At first light in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city with around six million people, many residents start their day frantically looking for water. With Christmas coming up, the usual holiday cheer is dimmed by dry taps as severe water shortages drag on. In some homes, plastic jerrycans sit by the door ready to be…
Ghana has taken a major step toward bringing its rapidly expanding crypto and digital asset market under official rules after Parliament approved the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, which sets up a clear system for supervising virtual asset businesses and the services they offer. With lawmakers’ approval now complete, the focus turns to putting the…
Ghana’s cedi is projected to receive additional backing after approximately US$365 million from the International Monetary Fund was paid into the Bank of Ghana’s account on Monday, December 22, 2025, after the Fund endorsed the nation’s fifth review under its programme. The release followed the IMF Executive Board’s assessment of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility arrangement…
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the fifth assessment of Ghana’s 39‑month, roughly US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, clearing the way for an immediate transfer of about US$385 million and lifting total funds received under the arrangement to around US$2.8 billion; authorities’ performance under the scheme was judged broadly satisfactory, with all key…
The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has wrapped up Ghana’s fifth assessment under its 39-month Extended Credit Facility, clearing the release of roughly US$385 million and lifting total funds received under the US$3 billion programme to about US$2.8 billion since its approval in May 2023, with the IMF noting that implementation has been largely positive…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has indicated that it has not completely dismissed the prospect of the injured midfielder, Abu Francis, making a comeback into the Black Stars lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following encouraging signs in his rehabilitation process. The 24-year-old Footballer has shown notable improvement, resuming gym-based activities less than a…
The government has told investors that Ghana’s oil and gas upstream industry is still a safe and appealing place to put money, even as it carries out reforms across both the upstream and downstream parts of the energy sector to make the overall energy and electricity systems more stable. At the Ghana Oil and Gas…
FIFA has added a new USD 60 supporter ticket option that’s got Ghanaian fans excited because it makes going to see the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup more affordable, especially with steep prices for regular tickets for Group L matches. Ghana’s first game against Panama on June 17 has normal seats starting around USD 140 for the…
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama said that people’s expectations about future prices are now much more stable, which sets up a solid base for steady economic growth, long-term investment and better confidence among families and businesses. Speaking at a meeting with the heads of commercial banks, he said the more positive outlook on…
Ghana is set to earn at least $10.5 million just for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following FIFA’s approval of a record $727 million prize pool for the expanded tournament. The FIFA Council’s decision marks a 50% increase compared to the 2022 Qatar World Cup and reflects the larger 48-team format that will…
