13 h. ago Investment Advisor Identifies Three Key Forces Shaping 2026 Global Market Outlook

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investment-advisor-identifies-three-key-forces-shaping-2026-global-market-outlook/Global investors approaching 2026 face three structural forces grounded in observable economic reality rather than optimism alone, according to the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations on December 8. Nigel Green of deVere Group identified persistent global economic growth, the transition of artificial intelligence from hype to measurable returns, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investment-advisor-identifies-three-key-forces-shaping-2026-global-market-outlook/

Politics

16 h. ago Agric Minister applauds farmers, highlights new era of innovation at National Farmers Day

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has praised Ghana’s farmers and fishers for their vital role in sustaining the nation’s food system and driving economic growth, describing them as the backbone of national development.

Politics

35 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

Politics

53 h. ago Easing Inflation Offers Ghanaian Traders Festive Sales Boost

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/Ghanaian traders are preparing for a potentially profitable Christmas season as easing inflation creates favorable market conditions with improved pricing flexibility and stronger consumer purchasing power. November 2025 data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows headline inflation dropped to 6.3 percent, down from 8.0 percent in October, marking the eleventh consecutive month of declining price […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/

Economics

57 h. ago Ghana Banks Face Deeper Earnings Squeeze as Interest Rates Plunge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-deeper-earnings-squeeze-as-interest-rates-plunge/Ghanaian banks are confronting intensifying pressure on profitability as continued inflation decline and aggressive monetary policy easing compress net interest margins beyond earlier projections. Recent macroeconomic data released this week suggests the earnings squeeze could be more severe and immediate than international credit rating agencies anticipated just two months ago. Ghana’s headline inflation fell to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-deeper-earnings-squeeze-as-interest-rates-plunge/

Politics

57 h. ago Agric Minister applauds farmers, highlights new era of innovation at National Farmers Day 

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has praised Ghana’s farmers and fishers for their vital role in sustaining the nation’s food system and driving economic growth, describing them as the backbone of national development. 

Politics

4 d. ago Ghanaian PhD students in UK appeal directly to British PM over unpaid fees, stipends

A group of Ghanaian government-sponsored PhD students in the United Kingdom has made a direct appeal to British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to intervene in a protracted funding crisis that has left them facing deportation, homelessness, and academic withdrawal. In a petition dated 3rd December 2025, the students' executives revealed that despite promises of full tuition and monthly stipends from the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS), payments are in arrears by up to 48 months, plunging over 100 scholars into severe distress.

Politics

4 d. ago What happened to Ghana’s 1 Million coders promise? Seven months on, silence and frustration linger

When the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government took office in January, one of its most talked-about promises was to create one million Ghanaian coders. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, was meant to move toward a knowledge-based economy—one where Ghanaian youth would drive innovation in software, artificial intelligence, and digital entrepreneurship. Six months after its grand launch in April, however, the One Million Coders initiative has all but vanished from public view.

Politics

4 d. ago Ghana Private Sector Holds Steady as PMI Shows Stable Business Conditions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-private-sector-holds-steady-as-pmi-shows-stable-business-conditions/Companies in Ghana recorded broadly stable business conditions in the penultimate month of 2025, with new orders, employment and purchasing continuing to rise but output remaining broadly unchanged. There remained a lack of inflationary pressure across the private sector, with overall input costs falling for the first time in three months and companies continuing to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-private-sector-holds-steady-as-pmi-shows-stable-business-conditions/

Politics

4 d. ago Jesse Agyepong & Associates launch ‘Quiet Conversations Monthly Series’

Jesse Agyepong & Associates has launched Quiet Conversations Monthly Series, a forum designed to deepen how Ghana's professionals, leaders, and communicators engage with the country's most important opportunities and challenges.

Politics

5 d. ago Volta Region to host National Farmers’ Day as gov’t unveils bold vision for food security

As Ghana prepares for its 41st National Farmers' Day celebration, the government has doubled down on its commitment to make agriculture the cornerstone of the nation's economic revival, signaling a transformative shift in how the country approaches food security and economic growth.

