Prez Mahama to launch ECOWAS golden jubilee celebrations in Accra on April 22.
The event will be graced by President John Dramani Mahama, who will lead the formal commencement of activities marking the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee.
Ghana
GSE Market Sees Modest Gains as Ecobank, GCB Drive and the Likes Gain Momentum Despite Low Turnover
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) sustained its upward momentum in recent trading sessions, led by gains in NewGold, Ecobank, and GCB Bank, despite overall low market participation, Accra Street Journal has observed.
Fuel prices to go down marginally at the pumps from April 16.
Price of diesel is also expected to go down by 0.3 percent, selling at GH₵15.50
In March 2025, Producer Price Inflation drops to 24.4%
Ghana’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) dropped to 24.4 percent in March 2025, down from 27.6 percent in February, representing a 3.2 percentage point decline. The month-on-month change between February and March stood at 0.6 percent, according to provisional figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
One Million Coders Programme, bold step towards a digital future for Ghana– Sam George
Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has hailed the ‘One Million Coders Programme’ as a transformative initiative aimed at reshaping Ghana’s economy and fostering innovation.
NHIA to Expand Free Dialysis Programme in Ghana
As part of the initiative, the NHIA will procure additional dialysis machines and essential consumables for healthcare facilities nationwide.
US$370 million IMF agreement will support economic stability – Dr Ato Forson.
The agreement follows a two-week mission in Accra by an IMF team led by Mission Chief Stéphane Roudet
Government not interested in renegotiating IMF deal extension – Ato Forson.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the government has no intention of renegotiating or extending Ghana’s current programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ghana and IMF Agree to Review Programme that will Unlock $370 Million
The International Monetary Fund and Ghana’s government have reached a staff-level agreement on a fourth review of its $3 billion loan programme
Electricity Tariff Increase to 14.75%, Water 4.02% Effective 3RD May
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs, set to take effect on May 3, 2025.