37 h. ago Policy consistency and macroeconomic stability necessary for confidence in the cedi – Absa’s Adolph Kpegah

The Executive Director, Strategy and Operations at Absa Bank Ghana Limited, Adolph Kpegah, has highlighted the importance of policy consistency and macroeconomic stability in restoring public confidence in the cedi and in discouraging the preference for hard foreign currency. Speaking at the recent 11th Absa-UPSA Quarterly Banking Roundtable, he highlighted that sustained macroeconomic stability and […]

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42 h. ago Ghana Turns to Gold in Bid to Stabilise Economy, Central Bank Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-turns-to-gold-in-bid-to-stabilise-economy-central-bank-says/The Bank of Ghana is leveraging its domestic gold resources as a cornerstone strategy to rebuild foreign reserves, stabilise the cedi, and restore investor confidence following the nation’s exclusion from international capital markets during its recent debt crisis. First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni outlined the central bank’s approach, calling it critical for hedging sovereign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-turns-to-gold-in-bid-to-stabilise-economy-central-bank-says/

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54 h. ago Ghana Approves Strategic Gas Plant Shutdown to Bolster Energy Reliability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a critical two-week shutdown of Ghana’s Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, scheduled from August 16–30, 2025. The temporary halt, requested by operator Ghana Gas, will enable essential maintenance to enhance the plant’s efficiency and safety systems. During the suspension, gas supply to power generators will pause, but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/

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55 h. ago NPP Strategist Backs Bawumia as 2028 Frontrunner for “Fastest Victory Path”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-strategist-backs-bawumia-as-2028-frontrunner-for-fastest-victory-path/Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former Communications Lead for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 presidential campaign, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally behind the former Vice President for its 2028 election bid. In a social media statement, Aboagye framed Bawumia as the party’s “surest path to victory,” citing name recognition and electoral experience as critical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-strategist-backs-bawumia-as-2028-frontrunner-for-fastest-victory-path/

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60 h. ago Backing cedi with resources like gold and cocoa will ensure long

Professor Yegandi Imhotep Paul Alagidede, the newly appointed Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana, has proposed that backing the cedi with strategic national resources such as gold and cocoa could deliver long-term currency stability.

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61 h. ago Helicopter crash exposes deeper flaws in Ghana’s emergency preparedness – ISDES President Dr Norman

In the wake of the devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight officials, the President and CEO of the Institute for Security, Disaster and Emergency Studies (ISDES) has issued a call for a reevaluation of Ghana's disaster management and emergency response strategies.

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62 h. ago Afriyie Ankrah: Reviewing prophecies is Biblical, Not a threat to religious freedom

Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has defended government’s call for religious leaders to submit sensitive prophecies that concerns the nation and its top officials for review before making them public, insisting the practice is firmly rooted in biblical teaching. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, August 11, Mr Afriyie […]

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62 h. ago Reviewing prophecies is Biblical, not a threat to religious freedom – Afriyie Ankrah

Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has defended government’s call for religious leaders to submit sensitive prophecies that concerns the nation and its top officials for review before making them public, insisting the practice is firmly rooted in biblical teaching. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, August 11, Mr Afriyie […]

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64 h. ago Ghana’s Gold Strategy Boosts Reserves and Stabilizes Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gold-strategy-boosts-reserves-and-stabilizes-economy/Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) has fortified foreign reserves, steadied the exchange rate, and helped tame inflation, according to First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni. Speaking at the CNVERGE ’25 banking summit, he revealed the central bank bought 145.95 tonnes of gold since the program’s launch, with 86.77 tonnes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gold-strategy-boosts-reserves-and-stabilizes-economy/

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65 h. ago Ghana Opposition Leader Honors Rival Party Strategist Killed in Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-honors-rival-party-strategist-killed-in-crash/Prominent New Patriotic Party (NPP) figure Gabby Otchere-Darko has paid an extraordinary bipartisan tribute to Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, calling the late politician a “most formidable political strategist” for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). Otchere-Darko’s public praise came after Boamah perished in Ghana’s August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-honors-rival-party-strategist-killed-in-crash/

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3 d. ago Ghana Teens Win Global Game Design Prize for Hunger Solution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-teens-win-global-game-design-prize-for-hunger-solution/Four students from Accra’s Ecole Ronsard Secondary School have claimed top honors at the 2025 Games for Change (G4C) Student Challenge, winning the “Best Outplay Hunger Game” category. Competing against peers worldwide, Elroi Baffour Awuah, Tahama Alidu Napari, Juno Abunu, and Johny Danquah developed a game tackling food insecurity through storytelling and strategy. Their concept […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-teens-win-global-game-design-prize-for-hunger-solution/

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3 d. ago Ghana’s Central Bank Pushes Finance Sector to Capitalize on Commodity Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-pushes-finance-sector-to-capitalize-on-commodity-surge/Ghana’s central bank is urging bankers and traders to seize fresh opportunities emerging from the country’s evolving commodity sector. Speaking at the CNVERGE ’25 event in London, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, challenged financial players to move beyond simply exporting raw materials. Dr. Mumuni argued that strategically leveraging […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-pushes-finance-sector-to-capitalize-on-commodity-surge/

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4 d. ago Ghana Rolls Out Gold Coin to Anchor Savings and Curb Inflation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-rolls-out-gold-coin-to-anchor-savings-and-curb-inflation/Ghana’s central bank has unveiled a pioneering financial instrument designed to stabilize personal wealth and bolster monetary policy. The newly launched Ghana Gold Coin (GGC), announced by First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni at London’s CNVERGE ’25 summit, offers investors a high-purity, tangible asset amid economic uncertainty. This move signals a strategic shift for the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-rolls-out-gold-coin-to-anchor-savings-and-curb-inflation/

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4 d. ago Africa gathers in Ghana for landmark Digital Assets Summit in September

Promark Elite Ltd, a Ghana-UK-based consultancy and events and strategic communications company, will host the inaugural Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) this September in Accra.

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5 d. ago AfDB to Lead US$7.8 Billion Financing for Africa’s Largest Airport

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-to-lead-us7-8-billion-financing-for-africas-largest-airport/The African Development Bank (AfDB) will steer financing for Ethiopia’s transformative Bishoftu International Airport after being appointed Mandated Lead Arranger for the $7.8 billion project. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina will formalize the partnership at an August 11 signing ceremony, cementing the bank’s role in mobilizing capital for strategic continental […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-to-lead-us7-8-billion-financing-for-africas-largest-airport/

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6 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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6 d. ago Stanbic Bank opens new Labone branch to deepen customer engagement

Stanbic Bank Ghana has officially opened its newest branch in Labone, a strategic move aimed at enhancing access to financial services for customers in the area and surrounding communities. Speaking at the launch event, Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank, Kwamina Asomaning, described the new branch as a key component of the bank’s broader strategy […]

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7 d. ago AfDB Industrialization Strategy Faces Crucial Test as Deadline Approaches

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-industrialization-strategy-faces-crucial-test-as-deadline-approaches/Africa’s potential for industrial transformation remains constrained despite abundant youth, resources, and digital growth. Manufacturing contributes only 10% to continental GDP half the global average prompting the African Development Bank (AfDB) to launch its 2016–2025 Industrialization Strategy. With less than a year until the deadline, its impact hangs in the balance amid persistent structural hurdles. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-industrialization-strategy-faces-crucial-test-as-deadline-approaches/

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7 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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7 d. ago What has the gov’t used the dollar for? – John Boadu questions currency stability

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has raised concerns about the government’s management of the economy despite the recent appreciation of the cedi.

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