By Mawuli K. NYAMADZI There is an easy story to tell about a central bank: if it reports a loss, something must have gone wrong. It is neat, political, and completely misleading. Ghana’s recent experience tells a different story, one that is less comfortable but far more accurate. The GH¢15.6 billion “loss” recorded in 2025 […] The post Stability comes at a cost:

A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers.

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and his Deputy, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, have publicly filed their annual tax returns in a move aimed at promoting voluntary tax compliance and strengthening public confidence in the tax system. Speaking after the exercise, Dr. Forson said the decision to make their filings public was […] The post Finance minister, his deputy file taxes 

By Nelson Cudjoe KUAGBEDZI Not long ago, Ghanaians were watching the cedi lose value almost weekly, prices at the market were rising faster than wages, and the government was struggling to pay its debts. It felt, to many, like the economy was in freefall. Today, that same cedi is the best-performing currency in the world. […] The post From crisis to confidence: The remarkable

Fertiliser shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz account, for example, for roughly one quarter of global ammonia trade and more than a third of seaborne urea

The group called on the government to strengthen institutional and operational capacity of the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Manhyia, Kumasi The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has issued a strong appeal to the government and stakeholders to accelerate work on the Boankra Inland Port project. He has further warned that continued delays risk squandering public resources and eroding investor confidence in Ghana’s infrastructure drive. Speaking at the Manhyia Palace during […] The post Otumfuo

He said the government is working to strengthen power stability and meet the growing energy needs of the nation.

Given that International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently supporting Ghana’s economic programme, questions of oversight and accountability naturally arise

The local automobile assembly industry is facing a potential collapse following removal of key tax incentives in the 2026 national budget, according to the Automobile Assemblers Association of Ghana (AAAG). AAAG warned that the decision to eliminate a 20 percent value added tax (VAT) exemption on applicable duties for locally assembled vehicles could severely undermine […] The post Local

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, says to avert massive waste of public funds the Mahama government must do everything possible to ensure completion of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (Boankra Inland Port). According to him, neglect of the project that has been on the drawing board for years could result in a breakdown of […] The post Otumfuo Charges

Ghana’s fight against corruption has always been a test, not just of laws and institutions, but of leadership. In recent weeks, that test has once again come into sharp focus and this time, the signals from the very top are encouraging. Only a few weeks ago, The Chronicle took a firm and unapologetic stance against […] The post Editorial: John Mahama’s Stance On The OSP Is Laudable

?The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced the installation of two high-capacity power transformers at the Ridge Bulk Supply Point in Kumasi, towards reinforcing supply reliability across the Kumasi metropolis. ?The project replaces two existing 20/26MVA transformers with upgraded 30/39MVA units to boost station capacity and ease pressure on the network. ?The upgrade directly […] The post ECG

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has strongly defended the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 audited financial statements, rejecting allegations by the Minority that the central bank manipulated its accounts, concealed losses and pursued misguided monetary policies that worsened the country’s economic situation. In a statement issued on Monday, May 4, 2026 by the MP for Sagnarigu […] The post GH¢44bn BoG Loss

The World Bank has launched its “Fit to Prosper” strategy aimed at strengthening health systems and driving job creation across West and Central Africa, as countries in the region face mounting pressure from rising disease burdens and constrained financing. The strategy was unveiled at a high-level event in Accra, hosted at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, […] The post World Bank lauds Mahama’s health

Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated 50 laptops to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in support of the Vice-Chancellor’s ‘Support One Needy Student with One Laptop’ (SONSOL) initiative. The gesture reflects the Bank’s unwavering commitment to driving Ghana’s growth by investing in the development of Human capital, particularly young people. The presentation […] The post Stanbic

In a glowing recognition of distinguished service to journalism and national development, the Eastern Regional Correspondent of The Chronicle, Mr. Isaac Akwetey-Okunor, has been honoured with a prestigious Pure Diamond Award at the 5th Edition of the Diamond Excellence Awards, in acknowledgment of his immense contribution to societal transformation through impactful journalism. The honour, presented during […] The post The

Israel’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Roey Gilad, has warned that the growing extremist threat in the Sahel mirrors the security challenges confronting the Middle East, stressing that no country can defeat terrorism alone. Speaking at Israel’s 78th Independence Anniversary celebration in Accra, Ambassador Gilad said armed groups operating in Mali and the wider Sahel posed […] The post Israeli

President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a state-of-the-art 24-hour economy model market at Asesewa, a landmark project expected to restore the town’s historic prominence as one of Ghana’s vibrant commercial centres while opening a new chapter of economic opportunity for traders, farmers, and small-scale enterprises. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on […] The post Mahama

…As May Day spotlight falls on worker welfarea Aluvista Ghana Limited has marked this year’s International Workers’ Day with a pledge to deepen investment in employee welfare, as companies worldwide face growing pressure to support workers amid rising living costs and shifting workplace demands. The glazing firm said it has reviewed its compensation structure and […] The post Aluvista