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13/09/2025

Saminu made Ghana proud by booking a semi-final spot in the 100m with a strong 10.09s run. Azamati ran a tough heat, finishing sixth in 10.30s, and did not advance.

22/08/2025

Government said they shared 1.3 million tablets to 450,000 students. That cost Ghana $325 million.

Are the tablets in good shape?

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

Ghana’s gold reserves rose to 34 tonnes in July, a 4 % MoM gain boosting FX buffers and helping stabilise the cedi amid global volatility.

11/08/2025

Ecobank, the Pan‑African lender operating in 35 countries including Ghana, recorded a 23 % increase in pretax profit for the first half of 2025, supported by recovery in key markets and robust growth in services like payments, trade finance, and remittances. Its shares have gained nearly 33 % year‑to‑date, outperforming regional peers.
CEO Jeremy Awori noted the bank was expanding lending cautiously amid macroeconomic risks, and has no immediate plans to enter new markets.
The growth in non‑lending income and disciplined credit management reflect a strategic pivot toward resilience in uncertain global conditions.

09/08/2025

Ghana’s unemployment rate is 14.7%, which the Government Statistician says is high. The World Bank puts it at 3% for 2024, showing big differences in how the jobs situation is measured.

09/08/2025

Ghana ran nearly 30 million credit bureau checks in 2024, more than double 2023’s 13 million, Bank of Ghana data show. The monthly average rose 16.24% to 2,458,037 from 2,114,636.

Why this matters: more checks mean lenders are vetting borrowers better. That can cut fraud and bad loans, and help bring borrowing costs down over time.

It also points to rising demand for credit from homes and businesses. With stronger records, good payers can get faster approval and fairer rates.

The surge raises a new task: protect people’s data and fix disputes quickly. Clear rules and simple messages for users will keep trust as usage grows.

17/07/2025

The Mayor of London visited President Mahama today.

65,900 Ghana-born residents live in Greater London

04/07/2025

Yields on Ghana’s 6‑year cedi bond (2029) fell by 131 bps today to 18.93%, easing government borrowing costs and suggesting growing investor confidence following recent inflation data.

30/06/2025

The Government of Ghana plans to construct 600 CHPS compounds in 2025, delivering two per district to enhance rural healthcare access and reduce travel times. The initiative supports preventative care and complements broader infrastructure efforts.

30/06/2025

The Bank of Ghana forecasts inflation will fall to approximately 12 % by December 2025, based on stable fuel prices and improved cedi strength. Officials note risks remain from oil prices or fiscal looseness.

30/06/2025

The Bank of Ghana will publish open banking, digital banking, and digital credit rules by December 2025 to boost SME access to finance. Deputy Governor Dr Mumuni confirmed advanced framework development at an Accra roundtable.