More than 80 per cent of Ghanaian adults now own a financial account, but only 22 per cent are considered financially healthy, highlighting a significant gap between access to financial services and the ability to use them to achieve financial security.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, has urged Ghana to make financial health a central priority in its next National Financial Inclusion and Development Strategy.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has outlined eight key reform priorities Ghana must fulfil following the first review of its Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), as the country works to consolidate macroeconomic stability and strengthen public financial management.
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has proposed the establishment of dedicated holding depots for empty shipping containers along the country’s railway network as part of efforts to ease port congestion and reduce the cost of doing business.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has expressed confidence in the performance of the Ghana cedi, assuring Ghanaians of a favourable exchange-rate environment during the upcoming Christmas season.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced that it generated US$1.011 billion in foreign exchange from its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trading operations in October 2026.
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting youth entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for dignified and fulfilling work following its participation in the Mastercard Foundation’s Community of Practice Convening in Mombasa, Kenya.
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African energy experts have called for increased investment in energy infrastructure, stronger regional cooperation and sustainable market reforms to strengthen the continent’s energy security and build resilience against global market disruptions.
Ghana is seeking to deepen investment and economic cooperation with Nigeria following a meeting between H.E. Baba Sadiq and Emmanuel Nnorom, Group Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Holdings, in Lagos.
Ghana’s plan to establish a national airline is progressing, with the task force overseeing the project nearing completion of its work, Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has disclosed.
The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association has warned that poultry prices in Ghana could increase slightly as rising feed costs, higher freight charges and expensive imported additives continue to put pressure on production expenses.
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reported a 24% increase in net income to US$813.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, reflecting growth in lending activities, higher interest income and disciplined cost management.
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has welcomed the launch of Uganda Airlines’ operations in Ghana, describing the new service as a positive development for the country’s aviation industry and its efforts to strengthen connectivity across Africa.
