69 h. ago Government promised to reverse new hires of civil servants – IMF reveals

The Fund also stated that the new authorities assured it is fully committed to achieving the fiscal objectives under the IMF-supported programme while implementing their policy priorities.

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5 d. ago Economy running on borrowed breath, not fundamental strength – Africa Policy Lens

Despite apparent economic gains, particularly the recent stability of the local currency, the Africa Policy Lens (APL) has warned that Ghana’s economy is operating on "borrowed breath" rather than fundamental strength. In a statement reacting to the injection of US$367 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the fourth review of its Extended Credit Facility Programme, the APL said indicators point to an overreliance on foreign support for the economy’s survival.

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7 d. ago Stanbic Bank donates reusable sanitary pads to teenage girls in Volta Region

More than 200 schoolgirls in the Volta Region have received reusable sanitary pads from the Wealth and Investment Team of Stanbic Bank Ghana as part of efforts to reduce menstrual-related absenteeism in schools.

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7 d. ago Ghana has taken bold corrective actions to maintain ECF programme on track – IMF

The International Monetary Fund has applauded President Mahama’s government’s bold corrective actions to maintain the Economic Credit Facility (ECF) programme on track. Combined with ongoing reform efforts and an improved external position, the Fund said the corrective measures are set to support Ghana in reaching the goals of economic stabilisation, rebuilding resilience, and fostering higher […]

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7 d. ago Stanbic Toastmasters Club presidents honoured in Côte d’Ivoire

Three Toastmasters Club Presidents from Stanbic Bank Ghana have earned recognition at the 2025 District 94 Toastmasters Conference held in Côte d’Ivoire for achieving the highest possible distinction in club performance.

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7 d. ago Mahama attributes cedi stability to reforms in gold trading sector

President John Mahama has credited recent gains in economic stability, particularly the strengthening of the cedi, to reforms introduced in the country’s gold trading sector as part of his administration's reset agenda.

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2 w. ago Stanbic launches ‘Trade Connect’ to propel Ghanaian businesses

Stanbic Bank Ghana has successfully launched the maiden edition of Stanbic Trade Connect, a new initiative designed to prepare Ghanaian entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for entry into the global market. Held under the theme “Global Gateway: Preparing Your Business for the International Market,” the event brought together business owners across various sectors. […]

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2 w. ago Can Ghana consolidate gains of economic stability and growth experienced under Dr. Asiamah?

Since being sworn in on February 25, 2025, as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah has embarked on an ambitious and strategic overhaul of Ghana’s financial landscape. The policies implemented under his leadership have brought about a significant shift towards stability, transparency, and innovation in the monetary and banking sectors. […]

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3 w. ago Commitment to fiscal responsibility key to economic stability – Stanbic Bank’s Oforiwaa Attipoe

Stanbic Bank Ghana’s Manager of Global Market Sales, Oforiwaa Attipoe, is optimistic about Ghana’s chances of securing the fifth tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, a move expected to further stabilize the economy and strengthen the Ghanaian cedi. In an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa, Mrs. Attipoe noted that Ghana has met all […]

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3 w. ago Macroeconomic Stability at Last? An Odyssey of The Economic Upheavals in The 4th Republic and The GoldBod Experiment

Following the overwhelming support for transition into a democratic state as was affirmed by the results of the referendum held in April, 1992 with 93% of voters in favour of the new constitution, Ghana’s Fourth Republic was ushered as the ultimate hope to end the blistering cycle of endemic poverty, which had necessitated several structural […]

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