By Adnan Adams Mohammed Two days ago, the nation was celebrating a historic milestone of the Ghana Cedi as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) officially crowned the Cedi as Africa’s …
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Economy and FinanceMining & Energy
Energy sector shortfall persists …IMF warns of ballooning costs amid privatisation option
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s energy sector shortfall is projected to balloon to US$1.10 billion in 2026, despite marked improvements, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. During the review period, the shortfall was …
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Economy and Finance
Ghana Goldbod’s success and challenges: IMF concerns and expert insights
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s domestic gold purchase programme, implemented through GoldBod, has sparked debate over its financial implications and broader economic impact. While the Bank of Ghana (BoG) reported a US$214 million loss …
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Economy and FinanceMining & Energy
Over-reliance on gold exports poses risk to 2026 budget – Analysts warn
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsSome market watchers are worried over the government’s heavy reliance on gold exports to build the country’s reserves, identifying it as a key underlying risk to the implementation of the …
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Economy and FinanceFeatures
At 6.3% inflation, it’s Clear: IMF projections don’t deliver results; competent economic management does
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsI’ve read from our friends in the NPP, a suggestion that Ghana’s present single-digit inflation is not necessarily an achievement of the current administration because the IMF had already projected …
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Economy and FinanceNews
Ghana woos international investment, development support communities …at IMF/World Bank joint meeting
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThroughout last week, at the 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings convened in Washington from October 13–18, Ghana’s high-level delegation led by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Bank of …
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Economy and FinanceNews
ECOWAS and the WORLD BANK strengthen their cooperation and working relationship
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAs part of his engagements on the margins of the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington DC, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY was on …
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Economy and Finance
Cancellation of Africa’s external debt – Dr. Atuahene mounts opposition
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsSome market analysts are cautioning against growing calls for the wholesale cancellation of Africa’s external debts, describing the proposal as economically unsustainable. Banking Consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene, argues that Africa’s …
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Economy and FinancePolitics
lMF Boosts Ghana’s Economy with $367m Disbursement to Bank of Ghana
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsStory by Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially disbursed $367 million to the Bank of Ghana, marking a paramount milestone in the country’s economic reform journey. The …
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Economy and FinanceNews
VAT reforms: GRA targets September 2025 to finalise report ahead of 2026 budget
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that it is on course to complete work on the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms by September 2025. The reforms, which aim …