Finance
Ghana Intensifies Efforts to Build US$10 Billion Non-Traditional Export Sector
Accra: Ghana is intensifying efforts to expand its non-traditional export sector as part of a broader strategy to reduce the economy’s heavy dependence on gold and build multiple sources of foreign-exchange earnings. The government has set an ambitiou…
Sedina Acquittal: AG Files Stay at Supreme Court after Withdrawing Court of Appeal Bid
Accra: The Attorney General has reportedly filed a fresh stay of execution at the apex court of the land, the Supreme Court, against the acquittal and discharge of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Christine …
BoG Cuts Bill Issuances to Reduce Liquidity Costs
Accra: The Bank of Ghana’s recent withdrawal of GHS8.48 billion from the financial system through its 14-day bill auction on August 5 marks a significant reduction in liquidity management operations. This amount, representing a 48.83% decrease from th…
COCOBOD Introduces GHS13 Billion Local Funding Plan Under New Financing Model
Accra: The proposed Ghana COCOBOD Bill, 2026, is set to usher in a new financing model for Ghana’s cocoa sector, with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) preparing to raise about GHS13 billion from the local market this month to finance
BoG Targets 10% NPL Ratio as Bad Loans Drop by GHS7.6 Billion
Accra: The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a directive for regulated financial institutions to reduce their non-performing loan (NPL) ratios to no more than 10% by the end of December 2026. This initiative aims to decrease the banking industry’s
Dr Ato Forson to Speak on Resilient Procurement Systems at GIPS Conference
Accra: The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), in collaboration with its strategic partners, has announced the second edition of the National Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (NPSC 2026), a flagship event aimed at shaping the futu…
Rushed Cocoa Bill Will Hurt Farmers, NPP Warns
Accra: The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticised the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, describing it as a necessary reform undermined by a flawed and rushed process that risks harming the very farmers it seeks to protect. Addressing a
Rushed Cocoa Bill Will Hurt Farmers, NPP Warns
Accra: The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticised the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, describing it as a necessary reform undermined by a flawed and rushed process that risks harming the very farmers it seeks to protect. Addressing a