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New VAT regime aimed at simplifying tax system, not raising costs— GRA official

Chief Revenue Officer at the Domestic Tax Revenue Division Free Zones Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Dominic Adamnor Nartey, says the newly...

Mahama advocates for smart local content policies at Takoradi Summit

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised the importance of implementing smart, enforceable, and future-oriented local content policies that not only attract investment but also...

New cocoa producer price takes effect Friday

The new producer price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2025/26 cocoa season will take effect from Friday, February 13, 2026. This follows an...

Ghana plans to produce up to 300,000 metric tonnes of dry season tomatoes in 3 years – Deputy Agric Minister

Ghana plans to produce between 200,000 and 300,000 metric tonnes of tomatoes within the next two to three years, particularly during the dry season,...

Komenda Sugar Factory disconnected from power, water supply over debts

The Minister for Trade, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has revealed that the Komenda Sugar Factory has been disconnected from both electricity and water supply due to...

Abu Jinapor calls for urgent cocoa sector reforms

The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor has called for urgent reforms in Ghana’s cocoa sector, urging government officials to acknowledge what...

CSIR-BRRI advocates use of local materials in cement production to reduce prices

The Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is advocating for increased use of local materials...

Tomato traders suspend Burkina Faso operations, threaten penalties for violators

The National Chairman of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association (GNTTTA), Eric Osei Tuffuor, has announced an immediate suspension of all travel...

Mahama calls for farmer-centred cocoa policies at tree crops summit

President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for farmer-centred policies in Ghana’s cocoa sector, drawing on his personal experience as a cocoa farmer...

Government assures public on stable fugu prices amid Wednesday-wearing policy

The government has moved to ease concerns over a potential rise in the price of fugu following the decision to dedicate Wednesdays to wearing...

The People’s Forum goes to billboards as cocoa farmers ask: “GH¢2,587 per bag – How do we survive?”

In a bold and visually striking display of public advocacy, The People’s Forum has erected large billboards across Accra and other key areas, amplifying...

Bond market: Turnover declines 42.47% to GH¢2.27bn

The Secondary bond market activity moderated over the week, with aggregate turnover declining 42.47% week-on-week to GH¢2.27 billion. The flow dynamics suggest a clear preference...

SEC warns public against unlicensed investment scheme by Mekanism Marketing Ltd

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Ghana has issued a public warning about an unlicensed investment scheme being promoted online by Mekanism Marketing...

Gov’t exceeds treasury bill target

The Government exceeded its Treasury Bill target, raising GH¢8.99 billion against a GH¢6.415 billion goal, official results from the Bank of Ghana have shown. Data...

COCOBOD slashes salaries, tightens spending amid revenue strain

The Executive Management and Senior Staff of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have announced voluntary salary reductions for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season,...

Minority alleges government scheme to divert attention from cocoa price cut debate

The Minority has alleged a grand government scheme aimed at diverting public attention and debate from the boiling cocoa price cut issue. The row follows...

Real income of cocoa farmers has improved – Agriculture Minister

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has stated that cocoa farmers are better off under the current pricing regime despite the recent...

I will tour cocoa-growing areas to explain new price – Eric Opoku

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans to embark on a nationwide tour of cocoa-growing communities to engage farmers on...

COCOBOD under NPP left 330,000-tonne rollover debt – Eric Opoku

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has alleged that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) left behind a rollover debt of 330,000 tonnes...

GoldBod suspends selected gold buying licence applications amid planned reforms

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the immediate suspension of new applications for selected categories of gold buying licences as part of planned...

Government did not engage cocoa farmers before announcing reforms – Issifu Issaka

The President of the Cooperative Cocoa Farmers Association, Issifu Issaka, has criticised the government for failing to consult cocoa farmers before unveiling sweeping reforms...

Alliance of Drivers Ghana announces 20% increase in lorry fares

The Alliance of Drivers Ghana has announced a 20 per cent increase in lorry fares nationwide, effective February 21, 2026. In a press release issued...

MoFA Director pleads for farmers’ patience amidst cocoa price slash

Director of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Evans Amankwah, has acknowledged the potential consequences of the government’s mishandling of the...

Cocoa farmers decry adverse impact of producer price cut on livelihoods

Cocoa farmers in the Ashanti, Ahafo, and Western North regions are raising concerns over the reduction in the producer price of cocoa for the...

Sinapi Aba apprenticeship program graduates 290 youths in Koforidua and Suhum

Sinapi Aba Trust is building significant momentum in youth development across Ghana through its flagship Youth Apprenticeship Program. The program recently saw the graduation of...

Automobile Dealers union announces 15% price reduction

The Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana (ADUG) has announced a 15 percent reduction in vehicle prices, citing the relative stability of the Ghana cedi...

Fuel prices to increase from Feb. 16, influenced by cedi’s depreciation

Prices of petroleum products are set to increase marginally from February 16, 2026. That is according to the latest outlook report by the Chamber of...

If it were cassava, we’d be selling it ourselves – Young Cocoa Farmers lament price drop [Audio]

The Convener of the Young Cocoa Farmers of Ghana, Martin Adu, says the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices will take a heavy toll...

NYA CEO Ayariga: National Apprenticeship Programme to boost Ghana’s human capital

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has marked a significant milestone in the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) by distributing tools to the first group of...

NYA CEO Ayariga distributes equipment to National Apprenticeship Programme beneficiaries

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has officially handed over essential tools and equipment to the first batch of beneficiaries under the National Apprenticeship Programme...

Gov’t targets over 10m chicks in nationwide Nkoko Nkitinkiti project expansion

The Government of Ghana has set a target of producing over 10 million chicks under the Nkoko Nkitinkititi project as it scales up the...

GSE starts 2026 on positive note, 6 firms record gains; GFIM grows by 118%

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) equity market started 2026 on a positive note in January with strong gains, as the GSE Composite Index recorded...

Government to restructure COCOBOD’s GH¢5.8bn debt

Government has announced plans to restructure about GH¢5.8 billion in legacy debt owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to the Bank of Ghana...

You’ve been exposed – Amin Adam tells gov’t over cocoa crisis

The Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has criticized the government over its newly announced cocoa sector reforms, accusing Finance Minister...

CDM demands immediate reversal of cocoa price reduction

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called for the immediate reversal of the newly announced cocoa producer price of GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag,...

Cocoa price cut could fuel galamsey – CDM warns

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has warned that the reduction of the cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag could undermine national...

CDM condemns reduction of cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has condemned the government’s decision to reduce the cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, describing the...

95% of family businesses fail before the third generation – IFC

Nearly 95 percent of family owned businesses worldwide do not survive beyond the third generation, according to the International Finance Corporation, highlighting persistent governance...

All you need to know about 2026 Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit

The Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) is set to host a major investment summit aimed at positioning Ghana’s tree crop sector as a key...

TCDA trains 85 officers to enforce standards, protect Ghana’s tree crop sector

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, has announced that 85 compliance and enforcement officers have...