Society

5 d. ago TOR is 98% ready—An opportunity for Ghana to keep $400 million monthly in the country

Ghana is at a pivotal moment in its industrial and energy history. After years of careful rehabilitation, the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is reportedly 98% technically ready, representing the closest the nation has been in decades to restoring domestic refining capacity. Currently, Ghana meets its petroleum demand largely through imports, ensuring an uninterrupted supply while TOR is finalised.

Economics

5 d. ago Inflation falls for 11th straight month to 6.3% in November 2025 — GSS

Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the eleventh consecutive month, easing to 6.3% in November 2025 from 8.0% in October, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, who presented the data in Accra, said the decline was driven largely by […]

Politics

8 d. ago IMF Urges Policymakers to Address Trade Tensions for Durable Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-policymakers-to-address-trade-tensions-for-durable-growth/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on policymakers worldwide to resolve escalating trade tensions, safeguard economic stability, and implement growth oriented reforms to achieve sustainable prosperity in an increasingly uncertain global environment. According to the Fund, the global economy stands at a critical juncture. Despite considerable resilience displayed over the past five years, trade […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-policymakers-to-address-trade-tensions-for-durable-growth/

Events

1 week ago High Court recognises Odo Broni and Akosua Serwaa as both spouses of Daddy Lumba

The Kumasi High Court has, in a landmark ruling, recognised both Odo Broni (Priscilla Ofori Atta) and Akosua Serwaa Fosuh as valid spouses of the late Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba. The decision ends months of fierce legal and public debate over who should perform the musician’s widowhood rites, who controls his estate, and who […]

Events

1 week ago Roosevelt Ogbonna outlines vision for future of banking in Global Africa at Bloomberg Africa Business Summit

At the recent Bloomberg Africa Business Summit, some of the continent’s most influential banking leaders convened to address a defining question for Africa’s economic trajectory: How can the continent sustainably fund its own growth in an increasingly interconnected world?

Politics

1 week ago Bank of Ghana Balances Inflation Control with Growth Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-balances-inflation-control-with-growth-concerns/Ghana’s economy faces a delicate balancing act as the Bank of Ghana’s aggressive monetary tightening successfully brings inflation under control while raising questions about maintaining economic momentum heading into 2026. The central bank cut its policy rate by 350 basis points to 18 percent at its November meeting, marking the second consecutive major reduction after […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-balances-inflation-control-with-growth-concerns/

Politics

1 week ago BoG’s record easing pushes Ghana into expansion mode amid liquidity strains and weak T

Ghana’s monetary landscape has shifted decisively in recent months as the Bank of Ghana (BoG) continues an aggressive policy-rate cutting cycle aimed at supporting the country’s transition from post-crisis stabilization to economic expansion. The central bank’s latest 350-basis-point reduction, which brings the policy rate from 21.5% to 18%t, marks the lowest level since Ghana’s sovereign […]

Politics

1 week ago Interest Rates Plummet as Credit Growth Returns to Positive Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interest-rates-plummet-as-credit-growth-returns-to-positive-territory/Interest rates across Ghana’s financial system have declined dramatically over the past year, easing pressure on businesses and triggering recovery in private sector lending after months of contraction, according to Bank of Ghana’s latest assessment. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama told the 127th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) briefing that the significant drop in market rates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interest-rates-plummet-as-credit-growth-returns-to-positive-territory/

Politics

1 week ago VDF to Honour Col. (Rtd.) Cyril Necku and late Dumega Raymond Okudzeto for pioneering volta trade and investment fair

The Volta Development Forum (VDF) has announced plans to honour Col. (Rtd.) Cyril Necku and the late Dumega Raymond Okudzeto for their pioneering roles in the establishment of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair—an initiative that has grown into the region’s flagship platform for promoting commerce, investment, and economic growth.

Sport