15 h. ago Ghana’s new gov’t paves way for economic reforms – World Bank Group

Ghana’s new administration, backed by a clear parliamentary majority from the 2024 general election, has a renewed opportunity to drive ambitious economic reforms, according to the World Bank Group’s 9th Economic Update for Ghana.

Economics

19 h. ago Ghana’s Economy Outpaces Peers but Faces Crucial Reform Test, Says World Bank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economy-outpaces-peers-but-faces-crucial-reform-test-says-world-bank/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to grow 5.7% in 2024 and 5.3% in early 2025, outperforming regional peers through resilient trade and falling inflation, the World Bank reports. Yet fiscal pressures resurfaced last year, threatening hard-won stability gains. In its latest Economic Update, the Bank warns growth will slow to 3.9% in 2025 as austerity […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economy-outpaces-peers-but-faces-crucial-reform-test-says-world-bank/

Politics

20 h. ago World Bank Urges Ghana to Prioritize Jobs, Private Sector in Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-prioritize-jobs-private-sector-in-reform-push/Ghana must channel its structural reforms toward private sector growth and youth job creation, warns a new World Bank report. The ninth Ghana Economic Update stresses that with the working-age population set to surge, failure to generate productive employment risks squandering a major economic opportunity. “Unemployment and underemployment represent a potential powder keg,” said Deputy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-prioritize-jobs-private-sector-in-reform-push/

Politics

48 h. ago Ghana’s Power Utility Faces US$2.2 Billion Gap, Cocoa Board Strains Finances

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/Ghana’s state-owned enterprises risk derailing national finances, the World Bank warns. Without urgent reform, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will face a $2.2 billion funding gap by late 2025. This shortfall could spiral to $9 billion by 2026. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, sounded the alarm at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/

Economics

49 h. ago Ghana’s Growth Path Tests Reform Resolve as World Bank Urges Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to expand by 5.7% last year and maintain 5.3% growth early in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest assessment. But this resilience now faces its sternest test as fiscal pressures mount. The institution projects growth will slow to 3.9% this year before recovering, warning that delayed debt restructuring and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/

Politics

52 h. ago World Bank cautions BoG on excessive FX Interventions, calls for banking sector reforms

The World Bank has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to avoid excessive foreign exchange (FX) interventions, warning that such actions could disrupt market balance and weaken economic resilience. This was contained in the latest Ghana Economic Update report, launched in Accra today, August 14, 2025 which emphasised the need for the central bank to […]

Politics

53 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/

Politics

53 h. ago Ghana’s AI Revolution Takes Flight: Gov’t Launches AI African Labs, Graduates 250 Platinum Trainers to Drive Digital Futur

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/The Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Mohammed Adam Zulfawu, delivered a keynote address on behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at the launch of AI African Labs and the graduation ceremony of Ghana’s second cohort of AI Platinum Trainers.. In his speech, the Sessala West MP emphasized Ghana’s commitment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/

Politics

54 h. ago Ghana’s macroeconomic outlook depends on successful implementation of recovery reforms – World Bank

Mr. Taliercio said the World Bank Group is adopting a coordinated, institution-wide strategy to address the jobs challenge, making employment a core priority.

Economics

4 d. ago Ghana Christian Council Seeks Clarity on Prophecy Rules After Gov’t Directive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-christian-council-seeks-clarity-on-prophecy-rules-after-govt-directive/Ghana’s Christian Council has formally requested a meeting with the Presidency to discuss new protocols requiring prophets to share sensitive revelations about national figures with authorities first. The move follows a directive issued by Presidential Envoy Elvis Afriyie Ankrah last week, which the Council acknowledges amid ongoing national mourning after a helicopter crash killed eight. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-christian-council-seeks-clarity-on-prophecy-rules-after-govt-directive/

Politics

1 week ago Gov’t must lead affordable housing agenda – PWC Ghana partner

Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Ghana (PwC), Winfred King, has urged the government to take the lead in making Ghana’s towns, cities, and villages more livable as part of efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target for livable cities by 2030.

Politics

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.

Events

1 week ago Gov’t reaffirms support for private sector at Ghana Entrepreneurs awards gala

At the 15th Anniversary of the Ghana Entrepreneurs Foundation Awards and Dinner Gala, the Government reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to empowering the private sector as the engine of national transformation.

Events

3 w. ago Nearly 200 Ghanaian students stranded as gov’t owes University of Memphis $3.6m

A large number of students who attend the University of Memphis might be forced to return to their home country, Ghana.

Politics