Growth slows to 5.1% in May
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Growth slows to 5.1% in May

Ghana’s economic growth slowed to 5.1 percent year-on-year in May 2026, as a sharp moderation in agriculture offset continued strength in services and industry's modest expansion.

Juliet Etefe·

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Trade grew nearly ninefold to US$52.5b from 2004–2025

Trade grew nearly ninefold to US$52.5b from 2004–2025

The country’s merchandise trade has expanded nearly nine-fold in dollar terms over the last 21 years, rising from US$6billion in 2004 to US$52.5billion for 2025 as stronger exports pushed the country to its largest trade surplus on record.

Juliet Etefe·
GoldBod raises US$75m from banks in test of new gold financing model

GoldBod raises US$75m from banks in test of new gold financing model

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) raised US$75 million directly from commercial banks last week, testing a new financing model that allows it to fund gold purchases without using the Bank of Ghana (BoG) as an intermediary, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sammy Gyamfi, has said.

Juliet Etefe·
CUTS urges parliament to bring DVLA to order on “delinquency” fees

CUTS urges parliament to bring DVLA to order on “delinquency” fees

CUTS International, Accra, a leading public policy think tank has called on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to suspend the escalating “delinquency” charges imposed on people who renew or replace a driver’s licence after its expiry date,

Juliet Etefe·
Hold neutral stance amid energy, FX risks - IMF urges BoG

Hold neutral stance amid energy, FX risks - IMF urges BoG

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to maintain a cautious monetary policy stance as risks from energy prices, exchange rate pressures and fiscal expansion could undermine recent inflation gains.

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