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Ghana set to end reliance on Burkina Faso for tomato imports – Trade Ministry

The Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Abraham Otabil, has indicated that Ghana is on track to reduce—and...

Finance Ministry rejects secret payment claims in GH¢68bn arrears audit

The Ministry of Finance Ghana has dismissed claims that it made payments for contracts on behalf of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) without full...

GCB Bank records GH¢3.2bn profit, sets industry benchmarks in 2025

GCB Bank PLC has reported a record-breaking financial performance for the 2025 financial year, becoming the first bank in Ghana to surpass the GH¢3...

ADB posts GH¢367 million profit after tax as capital adequacy ratio hits 27.17%

Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has pulled off a stunning financial turnaround, recording GH¢367.2 million historical profit position by the end of 2025. According to...

Sachet water prices to increase from April 6

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced an increase in the prices of sachet water, effective Monday, April 6,...

Fuel levy: Gov’t should move from consideration to action – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has urged the government to immediately remove the GH₵1 fuel levy to help ease the rising cost of living for...

Govt secures GH¢3.1bn in 7-year bond auction

Government has secured GH¢3.1 billion in bids from investors in its first 7-year cedi-denominated bond auction following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Based on...

GRA AI system contract could become biggest scandal in Ghana – Okyere Baafi

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Trade and Industry Committee, Michael Okyere Baafi, has raised concerns over a contract awarded for the Ghana Revenue Authority’s...

ACEP urges suspension of some petroleum levies amid fuel price hikes

The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boagye, has called for the suspension of certain petroleum levies, including the...

Ecobank donates 300 laptops to University of Ghana to boost digital learning

The Managing Director of Ecobank, Mrs. Abena Osei-Poku, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting education and digital inclusion through a substantial donation to...

Queen Mothers receive day-old chicks under Nkoko Nkitinkititi project

Some queen mothers engaged in agriculture have received day-old chicks as part of the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkititi project during the 8th edition of the...

Government can cushion fuel consumers without derailing budget – Prof Bokpin

Economist Prof Godfred Bokpin has said the government has the flexibility to ease the burden on consumers by cutting or scrapping some petroleum levies,...

NPA CEO inaugurates steering committee for downstream petroleum centre of excellence

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has inaugurated a 15-member multi-stakeholder steering committee to drive the establishment of a...

Ghana’s inflation drops to 3.2% in March 2026

Ghana’s inflation rate continued its downward trend in March 2026, falling to 3.2%, according to the latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service...

Fare adjustment: GPRTU to await President’s fuel tax cut

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it will delay any announcement of new transport fares until it confirms that President Mahama’s promised...

Rejecting pesewa coins is illegal, fuels inflation – BoG warns traders

The Bank of Ghana has cautioned traders and the public against refusing lower-denomination coins, warning that such practices could undermine price stability and contribute...

Airfares rise as Airport Infrastructure Levy takes effect from today

Airline ticket prices for both domestic and international travel are set to increase from today, as carriers begin implementing the government’s Airport Infrastructure Development...

Fuel price hikes: Reality is catching up with NDC – Ahiagbah

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its handling of...

Atik Mohammed questions BOST over fuel price hikes

Former General Secretary of the People’s National Convention, Atik Mohammed, has criticised the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) over rising fuel prices,...

Gov’t may review fuel taxes amid rising oil prices – Kwakye Ofosu

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has indicated that the government may review fuel taxes and levies if rising global oil prices begin to place...

Reducing fuel taxes not the solution now – COPEC

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, Duncan Amoah, has cautioned that reducing fuel taxes will not resolve the current challenges in...

Kwahu Business Forum 2026 to deepen business–finance partnerships — Essuman

Special Aide to the Chief of Staff, Benjamin Essuman, has announced that the third edition of the Kwahu Business Forum 2026 will focus on...

Transport operators give government two-day ultimatum to stabilise fuel prices

Commercial transport operators in Ghana have issued a two-day ultimatum to the government to stabilise fuel prices, warning that failure to act could lead...

Bond market: Turnover declines by 59% to GH¢377.59m

The Secondary market activity softened over the week, with aggregate turnover declining by 59.88% week-on-week to GH¢377.59 million. This is coming after the government announced...

Govt to distribute improved tomato variety seeds

The government has initiated moves to procure 13 tonnes of different varieties of tomato seeds for distribution to tomato farmers across the country. The seeds...

Farmers and officers trained in beekeeping, snail rearing under EMBRACE for biodiversity conservation

Farmers and community extension officers from across three regions of Ghana have completed a three-day training program in snail rearing, beekeeping, and mushroom cultivation...

Accra International Airport misses out again in 2026 Skytrax top 10 African Airports

Accra International Airport has not been included in the 2026 Skytrax Top 10 Best Airports in Africa, continuing a trend in which Ghana’s primary...

Too watery, too risky – Why Ghanaian traders prefer Burkina tomatoes

Tomato traders in Ghana say poor quality and high post-harvest losses are forcing them to rely on imports from Burkina Faso, even as a...

Fuel shock looms as petrol nears GH¢15.19, diesel GH¢17.85 from April 1

Fuel prices are set to rise sharply from April 1, 2026, with petrol and diesel expected to surge at the pumps. According to the latest...

Ghana signs 11th Bilateral Debt Restructuring Deal with EXIM India

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described the agreement as a significant milestone in consolidating the gains of the country’s broader debt restructuring programme....

Tree Crops conveyance certificates not a new burden on farmers — CEO denies allegations

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, has vehemently denied viral claims that the...

Gov’t to borrow GH¢15.231bn via T-bills, bonds between March and June 2026

The government plans to borrow fresh debt in treasury bills and bonds worth GH¢15.231 billion between March and June 2026. This is to support budget...

GOIL MD and Azumah Nelson serve customers in Ghana Month celebration

The forecourt of the GOIL filling station at 37 Military Hospital area in Accra was unusually vibrant, filled with energy, smiles, and a strong...

Former PMMC MD positions his reforms as foundation for GoldBod’s SIGA PELT Awards success

Former PMMC boss, Nana Akwasi Awuah, has positioned the company’s success at the 2024 SIGA PELT Awards as a direct outcome of the structural...

From debt to dominance — Former PMMC boss credits leadership for GoldBod’s SIGA PELT Awards success

Former Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Nana Akwasi Awuah, has highlighted his leadership role in the company’s transformation following its...

Nana Akwasi Awuah credits PMMC’s ‘historic’ SIGA Awards success to his reforms

Former PMMC Managing Director, Nana Akwasi Awuah, has asserted that the company’s triple win at the 2024 SIGA PELT Awards is the result of...

PMMC’s SIGA PELT sweep reflects my leadership reforms — Nana Akwasi Awuah

Former Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Nana Akwasi Awuah, has attributed the company’s dominant performance at the 2024 Public Enterprise...

Gov’t set to issue a 7-year cedi bond on March 30, first since 2022

The government is set to issue a 7-year cedi-denominated bond on March 30, 2026. It's also hoping to carry out initial pricing guidance as well as...

Rethinking Growth Beyond Statistical Success

The commendable economic gains of Ghana over the past few months currently hang by a thread due to a highly volatile global economy and...

Ghana’s professionals answer a national call

A landmark gathering of lawyers, bankers, entrepreneurs, students, and public servants in Accra signals a new determination among Ghana's professional class to drive the...