10 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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27 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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3 d. ago Ghana’s Central Bank Pushes Commodities as Economic Lifeline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-pushes-commodities-as-economic-lifeline/First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, has declared commodities essential for Ghana’s economic future. Speaking at Africa’s CNVERGE 2025 summit in Accra, he urged strategic shifts to transform raw materials into tools for stability and growth. “Commodities are no longer just exports,” he stated. “They’re assets to build resilience, unlock […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-pushes-commodities-as-economic-lifeline/

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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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9 d. ago BoG Governor urges banks to rethink lending strategy after policy rate cut

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has urged commercial banks to reassess their lending strategies in the wake of the central bank’s latest monetary policy decision aimed at revitalising the economy. Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana’s post Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) roundtable discussion, Dr. Asiama said the […]

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1 week ago ASEC urges gov’t to revise oil strategy and royalties to boost revenue

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) is calling on the Government of Ghana to urgently revise its crude oil production strategies and royalty structures in a bid to strengthen the country’s petroleum revenue streams.

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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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