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IMF team arrives in Ghana for review focused on 2027 budget and energy debts
An IMF team is expected in Ghana this week to conduct a review with the 2027 national budget and outstanding energy sector debts as primary items on the agenda. The outcome of the review will shape Ghana's near-term fiscal environment and…
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Ghanaian Banks to Collect 20% Digital Services Tax on Netflix, Spotify and ChatGPT
Latest: Economist Boako argues the 20% digital services VAT punishes Ghanaians abroad while favouring foreign users, adding a diaspora-equity dimension to the ongoing levy debate.
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Ghana Communications Minister Pushes Back on FBI's Sole Credit Claim Over Cybercrime Operation
Latest: The US formally reaffirms bilateral cybersecurity cooperation with Ghana, adding external institutional backing to Ghana's digital security framework beyond the domestic Operation Blackout sovereignty dispute.
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Bright Simons Critiques Ghana's Traffitech-GH SMS Spot-Fine System
Latest: TraffiTech-GH pilot data shows measurable reduction in road crash injuries and fatalities, providing evidence base ahead of planned 2027 full rollout
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Ghana's BRICS Partner-Country Bid Sparks Cross-Party Strategy Debate
Latest: US tariff threat of 10–100% on Ghana exports surfaces as concrete trade risk tied to BRICS partnership bid
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Ghana Space Agency Framed as Development Infrastructure Tool
Latest: TechCabal frames Ghana's space agency formation as a concrete ecosystem milestone for tech builders, extending prior commentary calling for it to serve as a development instrument.
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IMF Finds Ghana Crypto Regulation Inadequate, Flags Licensing and Consumer Protection Gaps
Latest: IMF issues direct, actionable guidance to BoG and SEC on aligning crypto risk assessments, extending its earlier finding that Ghana's crypto regulation is inadequate.
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- 2026-10-19Unverified — not yet reviewed
IMF Ghana Review This Week
An IMF team is expected in Ghana this week to conduct a review with the 2027 national budget and outstanding energy sector debts as primary items on the agenda. The outcome of the review will shape…
- 2026-10-18Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana Embeds AI Focal Persons
The Ghanaian government has appointed dedicated AI focal persons across its ministries as part of a structured rollout of the national AI strategy. The appointments signal a move toward…
- 2026-10-17Unverified — not yet reviewed
Digital Services VAT Hits Diaspora
Economist Boako has publicly argued that Ghana's 20% VAT on digital services disproportionately penalises Ghanaians in the diaspora and cross-border digital economy participants while favouring…
- 2026-10-17Unverified — not yet reviewed
US-Ghana Cyber Partnership Renewed
The United States has reaffirmed its cybersecurity cooperation with Ghana, signalling continued external support for the country's digital security architecture. The reaffirmation extends the…
- 2026-10-17Unverified — not yet reviewed
IMF Flags Africa Macro Risks
The IMF's Africa director has stated publicly that despite the continent's resilience, African economies remain exposed to global economic headwinds. The caution carries indirect relevance for…
- 2026-10-16TakeUnverified — not yet reviewed
GRA Clarifies Digital VAT Scope
The GRA's clarification is technically correct — 20% isn't new, it's the existing stack of VAT, health levy and education levy that foreign platforms were already supposed to be collecting.
- 2026-10-16TakeUnverified — not yet reviewed
BoG Governor Pushes IMF on AI
The telling line from Bangkok isn't the call for IMF money — it's the demand for a seat at the table where global AI rules get written.
- 2026-10-16Unverified — not yet reviewed
BoG Warns on Inflation Risks
The Bank of Ghana has identified fiscal policy implementation and geopolitical developments as downside risks to the country's inflation trajectory. The warning shapes the monetary policy outlook…
- 2026-10-16Unverified — not yet reviewed
Kenya Fintech Rules May Slow Deals
New analysis of Kenya's fintech regulatory reforms concludes that while the changes promise greater clarity for operators, they could also delay investment by creating additional compliance hurdles.…
- 2026-10-16Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana Courts Long-Term Mining Deals
Ghana's Minister Armah-Kofi Buah has stated that the country is seeking long-term mining investments structured to deliver benefits to local communities, with Chinese investment interest noted as…
- 2026-10-16Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana's 18-Month Economic Reset
Economist Theo Acheampong has claimed that Ghana has effectively achieved a five-year economic reset within 18 months. The assertion is assessed as relevant backdrop for investor confidence but is…
- 2026-10-15TakeUnverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana's 20% Digital Services Tax
The GRA's argument is fair on its face: local businesses already pay VAT, so Netflix and Google should too. Hard to argue with that.
- 2026-10-15Unverified — not yet reviewed
BoG Defends Forex Mandate
Bank of Ghana Governor Asiama has publicly stated that the central bank has not handed over its foreign exchange mandate to GoldBod, drawing a clear institutional boundary between the two entities.…
- 2026-10-15Unverified — not yet reviewed
EPA Halts Unpermitted Dredging Nationwide
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has ordered an immediate nationwide halt to all unpermitted reclamation and dredging operations, warning that government backing does not constitute an EPA…
- 2026-10-15Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana July Fiscal Data Released
The Bank of Ghana has reported that total government expenditure as of July 2026 stood at GH¢147.07 billion, running 16% below target, while total revenue and grants reached GH¢144.5 billion, also…
- 2026-10-15Unverified — not yet reviewed
BoG Campaigns for Cedi Dignity
The Bank of Ghana has issued a public message urging citizens to uphold the dignity of the local currency. The communication is assessed as a general awareness campaign with limited direct signal for…
- 2026-10-14Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana Exports Digital Procurement Model
Ghana has publicly urged Liberia to digitise its public procurement processes as a means of curbing abuse of public resources. The intervention positions Ghana as an active exporter of digital…
- 2026-10-14Unverified — not yet reviewed
Africa Digital Rights Calls Intensify
Paradigm Initiative has stepped up advocacy around digital rights and internet freedom across Africa, raising concerns about the state of online civil liberties on the continent. No Ghana-specific…
- 2026-10-14Unverified — not yet reviewed
Nigeria Digitisation Yields N46bn Revenue
Cross River State in Nigeria has reported a N46 billion increase in internally generated revenue over six months, attributed to digitisation of its revenue collection processes. The case study…
- 2026-10-13Unverified — not yet reviewed
CBAM WTO Case Eyes Africa
A WTO case brought by Russia against the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is being assessed for its potential implications for African exporters, with analysis suggesting that a…
- 2026-10-13Unverified — not yet reviewed
AGI Pushes Local Manufacturing Investment
The Association of Ghana Industries has called on government to prioritise investment in skills development and raw material access to strengthen local manufacturing capacity. The advocacy is…
- 2026-10-13Unverified — not yet reviewed
Kenya Eyes Fintech Takeover Powers
Kenya's central bank is seeking legislative authority to take over struggling fintech companies, a regulatory posture being watched for whether Ghana's Bank of Ghana may pursue similar powers given…
- 2026-10-12Unverified — not yet reviewed
BRICS Bid Triggers US Tariff Risk
Ghana's move toward BRICS Partner Country status now carries a reported risk of US tariffs ranging from 10% to 100% on its exports to the United States. The development adds a direct trade-cost…
- 2026-10-12Unverified — not yet reviewed
BoG Credit Directive July 2027
The Bank of Ghana has confirmed that its Credit Risk Management Directive will take effect for banks and other regulated financial institutions from 1 July 2027. The deadline gives the sector a…