Author: Editorial Staff

Ghana’s inflation rate declined to 3.2 percent in March 2026, marking the fifteenth consecutive month of easing price pressures and the lowest level recorded in nearly three decades, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The latest figures indicate continued progress in stabilizing the economy following a period of elevated inflation driven by both domestic and global factors. Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu said the sustained decline reflects improving macroeconomic conditions and a gradual return to price stability. Steady Decline Signals Economic Recovery Ghana has experienced a prolonged period of disinflation over the past year, reversing the sharp increases…

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has called for stronger constitutional and legal safeguards to protect the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), stressing that the fight against corruption in Ghana must be anchored on institutions that are independent, stable, and resilient to political change. He made the appeal at a National Dialogue on the OSP organized by the Center for Democratic Development, Ghana, which brought together governance experts, civil society actors, and development partners to assess the progress, challenges, and future of the country’s anti-corruption framework. The dialogue focused on strengthening accountability systems in Ghana and ensuring that institutions…

Ghana’s record foreign reserves are being strategically leveraged to drive down lending rates and unlock industrial growth, rather than sitting idle as a financial buffer, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Asiama, has indicated. Speaking at the Ghana Exim Fireside Chat in Accra, Dr. Asiama reframed the ongoing debate over whether the country should prioritise reserve accumulation or domestic investment, insisting that both objectives are mutually reinforcing. He explained that strong reserves provide macroeconomic stability, particularly in exchange rate management, which in turn reduces risk premiums and creates the conditions for lower lending rates and increased private sector investment.…

Ghana is bracing for renewed cost-of-living pressures as fuel prices spike sharply under the latest pricing window announced by the National Petroleum Authority. Effective April 1, 2026, petrol will retail at GH¢15.19 per litre, while diesel has climbed to GH¢17.85, according to data released by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), widely used by households, will also increase to GH¢16.59 per kilogramme. The new prices mark a significant jump across petroleum products, driven by upward revisions in the official price floors set by the regulator. Petrol’s floor price rose from GH¢11.57 to GH¢13.30, while diesel recorded…

Government is set to raise GH¢15.2 billion from the domestic market over a three-month period as part of a strategic effort to rebalance its debt structure and strengthen long-term fiscal sustainability. According to an issuance calendar released by the Bank of Ghana, the funds will be mobilised between March and June 2026 through a combination of treasury bills and bonds. The programme will rely on the regular issuance of 91-day, 182-day and 364-day treasury bills, alongside a renewed focus on medium- to long-term bonds following the easing of restrictions under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Officials say the approach…

Africa must take decisive control of its energy future by harnessing its own resources and designing a transition pathway that reflects its development realities, experts have urged at a high-level conference in Accra. The call was made at the opening of the International Conference on the Political Economy of the Just Energy Transition and Inequality in Africa, held at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana. Lead convener of the conference, Prof. Abdul Gafaru Abdulai, said global energy disruptions and the shift away from fossil fuels present both risks and opportunities for Africa,…

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as inconsistencies in the government’s anti-corruption drive, following Parliament’s rejection of a proposed investigation into the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) at a time a new accountability institution is being established. The concerns come after Parliament on Friday, March 27, 2026, passed the Governance Advisory Council Bill to create an independent body mandated to promote accountability, combat corruption, and protect human rights. The proposed council is expected to strengthen oversight of public officials and reinforce standards of transparency across state institutions. However, on the…

Government is set to introduce a new Loans Act aimed at fundamentally reshaping how public borrowing is undertaken, with a strict focus on ensuring that every loan contracted delivers measurable economic returns. The policy direction was announced by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson following the signing of Ghana’s 11th bilateral debt restructuring agreement with EXIM India, which he described as part of a wider reset of the country’s debt management framework. Under the proposed law, all government borrowing will be subject to clearer restrictions on usage, with emphasis placed on directing funds toward high-impact investments that generate tangible value…

Asharami Ghana, a subsidiary of Sahara Group, is ramping up investments in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) infrastructure as part of a strategic push to position Ghana as a key clean energy distribution hub for West Africa. According to the company, the deployment of its LPG vessel, MT Asharami Ghana, is enhancing Ghana’s capacity to serve not only domestic demand but also regional markets, particularly landlocked countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger that depend on coastal supply routes for clean fuel access. Managing Director of Asharami Ghana, Yaa Serwaa Alifo, said the initiative is focused on building a more…

The Government of Ghana is set to return to the domestic bond market today with the issuance of a new seven-year bond, marking a key step in its post-debt restructuring recovery and a major test of renewed investor confidence. The issuance, which opens from March 30 to April 1, 2026, with settlement scheduled for April 7, represents the country’s first re-entry into the medium- to long-term domestic debt market following the suspension of such instruments after the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). According to the Ministry of Finance, the offer is open to both resident and non-resident investors, reflecting…