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Bawumia Acknowledges High Cost of Living Despite Lower Inflation

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, NPP flagbearer, stated that the cost of living remains significantly high for Ghanaians, even as the country's inflation rate has decreased. He emphasized that lower inflation does not mean lower prices, and businesses continue to face difficulties despite relative cedi stability. This assessment comes as Ghana navigates economic challenges and prepares for the upcoming general election.

Manhyia South MP Granted GHS 10 Million Bail in EOCO Case

Bawumia Demands Bipartisan Probe into Ghana's Rising Drug Notoriety

Bawumia Accuses NDC of Failed Promises, Citing Economic Hardship

MP Baffour Awuah Granted GHS 10 Million Bail in GHS 9.85 Million Financial Loss Case

Manhyia South MP Granted GHS 10 Million Bail Over Alleged Financial Loss

Ghana Government Accepts GHS 2.21 Billion in Treasury Bills

Ghana Sanitation Funding Needs Long-Term Solutions, MP Warns

Women's Development Bank Fails to Launch Two Years On

The Women's Development Bank, a key promise, has not opened its doors to any market woman almost two years after its inception. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, NPP flagbearer, highlighted this failure during a recent conference. This non-delivery is part of broader criticisms regarding economic challenges, including rising electricity tariffs and cost of living, despite claims of cedi stability. The bank's failure affects financial inclusion for women entrepreneurs and reflects on the government's commitment to its pledges.

Manhyia South MP Pleads Not Guilty in GHS 2.2 Million SIC Savings and Loans Case

Ghana Collateral Registrations Fall 32.2% Amid Lending Growth

Kumasi Market Phase II Project Seeks Funding After Years of Delay

Nigeria Onion Dispute Resolved, Free Trade Challenges Remain

Foreign Banks Control 71 Percent of Ghana Secured Lending

Kumasi Central Market Phase II Works to Resume in October 2026

Kumasi Market Phase 2 Resumes, GHS 89 Million Collected From Phase 1

MTN Ghana Drives 88% of Stock Exchange Value on September 18

MTN Ghana accounted for 88.07% of the total value traded on the Ghana Stock Exchange on September 18, 2026. The telecom stock drove GHS 13.43 million of the GHS 15.25 million total market value. This concentration highlights MTN's critical role in market liquidity, even as other sectors saw mixed performance.

Cedi Crosses GH¢11.55 Amid Rising Dollar Demand

Ghana Bond Market Turnover Surges 95% to GHS 4.13 Billion

Ghana Faces Shortage of IPO-Ready Companies Despite Strong Investor Appetite

Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Jumps 68.5% to GHS 1.63 Billion

Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Reaches GHS 968 Million

GSE Composite Index Falls 191 Points Amid Profit-Taking

Ghana Fixed Income Market Sees GHS 883 Million Turnover, Treasury Bills Dominate

Ghana Medical Trust Fund Explores Healthcare Partnership with Hungary

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is pursuing a partnership with Hungary to enhance specialized healthcare in Ghana. This collaboration seeks to improve access to medical equipment, technology, and infrastructure. Discussions between GMTF Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku and Hungarian Ambassador Tamas Endre Feher focused on areas for Hungarian support. The partnership could introduce specialized equipment and technical expertise, strengthening Ghana's health sector. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to expand healthcare capacity and improve patient access to advanced treatments.

Ghana's Vehicle Import Policy Faces Scrutiny Over Economic Impact

Ghana Launches National Plan to Combat Heavy Metals in Food

Ghana Government Reviews GHS 25,000 Citizenship Fee

Two Arrested Over GHS 22,000 School Placement Fraud

Ghana's School Placement System Faces Persistent Challenges

Ghana Standards Authority Revenue Jumps 18% to GHS 228 Million

NPA Bill 2026 Threatens Over 300 BOST Jobs

Ghana Tomato Shortfall Could Reach 400,000 Tonnes

Ghana faces a potential tomato supply deficit of 400,000 metric tonnes, according to the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana. This significant shortfall, exacerbated by post-harvest losses, casts doubt on the effectiveness of the government's Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) to close the gap. Concerns also exist regarding seed performance and the initiative's implementation strategy.

Ghana Cashew Apple Initiative Targets New Jobs, Income Streams

Cocobod GHS 4 Billion Debt Threatens New Cocoa Season

DBG Launches AI Platform to Boost Agricultural Lending and Farmer Productivity

Ghana Maize Prices Jump 8.9 Percent in August

Ghana Targets 400,000 Tonnes Annual Tomato Production

Ghana Struggles to Secure GHS 26 Billion for Cocoa Season

Volta Region Targets Tomato Self-Sufficiency with New Initiative

Ghana Needs More IPO-Ready Businesses Despite Strong Investor Appetite

Ghana faces a shortage of businesses prepared for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), even as investor appetite and available capital grow. The Ghana Stock Exchange saw a 137.4% return in 2025, with pension assets reaching GHS 111.1 billion, creating a significant pool of long-term investment. Experts from PwC Ghana emphasize that businesses must strengthen governance and transparency to tap into these opportunities, transforming perception barriers into growth. This readiness is crucial for economic growth and regional competitiveness.

Bawa Rock Donates GHS 1.5 Million to Obuasi Fire Victims

GoldBod Profit Soars to GHS 896.5 Million in 2025

Ghanaians Link Double-Track System to Reduced SHS Quality

A recent survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) found that 64.7% of Ghanaians believe the double-track system has lowered the quality of Senior High School (SHS) education. This finding highlights public dissatisfaction with the system, introduced in 2018 to manage increased enrolment from the Free SHS programme. The poll also showed strong support for government borrowing to build more schools, despite concerns about Ghana's public debt.

Zabzugu MP Distributes GHS 300,000 to 300 Students

The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhaji Alhassan Umar, has disbursed GHS 300,000 to 300 selected students in his constituency. Each student received GHS 1,000 to help cover educational expenses. The initiative aims to alleviate financial pressure on families struggling with school fees and other costs. The MP also urged beneficiaries to embrace technology, pursue innovation, and strictly avoid drug abuse, which he noted is a growing concern among young people.