58 h. ago Galamsey crisis spiritual, not just economic; Pulpit and policy intervention needed – Prof. Frimpong

The devastating spread of illegal mining (galamsey) has been fundamentally redefined by religious and health experts, who argue the crisis is not merely an economic problem but a profound moral and spiritual failing that is simultaneously fuelling a public health disaster.

Events

4 d. ago Japan Bond Market Signals Major Shift in Global Capital Flows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japan-bond-market-signals-major-shift-in-global-capital-flows/Strong demand at Japan’s 30-year government bond auction has sent an unexpected signal to global investors, challenging long-held assumptions about capital flows and monetary policy directions across major economies. The auction on Thursday attracted the strongest investor interest since 2019, even as yields reached their highest levels in decades. Japan’s 30-year bond yield climbed above […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japan-bond-market-signals-major-shift-in-global-capital-flows/

Politics

4 d. ago Financial Advisory Chief Argues Fed Should Continue Rate Cuts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/financial-advisory-chief-argues-fed-should-continue-rate-cuts/A prominent financial services executive has outlined why the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) should maintain its policy of reducing interest rates, citing weakening economic momentum and diminishing inflation threats despite the central bank’s recent signals of caution. Nigel Green, who leads deVere Group, a global financial advisory firm with operations spanning over 100 countries, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/financial-advisory-chief-argues-fed-should-continue-rate-cuts/

Economics

4 d. ago Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden

The US is set to loosen its fuel economy rules, reversing another Biden-era policy that had been expected to lead to increased take-up of electric cars.

Politics

5 d. ago EGP Report Exposes Deepening Debt Crisis; Warns Ghana Risks Another Economic Meltdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/A new report by the Economic Governance Platform (EGP) has issued a stark warning on Ghana’s worsening debt crisis, urging government to adopt urgent, far-reaching reforms to restore fiscal stability and prevent another cycle of economic collapse. Launching the study in Accra during a High Level Policy Dialogue on Economic Governance, Abdulkarim Mohammed, Coordinator of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/

Events

7 d. ago The Cedi’s Fragile Recovery: Why tackling economic policy uncertainty must come next

The Ghanaian Cedi has shown notable improvement in 2025, recovering from a deeply weakened position that saw it trade as high as GH¢15-16.00 to the US Dollar. This recovery offers much-needed breathing room to importers, businesses, and consumers alike, but it remains dangerously fragile. Beneath the surface of these recent gains, a persistent and often […]

Events

8 d. ago Capital Market Needs Long Term Stability Over Firefighting Approach, Economist Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/capital-market-needs-long-term-stability-over-firefighting-approach-economist-warns/Ghana’s capital market will remain shallow, underdeveloped and unattractive to investors unless government prioritizes long term macroeconomic stability over the short term firefighting approach that has shaped economic policy in recent years, according to an economist at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). Dr Raziel Obeng Okoh made this central argument at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/capital-market-needs-long-term-stability-over-firefighting-approach-economist-warns/

Events

9 d. ago Economic future of Ghana anchors in Volta – BoG deepens community

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has declared that Ghana’s economic transformation will hinge significantly on the dynamism of the Volta Region, describing it as one of the country’s most underestimated engines of growth.

Politics

1 week ago Economist Criticizes NDC Over Zipline Narrative Amid Service Suspension

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-criticizes-ndc-over-zipline-narrative-amid-service-suspension/Dr. Frank Bannor, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), has faulted the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he describes as an embarrassing and misleading narrative about the work of medical drone delivery company Zipline. The criticism comes as the company suspends operations at three distribution centers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-criticizes-ndc-over-zipline-narrative-amid-service-suspension/

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 Majority and Minority leaders to deliver closing statements on 2026 Budget today

Parliamentary Service has announced that leaders from both the Majority and Minority caucuses will on Thursday, November 27, 2025, present their official closing statements on the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.

Politics

1 week ago Finance minister hails policy rate cut to 18%, lowest since March 2022

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has described the Bank of Ghana’s latest monetary policy decision as a major milestone in Ghana’s economic recovery, following the reduction of the policy rate to 18 percent, the lowest since March 2022.

Politics

1 week ago Economists Warn Policy Discontinuity Costs Ghana Billions Annually

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economists-warn-policy-discontinuity-costs-ghana-billions-annually/Leading economists and business executives have warned that Ghana’s pattern of resetting government priorities every election cycle stalls economic development and imposes enormous costs on taxpayers through abandoned infrastructure projects. Professor Peter Quartey of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana emphasized that the country has long been […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economists-warn-policy-discontinuity-costs-ghana-billions-annually/

Events

1 week ago We must embrace economic policy continuity in national development – Stanbic Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, has highlighted the importance of economic policy continuity in national development. According to him, the long-term consistency strengthens public trust and improves investor confidence. He stated this at the Graphic Business–Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting held on the theme “Beyond Political Cycles: Creating Long-Term Development Pathways […]

Events

1 week ago Mahama government determined to execute 24hr economy policy – Prof. Fosu

Lecturer and Communications Team Member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Benedicta Fosu-Mensah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fully implementing its flagship 24-hour economy policy.

Politics

2 w. ago Achieving science, technology and innovation adoption targets set out in 2026 budget for Ghana

On 13th November 2025, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 National Budget and Economic Policy to Parliament, which featured key priority areas that the government aims to focus on in the ensuing year. The theme for the budget was “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation”.

Events

2 w. ago Opposition Questions Constitutional Process in Ghana Budget Allocation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-questions-constitutional-process-in-ghana-budget-allocation/The opposition has accused government of breaching constitutional procedures by prescribing how local assemblies should spend their statutory funds before Parliament approves the distribution formula required by law. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on the Local Government and Decentralisation Committee of Parliament, claims the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy illegally dictates District Assemblies Common Fund […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-questions-constitutional-process-in-ghana-budget-allocation/

Politics

2 w. ago Strong disinflation, lower interest rates create foundation for 2026 recovery – CPS Budget Review

The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has hailed the 2026 budget statement and economic policy as a key milestone for Ghana’s economic recovery.

Politics

2 w. ago Full document: Centre for Policy Scrutiny’s review of 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy

This review, led by a team at the Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS), critically examines the Budget under four priority areas: Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Physical and Human Capital Sector, and Economic Growth and Job Creation.

Events

2 w. ago Senyo Hosi commends gov’t’s economic discipline but warns of deeper structural gaps

Economic policy analyst and entrepreneur, Senyo Hosi, has praised the Mahama government for demonstrating fiscal prudence and restoring macroeconomic stability since assuming office in January.

Events