13 h. ago Only shortlisted teachers with index numbers eligible for GES promotion exams

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said the nationwide teacher promotion examinations will proceed on Monday and Tuesday next week, issuing stringent guidelines that bar any candidate without an official index number from writing the test.

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18 h. ago Ghana Gold Board Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Sustainability Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is at the center of intense debate over its financial operations and risk management as the Bank of Ghana prepares to exit artisanal gold trading on January 1, 2026. The controversy intensified following the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fifth Review report on Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme, which disclosed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/

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69 h. ago BoG says IMF praises Ghana’s macroeconomic gains, gold loss claims speculative

The Bank of Ghana says Ghana’s macroeconomic performance has been strongly endorsed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the successful completion of the fifth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF)-supported programme on December 17.

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4 d. ago Analysis: How GoldBod’s operations led to a $214 million loss at the BoG

The IMF has confirmed that the Bank of Ghana has incurred some losses through the Gold for Reserves programme implemented via the Ghana Gold Board.  In its 5th review of Ghana’s ongoing IMF programme, the Fund disclosed that losses from the artisanal and small scale doré gold transactions under the programme had reached $214 million […]

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4 d. ago IMF Report Discloses US$214 Million Losses from Gold for Reserves Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-report-discloses-us214-million-losses-from-gold-for-reserves-programme/Operational costs from Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) alongside trading shortfalls have driven losses under the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Gold for Reserves (G4R) programme to US$214 million within the first nine months of 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Fifth Review report. The disclosure is contained in the IMF staff report on Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-report-discloses-us214-million-losses-from-gold-for-reserves-programme/

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4 d. ago IMF Warns Energy Sector Reform Delays Could Trigger Return of Dumsor

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-energy-sector-reform-delays-could-trigger-return-of-dumsor/Ghanaians should brace themselves for a possible return to the dreaded days of erratic power supply, widely known as dumsor, if the implementation of the government’s Energy Sector Recovery Programme continues to drag. This is the warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the fifth review of the country’s bailout programme. The Fund fears […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-energy-sector-reform-delays-could-trigger-return-of-dumsor/

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4 d. ago IMF Fifth Review Examines Whether Ghana Building Economy That Can Withstand Shocks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-fifth-review-examines-whether-ghana-building-economy-that-can-withstand-shocks/Although Ghana passed the fifth review of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, with the Executive Board completing the review on December 17, 2025, it is emerging that the assessment took a hard, practical look at whether the country is truly fixing the roots of its economic troubles or merely buying time. The IMF described […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-fifth-review-examines-whether-ghana-building-economy-that-can-withstand-shocks/

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4 d. ago IMF Warns Economic Risks Could Undermine Ghana’s Recovery Progress

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-economic-risks-could-undermine-ghanas-recovery-progress/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that despite a generally positive macroeconomic outlook, Ghana’s economic recovery remains vulnerable to both external shocks and domestic policy missteps that could reverse recent gains. Following the successful fifth review of Ghana’s IMF programme, the Fund acknowledged the economy is regaining stability after years of strain. However, it […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-economic-risks-could-undermine-ghanas-recovery-progress/

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4 d. ago IMF Urges Bank of Ghana to Maintain Caution on Policy Rate Cuts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-bank-of-ghana-to-maintain-caution-on-policy-rate-cuts/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to exercise restraint in further lowering its policy rate, emphasizing that any additional monetary easing must be gradual and data-driven. The guidance emerged from the IMF’s latest Staff Review of Ghana’s bailout programme, which evaluated recent macroeconomic trends and policy measures. “With […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-bank-of-ghana-to-maintain-caution-on-policy-rate-cuts/

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7 d. ago Livestream: The Law discusses legal backbone of Ghana’s cybersecurity framework

This Sunday’s edition of JoyNews’ The Law will go behind Ghana’s robust cybersecurity architecture, examining the laws protecting our digital space.

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7 d. ago Playback: The Law discussed legal backbone of Ghana’s cybersecurity framework

This Sunday’s edition of JoyNews’ The Law will go behind Ghana’s robust cybersecurity architecture, examining the laws protecting our digital space.

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8 d. ago Stakeholder Proposes Integrated Peace Framework for Bawku Following Mediation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stakeholder-proposes-integrated-peace-framework-for-bawku-following-mediation/A policy analyst has proposed an integrated peace architecture for Bawku combining traditional authority, state responsibility and citizen accountability following the completion of mediation efforts led by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Benjamin Anyagre Aziginaateeg of the African Continental Union Consult Ghana Chapter issued the proposal in a position paper examining how Ghana can move beyond […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stakeholder-proposes-integrated-peace-framework-for-bawku-following-mediation/

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1 week ago IMF identifies three key implementation challenges despite approving Ghana fifth review disbursement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-identifies-three-key-implementation-challenges-despite-approving-ghana-fifth-review-disbursement/The International Monetary Fund flagged three critical challenges confronting Ghana’s three billion dollar programme implementation despite describing overall performance as broadly satisfactory after approving 385 million dollars in immediate disbursement Wednesday. The Fund said the key challenges relate to operationalizing the Integrated Tax Administration System, reforming earmarked funds, and delays associated with updating the beneficiary […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-identifies-three-key-implementation-challenges-despite-approving-ghana-fifth-review-disbursement/

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1 week ago IMF Executive Board completes the fifth review under the extended Credit Facility arrangement with Ghana

The IMF Executive Board today completed the fifth review of Ghana’s 39-month Extended Credit Facility Arrangement. This allows for the immediate disbursement of about US$385 million (SDR 267.5 million).

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1 week ago IMF Approves Ghana Fifth Programme Review Unlocking US$380 Million Disbursement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-approves-ghana-fifth-programme-review-unlocking-us380-million-disbursement/The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Ghana’s Fifth Programme Review on December 17, 2025 following meetings held in Washington District of Columbia paving the way for disbursement of approximately 380 million United States dollars to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The decision comes after assessments showed Ghana met key targets and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-approves-ghana-fifth-programme-review-unlocking-us380-million-disbursement/

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1 week ago Study Reveals Which S*x Positions Burn Most Calories During Activity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/study-reveals-which-sx-positions-burn-most-calories-during-activity/A December 2025 study has identified the Butter Churner as the sex position that burns the most calories, consuming 106 calories in just 15 minutes of activity. The research by Hidden analyzed 12 common sex positions to determine which ones provide the most physical workout for couples. The study examined intensity levels for each position […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/study-reveals-which-sx-positions-burn-most-calories-during-activity/

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1 week ago IMF Board approves Ghana’s 5th Programme review, $300m+ disbursement expected

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Ghana’s fifth programme review under the IMF supported programme.

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1 week ago IMF Board approves Ghana’s 5th Programme review, $385m disbursement expected

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Ghana’s fifth programme review under the IMF supported programme.

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1 week ago Illicit Financial Flows Through Trade: A Critical Examination of Banking and Customs Oversight Failures in Ghana

Executive Summary Purpose –Trade-based money laundering (TBML) has been a significant and rising threat in Ghana, resulting in billions of dollars in lost government revenue, foreign currencies, and contributing to economic challenges like a pressured currency and inflation. This illicit activity exploited weaknesses in oversight by banking institutions and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs […]

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1 week ago IMF Board to consider Ghana’s 5th Programme review today, $300m+ disbursement expected

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to meet today, December 17, 2025, to consider Ghana’s Fifth Programme Review under the IMF-supported programme. JoyBusiness understands that Ghana secured the board date following a staff-level agreement reached in October 2025, as well as significant progress made on key benchmarks and targets under […]

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