Ghana’s domestic debt increased by GH¢57 billion in the first six months of 2026, pushing the country’s domestic debt stock to GH¢391.115 billion, equivalent to about 24.5 percent of Gross …
Economy
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Annual growth in Ghana’s broad money supply (M2+) accelerated significantly to 28.5 percent in June 2026, compared with 15.6 percent in the corresponding period of 2025, driven by stronger foreign …
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BOA, Access Bank compete for Societe Generale’s majority stake
Morocco’s Bank of Africa (BOA) and Nigeria’s Access Bank have emerged as the two contenders to buy the 60.22 percent controlling interest in Société Générale Ghana. Burkinabe financial group Coris …
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Elsie Appau-Klu calls for Cosmetology Council, formalisation of beauty and wellness sector for jobs
Lawyer, entrepreneur and founder of Ezel Fashion, Elsie Appau-Klu Esq., has called for the establishment of a cosmetology council and the formalisation of Ghana’s beauty and wellness industry to unlock …
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Four-year bond tests confidence in domestic debt market
Ghana’s return to medium-term domestic borrowing is entering its decisive phase after the Government closed the book on its new four-year cedi-denominated Treasury bond on Thursday, September 3, with investors …
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The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is advocating higher excise duties on imported sugary products as part of efforts to promote healthier consumption while protecting local manufacturers from what it …
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Local investors acquire TexStyles Ghana, take ownership of GTP and Woodin brands
TexStyles Ghana Limited (TSG), one of Ghana’s leading textile manufacturers and producer of the iconic GTP and Woodin brands, is set to enter a new era following its acquisition by …
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Ato Forson begins consultations for US$10bn New Economy transformation agenda
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has begun consultations with key government ministries as preparations gather pace for the rollout of the government’s proposed New Economy transformational programme, which is …
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COCOBOD’s financial turnaround strengthens prospects with commercial paper investors
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is approaching its planned US$1 billion-equivalent domestic commercial-paper programme – scheduled to commence just a few weeks from now – by releasing data that stands to …
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Inflation climbs to 5% in August as housing, services costs drive price pressures
Ghana’s inflation rate edged up to 5.0 percent in August 2026 from 4.6 percent in July, as rising costs in housing, utilities, transport and other services outweighed easing food price …
