Ghana’s labour force expanded in 2025 with over 330,000 new jobs, but youth unemployment remains high at over 32 percent, according to new data from the Ghana Statistical Service.

Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.1% in the first nine months of 2025, with agriculture, ICT, and trade powering growth. Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu says the data shows “slightly stronger momentum” than 2024.

Germany has pledged an extra €3 million to Ghana’s Sustainable Energy for Climate Project, bringing total support to €10 million, as both nations deepen cooperation on renewable energy, efficiency, and climate resilience.

Ghana’s inflation rate dropped for the 11th consecutive month to 6.3% in November 2025, the lowest since 2021. The Ghana Statistical Service attributes the trend to price stability in food, non-food, and locally produced items.

The Bank of Ghana has reduced its policy rate to 23%, citing strong economic recovery, stable inflation, and improved reserves. Governor Johnson Asiama says Ghana is “shifting from recovery to expansion” as the BoG balances disinflation with growth.

Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged Parliament to reject the proposed 7% withholding tax increase, warning it will hurt Ghanaian small businesses and undermine economic recovery.

Ghana’s Special Prosecutor has rejected aspects of the IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report, saying the findings reflect 2023 challenges and not the Office’s current reforms, capacity, and anti-corruption performance.

Ghana Statistical Service has revised July 2025 MIEG growth down to 3.7% from the earlier 4.5%, while August 2025 economic activity expanded by 5.1%. Agriculture and services led the growth, though industry contracted.

Former Finance Minister Amin Adam says Ghana’s single-digit inflation is misleading, arguing in Parliament that rising prices of essential goods, failing Treasury bill auctions and weakened investor confidence reveal a struggling economy depriving citizens of decent livelihoods.

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah warns that Ghana’s 2026 Budget faces a staggering revenue shortfall of up to GH₵19 billion, forcing the government to cut expenditure by GH₵28 billion. He urges Parliament to confront the structural weaknesses undermining the economy.

Two suspects have been arrested and arraigned for hoarding premix fuel, Fisheries Minister Emelia Arthur told Parliament. Automation reforms continue nationwide.

Ghana’s Cedi @ 60 Conference sets a bold agenda for currency stability, digital innovation, and fiscal discipline, with BoG Governor Asiama calling for national commitment.

The Government of Ghana has officially abolished the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy as part of sweeping 2026 VAT reforms. Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson says the move will return GH₵3.7 billion to citizens and businesses while simplifying Ghana’s tax system and boosting fiscal efficiency.

Ghana’s 2026 Budget projects a minimum 4.8% GDP growth as Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson outlines a strategy focused on fiscal discipline, revenue mobilisation, social protection, and sustained macroeconomic stability under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation.”

Delivering the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Ato Forson revealed that $31bn in import-related transfers left Ghana with no goods received, describing the discovery as “organised crime.” Audit shows massive under-declaration and banking breaches.

Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor tells Parliament that 202 contracts have been terminated and major reforms launched to reduce ECG’s technical and commercial losses while improving efficiency and revenue collection.

Ghana Gold Board’s Richard Nunekpeku says the agency will not yield to political pressure after 25 people were arrested for illegal gold trading and smelting in Accra. Investigations are ongoing under the Gold Board Act 2025.

Star Oil has overtaken GOIL to become Ghana’s largest Oil Marketing Company, driven by disciplined management, operational efficiency, and trust-based customer engagement.

United Nigeria Airlines has inaugurated its first international flights to Accra, Ghana, marking a major step toward enhanced West African trade, tourism, and regional integration.

The Ghanaian government has approved a 9% salary increase and a new minimum wage of GH₵ 21.77 for public-sector workers in 2026, following successful negotiations between the Finance Ministry, FWSC, and Organized Labour.