Author: Rebecca Eson

Ghana recorded a historic trade surplus of $4.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, underscoring a strong rebound in export performance and a notable improvement in the country’s external sector position. Data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows the surplus rose significantly from $1.5 billion in the third quarter, reflecting a sharp acceleration in export earnings relative to imports. Combined exports for the third and fourth quarters reached $17.5 billion, while imports stood at $11.3 billion over the same period. A closer examination of the data highlights Ghana’s continued reliance on commodity exports, with gold maintaining its dominance. Gold…

Ghana is making measurable progress toward restoring debt sustainability, marking a critical turning point in its broader economic recovery efforts, according to Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson. The Minister indicated that the country is transitioning from a phase of macroeconomic stabilisation to one focused on sustained growth and expansion, reflecting improved fiscal conditions and renewed policy direction. These remarks followed high-level engagements with Ousmane Diagana during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The discussions signalled growing confidence among international development partners in Ghana’s economic trajectory. According to the Minister, the stabilisation phase has laid a solid foundation for the…

Policy advocacy group JustRight Ghana has strongly condemned the proposed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, describing it as “modern-day slavery” and cautioning that its endorsement could undermine the global human rights credibility of any political leader who supports it. In a statement issued on April 14, 2026, the organisation criticised former President John Dramani Mahama over his stated willingness to assent to the bill if approved by Parliament. According to the group, backing legislation that could enable the arrest or mistreatment of LGBTQ+ individuals compromises a leader’s moral standing to advocate for human rights on the international…

Ghana is confronting an escalating public health challenge, as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly half of all recorded deaths, according to Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah-Akandoh. The Minister cautioned that the rising prevalence of these “silent killers” demands an urgent national shift toward prevention and early detection, warning that current trends pose a significant threat to the country’s health outcomes. He noted that NCDs—including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases—now contribute approximately 42 to 45 percent of total mortality in Ghana, underscoring the scale of the crisis. This development comes at a time when the healthcare system is under pressure…

Akuapem North Member of Parliament and Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Public Administration and State Interests, Sammi Awuku, has formally invoked the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) to demand comprehensive records from the Ghana Maritime Authority over its handling of the controversial vessel, MV Sankofa. In a detailed request addressed to the Authority’s leadership, the legislator is seeking clarity on the vessel’s entry into Ghanaian waters, its detention, compliance with maritime regulations, and the circumstances surrounding its eventual departure. MV Sankofa is reported to have been detained in Ghana in July 2025 over regulatory breaches but was…

The Accra High Court, presided over by Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie, has adjourned the criminal trial of former National Service Authority (NSA) Executive Director, Osei Assibey Antwi, to May 13, 2026. The adjournment follows a request by the prosecution for additional time to complete the filing of outstanding disclosures in the ongoing “ghost names” scandal case. The accused is facing 21 charges, including causing financial loss to the state amounting to more than GH¢431.8 million. During proceedings on April 13, the prosecution, led by Dufie Prempeh, informed the court that a set of disclosures—comprising approximately 49 documents with attachments—had been…

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that the government will require a minimum of GH₵1.2 billion annually to implement its proposed Free Primary Healthcare policy, underscoring the significant financial commitment needed to transform healthcare delivery nationwide. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on April 13, the Minister outlined the fiscal framework underpinning the initiative, which is aimed at expanding access to essential healthcare services, particularly in underserved communities. He noted that the policy is anchored on a comprehensive costing exercise designed to evaluate both its initial rollout and long-term sustainability. According to him, this approach reflects a…

A new survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed a complex mix of concern and optimism among delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly on the issue of job creation. According to the poll, 78% of delegates expressed concern about job opportunities in the country, underscoring the depth of anxiety surrounding employment prospects. A further 13% indicated indifference, while 9% said they were not concerned. Despite these reservations, the survey points to a strong sense of optimism within the party. An overwhelming 88% of respondents believe the employment situation will improve, highlighting a resilient confidence in future economic recovery. Analysts…

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has suspended its planned nationwide industrial action against the Publican AI system following high-level stakeholder engagements in Accra. The decision was announced by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) after a meeting held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Shippers’ House. The discussions brought together GUTA leadership, freight forwarders’ associations, and government representatives to address growing concerns over the system’s implementation. Traders have raised objections to the Publican AI system, citing increased import duties and operational inefficiencies within port and clearing processes. These concerns had prompted GUTA, a day earlier, to direct freight…

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in charge of Marketing and Special Duties, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, has outlined the Authority’s support for the Gomoa Easter Carnival, describing it as part of a broader national strategy to expand and energize domestic tourism activities during the Easter period. He explained that government is actively exploring ways to make Easter celebrations in Ghana as vibrant and economically impactful as the December festive season, with a focus on extending tourism activity beyond the year-end peak period. As part of this agenda, he noted that the Authority provided support for…