Ghana’s inflation rises to 5.0% as non-food prices drive August surge
Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate increased to 5.0 per cent in August 2026, up from 4.6 per cent recorded in July, according to the latest figures from the Ghana Statistical Service. The 0.4 percentage-point increase marks the second consecutive monthly rise in inflation, signalling renewed pressure on the country’s disinflation gains. However, the August rate remains […]
Ghana economy grows 6% despite slower Q2 expansion
Ghana’s economy grew by 6% in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, but the pace of expansion slowed from the 6.6% recorded in the same period last year, pointing to a moderation in economic activity despite improving price conditions. This is according to the latest GDP data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. […]
Collect GH¢720 port charge before further talks – Govt to shipping firms
The government has told shipping firms and their agents to collect the approved GH¢720 Container Administrative Charge before it will resume negotiations with them over the implementation of the charge. The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, said the government’s position follows a court ruling that dismissed an application seeking to block implementation of the […]