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Deloitte

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Deloitte — global professional services firm providing audit, advisory, and economic analysis on Ghanaian fiscal policy, energy sector risks, and corporate governance.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Police in Cyprus have opened an investigation into the financial affairs of Roman Abramovich, following revelations by BBC Panorama that accountancy firm Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to hide his wealth and evade tax. …

    Cyprus police open investigation into financial affairs of Roman Abramovich
  3. Joy Online

    … Accounts signed off by Deloitte in Cyprus showed that assets such as superyachts, mansions and private jets worth $672m (£508m) had vanished from Abramovich’s company accounts. …

    Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds
  4. The Chronicle

    … stressed that both possibilities have serious implications for public accountability, and thereby, called for a full independent audit into the matter. “We the mighty Minority are calling for a full blown audit by an internationally recognised accounting firm, including Deloitte …

    SA Evacuation: Minority Accuses Okudzeto’s Ministry Of Failing To Account For Gh¢16.42m
  5. September 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … It sits alongside the capacity-building work we’ve done with the IFC and Deloitte, as well as within our broader SME support programmes, because we see sustainability as directly linked to business growth and resilience, not as a compliance exercise layered on top of it. …

    Why Ghanaian businesses can no longer ignore green finance
  7. Joy Online

    Deloitte Africa Leader for Infrastructure & Capital Projects (I&CP), Yaw Appiah Lartey, has proposed the establishment of a specialised financial institution dedicated to supporting industrial development and the growth of local businesses in Ghana. …

    Deloitte Partner calls for a specialised bank for industrial development
  8. Joy Online

    Lawyer and Deloitte Partner, Yaw Appiah Lartey, has urged the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) to separate commercial entities from public-service institutions in its reporting to provide a more accurate picture of the performance of state-owned entities. …

    SIGA reporting should distinguish commercial performance from public service – Yaw Appiah Lartey
  9. Joy Online

    Lawyer and Partner and Transactions & Africa Infrastructure & Capital Projects Leader at Deloitte, Yaw Appiah Lartey, has cautioned state-owned enterprises (SOEs) against treating the submission of audited financial statements as sufficient compliance with corporate governance re …

    SOEs must hold AGMs, not just submit audited accounts – Deloitte Partner
  10. August 2026
  11. The Chronicle

    … He cited concerns raised over substantial public expenditure on the unfinished project and referenced a Deloitte report that identified significant financial and governance issues, including a GH¢2.6 million transaction involving JNS Talent Centre Limited. …

    No One Is Above The Law …Council Of State Member Jabs Rev. Kusi Boateng
  12. Joy Online

    … The National Cathedral project has been the subject of several investigations and audits, including a CHRAJ investigation, an Office of the Special Prosecutor probe, a Deloitte audit and a subsequent forensic audit commissioned under the current NDC administration. …

    ‘If you want to imprison me over my friendship with Bawumia, go ahead’ – Kusi Boateng
  13. Joy Online

    … The National Cathedral project has been the subject of several investigations and audits, including a CHRAJ investigation, an Office of the Special Prosecutor probe, a Deloitte audit and a subsequent forensic audit commissioned under the current NDC administration. …

    ‘If you want to imprison me over my friendship with Bawumia, go ahead’ – Rev. Kusi Boateng
World & Region

Cyprus police investigate Abramovich financial affairs

The News

Cyprus police have opened an investigation into Roman Abramovich's financial affairs following BBC Panorama revelations that accountancy firm Deloitte helped falsify documents to hide his wealth and evade tax. Abramovich's lawyers deny the allegations, while Deloitte said it acts in compliance with applicable laws.

23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. Cyprus police investigate Abramovich financial affairs

    Cyprus police have opened an investigation into Roman Abramovich's financial affairs following BBC Panorama revelations that accountancy firm Deloitte helped falsify documents to hide his wealth and evade tax. Abramovich's lawyers deny the allegations, while Deloitte said it acts in compliance with applicable laws.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. BBC finds Deloitte helped falsify Abramovich's wealth records

    A BBC Panorama investigation found that Deloitte helped falsify documents to hide Roman Abramovich's assets worth $672m and evade tax, though Abramovich's lawyers deny he knew about or authorised the falsification and say it was legitimate to rely on professional advice.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minority demands audit over GHS16m South Africa evacuation spending

    Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for an independent audit into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' handling of funds for the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, alleging that records fail to adequately account for more than GHS16 million of the GHS49.7 million total spent. The Minority's review of payment registers and flight manifests found significant discrepancies, with only 824 individuals confirmed as receiving both the GHS5,000 reintegration grant and GHS500 transport allowance that the Ministry claimed was paid to all 1,964 evacuees.

