Total bank advances reached GH¢124.3 billion in June 2026, up from GH¢89.7 billion a year earlier. Private-sector credit expanded by 41.2% during the same period. The data indicates that productive sectors are receiving relatively small shares of this credit.
Why it mattersThe current lending structure limits the growth of productive sectors intended to drive the 24-Hour Economy.
Approximately 83% of health facilities in Ghana fail to meet the full international standard for basic sanitation. The figures were released by WHO and UNICEF.
Why it mattersThe lack of clean, usable toilets in these facilities hinders the ability of patients to access basic hygiene during medical care.
Ghana's electricity transmission system is currently vulnerable due to the use of a temporary control room. The Ministry of Energy expects a permanent facility to be completed by the end of September.
Why it mattersThe temporary arrangement increases the risk of system failures until the permanent facility is operational.
The Electricity Company of Ghana announced a planned eight-hour power outage affecting several communities in the Ashanti Region. The company stated the outage is for maintenance works.
Why it mattersThe maintenance is intended to improve electricity service delivery for residents in the affected communities.
The Ghana Revenue Authority is addressing intermittent technical challenges affecting tax payments. The issues impacted the Ghana.gov payment platform.
Why it mattersThe resolution allows taxpayers, importers, and clearing agents to resume the payment of taxes.