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Finance Minister charges Osu Tax Office Staff to boost revenue, pledges support and incentives

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has urged staff of the Osu Tax Service Centre to scale up their efforts in domestic revenue mobilisation. Dr....

Utility tariff hikes too sensitive to ignore – Austin Gamey

Labour Consultant Austin Gamey has strongly urged the government to immediately adopt a proactive approach to the standoff with the Trades Union Congress (TUC)...

Mahama pushes for joint ventures with China to boost economy

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Chinese industries to deepen their engagement with Ghana by establishing strategic partnerships with local businesses to process...

Minority demands immediate reversal of new utility tariff hikes

The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised the government over the recent utility tariff increases, calling for an immediate reversal of what they describe...

Finance Minister signals new era of accountability in public finances

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a decisive new approach to safeguarding public finances, emphasizing that accountability “will no longer...

T-bills auction: Government records 38% oversubscription

The government recorded 38% oversubscription of its treasury bills, the second week running. According to data from the Bank of Ghana, the yield on the...

Cocoa Health Officer raises alarm over rising cocoa smuggling in Suaman District

Edward Azi, a Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) officer, has expressed serious concern over the increasing rate of cocoa smuggling in the Suaman...

We will make interest rates cheaper for farmers – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to securing affordable credit for farmers, announcing that the government is working to reduce lending rates...

National Best Farmer urges government to prioritise irrigation infrastructure to boost food production

The 2025 Overall Best National Farmer, Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, has urged the government to prioritise irrigation infrastructure to enable farmers to increase food...

President Mahama calls for single-digit interest rates on agricultural loans

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the need for agricultural financing in Ghana to be offered at single-digit interest rates, arguing that affordable credit...

Economy to expand marginally to 5.9% in 2026 – Fitch Solutions

Fitch Solutions expects Ghana’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to edge up from 5.8% in 2025 to 5.9% in 2026. This means the economy will...

Newage Agric Solutions donates GH¢80,000 to support 41st Farmers’ Day celebration

The CIMG 2024 Agribusiness Company of the Year, Newage Agric Solutions Ltd, has donated GH¢30,000 worth of food products and GH¢50,000 in cash to...

Minority urges government to tackle smuggling, protect local farmers

The Minority in Parliament has warned that unchecked smuggling of rice, fish, and other food products is undermining Ghanaian farmers and threatening national food...

Finance Minister welcomes further drop in inflation, calls it “real, measurable progress”

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has welcomed the latest inflation figures, describing the continued decline as clear evidence that the economy is stabilising. Inflation...

GSE welcomes First Atlantic Bank ahead of proposed IPO

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has officially welcomed First Atlantic Bank as the institution begins the process toward listing on the Exchange’s Main Market...

BoG urges borrowers to repay loans promptly

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged borrowers across the country to honour their loan repayment obligations and ensure that all credit facilities are...

ERA Conference 2025, Africa’s leading E-Mobility event, begins tomorrow

The ERA Conference 2025, Africa’s leading platform for electric mobility, clean energy promotion, and green investment, will open tomorrow, December 3, at the Alisa...

NPA honoured as Key Government Agency upholding national standards

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has been recognised as the Key Government Agency that Upholds National Standards, in recognition of its unwavering commitment to...

Total value of MoMo transactions hit GH¢3.6 trillion

The total value of mobile money transactions reached GH¢3.6 trillion in the first 10 months of 2025, ending October. This is according to the latest...

BoG targets local and foreign expertise to boost Non-Interest Banking Sector

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has intensified efforts to attract both local and international expertise to support the growth of the country’s non-interest banking...

Fuel prices set to rise slightly from today, Dec 1

The price of petroleum products is expected to increase marginally at the pumps from today, December 1. The projection was captured in the latest Chamber...

IET-GH introduces award scheme to honour outstanding engineering graduates

The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), has introduced a new award scheme aimed at promoting excellence in engineering education across the country....

GRA investigates alleged extortion by Ashanti Region Customs Task Force

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched an investigation into allegations of extortion involving some officers of the Customs Division Task Force in the...

2026 Budget prioritises people, social protection and prosperity — Finance Minister

Government has placed human development and shared prosperity at the centre of the 2026 Budget, with significant funding commitments across social protection, health, education,...

Finance Minister sets records straight on industry growth and 1D1F claims during budget debate

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has dismissed assertions that Ghana’s industrial sector slowed because of the realignment of the One District...

Stability came from policy discipline, not commodity prices – Ato Forson

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has countered arguments from sections of the opposition that Ghana’s recent credit rating upgrades are simply...

Economic activity records strong outturn in October 2025 – BoG

The Bank of Ghana’s updated Composite Index of Economic Activity (CIEA) recorded a strong growth outturn of 9.6% in October 2025, compared to 2.9%...

Ghana’s current account hits US$3,8bn

Ghana’s current account improved significantly in the first nine months of 2025, reaching a surplus of US$3.8 billion. This is compared to US$553.6 million for...

Finance Minister hails policy rate cut to 18%, lowest since March 2022

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has described the Bank of Ghana (BoG)'s latest monetary policy decision as a major milestone in Ghana’s economic...

Finance minister hails policy rate cut to 18%

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has described the Bank of Ghana’s latest monetary policy decision as a major milestone in Ghana’s economic recovery,...

Ghana targets 100,000 hectares of oil palm expansion to meet industry demand – TCDA CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, says Ghana is rolling out an ambitious plan to...

TCDA regulates prices and quality of tree crops — CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, has reaffirmed the authority’s role in regulating prices and...

Parliament approves VAT Bill 2025 to streamline tax system

Parliament has approved the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill 2025, a major reform initiative aimed at enhancing clarity, consistency, and legal certainty within Ghana’s...

BoG to intensify cybersecurity measures amid digital threats

The Bank of Ghana is moving to intensify cybersecurity measures across the financial sector as digital payment adoption accelerates nationwide. According to the Central Bank,...

Maize farmers in Berekum struggle amid delayed rains and early harmattan

Maize farmers in Berekum are facing one of their toughest seasons in recent years, as delayed rainfall and an unusually early harmattan have severely...

MPC cuts policy rate sharply to 18%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the policy rate significantly by 350 basis points to 18 percent...

Edwumawura to support 10,000 young entrepreneurs each year – Trade Minister

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reiterated the government’s commitment to empowering young people through entrepreneurship, skills development, and broader...

Public debt increases to GH¢684.6bn as of September 2025

Ghana’s public debt increased to GH¢684.6 billion as of September 2025, about GH¢28.7 billion more than that of July 2025, data from the Bank...

Traders raise alarm over alleged extortion by Ghana Customs Task Force in Ashanti Region

The AGY Group, AdvoCA, and TAGG have raised concerns over alleged extortion by elements of the Ghana Customs Service in the Ashanti Region. Speaking to...

Ghana’s asset-declaration system “incomplete, ineffective” against corruption – IMF

Ghana’s asset-declaration system, enshrined in the Constitution, is intended to promote integrity in public office, deter illicit enrichment, and strengthen public trust. Under Article...