    12 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Ghanaian businesses face growing climate costs, must adopt green finance

    Climate change is creating real operational costs for businesses through rising energy expenses, disrupted supply chains, and logistics delays, making green finance essential for competitiveness. SMEs, which constitute approximately 92% of registered businesses in Ghana and contribute close to 70% of the country's GDP, are increasingly required to manage sustainability to access financing and win contracts.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Deloitte leader proposes specialised bank for Ghana industrial development

    Deloitte Africa's Infrastructure & Capital Projects leader has called for Ghana to establish a specialised financial institution to provide long-term, affordable financing to businesses in capital-intensive sectors like oil and gas and manufacturing, citing Nigeria's Bank of Industry—which offers interest rates as low as 5–7%—as a model.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

  1. SIGA should separate commercial and public-service entities in reporting

    Lawyer Yaw Appiah Lartey has urged the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) to separate commercial entities from public-service institutions in its reporting, arguing that combining them distorts the overall assessment of state-owned entities' financial performance. He noted that about 90% of entities covered by SIGA's report are engaged in commercial activities, while roughly 10% are public-service institutions, and that commercial and public-service entities should be evaluated on different criteria.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. SOEs must hold AGMs, not just submit audited accounts

    A Deloitte partner has cautioned state-owned enterprises against treating audited financial statements as sufficient corporate governance compliance, noting that SOEs must also hold annual general meetings. While he welcomed the increase in entities submitting audited accounts—from 53 to 108—he stressed that filing accounts alone is insufficient for proper governance.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Council of State member says friendship offers no legal immunity

    Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, a Council of State member for Ashanti Region, has stated that no one is above the law and that friendship with political leaders cannot shield anyone from accountability, responding to Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng's comments about being willing to return to prison rather than abandon his friendship with former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.

    20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 17 August

  1. Rev. Kusi Boateng refuses to distance himself from Bawumia

    Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, said he is prepared to face imprisonment rather than end his friendship with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, describing the relationship as not a crime and refusing to conceal it to satisfy critics.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Rev. Kusi Boateng defends friendship with Dr Bawumia

    The Founder and Leader of Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, says he is prepared to face imprisonment rather than distance himself from his friendship with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife. He told his congregation that his friendship with the couple is not a crime and that he will not hide or pretend the relationship does not exist.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Bezos-led consortium advances talks for Liverpool stake

    A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, has advanced talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club, BBC Sport has been told. Fenway Sports Group, which bought Liverpool in 2010, previously confirmed the group had expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment.

    11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Africon wins Best AI Startup award at Ghana AI Summit 2026

    Africa AI Consult Ltd (Africon) has been named Best AI Startup of the Year at the Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2026, held 29–30 July in Accra. The award recognises the company's contribution to advancing AI adoption across Ghana and Africa through education, corporate transformation and digital innovation.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Businesses urged to treat AI as strategic capability, not cost tool

    At the 2026 Ghana AI Summit and Awards, Deloitte's Edward Aikins urged organisations to leverage AI as a core strategic capability to drive innovation and competitive advantage, rather than simply using it to reduce costs and improve efficiency. He noted that since everyone has access to the technology, creativity will be the real differentiator.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Bank of Ghana to maintain cautious monetary policy amid inflation risks

    Deloitte expects the Bank of Ghana to maintain its cautious, data-dependent monetary policy stance as inflation gradually rises toward the 6%+/–10% target band, with oil prices, utility tariffs and exchange-rate pressures presenting upside risks, while gold and cocoa exports support the external sector.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Deloitte praises Ghana's domestic revenue growth and tax compliance improvements

    Deloitte has commended the government for encouraging domestic revenue mobilization in the Mid-Year Budget Review, noting that non-oil tax revenue increased from 12.6% of GDP in 2024 to 13.1% in 2025, driven by improved compliance and administrative efficiency rather than higher tax rates. The firm urged the government to continue pursuing reforms that broaden the tax base and improve compliance, arguing that sustainable increases in Ghana's tax-to-GDP ratio will be achieved more effectively through administrative reforms than through repeated increases in tax rates.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Energy sector fiscal risks pose threat to debt sustainability gains

    Deloitte has identified the energy sector as one of Ghana's most significant fiscal risks, warning that without meaningful reforms, losses could migrate to the government's balance sheet and undermine debt sustainability progress. The firm urged the government to pursue energy sector reforms with urgency and consistency, and welcomed the Finance Minister's emphasis on strengthening public financial management controls.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Government's 40% capital spending shortfall threatens project delivery

