Ghana is witnessing a growing interest in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a means to drive national growth and development. The Vice Chancellor of Methodist University Ghana, Prof. William Baah Boateng, …
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Policy rate cut to spur job creation – Dr Ato Forson
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has hailed the Bank of Ghana’s decision to cut the policy rate to 18%, the lowest since March 2022, as a “major milestone” …
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Ambitious 2026 Budget leaves stakeholders full of optimism
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s 2026 Budget has been hailed as a technically focused approach to addressing the country’s energy sector challenges among others. Deloitte Ghana, a professional services firm, believes the budget shifts …
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Cedi succumbs to market pressure …after a record 32% appreciation as at Nov 2025
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s local currency (Cedi) has begun bowing to market pressure as demand for international trading currencies soars to cover the Christmas festive related imports as the year nears its end. …
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Economy and Finance
BoG’s policy rate cut has markets waiting for the follow-through
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe 350-basis-point cut of the Monetary Policy Rate by the Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee to 18% last week has produced an immediate burst of risk appetite across Ghana’s …
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Ghana Losing Over Half a Billion Dollars Annually on Imported Sugary Juice Concentrates — Experts Warn of FX Drain and Health Risks
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana is losing more than US$600 million every year importing fruit juices, many of which are made from artificial concentrates, high sugar formulations, and low-nutrient blends that offer little or …
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GRA investigates allegations of extortion by Customs Taskforce in Ashanti region
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched an investigation into allegations of extortion by officers of the Customs Division Task Force in the Ashanti Region. The Traders Advocacy Group …
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Ghana Revenue Authority Stops Smuggling, Saves Nation GHS 3.6m
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has recorded a significant success in its intensified anti-smuggling campaign, announcing that two coordinated enforcement operations with support from national security and the military have …
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Economy and Finance
Ghana to witness stronger growth in 2026 – Fitch solutions hints
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsFitch Solutions is projecting strong economic growth for Ghana in 2026, forecasting that the country will outperform several emerging-market peers on the back of solid macroeconomic gains made in 2025. …
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Ghana’s 2026 Budget: A Missed Opportunity for Energy Reform?
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s 2026 budget has been hailed as a step in the right direction, with the country making significant strides towards macroeconomic stability. However, a closer look at the energy sector …