Gov’t drops 15% VAT on electricity, to engage IMF on potential deficit

By: IGNEWSS The government of Ghana during a cabinet meeting held on Friday 2 February 2024, has…

Primary dealers loan GHS 5.4bn to Govt; oversubscribe bills by 116.9%

By: IGNEWSS Government’s treasury bill auction target of GHS 2,532 million received GHS 2,962 million bids…

BoG auctions debt security worth GHS 1.1bn

By: IGNEWSS The Bank of Ghana (BoG), has raised some GHS 1.1 billion from the auction…

Governor Addison urges Gov’t focus on 2nd IMF programme review and structural reforms in 2024

By: IGNEWSS Governor of the Central Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has highlighted the need…

Fitch Solutions forecasts 3.9% growth in Ghana’s real household spending for 2024

By: IGNEWSS In a recent forecast by Fitch Solutions, the Ghanaian economy appears poised for a…

Kente Weaving Expo 2023 inaugurated at Volta Trade and Investment Fair

By: Kingsley Attitsogbui|  The Kente Weaving Expo 2023 has been inaugurated during 6th Volta Trade and…

I will promote Adaklu honey for socio-economic development-Adaklu DCE

By: Kingsley Attitsogbui|  The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Adaklu, Hon. Juliana Kpedekpo, has expressed her…

Ghana, 4 other African countries projected for high rice imports in 2024

By: IGNEWSS While African cuisine is renowned for its diversity, one staple manages to unify dinner tables across…

Only 55 businesses registered in Volta since 1994 – Evelyn Nyako

By: Pneuman Ametorxé| ignewss.com |Ho The Director of Investor Services at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre…

“Dumsor” knocking at Ghana’s door again due to limited gas supply

By: Evans Attah Akangla| ignewss| Some part of Ghana is likely to be faced with acute…

Consumer spending rises by 63.1% in seven months 

By: IGNEWSS In July 2023, Ghana’s economic landscape witnessed a noteworthy surge in consumer spending, marking…

New BoG headquarters faces potential $500m cost overrun, says Bright Simmons

By: IGNEWSS Cost and time overrun models suggest that the total cost of the new Bank…

Cedi faces headwinds amidst global dollar strength and domestic demand pressures

By: IGNEWSS The Cedi finds itself navigating turbulent waters in the foreign exchange market as a…

Geoeconomic fragmentation threatens food security and clean energy transition

By: IGNEWSS Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 fragmented major commodity markets. Countries have since restricted…

Cocoa farmers demand 72.5% increase in farmgate prices

By: IGNEWSS Cocoa farmers in Ghana are making a bold demand for a significant hike in…

Ghanaian chocolate targets South Africa’s health and wellness market

By: IGNEWSS About 70% of the world’s cocoa is produced in Africa – mostly Côte d’Ivoire and GhanaGhanaian…

V/R: ARB Apex Bank, RCBs hit GHS1.10billion in DDEP- Managing Director.

By: Kingsley Attitsogbui| Kpeve The Managing Director of the ARB Apex Bank, Alex Kwasi Awuah has said…

2023 Volta trade and investment fair launched

By: Evans Attah Akangla| ignewss| Ho The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) in collaboration with the…

Weto Rural Bank PLC holds 37th AGM

By: Kingsley Attitsogbui| Kpeve The Weto Rural Bank PLC has held its 37th Annual General Meeting…

Ghana’s external debt to GDP ratio ranked highest in Africa

By: IGNEWSS Ghana’s external debt-to-GDP ratio reached approximately 39.5% in 2022 positioning it as the sixth…