Month: December 2025

The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has officially expressed satisfaction with Ghana’s economic performance, marking a significant milestone in the country’s recovery journey. Following the approval of the fifth program review, the IMF has authorized an immediate disbursement of approximately $385 million, which increases the total financial support provided under the current arrangement to roughly […]

In response to recent industry forecasts, several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana have started lowering fuel prices. Vivo Energy, operating under the Shell brand, has initiated cuts by reducing petrol from GH¢12.69 to GH¢12.50 per litre, while diesel prices have dropped from GH¢13.22 to GH¢12.99 per litre. Similarly, PETROSOL has adjusted its rates, bringing […]

Ghana’s economy has found an unexpected source of stability in gold rather than its usual reliance on cocoa or oil. A surge in mineral prices throughout 2025 has led to a stronger cedi, increased export income, and higher international reserves. Data from the Bank of Ghana shows that gold prices climbed significantly from $2,641 in […]

President John Dramani Mahama has characterized Ghana’s annual $400 million expenditure on poultry imports as a national embarrassment, signaling a major policy shift toward local production. Speaking at the launch of the Feed Ghana Programme in Techiman, the President announced a targeted intervention to support 54 specialized producers in raising four million birds. This effort, […]