2026 Ghana Budget: 5 Strategic Priorities Shaping the GH¢302.5bn National Plan
Ghana’s 2026 Ghana Budget sets GH¢302.5bn in spending to drive jobs, infrastructure, and economic stability while navigating IMF commitments and public expectations.
Crude Oil Price 2026: World Bank Predicts $60 Average as Markets Cool
The World Bank projects the Crude Oil Price 2026 to average $60 per barrel, driven by weak demand, higher supply, and a global energy transition.
Ghana Pay Rise: Gov’t Increases Public Sector Salaries and Minimum Wage by 9%
Ghana’s government and organised labour have agreed on a 9% increase in public sector salaries and the national minimum wage for 2026, marking a key move to ease economic pressure and support recovery.
Elon Musk Tesla Pay Deal Approved by Shareholders in Historic $1 Trillion Vote
Tesla shareholders have approved Elon Musk’s record-breaking $1 trillion pay deal, reaffirming faith in his leadership amid questions about governance, AI ambitions, and market dominance.
PDS Loses $390m Claim as London Tribunal Rules in Favour of ECG
A London arbitration tribunal has dismissed PDS’s $390 million claim against ECG, affirming Ghana’s legal and institutional resilience in a landmark power-sector dispute.
MTN Ghana Tax Contribution Reaches GH¢7.3bn in First Nine Months of 2025 as Profit Hits GH¢5.5bn
MTN Ghana has paid GH¢7.3 billion in taxes and recorded GH¢5.5 billion profit for the first nine months of 2025, underscoring its economic importance and leadership in Ghana’s telecom and fintech landscape.
Ford Recall Hits Nearly 80,000 Vehicles Over Door and Lightbar Defects
Ford is recalling nearly 80,000 vehicles across the U.S. due to faulty door panels and rear lightbars that could pose safety hazards, federal regulators confirmed.
Nigeria, Kenya Go the Ghana Way: Building Gold Reserves to Strengthen Naira and Shilling
Nigeria and Kenya are following Ghana’s example by investing in gold reserves to strengthen their currencies, boost investor confidence, and reduce dependency on the U.S. dollar.
Small-Scale Gold Exports Exceed $8 Billion in 2025 – A Turning Point for Ghana
Ghana’s small-scale gold exports have crossed $8 billion for 2025, signaling a record-breaking year for artisanal miners and a boost for the economy under new GoldBod regulations.
IMF Ghana Growth Forecast 2025: 4% Expansion Amid Inflation Pressures
The IMF Ghana Growth Forecast 2025 projects 4% GDP growth and 17% inflation, showing a cautious recovery under ongoing fiscal reforms.