence, infrastructure […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-warns-ghana-risks-being-left-behind-in-ai-race/

Events

3 d. ago Ghana’s Youth Demand More Than Hope: The Hard Economics of Mahama’s Promise

President John Mahama’s return has rekindled optimism amongst Ghana’s young population, but they are demanding concrete action on interest rates, housing exploitation, and sustainable employment, not political gimmicks.s Ghana’s youth have granted John Mahama political capital through their votes. Now they expect economic capital in return. With nearly 60% of Ghana’s 33 million citizens under […]

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