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BoG to launch continental fintech sandbox, innovation hub

Bank of Ghana unveils fintech sandbox, innovation hub and new legal framework to boost digital finance and position Ghana as Africa’s fintech hub.

Government Raises GH¢120.2 Billion from Treasury Bills as Borrowing Costs Decline

The Government of Ghana raised GH¢120.2 billion from the Treasury bill market between January and April 2026, using a disciplined strategy to balance financing needs and lower borrowing costs

Treasury bills attract strong demand as gov’t exceeds target by GH¢1.74 billion

Government exceeded its Treasury bills target by GH¢1.74 billion after attracting GH¢7.83 billion in bids, signaling renewed investor confidence in Ghana’s short-term securities market

Ghana becomes Africa’s 8th largest economy as GDP hits $118bn

Ghana has become Africa’s eighth-largest economy in 2026 after GDP rose to $118.29 billion, driven by mining, ICT and financial services growth

Chinese mining giant Huayou moves to acquire Atlantic Lithium in $210m deal

Huayou Cobalt plans a $210m takeover of Atlantic Lithium, a move expected to boost Ghana’s Ewoyaa project and China’s lithium footprint

Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia and others to pilot continental Momo interoperability initiative

Ghana partners Rwanda and Zambia to pilot a digital trade corridor, enabling cross-border payments, mobile money interoperability, and seamless invoicing across Africa

BoG Governor warns Africa’s digital finance risks stagnation beyond payments

BoG Governor Johnson Asiama urges Africa to move beyond payments into advanced digital finance, warning of fragmentation, high costs, and regulatory gaps