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The Papase Church of Christ in the Ga West Municipality donated more than 200 pieces of assorted clothing and an undisclosed amount of money to the female section of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison to support inmate welfare. The church said the donation was inspired by biblical teaching on visiting and caring for prisoners.
The Papase Church of Christ in the Ga West Municipality donated more than 200 pieces of assorted clothing and an undisclosed amount of money to the female section of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison to support inmate welfare. The church said the donation was inspired by biblical teaching on visiting and caring for prisoners.
The Bank of Ghana is working with financial institutions, fintech companies and other stakeholders to develop trusted financial products tailored to Ghanaians abroad, aiming to channel diaspora remittances into productive investment, enterprise development and job creation to support economic transformation.
Bayport Savings and Loans, which posted GH¢218 million profit in the first half of 2026, aims to double its profit to GH¢436 million by year-end by expanding credit access, improving efficiency, and deepening its presence in the government payroll market. The CEO attributed the company's performance to operational discipline and falling interest rates that have allowed it to reduce lending rates for civil servants and government employees.
Ghana's total trade value rose 20.1 per cent to GH¢654.7 billion in 2025, with exports of GH¢401.5 billion exceeding imports of GH¢253.2 billion, generating a trade surplus of GH¢148.3 billion—more than three times the previous year's GH¢44.7 billion. Gold accounted for nearly 63 per cent of exports at GH¢252.4 billion, while cocoa and mineral fuels contributed GH¢56.2 billion and GH¢35.3 billion respectively, together making up almost 86 per cent of total exports.
The Nsumia Church of Christ in Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality donated food items including rice, sugar, and gari, along with toiletries such as soap and toothpaste, to Nsawam Medium Security Prison to support inmate welfare. The church said the donation was part of its periodic outreach programmes and reflected Christian responsibility to care for prisoners.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 foldable smartphones, designed to make foldable technology more accessible while advancing AI-powered mobile experiences. The Fold8 is the lightest Galaxy Z Fold device at 201 grammes, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 4,800mAh battery, and a new Flex Titanium display structure with up to 3,000 nits brightness; the Fold8 Ultra targets productivity users with an eight-inch main display and advanced camera system.
As the government prepares the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, economists and business leaders have urged it to maintain fiscal discipline, safeguard macroeconomic stability, and avoid new taxes while investing in productive sectors and structural economic transformation to build resilience against external shocks.
A one-day workshop in Accra presented findings from the AskGOVSRM-Ghana Project, a two-year research initiative examining Solar Radiation Modification as a climate tool, with experts and officials emphasizing the need for caution, strong governance, and ethical responsibility in its development.
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams told worshippers at the Global Prayer Works Summit in Accra that God's Spirit empowers believers with wisdom, direction and strength to overcome life's challenges and excel. Drawing on biblical examples including Daniel, Joshua and the three Hebrew men, he said those who cultivate a close relationship with the Holy Spirit stand out in their professions and leadership roles.
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has urged Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit rather than human beings in overcoming life's challenges, saying God's Spirit empowers believers with wisdom, direction and strength to excel in every sphere of life. Speaking at the Global Prayer Works Summit in Accra, he drew lessons from biblical figures including Daniel, Joshua and the three Hebrew men, who excelled because they depended on God's Spirit.
ECOWAS parliamentary public accounts committee members have been urged to strengthen collaboration to tackle corruption, illicit financial flows and financial crimes in the sub-region. The Finance Minister noted that Africa loses an estimated $88.6 billion annually to corruption and illicit financial flows, resources that could otherwise support education, healthcare and infrastructure.
The Bank of Ghana has announced the conversion of all Rural and Community Banks into Community Banks under the Revised Microfinance Sector Framework to strengthen community-level financial intermediation and expand access to inclusive financial services. Existing Rural Banks have automatically become Community Banks and must complete statutory name changes and regulatory alignment by December 31, 2026.
Dr Gloria Sraha, Head of Business Studies at Lancaster University Ghana, received the Best Reviewer Award and Naresh Malhotra Fellowship at the 2026 Academy of International Business Africa Conference in Nairobi. She also presented research on the influence of digital technology-enabled export promotion programmes on export development in Ghana.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has called on MTN Ghana to match its dominance in the telecommunications market with improved customer service, affordable pricing, and wider network coverage, citing public complaints about high data charges, unstable connectivity, dropped calls, and poor rural access.
Ghana's building cost inflation eased to 2.2% year-on-year in March 2026 from 2.4% in February, marking the 11th consecutive monthly decline and a significant drop from 23.6% a year earlier. The Prime Building Cost Index rose to 134.1 in March 2026, though month-on-month inflation ticked up to 0.8% from 0.4%.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has urged fintech firms to match innovation with responsibility, emphasising early engagement with regulators, strong corporate governance, and consumer protection to sustain growth and protect the financial system. He noted that Ghana has emerged as a leader in digital payments and financial inclusion over the past decade, with mobile money becoming a daily utility and interoperable instant payments positioning the country as a reference point on the continent.
Ghana launched the Decent Work Country Programme Phase III (DWCP III) for 2026–2030, focused on job creation, social protection, and inclusive economic growth. The programme prioritises decent and sustainable jobs, quality social protection, and workers' rights aligned with international labour standards.