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PwC Ghana

Also known as: PwC Ghana Ltd. · PricewaterhouseCoopers

PwC Ghana — professional services firm providing financial, tax, and banking sector research and advisory services in Ghana.

2026-04-272026-10-07

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    … According to him, reputable audit firms, including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Deloitte Ofei and Boateng, audited GIIF’s accounts during his tenure and did not characterise the AI SkyTrain investment as a loss. …

    Ameyaw-Akumfi: GIIF Board Approved Sky Train Project Before US$2m Payment
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    PwC Ghana has announced the appointment of George Arhin as the Country Senior Partner (CSP), effective 1 October 2026. …

    PwC Ghana appoints George Arhin as Country Senior Partner
  5. Joy Online

    … Speaking during the latest instalment of the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and PwC Ghana’s Quarterly Tax Dialogue Series on “Navigating GRA’s Digital Tax Systems”, the Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division, Dr. …

    GRA’s ITAS and other digital platforms set to strengthen tax compliance
  6. Joy Online

    … anaian businesses may be overlooking one of the most significant growth opportunities available to them, as a growing pool of long-term investment capital continues to seek quality businesses capable of accessing the capital market, speakers noted at a webinar hosted by PwC Ghana …

    Investor appetite is strong, but Ghana needs more IPO-ready companies – PwC
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank and Zenith Bank make up the top tier or first quartile banks in Ghana, according to the 2026 Ghana Banking Survey by PwC Ghana. …

    GCB, Ecobank, 4 others are top tier banks in Ghana – PwC Banking Survey
  9. Joy Online

    … The performance was driven largely by higher investment income, stronger net trading income and a sharp reduction in net impairment losses, according to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026. …

    Banks’ pre-tax profit jumps 40% to GH¢23bn
  10. July 2026
  11. Joy Online

    … However, provisional estimates put the amount at GHS103.7billion.Speaking on the same programme, Partner at PwC Ghana, Abeiku Gyan Quansah, was of the view that if the government presses ahead with the current measures, there is the likelihood that it will end 2026 achieving the …

    We will meet end-year revenue target – Finance Ministry assures
  12. Daily Guide

    … ns, the research arm of global credit ratings agency Fitch, has projected the country’s inflation to rise by 9% by the end of 2026 despite the cedi’s strong performance in recent times Associate Director at Fitch Solutions, Mike Kruiniger, who made the projection during PwC Ghana …

    Inflation To Rise 9% By End Of 2026 – Fitch Solutions
  13. Joy Online

    … Associate Director at Fitch Solutions, Mike Kruiniger, made the projection during PwC Ghana’s webinar on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. …

    Fitch Solutions predicts inflation to rise to 9% by end-2026 despite recent gains
  14. Joy Online

    … Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the PwC Ghana Banking Survey in Accra, the chief executive officer of the Ghana Bankers Association, John Awuah, said recent inflation developments are likely to influence the committee’s decision, making a policy hold the most probable …

    Bankers expect Central Bank to hold benchmark rate
Politics

GIIF Board Approved SkyTrain Project Before US$2m Payment

The News

Former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Board Chairman Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi told the High Court that the Accra SkyTrain project was duly considered and approved by the Fund's Governing Board before the release of US$2 million, following established investment procedures including Investment Committee review.

7 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

  1. GIIF Board Approved SkyTrain Project Before US$2m Payment

    Former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Board Chairman Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi told the High Court that the Accra SkyTrain project was duly considered and approved by the Fund's Governing Board before the release of US$2 million, following established investment procedures including Investment Committee review.

    7 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Monday 28 September

  1. PwC Ghana names George Arhin as Country Senior Partner

    PwC Ghana has appointed George Arhin as Country Senior Partner effective 1 October 2026, overseeing operations in Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. He succeeds Vish Ashiagbor, who will retire on 30 June 2027 after 26 years with the firm.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. GRA deploys integrated digital platform to improve tax administration

    The Ghana Revenue Authority is rolling out its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a unified digital platform designed to standardise tax processes—including registration, filing, payment, compliance and audits—and offer taxpayers self-service features, online application submission, and automated workflows.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Ghana needs more IPO-ready companies despite strong investor appetite

    Ghana's capital market faces a shortage of businesses prepared to access public markets rather than a lack of investment capital, according to PwC Ghana. The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a 137.4% return in US Dollar terms in 2025, with market capitalisation rising to approximately GHS172 billion.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. GCB, Ecobank, Stanbic, Absa, Fidelity, Zenith top Ghana banks

    PwC's 2026 Ghana Banking Survey identifies six first-quartile banks as Ghana's largest lenders: GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank, and Zenith Bank. These top-tier institutions hold the largest share of operating assets, customer deposits, and market power, with Zenith Bank newly joining the category in 2026 while the other five maintained their 2025 positions.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghana's banking sector profit rises 39.8% to GH¢23bn

    Ghana's banking sector recorded profit before tax of GH¢23 billion in 2025, up 39.8 per cent from GH¢16.5 billion in 2024, driven by higher investment income, stronger net trading income, and reduced impairment losses. The growth outpaced income expansion, with total income rising 24.1 per cent to GH¢44.1 billion, pushing the industry's PBT margin to 52.2 per cent.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Finance Ministry assures Ghana will meet 2026 revenue target

    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.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Fitch Solutions projects Ghana inflation at 9% by end 2026

    Fitch Solutions has projected Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, largely driven by renewed pressure on the cedi, stronger domestic demand, and higher food prices linked to El Niño-related weather disruptions, despite the cedi's recent strong performance. The projection is based on the Bank of Ghana's new monetary stance and expectations that the cedi will not stabilise strongly in coming months.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Fitch Solutions forecasts inflation to reach 9% by end-2026

    Fitch Solutions projects Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, driven largely by renewed pressure on the cedi, and further to 13.2% by end-2027 due to stronger domestic demand, imported inflation, and food price increases linked to weather disruptions. The forecast contrasts with Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's projection of 5% inflation by December.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Bankers expect Bank of Ghana to maintain policy rate

    The Ghana Bankers Association expects the Bank of Ghana to hold its monetary policy rate at the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The CEO noted that while macroeconomic conditions have improved, recent inflation developments are likely to influence the committee's decision to maintain the current 14.0 percent rate.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's banks must adapt as falling interest rates compress profit margins

    PwC's 2026 Ghana Banking Survey warns that while lower interest rates are expected to support economic growth, they threaten banks' traditional earnings by compressing net interest margins, requiring banks to diversify revenue streams and embrace digital, transaction-driven business models to sustain profitability.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. GRA to automate treaty benefit applications for businesses

    Ghana Revenue Authority plans to fully digitalize the application process for treaty benefits, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and enhance certainty in tax treatment. The move addresses current delays caused by incomplete documentation and lengthy verification processes with treaty partners.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. PA Conference 2026 to reposition administrators as strategic institutional leaders

    Five Six Five has launched the 2026 PA Conference, set for July 23–24 in Accra, to reframe administrative professionals as strategic architects rather than support staff. The sixth edition will bring together 250 executive and personal assistants from across the African sub-region for sessions on digital transformation, AI integration, and institutional excellence.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 27 April

  1. Ghana-Netherlands partnership shifts from aid to sustainable trade

    Ghana and the Netherlands have transformed their relationship from a traditional donor-recipient model to one centered on trade and investment, with bilateral trade reaching €2.2 billion and over 150 Dutch companies investing more than €2 billion in Ghana across manufacturing, renewable energy, and logistics. The partnership focuses on agriculture and cocoa to support Ghana's food self-sufficiency goals.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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