Real banking is finally coming – AGI boss predicts lending rates will fall
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is upbeat that the recent cuts in the Bank of Ghana’s policy rate will […]
Economy
World Bank rejects Akufo-Addo gov’t’s Covid-19, Russia-Ukraine War defence for 2022 economic crisis
The World Bank has dismissed the Akufo-Addo administration’s long-standing claim that Ghana’s 2022 economic collapse was driven by global shocks,
Nigeria central bank cuts key rate for first time since 2020
Nigeria’s central bank cut its key lending rate for the first time since 2020 on Tuesday, lowering it by 50
Lesotho says US plans to extend AGOA trade deal by a year
Lesotho’s trade minister said on Wednesday that the U.S. plans to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which
Ghana backs World Bank-led Mission 300 to end energy poverty by 2030
Ghana has joined 16 other African countries in endorsing a National Energy Compact under Mission 300, a bold World Bank
Fuel prices rise with petrol now at GH¢13.38, diesel GH¢14.20
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting prices at the pumps, with GOIL leading the way. A litre of
Major utility tariff adjustments expected from January 2026 under Multi-Year Review
A major review of utility tariffs is expected to take effect from January 2026, as part of the Multi-Year Tariff
IMF Staff Mission expected in Ghana from Sept. 29 for 5th Programme Review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is expected in Accra from September 29, 2025, for Ghana’s 5th programme review.
Amanano Rural Bank posts unprecedented 199% profit before tax
Amanano Rural Bank Plc is celebrating its gains after posting an unprecedented profit before tax margin of over 199% at
South Africa police uncover $20m crystal meth lab
South African police say they have dismantled a crystal methamphetamine laboratory, with drugs worth $20m (£15m), discovered on a farm