The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has thrown its support behind the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) decision to slash the Monetary Policy Rate from 18% to 15.5% …
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Economy and Finance
Gold surge pushes Ghana’s export earnings to US$31.1 billion
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana closed 2025 on a strong external note, recording a US$31.1 billion in export earnings, up sharply from US$19.1 billion in 2024. According to the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of …
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Accra is 8th most expensive city in Africa in 2026 – New Ranking
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAccra has been ranked the eighth most expensive city in Africa in 2026, highlighting the persistent cost-of-living pressures facing Ghana despite ongoing macroeconomic stabilisation efforts. New data from Numbeo’s 2026 …
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Economy and Finance
Businesses, households await banks response to latest 250 bps Policy Rate cut
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Toma Imirhe The Bank of Ghana again shook up financial markets last week with a 250 basis point reduction in its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 15.5%, the lowest …
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Phase 3 of Financial Sector Reforms Begins …as BoG repositions microfinance institutions amid players concerns
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially signaled the commencement of “Part 3” of its financial sector reforms, unveiling a sweeping set of guidelines designed to …
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Gold Boom vs. Long-Term Health: Chamber of Mines Proposes “Sustainable” Tax Reset
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) is pushing back against “punitive” government tax hikes, proposing instead a flexible 4 to 8 percent sliding royalty regime to …
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Economy and Finance
Strategy, Not Scarcity: inside the BoG’s US$5,000 gold pivot
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed The Bank of Ghana (BoG), will forever remember the year 2025 as the moment it traded the “glitter” of gold for the “gears” of a diversified …
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Economy and Finance
ADB Leaders Attend ADBi2i Leadership Conference …reinforcing bank’s commitment to excellence
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsADB Ghana PLC was well-represented at the prestigious ADBi2i Leadership Conference, held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The represented team included Joseph Mensah Abakah, Coordinator in Charge of …
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Economy and Finance
ADB expands business channels …Asian & Diaspora Trade Desk, Other Specialised Business Desks Introduced to Enhance Service Experience and Convenience
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAgricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has expanded its business channels with the introduction of specialised business desks to enhance service experience and convenience. The strategic initiative includes the establishment of …
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Economy and Finance
“Unwavering and Non-Negotiable”: Ghana vows unyielding fight against money-laundering
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed Ghana has sent a clear and defiant message to the international financial community: the nation’s battle against illicit financial flows is not just a regulatory hurdle, …