Tag: Borrowing

Government Borrowing Less Saves GH¢6.2 Billion in Six Months – Finance Minister

Government says improved fiscal discipline and lower borrowing costs have saved GH¢6.2…

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SMEs Continue to Face High Borrowing Costs Despite Stable Reference Rate

Bank of Ghana data show SMEs continued to face high borrowing costs…

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Inside BoG’s Reasons Why Borrowing May Still Feel Expensive Despite Easing Rates 

Bank of Ghana says lending rates remain elevated despite easing policy rate…

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Will Falling Lending Rates Spur Borrowing for Consumption or Production?

Ghana faces a delicate balance as falling inflation, lower lending costs, and…

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Ghana Reference Rate Falls to 11.71%; A Boost for Borrowers and Economic Activity

Ghana’s Reference Rate fell to 11.71%, easing borrowing costs, potentially boosting business…

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Economist Urges Ghana to Strengthen Domestic Capital Market for Growth

UNDP Economist Jacob Assa has urged Ghana to strengthen its domestic capital…

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Africa’s Soaring Debt Draining Budgets, Jobs and Social Services – ITUC-Africa

ITUC-Africa’s Akhator Joel Odigie urges African governments to embrace prudent borrowing, warning…

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Declining Lending Rate Suffers a Hiccup, Rises to 27% Raising Borrowing Concerns for Businesses

Ghana’s average lending rate dropped steadily from January to May 2025, easing…

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27% Lending Rate ‘Not Worth Celebrating’ – C-NERGY Urges Deeper Cuts to Spur Jobs and Growth

C-NERGY Global Holdings warns Ghana’s slight lending rate drop to 27% is…

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How Gov’t’s Actions on T-Bills Market Show Strong Focus on Interest Rate Reduction – But at What Cost?

Ghana’s government is rejecting high-interest Treasury bill bids despite missing borrowing targets,…

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Indicators Show Borrowing Costs in Ghana Are Declining — But Is That the Case?

Ghana's key lending benchmarks are falling, signaling lower borrowing costs, but commercial…

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Lendsqr Unveils AI Tool to Assess Nigerian Borrowers Using Voice and Facial Cues

Lendsqr is developing AI that uses voice and facial analysis to assess…

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