BETAGhana’s equities market wrapped up the trading week ending April 17, 2026, with a stunning rally that pushed the GSE Composite Index up by over 357 points to close at 14,024.22. The financial sector benchmark, the GSE-FSI, also climbed nearly 242 points to settle at 8,314.05. The rally translated into a significant boost in market wealth, with total capitalisation jumping more than 7.5 per cent week-on-week to exceed GH¢266 billion, up from the prior week’s GH¢247.7 billion. Trading activity was
Beyond Liberia, GCB Bank PLC is also exploring expansion opportunities in other West African markets, including The Gambia and Burkina Faso.
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has rejected allegations that the telecom operator is involved in the theft of customers’ data, as concerns mount over the rapid depletion of data bundles among subscribers. His comments come in response to complaints from users who say their data is being consumed faster than expected, with some claiming unexplained losses. The issue has sparked widespread debate, particularly on social media, where customers have called for greater tra
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has dismissed claims that the company is involved in the theft of customers’ data, amid growing public concern over the rapid depletion and, in some cases, unexplained loss of data bundles. His response follows increasing complaints from subscribers about the fast consumption of their data. Addressing […]
GCB Bank PLC has announced a final dividend of GH₵1.00 per share for the 2025 financial year, following approval from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The announcement was made at the bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting, where the Board Chairman Professor Joshua Alabi explained that last year’s proposed dividend was not approved by the regulator, […]
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured international investors that Ghana’s economic recovery is not superficial but anchored in deliberate structural reforms. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, Dr Forson said the gains recorded so far stem from carefully designed policies and legislative actions rather than short-term interventions. “These are not cosmetic gains,” he stressed. “They are outcomes of well-thought-through
A meeting between the joint business forum and the Deputy Minister of Finance and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has ended without the government yielding to a key demand: the immediate suspension of the controversial Publican AI system. Following the 16th April 2026 engagement, the coalition of trade associations—while acknowledging some concessions from the government—declared that they remain “resolute” in their demand for the AI valuation tool to be halted.
The Finance Minister outlined a broad suite of fiscal and structural reforms undertaken to stabilise the economy and restore investor confidence. Central to these efforts has been aggressive waste cutting programme, including a significant reduction in the size of government, with ministers slashed from 123 to 60.
The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded its fourth consecutive session of gains on Thursday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) climbing 136.77 points to close at 13,667.02, as investors continued to pile into banking and telecommunications stocks. Trading data for the 7,192nd session, held on April 16, 2026, showed sustained bullish momentum across the bourse, with the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) adding 26 points to settle at 8,072.42. Market capitalisation expanded to GH¢258.87 billion,
MobileMoney Fintech LTD has tightened oversight of its mobile money agent network, introducing stricter compliance checks aimed at safeguarding customers and reinforcing trust in Ghana’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem. The company, in a media release issued in Accra on April 16, said it had begun routine verification exercises across the MoMo agent platform to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance system security. Related Articles MTN Ghana’s MoMo business now owned by Du
GOIL has reduced its prices of petroleum products at the pump to match the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) price floor. This follows the removal of selected margins on the petroleum price build-up by the government to ease the burden on Ghanaians. To this end, the price of petrol will sell at GH¢13.27. That of diesel […]
MobileMoney Fintech LTD has announced that it is conducting routine checks on its MoMo Agent platform, leading to a temporary suspension of the SIM of some mobile money customers. Some mobile money agents took to social media and the offices of MTN to protest the suspension of their SIMs However, the company explained that the […]
Fuel prices have begun edging downward as Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) roll out new pump rates at the start of the second pricing window of April, effective Thursday, April 16, 2026, offering modest relief to consumers. The changes follow revised minimum pricing benchmarks set by the National Petroleum Authority, as well as recent government interventions aimed at cushioning fuel costs.
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices across the market, with leading players GOIL and Star Oil lowering their pump prices.
The CEO of COMAC, Dr Riverson Oppong, has warned that the latest fuel price relief measures could pile significant debt onto industry players, as oil marketing companies are forced to pre-finance government policy.
Ghana is set to advance two key infrastructure projects, the Volivo Bridge and the Kumasi Inner Ring Road, following renewed engagement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings.
Data from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, released on April 15, shows that diesel is likely to drop by almost 4 percent and could see a litre selling at around GH¢18.50.
GCB Bank PLC has scheduled its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, April 17, 2026, where shareholders will consider key resolutions including the approval of the bank’s 2025 financial statements, the declaration of dividends, and decisions on board composition and remuneration.
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) extended its winning streak for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) surging 250.53 points to close at 13,530.25, driven by strong gains in telecommunications, banking, and insurance counters. Trading data for the 7,191st session, held on April 15, 2026, showed sustained investor enthusiasm across the bourse, with the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) adding 6.5 points to settle at 8,046.42. Market capitalisation expa
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