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The African Development Bank projects Ghana’s economy will expand by 5% in 2026 and 5.4% in 2027, supported by improving macroeconomic stability and stronger fiscal performance.

Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has warned ECG engineers against politicising their duties, announcing new monitoring systems and operational support to improve power supply reliability in Ghana.

The Ghana Stock Exchange closed mixed on May 26, 2026, as MTN Ghana’s decline weighed on the Composite Index despite stronger turnover and gains in selected equities.

Tema Oil Refinery has received one million barrels of Bonga Crude from Shell to support refining operations, improve energy security and reduce fuel imports in Ghana.

Ghana attracted an estimated US$2.61 billion in foreign direct investment inflows in 2025, driven by renewed investor confidence and improved economic stability.

MTN Ghana dominated trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange as turnover hit GH¢59.47 million, despite the telecom giant recording one of the session’s sharpest declines.

Ghana Gold Board has signed a new agreement with Royal Ghana Gold Refinery to refine up to one metric tonne of gold weekly as part of Ghana’s value addition strategy.

The Ghana Chamber of Mines is pushing for reforms to mining taxes and royalty distribution, warning that small-scale gold mining contributes too little to national revenue.

MTN Ghana dominated trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange as turnover reached GH¢4.90 million, while ZEN Petroleum emerged as the session’s top gainer.

ECG has invested over GH¢3 million in transformer upgrades and network improvements to stabilise electricity supply across 40 communities in Accra West.

The Bank of Ghana has absorbed GH¢21.89 billion from the financial system through its latest 14-day bill auction as part of efforts to manage liquidity and maintain macroeconomic stability.