GoldBod records strong Q3 performance as gold exports hit $5.1bn
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has posted one of its strongest quarterly performances yet, with gold exports for the third quarter of 2025 hitting a combined US$5.1 billion The figures are largely driven by both artisanal and large-scale mining operations which reinforce gold’s position as Ghana’s most reliable export earner and a critical buffer for […]
Check out GACL’s proposed infrastructure projects to position KIA for 24-hour economy
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) is pushing forward a new wave of aviation-focused infrastructure and commercial projects to reposition Kotoka International Airport (KIA) as a fully integrated hub for Ghana’s emerging 24-hour economy This forms part of the broader Ghana Reset Agenda, with GACL aligning airport operations, revenue streams and commercial developments to support […]
BoG slashes monetary policy rate from 21.5% to 18%
The Bank of Ghana has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate by 350 basis points to 18 percent. This marks one of the steepest policy easing decisions in recent years The Central Bank cut the rate over sustained progress in taming inflation, a stabilising currency and improved macroeconomic conditions that create room to support growth. The […]
2026 Budget: ISSER flags weak growth outlook, major structural risks
The Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has warned that Ghana’s growth prospects for 2025 and beyond could be undermined by worrying structural signals in the 2026 Budget, despite headline gains in fiscal consolidation and tax reforms. During its post-budget reflections, the Institute maintained that the projected GDP growth rate of 4.8% for […]
Ghana Stock Exchange extends strong performance as 15 stocks gain in October
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued its strong performance in October 2025, with 15 companies recording gains. This keeps the GSE on track as one of Africa’s best-performing stock markets this year. According to the October 2025 Market Summary, trading activity on the equity market remained robust, indicating that investor confidence remains high. The biggest […]
GNPC begins Technical Advisory on potential Springfield Afina Well takeover
The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has begun steps for a potential state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production’s Afina-1x oil well in the West Cape Three Points Block 2, which is one of the country’s most contentious undeveloped oil fields. According to an official statement from the Ministry of […]
Banks begin scrapping 3% FX cash withdrawal charge
Some commercial banks in Ghana have begun reversing the controversial 3 percent charge on foreign exchange (FX) cash withdrawals as a relief for customers who have long opposed the levy. Fidelity Bank is among the first to officially scrap the fee. The bank announced that effective Monday, November 10, 2025, it has removed the 3 […]
Bank of Ghana introduces new FX operations framework
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has rolled out a new Foreign Exchange (FX) Operations Framework aimed at enhancing transparency, strengthening market confidence, and ensuring stability within the country’s foreign exchange market. The new framework, approved by the BoG Board, marks a major policy shift designed to clarify the objectives, principles, and operational processes guiding the […]
2026 Budget: Ato Forson scraps COVID-19 levy, announces major VAT reforms
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has officially abolished the COVID-19 levy as part of the 2026 Budget, aimed at boosting household income, supporting businesses, and driving economic transformation. Presenting the budget on Thursday, November 13, under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” Dr. Forson announced a series of VAT reforms designed […]
Ghana Fixed Income Market rebounds to pre-DDEP levels, surpasses GH¢1 trillion
The volume of securities traded on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) has surpassed GH¢1 trillion since its inception, underscoring the market’s critical role in deepening Ghana’s capital market and financing economic growth. Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Abena Amoah, announced the milestone at the media launch of the GFIM’s 10th Anniversary […]