3 h. ago Poorly performing SOEs pose fiscal risks to economic stability – World Bank warns  

On debt, it pointed out that Ghana’s public debt is assessed as sustainable in the medium term, contingent on completing external debt restructuring and maintaining strong fiscal discipline.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Ghana’s Insurance Coverage Stalls Near Historic Low Despite Economic Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/If you’ve ever wondered why insurance agents seem to push so hard in Ghana, the latest central bank figures offer a clue. The Bank of Ghana’s 2024 Financial Stability Review shows insurance penetration stubbornly held at just 1.0% of GDP this year, unchanged from 2023. Using the newer IFRS 17 accounting standard, that figure actually […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/

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4 d. ago Domestic Gold Purchase Programme has helped stabilise cedi, ease inflation – First Deputy Governor

First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, says the Central Bank’s Gold Purchase Programme has been instrumental in stabilising the cedi and easing inflation in recent months.

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5 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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8 d. ago DStv’s Ghana Future Hangs in Balance as Price Cut Deadline Passes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstvs-ghana-future-hangs-in-balance-as-price-cut-deadline-passes/Ghana faces a potential pay-TV blackout as MultiChoice’s deadline to slash DStv prices by 30% expired today, with no resolution announced. Communications Minister Sam George’s ultimatum demands lower subscription fees, accusing the company of “fleecing Ghanaians” after a 15% price hike in April despite improved economic indicators. MultiChoice remains silent on compliance, risking license suspension […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstvs-ghana-future-hangs-in-balance-as-price-cut-deadline-passes/

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1 week ago Ghana Bond Yields Decline Sharply as Investor Confidence Rebounds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-bond-yields-decline-sharply-as-investor-confidence-rebounds/Government bond yields fell significantly across all maturities in the first half of 2025, reflecting strengthening investor sentiment amid easing inflation and stabilizing macroeconomic indicators. Data from the Bank of Ghana shows the sharpest compression at the shorter end of the curve, with the 4-Year Bond yield dropping 686 basis points to 19.36% between January […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-bond-yields-decline-sharply-as-investor-confidence-rebounds/

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1 week ago Ghana Central Bank’s Rate Cut Splits Economists on Inflation Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-bold-move-or-premature-gamble-economists-divided-over-reduction-in-policy-rate/The Bank of Ghana’s surprise 300-basis-point policy rate reduction from 28% to 25% has divided economists, with some hailing it as a growth catalyst and others warning it risks undermining inflation progress. Business groups including GUTA and GNCCI applauded the cut, anticipating lower borrowing costs for struggling enterprises. Dr. Paul Appiah-Konadu of Pentecost University endorsed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-bold-move-or-premature-gamble-economists-divided-over-reduction-in-policy-rate/

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1 week ago US Market Divergence Poses Risks and Opportunities as Economic Rift Widens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-market-divergence-poses-risks-and-opportunities-as-economic-rift-widens/A stark divide in the U.S. economy is exposing investors to potential blind spots, with markets failing to price in the growing gap between soaring tech-finance profits and struggling consumer sectors. While S&P 500 giants in technology (+40% earnings growth) and finance (+12%) dominate headlines, consumer staples, industrials, and materials firms face margin pressures despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-market-divergence-poses-risks-and-opportunities-as-economic-rift-widens/

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1 week ago Banking Chief Demands Urgent NPL Reforms to Boost Ghana Business Credit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-chief-demands-urgent-npl-reforms-to-boost-ghana-business-credit/Dr. Bernard Osei Tutu, CEO of Dusk Capital, has issued a stark warning that Ghana’s persistently high non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 23.1% continues to stifle business credit access despite broader economic recovery. Speaking on structural risks, he urged immediate policy intervention to drive NPLs into single digits, arguing current levels deter commercial banks from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-chief-demands-urgent-npl-reforms-to-boost-ghana-business-credit/

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4 w. ago Ghana’s commitment to IMF programme key in maintaining macroeconomic stability – Deloitte

Ghana’s continued adherence to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme remains central to its economic policy, Deloitte has indicated in its Macroeconomic Outlook. According to the professional services firm, “commitment to programme is key to maintaining macroeconomic stability and investor confidence”. It also pointed out that the Bank of Ghana may consider easing its monetary […]

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4 w. ago E&P and Azumah Resources dispute poses economic, legal and political risks – Minority

The unresolved standoff between E&P and Azumah Resources over the Black Volta gold mine is already affecting Ghana’s economy and international image, according to the Minority in Parliament. 

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last month Importers lament difficulty in getting US dollars to buy from banks

A group of importers in the country have expressed concern about their difficulties in getting US dollars from the bank. In a statement, the Concerned Importers, noted that despite recent stability of the Cedi, it has now become difficult for them to get dollars from the banks.

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