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Ghana unleashes powerful AI customs tool to plug US$127bn revenue leakages

Ghana is rolling out a powerful AI-driven customs inspection system from February 1 to block US$127 billion revenue leakages, boost efficiency and strengthen national security

Gov’t pays US$393m in IPP legacy debts in 2025 – Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance confirms that the Mahama administration settled US$393 million in outstanding IPP payments in 2025, part of a US$1.47 billion intervention to stabilise Ghana’s energy sector and restore investor confidence

Monetary policy was major cause of 2025 cedi appreciation – US-based Monetary Economist

US-based economist Dr. Dennis Nsafoah attributes the cedi’s strong appreciation in 2025 solely to the Bank of Ghana’s tight monetary policy, citing reduced liquidity and reserve growth.

GoldBod engages World Gold Council to drive major reforms in Ghana’s gold sector

GoldBod engages the World Gold Council to roll out blockchain-based traceability reforms aimed at curbing illegal mining and promoting responsible gold production in Ghana

Ghana ends 2025 with inflation rate of 5.4%, lowest since 1970

Ghana’s inflation declined further to 5.4% in December 2025, the lowest since 1970, driven by falling food and non-food prices, according to the Ghana Statistical Service

New VAT regime returns GH¢6.5bn to households as prices ease – GRA

The Ghana Revenue Authority says new VAT reforms have reduced prices by 1.9% and returned about GH¢6.5 billion to households, easing cost pressures on consumers

Gov’t, World Gold Council move to establish traceable gold supply chain

Ghana partners the World Gold Council to curb illegal mining and reform the ASM sector through a fully traceable gold supply chain and community-based processing plants