    A Deloitte partner has warned that government's 40 per cent underspend on capital expenditure could affect implementation of major development projects, despite some positive outcomes from savings in compensation and interest payments.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Deloitte forecasts inflation to ease to 4.90% in July 2026

    Deloitte expects inflation to decline to 4.90% in July 2026 as the harvest season begins and food supply improves, while non-food inflation is anticipated to ease due to lower global oil prices and cedi appreciation. The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to hold the policy rate unchanged in July, balancing inflation risks with currency stability and economic recovery.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Leaders fail to communicate corporate vision to frontline staff

    An opinion piece argues that organizational strategy often fails not at the planning stage but in communication: only 28 percent of employees can name their organization's top three strategic priorities, and leaders must make the corporate vision "audible" to all staff, not just boardroom participants.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 15 June

  1. Businesses entering Ghana should integrate tax planning into market strategy

    Ghana's economic recovery is attracting foreign investment, but many businesses fail to address tax and regulatory considerations during market entry, creating avoidable compliance risks and unexpected costs. Integrating tax planning into the broader market entry strategy helps businesses align operational structures with long- and short-term tax and regulatory requirements.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Blended finance key to bridging Africa's infrastructure funding gap

    Deloitte Africa's head of infrastructure says blended finance—combining public, philanthropic, and commercial capital—is critical for funding projects in the US$1–5 million range that struggle to attract conventional financing in Ghana and across the continent.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Access Bank Ghana, Deloitte host workshop for women entrepreneurs

    Access Bank Ghana and Deloitte Ghana jointly hosted a Women Business Workshop to provide female entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge and strategic insights. The bank's Head of Women Banking emphasized that while capital is important, many women entrepreneurs need financial literacy and strategic direction to scale their businesses.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 29 May

  1. TOR MD wins award for transformative public sector leadership

    Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Edmond Kombat was honoured for exceptional leadership and strategic vision at the 10th Ghana CEOs Summit. The recognition follows TOR's recent receipt of one million barrels of Bonga crude oil and efforts to revitalise refinery operations.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Rising fuel costs risk Ghana's 2026 inflation outlook

    Deloitte warned that high oil prices will pass through to elevated energy costs and transport fares, posing a risk to Ghana's inflation outlook in 2026, while the Bank of Ghana is expected to adopt a cautious stance on interest rate cuts amid mounting inflationary pressures. Food inflation may rise due to seasonality and reduced supply of staple crops, while non-food inflation is expected to increase due to rising housing, utility, and transport costs.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Over half of Gen Z, millennials delay life decisions due to finances

    A 2026 Deloitte survey found that 55% of Gen Z and 52% of millennials have delayed major life decisions—including starting a family, furthering education, or launching a business—citing financial strain as the primary reason. Cost of living remains the top concern for these generations for the fifth consecutive year, with nearly half reporting they live paycheck to paycheck.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Energy efficiency critical for managing costs and emissions

    A Deloitte partner stated that energy efficiency is a practical way for organisations and individuals to manage costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ghana's Director of Renewable Energy and Green Transition described energy efficiency as an economic, security, and climate strategy essential for building an affordable, secure, and resilient energy system.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana's economy projected to grow 4.6–5.9% in 2026

    A new report by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France and Ipsos forecasts Ghana's real GDP growth between 4.6 and 5.9 percent by year-end 2026, as the economy shifts from crisis management toward stabilization and recovery. The forecast depends on fiscal discipline and completion of debt-restructuring efforts, with inflation expected to stabilize within a 6 to 10 percent target band.

    4 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Bank of Ghana records $1.25 billion net loss in 2025

    The Bank of Ghana published audited 2025 financial statements on 1 May 2026, showing a net loss of $1.25 billion and total comprehensive losses of $2.80 billion; cumulative negative equity reached approximately $9 billion, widening from $3.99 billion the previous year.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bank of Ghana reports $1.25 billion net loss for 2025

    The Bank of Ghana published its audited 2025 financial statements on 1 May, revealing a net loss of $1.25 billion and total comprehensive losses of $2.80 billion, with cumulative negative equity reaching approximately $9 billion, widening from $3.99 billion a year earlier.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Ghana inflation eases to 3.2% despite lingering upside risks

    Ghana recorded year-on-year inflation of 3.2% in March 2026, extending a 15-month disinflation streak, though Deloitte warns that upside risks remain from foreign exchange effects, global commodity prices, and administered price adjustments. The firm noted that fiscal consolidation targeting a 1.5% primary surplus of GDP should support price stability, with near-term inflation pressures expected to be temporary and concentrated in utilities, fuel, and seasonal food items.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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