President John Mahama says his country must seek greater efficiency in power sector and is concerned about budget deficit but says 9% target is possible.
Compared with 10.3% a year ago.
Millions of dollars of irregular payments allegedly made in connection with acquisition of crude oil acreage in Ghana.
New producing countries are set to redraw sub-Saharan Africa's oil and gas map over the next five years.
Momentum of democracy seen as positive, if patchy but inequality, if not tackled, could be Achilles heel.
The highest pace of inflation since mid-2010 is driven by fuel subsidy cut.
The continent's agricultural sector could become a $1 trillion industry by 2030, according to the World Bank.
Finance minister gears up for tight budget statement in March.
