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Government says the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy generated GH¢8.81 billion in 2025, while total spending on energy sector shortfalls and legacy debt reached GH¢22.67 billion.
The Ghana Revenue Authority is urging businesses and individuals to comply with tax laws as government seeks to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and reduce reliance on borrowing.
The Bank of Ghana absorbed GHS14.63 billion through Tender 867, selling 14-day Bank of Ghana bills at a 10.50% weighted average interest rate, signalling continued liquidity control.
GoldBod will replace live gold price updates with LBMA Gold Price AM and PM benchmarks from July 1, 2026, publishing two official cedi purchase prices daily and enforcing compliance under Act 1140.
Ghana Stock Exchange turnover jumped to GHS48.92 million on June 22, 2026, after a Kasapreko block trade drove an 18.81 million share session and pushed the stock to a new year high.
PURC says electricity tariffs will rise by 3.49% from July 1, 2026 after its Q3 review, driven by exchange rate movements, inflation, generation mix and natural gas costs.
GoldBod has met licensed gold traders to improve transparency and fairness in Ghana’s ASM gold trade, including adopting the LBMA pricing formula and recording trades within the LBMA window.
Ghana base lending rate remains one of the highest on the African continent despite a steep fall in the Bank of Ghana’s policy rate over the past year, according to the African Development Bank’s 2026 African Economic Outlook.
Ghana Stock Exchange turnover climbed to GHS17.15 million on June 19, 2026, with MTN Ghana accounting for over 70% of value traded, even as the stock closed slightly lower.
The Bank of Ghana sold GHS10 billion in 14-day Bank of Ghana bills at Tender 866, with a 10.50% weighted average interest rate, signalling continued liquidity control.
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor says Africa's energy transition must prioritise energy access, industrialisation, job creation and affordability while advancing sustainability goals.
The Bank of Ghana's total assets increased by GH¢10.8 billion in March 2026, driven by strong growth in foreign assets, foreign securities, and gold reserves, signaling improved economic resilience.