Category: Business

The World Bank has projected Ghana’s economy to expand by 4.8 percent in 2026, down from an estimated 6.0 percent in 2025, signaling a moderation in momentum after a strong post-pandemic rebound. According to the Bank’s latest Africa Economic Update, the slowdown reflects tightening domestic conditions and external pressures, even as Ghana’s macroeconomic fundamentals continue...

 Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on ECOWAS member states to honor their capital subscription obligations to the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), stressing that timely payments are critical to sustaining the Bank’s growth and impact. Speaking as Chairman of the Board of Governors at the 24th Ordinary Session of EBID...

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has disclosed that Ghana currently holds nearly eight weeks’ worth of diesel imports and close to seven weeks of petrol imports, ensuring a cushion against possible supply interruptions. Speaking at the COMAC Safety Week on Tuesday, April 7, NPA Chief Executive Officer Godwin Edudzi Tameklo said measures have been instituted...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that widening global imbalances are rooted in domestic economic choices rather than trade tariffs or narrow industrial policies, challenging the growing tilt toward economic nationalism in policymaking. In a policy discussion at the start of April, the IMF Executive Board endorsed a staff paper that comes at a...

 Policy think tank IMANI Africa has expressed legal and procurement concerns regarding changes to insurance arrangements at the Ghana National Gas Company, cautioning that disruption of an established structured insurance programme could have ripple effects across international reinsurance markets. The issues are outlined in the second instalment of IMANI’s Insurance Question series, which identifies the...

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry has assured the public that the price of sachet water will remain unchanged, following the suspension of a planned price adjustment by producers. In a statement issued Monday, the Ministry commended the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) and the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP)...

 Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama of the Bank of Ghana underscored the country’s economic resilience during the Governor’s Roundtable session at the Kwahu Business Forum, assuring the business community of continued stability in the financial markets. Reflecting on Ghana’s economic performance in 2025, Dr Asiama pointed to strong macroeconomic indicators, including a stable exchange rate. “The...

 President John Dramani Mahama has praised Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, for his visionary role in conceiving the Kwahu Business Forum and steering its growth into a prominent platform for business and economic engagement in Ghana. Speaking at the 2026 edition of the Forum, President Mahama outlined ambitious plans to elevate the event further,...

 Ghana has taken another decisive step in its debt restructuring journey, as Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson signed the country’s 11th bilateral agreement, this time with EXIM India. The agreement forms part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy and reduce the nation’s debt risk profile. Dr. Forson emphasized that Ghana is “moving steadily...

 Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured investors and financial stakeholders that the country’s economic fundamentals are strengthening, as he hosted the nation’s first investor town hall engagement since 2021. The event brought together bankers, bond market specialists, and investors to reaffirm confidence in Ghana’s recovery trajectory. Dr. Forson highlighted key indicators of...