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.

S&P Global Ratings lifts Ghana’s credit rating to ‘B-/B’ with a stable outlook, citing fiscal discipline, debt reform, and stronger foreign reserves.

Inflation drops to 8.0% in October, below Ghana’s 2025 target, marking a major macro win — but cost-of-living pressures still squeeze households.

The LCIA has ruled in Ghana’s favour in the PDS case. Gov’t says it will recover all ECG assets and revenues after the $190m power concession dispute.

The IEA is calling for the abolition of mining tax incentives and a review of Ghana’s royalty rates to ensure citizens benefit fairly from natural resources.

Energy Minister John Jinapor warns that oil firms holding inactive blocks will lose their licenses as Ghana moves to revitalize petroleum exploration.

Ghana’s inflation falls to 8% in October 2025 — the lowest in four years and the 10th straight monthly drop, reports the Ghana Statistical Service.

Oti Region to host a 500MW biomass plant under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy drive, boosting renewable power, jobs, and agricultural value chains.

Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor has directed the recovery of GH₵125 million from Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) after uncovering automatic overpayments totaling GH₵1.43 billion between 2018 and 2024. The case highlights deepening scrutiny over state contracts and public finance accountability.

Fuel prices in Ghana fall sharply as petrol, diesel, and LPG record major reductions from November 1, driven by a stronger cedi and lower crude oil prices.

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Finance Minister Ato Forson have urged Ghanaians to uphold the Cedi as Ghana’s sole legal tender, marking the Cedi@60 celebrations with calls for fiscal discipline and economic sovereignty.

The Bank of Ghana has launched year-long celebrations for the Cedi@60 anniversary, marking six decades of Ghana’s national currency with exhibitions, policy forums, and public-education campaigns on the theme “Sovereignty, Stability, and Resilience.”

Food and Drugs Association Secretary Samuel Aggrey tells DM Media that Ghana must reduce import benchmark values to fight smuggling. He warns high taxes and duties are crippling legitimate trade and costing the nation revenue.

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on November 13, 2025. The budget is expected to outline key fiscal measures for stabilizing the economy, advancing debt restructuring efforts, and accelerating growth under the IMF-supported reform program. Economic analysts anticipate major announcements on tax policy, infrastructure spending, and job creation initiatives.