Ghana, IMF reach staff-level agreement on first programme review

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have launched a national index to assess the productivity, financing needs and growth potential of nearly 1.9 million business establishments, as efforts intensify to address structural constraints limiting the expansion of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Zenith Bank Ghana has marked its 21st anniversary with a health walk to enhance the well-being of staff and customers and an SME fair, providing opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products.

Kumawuman Community Bank PLC has recorded a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, with profit after tax increasing by 80.4 percent to GH¢23.7 million from GH¢13.1 million in 2024.

Economist and development finance expert Professor Peter Quartey has been elected Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), taking over leadership of the petroleum revenue oversight body after his predecessor's tenure expired.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ghana on the first review of its 36-month economic reform programme, supported by the Fund’s non-financing Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).

China exported $225 billion in goods to Africa in 2025.