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Happy Sunshine Company LTD launches La Vonce Pepper Sauce Shito

Happy Sunshine Company Limited has unveiled a new addition to its product lineup—the La Vonce Pepper Sauce Shito—generating excitement among consumers and stakeholders in...

NCBWTA warns government over intimidation, calls for fair customs practices

The National Cross Border Women Traders Association (NCBWTA) has issued a strong warning to government over what it describes as growing intimidation and unfair...

Traders raise alarm over alleged extortion by Ghana Customs Task Force in Ashanti Region

The AGY Group, AdvoCA, and TAGG have raised concerns over alleged extortion by elements of the Ghana Customs Service in the Ashanti Region. Speaking to...

Ghana’s asset-declaration system “incomplete, ineffective” against corruption – IMF

Ghana’s asset-declaration system, enshrined in the Constitution, is intended to promote integrity in public office, deter illicit enrichment, and strengthen public trust. Under Article...

Ghana on path to multi-year price stability – BoG

The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has stated that the country is poised to enter a period of sustained price stability, citing...

BoG reserves hit $11.41bn as import cover nears five months — Governor

Ghana’s external buffers have received a significant boost, with gross international reserves rising to over US$11.41 billion, the Bank of Ghana has announced. The Governor...

T-bills: Weak bids on treasury market continue; government target falls by 30%

The weak bids on the treasury market as the government failed to meet its treasury bills target once again. According to auction results by the...

100 young people enrolled in skills training programme in Adansi

A total of 100 young people from the Adansi enclave in the Ashanti Region have been enrolled in a new skills training programme aimed...

President Mahama appoints Kwame Griffiths as Deputy MD of Cocoa Processing Company

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr Osei Kwame Griffiths as the Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations at the Cocoa Processing Company...

BOG Governor leads tree-planting exercise to mark Cedi@60

The governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, led a symbolic tree-planting exercise at the bank’s headquarters, The Bank Square, on November...

NSLC 2026 launches with call to prioritise sales professionals in national policy

The Chief Executive Officer of MGA Consulting Ghana Limited, Michael Abbiw, has called for sales professionals to be placed at the centre of Ghana’s...

2026 Budget was heavy on slogans but empty on substance – Davis Ansah Opoku

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has criticised the government’s 2026 Budget Statement, describing it as “heavy on slogans but empty...

Deloitte warns Ghana must ‘ring-fence’ new borrowing

Auditing giant Deloitte Ghana has urged the government to adopt a rigorous strategy of "ring-fencing its borrowing plans" as the nation prepares its much-anticipated...

Fitch solutions tips Ghana for stronger growth in 2026 despite Sahel security risks

Fitch Solutions is projecting strong economic growth for Ghana in 2026, forecasting that the country will outperform several emerging-market peers on the back of...

2026 Budget rests on hope, not revenue – Economist

Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie says the government’s decision to abolish the Covid-19 levy will wipe out one of its strongest revenue streams and...

Gov’t targets Springfield’s Oil Block in push to boost production

The Government of Ghana says it is considering a possible state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) stake in the West Cape...

GRA deploys satellite system to enforce rental tax compliance – Commissioner-General

Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has revealed that the authority has introduced a satellite-based tracking system to ensure landlords...

GRA to begin VAT compliance checks in markets and businesses on Monday

Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has announced that the authority will begin visiting businesses and markets nationwide from Monday...

GRA projects 40% annual revenue boost as AI takes over key port operations

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says revenue at the country’s ports is expected to rise by up to 40% annually following the deployment of...

24-hour economy already operational at ports – GRA Commissioner-General

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has disclosed that the 24-hour economy is already in effect at the country’s...

GRA to roll out mobile tax platform for informal sector workers

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is set to introduce a new mobile tax platform aimed at simplifying tax payment for informal sector workers, including...

New VAT reforms to bring relief to SMEs – GRA boss

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, says the business community has welcomed the government’s new VAT reforms, describing the...

Implement stalled 24hr economy and tackle unemployment – Abu Jinapor charges government

Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has criticised the government for failing to deliver on its flagship campaign pledges, accusing...

Agric Minister outlines plans for a National Farmers’ Market [Audio]

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says government has begun processes to establish a farmers’ market system that will allow producers to sell...

Agric Minister updates Ghanaians on ongoing irrigation projects [Listen]

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says government is expanding irrigation infrastructure nationwide to boost vegetable production and ensure steady supply for the...

Bond market: Turnover declines by 18%

The secondary bond market softened this week, with total turnover declining 18.16% week-on-week to GH¢326.76 million from GH¢399.29 million the previous week. Trading remained skewed...

Parliament approves $10 million tax exemption for Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Parliament has approved a $10.46 million tax waiver for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd to implement the integrated tax administration system (ITAS) project for the...

GUTA cautions against VAT changes that could hurt traders

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has raised concerns over the government’s newly announced VAT reforms, warning that the changes could negatively affect...

24-hour economy was ‘dead at birth’ — Okyere Baafi

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has criticised the government’s rollout of the 24-hour economy initiative, describing the policy...

BoG to intensify efforts to strengthen cedi as primary medium of exchange – Governor

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it will intensify efforts to re-anchor the cedi as the primary medium of exchange in the country. Speaking at...

Gov’t failed to achieve 50% of 2025 projected targets – Gideon Boako

Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has criticised the government’s performance in the 2025 fiscal year, asserting that at least half of the targets...

Gideon Boako flags ‘blatant falsehood’ in 2026 Budget figures

Tano North MP, Gideon Boako, has criticised what he describes as inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the 2026 Budget, accusing the Finance Minister of presenting...

2026 Budget: Gideon Boako tells Finance Minister excessive cuts are harming growth

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has accused the Finance Minister of engaging in excessive fiscal consolidation that is undermining growth...

GH¢62bn sterilised by BoG has stifled household spending – Gideon Boako

MP for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has raised strong concerns over the tools deployed by the government to achieve single-digit inflation, arguing that...

2026 Budget: Gideon Boako flags key issues, urges immediate review

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has raised serious concerns about the 2026 Budget, warning that several unresolved issues could threaten the...

Jospong Group and UN University seal green deal at COP30

In a significant move to bridge the gap between climate ambition and tangible action in Africa, the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and the...

Cedi has regained respect locally and internationally — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the management of Ghana’s currency, stating that the cedi has regained significant respect both locally and internationally. Speaking at...

NPP’s misuse of tax revenue has shaken public confidence — Twum-Barimah

Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission, Twum-Barimah, Esq., says Ghanaians are not opposed to paying taxes but are frustrated by the lack of...

2026 Budget targets realistic, achievable — Deloitte Ghana

Yaw Appiah Lartey, Partner for Strategy and Partnerships at Deloitte Ghana, says he is confident the government can meet the key targets outlined in...

Women’s Bank a lifeline, but vulnerable men are sinking too – GUTA president pleads

Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA) President Dr Joseph Obeng says the government’s plan to set up a Women’s Bank has brought real hope to...