Ghana's economy accelerates to 6.2% growth in first half of 2026, but ICT boom masks agricultural struggles
Ghana's economy grew 6.2% in H1 2026, driven by ICT and oil, while agriculture and fishing lag behind.
Ghana's inflation edges higher to 5% in August as services and goods prices surge
Ghana's year-on-year inflation rose to 5.0% in August 2026, driven by non-food items and services despite easing food prices.
Ghana's Statistical Chief Urges Data Community to Move Beyond Numbers Into Real Policy Change
Ghana Statistical Service director calls for statistics to actively drive public policy improvements, not just sit on shelves.
Ghana's Passport Office wins anti-corruption award; Minister rewards staff with special bonus
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced bonuses for Passport Administration staff after the agency ranked as Ghana's least corrupt public institution.
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Ghana Statistical Service names top 10 most corrupt institutions; GSS bribery report sparks governance debate
A new Ghana Statistical Service report identifies the public institutions where citizens most frequently report paying bribes, raising questions about state accountability.
Bribery surge in Ghana: 1 in 6 citizens paid bribes in second half of 2025, GSS reports
Ghana Statistical Service reveals sharp spike in bribery, with 18% of Ghanaians paying unofficial fees to public officials between July–December 2025.
Finance Ministry Returns Office Building to Ghana Statistical Service After Extended Period
Government formally transfers former Finance Ministry block to GSS in Accra handover ceremony.
Informal Trade Dwarfs Official Commerce as Ghanaians Move ₵31bn Across Borders
New GSS data reveals Ghana's underground cross-border trade with neighbours far outpaces formal customs channels.
Ghana's Economy Slows to 4.7% Growth in April as Mining Offsets Sector Weakness
Ghana's economy expanded 4.7% year-on-year in April 2026, down from 7.4% a year prior, with services leading but growth moderating across sectors.