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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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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has launched a revised Cyber and Information Security Directive (CISD) 2026, introducing tougher cybersecurity standards aimed at strengthening the resilience of the country’s banking and financial sector amid rising digital threats. Unveiled in Accra, the directive places cybersecurity at the core of financial stability, as Ghana’s banking industry continues to expand digital services such as mobile money, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence-driven platforms. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, described the directive as a major shift in regulatory thinking, stressing that financial stability now extends beyond traditional indicators such as capital adequacy…