… He added, “Even if things should get out of hand, we may keep prices unchanged for the second pricing window of this month.” The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies made the disclosure on PM EXPRESS Business Edition with host George Wiafe on July 9, 2026. …
… The Executive Secretary of the PURC, Dr Shafic Suleman, disclosed this in an interview on the PM Express Business Edition with host George Wiafe on June 25, 2026. …
… Dr Atoyan noted that “as soon as the board approves Ghana’s final programme, the next day, I will move to sign the payslip for the funds to be released.” The IMF Mission Chief disclosed this on PM EXPRESS Business Edition with host George Wiafe on May 21, 2026. …
MTN Ghana's Chairman Dr. Ishmael Yamson said the company condemns recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa that resulted in two deaths, and stated that MTN disassociates itself completely from such acts. Yamson noted that 98 percent of MTN Ghana's workforce is Ghanaian and over 120,000 Ghanaians hold shares in the company.
MTN Ghana's Chairman Dr. Ishmael Yamson said the company condemns recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa that resulted in two deaths, and stated that MTN disassociates itself completely from such acts. Yamson noted that 98 percent of MTN Ghana's workforce is Ghanaian and over 120,000 Ghanaians hold shares in the company.
MTN Ghana's board chairman Dr. Ishmael Yamson revealed the company decided to review its support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa, increasing it from the initial GHC 10 million to GHC 20,000 for long-term support; the review process delayed the announcement, though approvals are nearly complete.
The Finance Ministry has assured that Ghana will meet its revenue target for 2026, citing ongoing government reforms and the expected strengthening of tax mobilisation in the third and fourth quarters, despite provisional mid-year collections falling short of the government's target.
Dr. Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, says petroleum product prices will be reduced at pumps from July 16, 2026, based on international market developments and cedi stability over the past month.
Ghana National Chamber of Commerce CEO Mark Badu Aboagye stated that businesses severely affected by recent floods will require workers to remain home until offices are restored to operation. He noted that most GNCCI members have suffered damage to raw materials and stocks, with insurance claims processing adding to recovery delays.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says reversing the proposed third-quarter utility tariff hike may be extremely difficult, citing the need to ensure stable power supply, address rising fuel financing costs, and maintain financial viability of power producers and distributors. The regulator says the tariff adjustments are necessary given significant power sector debt.
The Government Statistician expects inflation to decline later in the year due to the approaching harvest season, as food makes up a significant portion of the Consumer Price Index. Food inflation rose to 3.3% in May 2026 from 2.2% in April 2026, driven by rising prices of tomatoes, charcoal, ginger and supply issues.
The SSNIT Director General says the pension scheme is sustainable and can pay benefits for the next 40 years, citing a recent actuarial report by the UK Government Department of Actuarial Services, despite earlier concerns raised by the International Labour Organisation.
Ghana will have access to the final US$318 million tranche of its IMF Extended Credit Facility immediately after the IMF Board approves the sixth programme review on July 27, 2026, according to IMF Mission Chief Dr. Ruben Atoyan. If approved, the total amount Ghana receives under the programme since May 2023 would reach US$3.2 billion.
Economic advisor Seth Terkper says the government remains committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana's recovery and ensure it can perform its functions as lender of last resort. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, up from GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, with negative equity rising from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.