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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…

Former Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on African countries to transition from small-scale artificial intelligence (AI) pilots to fully integrated national systems, warning that failure to act decisively could leave the continent behind in the global digital race. Delivering a keynote address at the LSE Africa Summit 2026 hosted by the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, Dr. Bawumia described AI as the defining force of the modern digital economy, shaping competitiveness, governance, and economic inclusion. AI No Longer Optional Dr Bawumia stressed that the world has entered a new phase of digital transformation,…

A sweeping global energy squeeze is forcing governments across continents to impose strict controls on fuel consumption, disrupting travel, industry, and daily life. From Europe to Asia and parts of Africa, countries are rolling out emergency policies—ranging from fuel rationing to curfews—in a bid to contain the fallout from surging oil and gas prices. While Ghana has not yet announced formal restrictions, the escalating international response signals potential risks ahead if supply pressures persist. The unfolding crisis is being driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which have strained…

Commercial transport operators across Ghana have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government, warning of a potential 20 percent increase in lorry fares if urgent steps are not taken to stabilise fuel prices. In a statement released on March 29, 2026, the operators urged the Ministry of Energy and relevant state agencies to act swiftly to address ongoing fuel price fluctuations, which they say are placing unbearable pressure on their operations. The group noted that the steady rise in fuel costs is undermining their ability to operate sustainably, with many operators struggling to stay in business. They emphasised that the…

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