Ghana has been ranked first in Africa in terms of access to financial inclusion, Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed. He attributes this achievement to the successful implementation of the government's digitalization agenda.
The World Bank has disclosed that 28 developing economies including Ghana with the weakest credit ratings remain stuck in a debt trap with no hope of escape anytime soon.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is forecasting an average inflation of 17.1% for Ghana in 2024. This would place the country in the 37th position out of 44 countries in Africa with the highest inflation.
Ghana could make one billion dollars annually from salt production, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund, Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, has revealed. According to him, Ghana is positioning itself to become the number one salt producer in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has been nominated by President Akufo-Addo as the new Finance Minister. He takes over from Ken Ofori-Atta who served in office for seven years.