8 h. ago Ghana’s economy resilient but faces fiscal and structural hurdles – World Bank

Ghana’s economy showed strong resilience in 2024, recording 5.7% growth despite global and domestic challenges, according to the World Bank.

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9 h. ago World Bank warns COCOBOD’s mounting debts threaten Ghana’s cocoa sector

The World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update has raised concerns over the financial stability of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), warning that persistent operational and fiscal challenges could undermine one of the country’s most vital export industries. According to the report, despite record-high global cocoa prices, Ghana’s cocoa production remains weak, while COCOBOD owes significant […]

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25 h. ago Ghana Faces Fiscal Tightrope as World Bank Urges Strategic Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/The World Bank has endorsed Ghana’s aggressive fiscal consolidation while urging the government not to sacrifice critical investments protecting vulnerable citizens. This delicate balance emerged as a central theme at the launch of Ghana’s 9th Economic Update, where policymakers grapple with sustaining reforms without stalling social progress. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Director for Ghana, Sierra […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/

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43 h. ago Deloitte Cautions Ghana on Foreign Borrowing Despite Debt Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-cautions-ghana-on-foreign-borrowing-despite-debt-gains/Ghana’s dramatic debt reduction hasn’t silenced calls for fiscal caution. Deloitte Ghana has urged the Mahama administration to tread carefully as it considers re-entering international capital markets, warning against repeating the missteps that triggered the 2022 crisis. New data shows Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio plummeted to 43.8% in June 2025, down from 78.5% in late 2021 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-cautions-ghana-on-foreign-borrowing-despite-debt-gains/

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5 d. ago Ghana Set to Beat 2025 Economic Targets as Fiscal Discipline Pays Off

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-set-to-beat-2025-economic-targets-as-fiscal-discipline-pays-off/Ghana’s economy is gaining momentum and may outperform all its 2025 macroeconomic targets, according to Accra-based IC Research. Strong first-half results in inflation control, exchange rate stability, GDP growth, and international reserves have set a positive trajectory for the year. The research firm highlighted a “sizable fiscal adjustment” driven by spending controls, zero arrears accumulation, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-set-to-beat-2025-economic-targets-as-fiscal-discipline-pays-off/

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6 d. ago Ghana’s Fiscal Progress Undercut by Public Sector Leaks, Warns Report

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fiscal-progress-undercut-by-public-sector-leaks-warns-report/Ghana’s hard-won economic stability faces erosion from persistent governance gaps and project mismanagement, according to a new EM Advisory assessment. While applauding President John Mahama’s early fiscal strides including a 1.1% GDP primary surplus, expenditure cuts 14.3% below budget, and slowing inflation the report stresses that these gains remain fragile. Chronic inefficiencies threaten to unravel […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fiscal-progress-undercut-by-public-sector-leaks-warns-report/

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7 d. ago Deloitte Warns Ghana Insurers Over Rising Fraud and Cyber Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-insurers-over-rising-fraud-and-cyber-risks/Ghanaian insurance firms are losing significant revenue to fraud, with occupational fraud alone draining approximately 5.0% of company income annually. This stark warning came from Dr. Kwabena Situ, Partner, Assurance at Deloitte Ghana, during a firm-hosted webinar titled “Insurance Fraud Awareness and Mitigation.” He urged insurers to adopt comprehensive, proactive strategies to combat escalating internal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-insurers-over-rising-fraud-and-cyber-risks/

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8 d. ago Deloitte Warns Ghana Energy Reforms Risk Gains Without Macroeconomic Alignment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-energy-reforms-risk-gains-without-macroeconomic-alignment/Global consultancy Deloitte has cautioned that Ghana’s energy sector reforms require stronger integration with broader economic policies to prevent undermining recent stability gains. In its analysis of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget, the firm acknowledged government efforts to restructure crippling sector debts but highlighted the absence of a comprehensive debt management strategy as a critical flaw. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-energy-reforms-risk-gains-without-macroeconomic-alignment/

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1 week ago ‘You call this discipline?’ – Prof. Ackah demands gov’t spending to solve Ghana’s crisis

A professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana has criticised government’s approach to fiscal discipline, warning that Ghana’s economic problems require decisive spending, not celebration of restraint.

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1 week ago Ghana Faces Fiscal Pressure as Strong Cedi Cuts Key Revenues, Deloitte Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-pressure-as-strong-cedi-cuts-key-revenues-deloitte-warns/Ghana’s significant currency appreciation is creating substantial revenue shortfalls that threaten fiscal stability, prompting Deloitte Ghana to urge immediate government action. The professional services firm warns that while the cedi’s 42.6% surge against the US dollar benefits consumers, it severely impacts dollar-denominated revenue streams vital to national finances. Deloitte’s mid-year budget review reveals robust performance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-pressure-as-strong-cedi-cuts-key-revenues-deloitte-warns/

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1 week ago MultiChoice responds to criticism over DStv prices, says fee cuts ‘not tenable’ despite cedi gains

Pay-TV giant MultiChoice has pushed back against recent criticisms from Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George, over the pricing of DStv services in the country.

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