Inflation in Ghana is expected to decline from an average of 22.9% in 2024 to 18.8% in 2025, according to a new forecast by Fitch Solutions. The UK-based research firm attributes this moderation to falling global oil prices, which are likely to give the National Petroleum Authority room to limit increases in, or even reduce,…
Ghana recorded a significant surge in exports in April 2025, reaching $9.33 billion, according to the Bank of Ghana’s May Economic Summary Report. The boost was largely fueled by strong performances in gold and cocoa exports. This export growth propelled the country’s trade surplus to $4.14 billion, representing 4.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Crude…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has confiscated significant quantities of unregistered and illegal tobacco products during a targeted enforcement exercise in Accra. The operation, carried out with support from two police officers, uncovered various contraband items across four active facilities. These included 15 brands of unauthorized shisha (waterpipe) flavours, three illicit cigarette brands, seven…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to engage commercial banks that have reinstated transfer fees following the removal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). This comes amid growing customer complaints over unexpected charges on transfers between personal bank accounts and mobile money wallets. These fees reportedly reappeared almost immediately after the E-Levy was…
The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana has declared a nationwide strike beginning June 2, 2025, over the government’s failure to disburse their long-overdue allowances. Members of the Association are reportedly owed 12 months’ worth of unpaid allowances. After issuing a 14-working-day ultimatum to demand action, the group says their appeals have been ignored…
The Ghana Police Service has initiated a new strategy to curb drug trafficking and abuse by integrating neighborhood watchdog groups into its operations, with a strong focus on Zongo communities. The initiative follows a directive from the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, during his recent visit to Sabon Zongo in Accra. The Minister…
The Ghanaian Embassy in Washington, D.C., will temporarily shut down starting Monday, May 26, 2025, to facilitate a comprehensive restructuring and systems overhaul in response to a significant corruption scandal. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the closure, citing findings from a special audit that exposed fraudulent operations within the embassy’s IT department. He…
The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has confirmed the deaths of two Ghanaian pilgrims in Mecca during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. Around 6,000 Ghanaian Muslims travelled to Saudi Arabia to partake in this year’s religious rites. In addition to the fatalities, five pilgrims have been repatriated to Ghana due to complications related to their travel visas. According…
The National Hajj Task Force has issued a formal apology to Ghanaian pilgrims who were unable to participate in this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, attributing the unfortunate situation to circumstances beyond its control. Speaking on behalf of the Task Force, Head of Corporate Affairs Alhaji A.B.A Fuseini expressed deep regret over the challenges, particularly visa-related…
Parliament is set to resume its sittings on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after a recess, as lawmakers return to continue with legislative duties. Speaker Alban Bagbin has formally announced that the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic will commence on the stated date. The announcement, made in…
