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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...

VAT reform ends years of business pain – GNCCI boss declares major victory

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) says government’s overhaul of the Value Added Tax system marks the end of years of...

Fuel prices set to rise today as OMCs begin new adjustment cycle

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are expected to begin increasing fuel prices at the pumps from today, November 17. This development follows the routine two-week review...

T-bills: Investors continue to ditch treasury market

Investors continued to ditch the treasury market despite the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, unveiling the 2026 Budget. According to the Bank of Ghana's...

2026 Budget falls short of grand ambition; it’s stability, not transformation – Economics Professor

A US-based Assistant Professor of Economics, Dr Dennis Nsafoah, has described the 2026 Budget as falling short of the grand ambition it has been...

Jospong Group showcases over 1,000 green jobs from recycling initiative at COP30 Brazil

The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) is participating in the 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, using the...

Cocoa production drastically drops in Volta and Oti Regions – COCOBOD

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has raised concerns over the drastic reduction in cocoa production in the Volta and Oti Regions over the past...

Fuel prices to go up from Nov. 16 — COPEC warns of hikes in petrol, diesel and LPG

Fuel prices are expected to rise across pumps from Saturday, November 16, 2025, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has announced, citing increasing global...

Mahama appoints Dr. Yamborigya to lead GRA’s domestic tax blitz

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Martin Kolbil Yamborigya as the Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) of the Ghana...

The Cedi should be GH₵8 to the dollar – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has raised fresh concerns about the government’s handling of the cedi, arguing that despite large-scale foreign exchange injections, the currency...

Full text: Minority responds to 2026 Budget and Policy Statement

Ladies and gentlemen of the press fraternity, good morning. We have invited you to present our preliminary position on the 2026 Budget and Policy Statement...

Public sector workers paid but left without tools to work – Amin Adam

Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the ruling administration of fiscal indiscipline, alleging that funds for government expenditure and goods and...

Ofosu Ampofo warns against use of excavators to destroy cocoa farms

Chairman of COCOBOD, Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has strongly warned individuals against using excavators to destroy cocoa farms, describing the act as a major...

Gov’t commits over GH¢86bn to roads and education in 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled major investments in road infrastructure and education as part of the government’s 2026 Budget Statement and...

2026 Budget: Government allocates GH¢401 million to Women’s Development Bank

The Government of Ghana has announced a fresh GH¢401 million capital injection into the Women’s Development Bank to expand access to affordable finance for...

2026 Budget: Gov’t to create 800,000 jobs – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy is designed to create up to 800,000 new...

2026 budget: Government to build 6 new Regional Hospitals, launch MahamaCares for NCDs

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined major health sector initiatives in the 2026 Budget Statement, highlighting the government’s commitment to Universal Health...

2026 Budget: Mahama directs schools to buy only Ghanaian rice, maize, chicken and eggs

The 2026 Budget Statement unveiled a major directive from President Mahama aimed at bolstering Ghana’s agricultural sector and ensuring stable markets for local farmers. Finance...

2026 Budget: Gov’t uncovers $33bn fake imports, orders forensic audit

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed what he described as “questionable import transactions” totaling over $33 billion between 2020 and 2025. The Minister...

2026 Budget: Government secures $250m Energy debt relief, strengthens reforms under ESRP

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana’s energy sector is showing signs of stability following key reforms under the Energy...

Full text: Finance Minister presents 2026 budget in Parliament

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday November 13, 2025, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in parliament. The presentation...

2026 Budget: Cocoa sector rebounds as gov’t cuts COCOBOD debt and boosts farmer support – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana’s cocoa sector is showing strong signs of recovery following years of financial strain and operational challenges. Presenting...

2026 budget: Finance Minister announces major VAT reforms

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a major financial boost to households and the private sector through a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s...

2026 Budget: Public debt records sharpest decline in over a decade – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana’s public debt has experienced one of the most significant declines in the country’s history. Presenting...

Gov’t abolishes Covid-19 levy

Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the abolition of the COVID-19 levy. Dr. Forson made the announcement during the presentation of the...

2026 Budget: Ghana’s economy stabilised, confidence returning – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has highlighted significant progress made by the government in stabilising and rebuilding the Ghanaian economy. Presenting the 2026 Budget...

2026 Budget: NDC inherited economy ‘weighed down by debt and mismanagement’ – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described the economic situation inherited by the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) as “weighed down by debt,...

2026 Budget: Removal of ‘nuisance’ E-Levy did not weaken revenue generation – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has acknowledged that the removal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) has not significantly affected Ghana’s domestic revenue...