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Charcoal, plantain, bread among top drivers of November inflation

Ghana’s November 2025 inflation was driven largely by essential food staples and household items, with charcoal topping the list of contributors as prices for plantain, ginger, bread, and utility-related services continued to intensify cost-of-living pressures

Delta Air Lines resumes non-stop flights from Accra to Atlanta

Travellers between Ghana and the United States can now enjoy a direct connection, as Delta Air Lines commenced non-stop flights from Accra to Atlanta

18% policy rate: Full reasoning of Bank of Ghana’s MPC members

The Bank of Ghana MPC voted for a major policy rate cut as inflation hits 8%, the cedi strengthens, reserves rise to US$11.4bn, and economic activity accelerates

BoG, SEC Push Ahead With Framework for Non-Interest Banking

The Bank of Ghana and SEC advance Ghana’s non-interest banking and Sukuk framework, emphasising capacity building, regulatory harmonisation and inclusive financial sector growth

U.S. lifts 15% tariffs on Ghana’s cocoa and other key agricultural exports

The United States has officially lifted the 15% tariffs imposed on Ghana’s cocoa and major agricultural exports

GNCCI welcomes VAT overhaul: Says reform ends years of business frustration

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) says government’s overhaul of the VAT system ends years of confusion and financial strain for businesses

Fuel prices set for sharp rise as OMCs begin new adjustments

Fuel prices are set to rise from November 17 as OMCs adjust pump rates. COPEC projects a 1%–4% increase driven by higher global crude prices despite the cedi’s recent gains