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Stop celebrating figures while young people struggle for jobs – Dr Domfeh to gov’t

Development Economist Dr George Domfeh has criticised the government’s economic presentation, arguing that the Finance Minister focused mainly on the positive aspects of the...

Proposed bonded warehouse limits could hurt businesses and food security – FABAG

The Chairman of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), John Awuni, has raised concerns over the government’s proposed policy to limit the...

Speak the truth, stop propaganda – Dr Domfeh tells Finance Minister over Ghana’s 45% debt-to-GDP ratio [Audio]

Development Economist Dr George Domfeh has challenged claims that the reduction in Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio is solely the result of the current government’s economic...

Finance Minister announces new rules to end prolonged warehousing of goods

The government is set to introduce statutory time limits for goods stored in bonded warehouses as part of broader reforms aimed at improving customs...

FABAG welcomes gov’t decision to scrap 20% excise duty on locally produced fruit juices

The Chairman of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), John Awuni, has welcomed the government's decision to abolish the 20% excise duty...

Sammy Gyamfi rejects Minority’s claims, insists GoldBod remains financially strong

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed claims by some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority...

Money spraying ban will protect cedi from misuse – Financial expert

Financial expert Dr Richmond Owusu Tuahene has backed the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) directive prohibiting the spraying of money at public events, describing the...

Food delivery scams surge as fraudsters impersonate restaurants – CSA

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public about a growing trend of restaurant and food vendor impersonation scams, where fraudsters deceive customers...

‘We’re not going back to haircuts’ – Ato Forson warns against reckless spending

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has delivered a firm warning that the government will not abandon fiscal discipline for political convenience, insisting Ghana...

Kumasi Technical University exposes students to innovation, practical skills for job market

Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has reaffirmed its commitment to producing industry-ready graduates by equipping students with practical skills, innovation capabilities and entrepreneurial mindsets to...

IMF deals with Ghana, not political parties – Ato Forson defends meeting programme targets

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has defended the government’s decision to maintain strict spending controls under Ghana’s IMF programme, insisting that the agreement...

Finance Minister pushes for law to stop state funds being frozen by court orders

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is calling for legislation to define which government funds can be frozen through court orders, warning that emergency...

Where is the man who put us in debt?’– Majority Leader demands Ken Ofori-Atta’s return

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has called for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to account for what he described as the...

2026 Mid-Year Budget Review: Mahama government is “talk more, do little” administration – Amin Adam

Former Finance Minister and Karaga MP Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has described the government of President John Dramani Mahama as a “talk more, do...

Ato Forson’s budget review exposes government’s struggles – Amin Adam claims

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has accused the government of failing to provide meaningful solutions to Ghana’s economic challenges...

The honeymoon is over – Amin Adam reacts to 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review

Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of losing public goodwill, saying the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review shows that its...

2026 Budget is all bones with no meat – Amin Adam criticises government’s Mid-Year Review

Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has described the 2026 Budget as a document filled with “bones and no meat”, arguing that the...

Franklin Cudjoe praises Ato Forson’s mid-year budget review, calls it ‘honest’ and ‘hopeful’B

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, describing...

Humane Futures engages Parliament on animal welfare, sustainable food systems

Humane Futures, a student-led organisation, has intensified its advocacy for animal welfare and sustainable food systems by engaging Ghana’s Parliament to consider laws that...

Mid-Year Budget: Your sacrifice was not in vain – Ato Forson tells Ghanaians

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has acknowledged the sacrifices made by Ghanaians during the country’s economic challenges, assuring citizens that their resilience has...

2026 mid-year budget review: Govt developing 1,200MW power plant to cut electricity costs

The government has announced plans to develop a 1,200-megawatt state-owned combined-cycle gas-fired power plant as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s energy security, reduce...

Gov’t to establish new cocoa financing framework under proposed COCOBOD reforms

The government has announced plans to introduce a new financing framework for cocoa purchases and related operations as part of reforms aimed at improving...

Gov’t secures $500m oil palm financing facility to boost plantations, create jobs

The government has announced plans to finalise a US$500 million Integrated Oil Palm Development financing agreement with the World Bank to support the expansion...

Mid-year budget review: Your money is safe – Ato Forson assures Ghanaians

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that public funds are safe under his stewardship, stressing that the responsibility of a Finance...

2026 mid-year budget: Ato Forson rejects Minority claims on expenditure, says gov’t has spent billions on key programmes

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has rejected claims by the Minority in Parliament that the government has failed to spend on key expenditure...

2026 mid-year budget review: Govt to abolish 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices

The government has announced the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, introduced in 2023, as part of measures to...

Full text: 2026 Mid-Year Budget Statement

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Statement to Parliament. The presentation took place on Thursday, July 23, outlining the...

2026 mid-year budget: Women’s Development Bank to commence operations by end of 2026 – Ato Forson

The government has announced that the Women’s Development Bank is expected to commence full operations before the end of the year. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel...

DDEP coupon payment: Good news for bondholders as gov’t assures timely payment

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured domestic bondholders that government will make its next payment under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)...

2026 mid-year budget: Gold Board generated $15bn in forex inflows, strengthened reserves – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the Ghana Gold Board has generated an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows, contributing significantly to...

2026 mid-year budget: Govt to procure buses to improve urban mobility

The government has announced plans to procure high occupancy buses as part of measures to improve urban mobility and provide safer, reliable and affordable...

2026 mid-year budget: Ghana set to exit IMF bailout programme as final review nears approval – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana is on course to successfully conclude its three-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme...

2026 mid-year budget: Government records 17% rise in customs revenue through AI reforms – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the government's deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in customs administration has increased monthly customs revenue by approximately...

2026 mid-year budget review: Ghana’s economy surpasses $100bn for first time – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana's economy has exceeded the $100 billion mark for the first time in the country's...

2026 budget is on track, government commitments are being honoured – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the implementation of the 2026 Budget is progressing ahead of expectations, insisting that the Mahama administration is...

2026 mid-year budget: Government turns to AI to block revenue leakages

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that government’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customs reforms have increased monthly customs revenue by about 17%, attributing...

Mid-year budget review: Gov’t collected more taxes despite scrapping nuisance taxes — Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana recorded higher non-oil tax revenue in 2025 despite abolishing several taxes, including the Electronic Transfer Levy...

2026 mid-year budget: Ato Forson defends lean government

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to reduce the size of the government was aimed at promoting...

2026 mid-year budget: Economic gains reflect deliberate reforms, recovery not by chance – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has attributed Ghana's improving economic performance to what he described as disciplined economic management, bold policy reforms and...

2026 mid-year budget: Gov’t allocates additional funds for flood control

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the release of additional funds to support ongoing dredging and drainage projects following the devastating floods...