… First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr. Zakari Mumuni, in his remarks, described the annual report as an important analytical tool for understanding inflation dynamics beyond headline numbers, particularly the interaction between domestic and external drivers of price deve …
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First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana advocating for unified instant payment systems and stronger financial market documentation practices.
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- May 2026
… First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, says the country’s financial sector can no longer rely on informal arrangements as market transactions become more sophisticated and complex. …
BoG warns against weak financial market documentationDr. Zakari Mumuni (M) with some officials of BoG First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. …
BoG Deputy Governor Pushes For Instant Payments… Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit 2026, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni said inclusive instant payment systems should be treated as critical economic infrastructure rather than optional financial technology upgrades. …
Industry-wide coordination needed to scale inclusive instant payments – BoGFirst Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Zakari Mumuni, has called for urgent action to build inclusive and interoperable instant payment systems across Africa, insisting that such systems are now critical economic infrastructure for the continent’s digital future. …
3i Africa Summit: Inclusive Instant Payments Are Essential Infrastructure— BoG… Johnson Asiama, supported by Dr. Zakari Mumuni and Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu. …
Stability comes at a cost: Ghana’s hard reset after the 2022 crisis- April 2026
… At the launch of the 2025 Annual Inflation Report in Accra, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni delivered a stark reminder of the dangers inflation poses to the economy and livelihoods. …
BoG warns inflation battle far from over despite stability gains… First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni, who delivered welcome remarks at the same event, highlighted how FinTechs have “fundamentally changed the way financial services are delivered in Ghana,” but cautioned that progress remained uneven. …
BoG hails Fintechs as architects of new financial order… Johnson Asiama, and First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni.
Ghana, IMF commence 6th review as government signals next phase of reforms… Johnson Asiama, and First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni. The post Gov’t, IMF commence sixth review of ECF programme, signals next phase of reforms appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.
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Local items drove 73.6% of Ghana's 2025 inflation
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Ghana's 2025 inflation was primarily driven by domestic price pressures, with locally produced items contributing 73.6 percent of total inflation compared with 26.4 percent from imported items, according to the Ghana Statistical Service's annual inflation report. Food was the single largest driver, accounting for 51.6 percent of total inflation.
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Ghana's 2025 inflation driven 73.6% by domestic items highlights structural pressures on food prices affecting household purchasing power across the economy.
20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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Local items drove 73.6% of Ghana's 2025 inflation
Ghana's 2025 inflation was primarily driven by domestic price pressures, with locally produced items contributing 73.6 percent of total inflation compared with 26.4 percent from imported items, according to the Ghana Statistical Service's annual inflation report. Food was the single largest driver, accounting for 51.6 percent of total inflation.
20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tuesday 19 May
Bank of Ghana warns of weak documentation risks in markets
The Bank of Ghana has warned that weak legal documentation and poor risk management practices could undermine confidence in Ghana's financial markets if urgent steps are not taken to strengthen market systems, according to First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni speaking at a BoG/Frontclear Market Training Workshop.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
BoG Deputy Governor advocates for unified instant payment systems
Bank of Ghana First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni called for collaboration among regulators, financial institutions, and fintech companies to develop inclusive instant payment systems across Africa. He warned that fragmented payment systems continue to limit economic integration despite progress in expanding financial access.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Friday 8 May
Bank of Ghana urges coordination on instant payments infrastructure
The Bank of Ghana is calling for stronger coordination among regulators, banks, fintech firms and payment system operators to accelerate interoperable instant payment systems across Africa. The central bank says fragmented payment infrastructure, high transaction costs and limited interoperability constrain the seamless movement of funds across platforms and borders.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Thursday 7 May
Bank of Ghana urges Africa to build inclusive instant payment systems
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called for urgent action to establish inclusive and interoperable instant payment systems across Africa, arguing they are critical economic infrastructure needed to address fragmented payment networks, high transaction costs, and weak interoperability that undermine the continent's digital economic development.
7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Tuesday 5 May
Ghana's central bank loss reflects cost of economic stabilisation
Ghana's central bank reported a GH¢15.6 billion loss in 2025, but this reflects the financial cost of macroeconomic stabilisation rather than economic failure, following severe strain in late 2022 when inflation surged to 54.1 percent and the cedi depreciated sharply. The country ended 2024 with a fiscal deviation of 3.1 percent of GDP and over GH¢36 billion in overspending, posing risks to recovery efforts.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Thursday 30 April
Bank of Ghana warns inflation battle remains incomplete
The Bank of Ghana cautioned that despite recent macroeconomic stability gains, the fight against inflation is not yet won, with inflationary pressures remaining complex and capable of resurfacing. The central bank's First Deputy Governor stressed that deeper analysis of price drivers—including exchange rate movements, food price volatility, and global commodity shocks—is essential for sustaining progress and effective policy formulation.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana hails fintechs as architects of financial transformation
The Bank of Ghana's Governor has praised fintech firms for driving digital financial transformation, citing the mobile money interoperability system—operational since 2018 and processing over GH¢4.54 trillion in transactions in 2025—as evidence of successful collaboration between innovators and regulators. The central bank has adopted an enabling rather than restrictive regulatory approach to support sector growth.
30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Wednesday 29 April
Ghana begins sixth IMF programme review with reform focus
Ghana has commenced its Sixth Review with the IMF, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson describing the reform programme as transformative and successful following the country's 2022 economic crisis. The government has signalled the next phase will prioritise private sector growth to translate macroeconomic stability into investment, jobs, and opportunities for citizens.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana begins sixth review of IMF Extended Credit Facility programme
The government has begun the sixth review of its programme with the IMF, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson characterising Ghana's reform efforts as a transformative success that has stabilised the economy and restored credibility since the 2022 economic crisis. The next phase will focus on unlocking private sector growth to translate macroeconomic stability into investment, jobs, and opportunities for citizens.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →