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Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance — government entity overseeing macroeconomic policy and fiscal management, currently leading Ghana's economic reforms and IMF programme review.

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Bank of Ghana's 2025 loss expected to peak, improve going forward

The News

The Majority in Parliament said the Bank of Ghana's projected 2025 loss of about GH¢15.7 billion represents a peak, with Atta Issah citing structural changes—including lower inflation (3.2 percent), reduced policy rates (14 percent in March 2026), and reforms in gold procurement and fiscal coordination—as factors that will significantly reduce future financial pressures on the central bank.

Why it matters

Parliament's latest statement that BoG's 2025 loss represents a peak with improving outlook provides updated economic perspective on central bank stabilisation.

11 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Bank of Ghana's 2025 loss expected to peak, improve going forward

    The Majority in Parliament said the Bank of Ghana's projected 2025 loss of about GH¢15.7 billion represents a peak, with Atta Issah citing structural changes—including lower inflation (3.2 percent), reduced policy rates (14 percent in March 2026), and reforms in gold procurement and fiscal coordination—as factors that will significantly reduce future financial pressures on the central bank.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's macro stability yielding early gains, ministry advisor says

    A Technical Advisor at Ghana's Ministry of Finance says the country's improving macroeconomic stability is delivering tangible benefits, though the full micro-economic impact will take more time. He noted early signs of progress including reduced producer price inflation, but acknowledged a typical lag between macroeconomic recovery and its translation into everyday livelihoods.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Finance Minister lauds GRA efforts on voluntary tax compliance

    Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for promoting tax compliance during Tax and Good Governance Month, describing the initiative as a platform for public education and engagement. He urged the Authority to simplify tax processes, reduce compliance costs, and improve transparency, while calling on citizens to file their returns.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. NPRA reforms boost Ghana's pensions sector governance and modernisation

    Ghana's National Pensions Regulatory Authority has implemented a Risk-Based Supervisory System and is developing a Pensions Digital Ecosystem to modernise pension administration, strengthen governance, and expand coverage since 2025.

    20 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

  5. Health tutors seek government backing and improved conditions

    The National President of the Health Tutors Association of Ghana has called for urgent government intervention to address poor conditions of service, delayed allowances, blocked promotions, and the lack of legal backing for public health training institutions. The Association's AGM, held at Ejisu and attended by tutors from over 72 public health training institutions, highlighted the absence of an approved scheme of service for health tutors as a major concern.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

  6. Finance Ministry defends economic record amid mixed recovery signals

    A technical adviser at the Finance Ministry has argued that Ghana's macroeconomic turnaround is real and reaching businesses and households, citing falling borrowing costs as evidence, even as analysts debate whether these gains have translated into relief for ordinary Ghanaians at the market and fuel pump.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

  7. NDPC completes regional engagements for 2025–2029 development plan

    The National Development Planning Commission has finished strategic engagements with regions and districts to collate development plans for the Consolidated National Development Plan (CNDP) for 2025–2029, which will be completed and launched in September on the theme "Resetting Ghana Agenda: Creating Jobs, Securing Accountability and Promoting Shared Prosperity." The Chairman stressed inclusive development and noted concerns over gaps between planning and implementation.

    23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Survey shows public backs strengthening Ghana's Special Prosecutor

    A survey of 412 Ghanaians found 55.2 per cent expressed confidence in the Office of the Special Prosecutor's ability to fight corruption independently, more than any other accountability institution. Participants at a regional dialogue in Tamale urged that the OSP be strengthened to investigate cases, prosecute offenders, and recover stolen assets more effectively.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. JoyBusiness roundtable examines Ghana's economic narratives versus real-sector outcomes

    JoyNews will host a roundtable discussion tomorrow morning bringing together policymakers, economists, and private sector leaders to assess whether Ghana's reported economic progress is reflected in the real economy, examining issues including the cost of doing business, inflation, currency stability, and sectoral performance over the past 16 months.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's tax reforms bring relief to businesses, says PwC

    Recent tax updates in Ghana, including abolition of the Emissions Levy, COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, and E-levy, are shifting the tax regime towards a more business-friendly environment and reducing costs for consumers, according to a PwC tax professional.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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