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Calls to suspend Publican AI system premature – Awingobit

The Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association, Sampson Awingobit, has described calls to suspend the Publican AI system at the ports as...

You are a star — World Bank official applauds Ghana’s Finance Minister

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has received high praise from the World Bank, with a senior official describing him as “a star”...

MTN SME Clinic takes centre stage at AshantiFest 2026

The 2026 MTN SME Clinic took centre stage at the AshantiFest 2026, empowering young entrepreneurs with skills, funding opportunities, and mentorship to transform business...

GB Foods Ghana launches Pomo-Gino “Akyɛdeɛ Sokoo” promotion in Kumasi

GB Foods Ghana has officially launched the 2026 Pomo-Gino “Akyɛdeɛ Sokoo” promotion at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi. The promotion offers consumers a chance to...

Ga Youth Appeal to Prez Mahama over ‘treatment’ of McDan

A group of Ga youth has appealed to President John Mahama to intervene in matters affecting the McDan Group of Companies, warning that the...

TAGG heads to court over Publican AI system, threatens nationwide shutdown

The General Secretary of the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), Nana Poku, has disclosed that the group is pursuing legal action over the controversial...

Publican AI system: Truedare lacks capacity; doesn’t have up to 10 computers – TAGG

The General Secretary of the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), Nana Poku, has raised concerns over the technical capacity of Truedare Investment Limited, the...

We are disappointed in GRA boss — TAGG criticises Publican AI rollout [Audio]

The General Secretary of the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), Nana Poku, has expressed disappointment in the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA),...

Importers and Exporters Association declares full support for Publican AI port system

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has reaffirmed its support for the Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) system being implemented at Ghana’s ports,...

Publican AI system is speeding up trade, not slowing it — GRA Boss

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, has rejected claims that the new Publican AI system is slowing down trade at...

Prudential Bank strengthens strategic supplier partnerships at 2026 Supplier Conference

Prudential Bank Limited (PBL) has once again demonstrated its commitment to building stronger, more strategic supplier relationships following the successful hosting of its 2026...

TAGG declares nationwide strike over AI Customs valuation system

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has declared a nationwide strike set for Monday, April 13, in protest against the rollout of the Publican...

Gov’t loses over GH¢600m in taxes from unaccounted petroleum products

Government lost more than GH¢600 million in tax revenue in 2025 due to 199 million litres of unaccounted petroleum products, according to the 2025...

Gov’t could lose nearly GH¢500m a month for every GH¢1 cut from fuel taxes

Cabinet has directed the suspension of some taxes, levies and margins on petroleum products in response to rising crude prices following the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Announcing...

Poultry farmers plead for government support to reduce frozen chicken imports

The Chief Executive Officer of Denies Annointed Farms, Mr. Mends, has called on the government to provide low-interest loans, insurance, and targeted interventions to...

Damang Mine Deal: Mireku Duker questions four-day tender process

Former Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has raised concerns over the tender process used in awarding the Damang mine,...

New Metro Mass buses won’t collapse our operations – GPRTU PRO

Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has assured that the introduction of 100 new metro mass buses...

TAGG threatens strike over Publican AI customs system

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has called for an industrial strike over the implementation of the Publican AI Customs system, citing its severe...

No excuse for delay in GHS1 fuel levy report — MP fires government [Audio]

The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has questioned government over delays in submitting a mandatory report on the Energy Sector...

Suspension of fuel levies long overdue — Afigya Kwabre North MP [Audio]

The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee and Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, says the Minority believes government’s decision...

$31bn transferred without matching imports in five years — GRA boss

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, says a five-year review of trade data has uncovered about $31 billion transferred out...

Qualcomm unveils startup selection for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026

With this fourth edition, Qualcomm reaffirms its commitment to empowering Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem through mentorship, training, and IP generation initiatives. Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the...

Mahama orders fuel tax cuts after emergency cabinet meeting

The Government has outlined a set of urgent measures aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices following an emergency Cabinet meeting held...

Asunafo South cocoa farmers demand Agric Minister explain price cuts, unpaid debts

A section of cocoa farmers in the Asunafo South District have declared their Member of Parliament and Minister for Agriculture, Eric Opoku, “wanted” over...

Invite more investors to explore Ghana’s oil and gas potentials – PIAC to gov’t

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee, (PIAC) has made a proposal to government to institute measures to invite new investors to explore potential oil...

Ministry of Finance, Bank of Ghana clarify false claims about Databank’s Bond Market status

The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana have issued a disclaimer to address circulating claims suggesting that Databank has been re-affirmed or...

NIA debunks claims Ghana Card can be used for financial transactions

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dismissed reports claiming that the Ghana Card can now be used for financial transactions, describing them as inaccurate...

Government will not reintroduce E-levy despite revenue needs – Eric Afful

Chairman of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Eric Afful, has ruled out any plans to reintroduce the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), insisting that Ghanaians...

Ahafo cocoa buyers raise alarm over unpaid funds, safety concerns

Cocoa buyers in the Ahafo Region have expressed serious concerns over threats to their lives amid delays in payments from the government. The buyers explained...

Ghana records 7.5% economic growth in January 2026 driven by services sector

Ghana’s economy expanded by 7.5 per cent in January 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, signalling sustained growth at the start of the...

Accra hosts 24th EBID Annual General Meeting as Finance Minister calls for bold action

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has hosted the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), urging...

Discussions on petroleum taxes review ongoing with Finance Minister – Energy Minister

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has disclosed that the ministry is having a series of engagements with the Finance Minister to...

Ghana’s economy shows recovery signs, but risks persist – S&P maintains stable outlook

Ghana’s sovereign credit rating has been affirmed at ‘B-/B’ with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting improving economic conditions alongside persistent fiscal...

Minority to petition Asantehene over government’s cocoa price reduction

The recent reduction of cocoa prices is significantly affecting farmers across Ghana. During a visit to cocoa farmers in the Tano North, Asutifi North, and...

Stakeholder engagement resolves onion trade impasse

Efforts to resolve disruptions in the onion trade across West Africa have made significant progress following a stakeholder meeting convened by Ghana’s Ministry of...

Sugar sacks now used to bag cocoa – Annoh-Dompreh claims

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has raised alarm over what he describes as the use of sugar sacks...

ECG to upgrade substations with GH¢240m investment, planned outages announced

The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced a GH¢240 million infrastructure upgrade project to improve power supply reliability across parts of Accra. The initiative includes...

BoG’s $1.3bn profit from gold sale could help narrow 2025 losses

The Bank of Ghana (BoG)'s decision to sell more than half of its gold reserves in November & December 2025 may have provided an...

Financial Institutions must back local enterprises to spur growth – Jerry Ahmed Shaib

The Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has called on financial institutions to play a more active role in supporting local businesses to drive...

59 Ghanaian onion trucks locked in Nigeria amid trade dispute

A total of 59 onion trucks belonging to Ghanaian traders have reportedly been locked up in Nigeria, preventing their return to Ghana amid an...