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Ghana Reference Rate Drops to 10.04%, Easing Credit Costs
The benchmark rate used by banks fell 0.14 percentage points to 10.04% in October, signalling lower borrowing costs for businesses and households despite a steady 14% policy rate.
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IMF Urges Advanced Economies to Cut Debt Amid Rising Borrowing Costs
Kristalina Georgieva warned that governments in the UK, US and elsewhere must take decisive action to reduce debt levels as interest rates climb, citing wars, inflation and AI investment as key drivers.
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Late CLOGSAG Boss Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo and Twin Brother Sidney Bampoe Addo Buried at State House
The former Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG and his Deputy Director brother were laid to rest in a joint funeral at the State House forecourt in Accra.
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Bank of Ghana Holds Policy Rate Steady at 14% to Shield Inflation Gains
The central bank has paused monetary easing, keeping its policy rate unchanged through the summer as it guards against emerging domestic and external risks that could pressure prices.
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Accra Roads to Close in December to Boost Christmas Trading
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly will shut traffic on select streets between Cocoa Board and Kantamanto to create space for street traders during the festive season.
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Kow Essuman Declares Intent to Contest Ablekuma West NPP Primary
The former President’s legal counsel has formally filed an Expression of Interest for the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary in the constituency that flipped to the NDC in 2024.
Business
Ghana Pushes AU‑CARICOM Partnership to Boost Trade
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Ablakwa unveiled a proposal to link the African Continental Free Trade Area with Caribbean economies, aiming to create new markets and jobs.
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TraffiTech Rollout: MP Toobu Urges Motorists Not to Panic
Ghana’s new electronic traffic enforcement system has just gone live after a pilot phase, with MP Peter Toobu warning drivers that the change is gradual and not frightening.