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‘A growing economy with unemployed youth is a factory of frustration’ — Gideon Boako

The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has argued that Ghana’s improving macroeconomic indicators will mean little unless they translate...

Economy healthier than under previous administration, but major challenges remain – Manasseh Azure

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has described Ghana's economy as healthier than it was under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, while cautioning...

24-hour economy still on course despite omission from Mid-Year Budget – Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has dismissed suggestions that the government's flagship 24-hour economy policy has been sidelined after it was not highlighted...

Mid-year budget review was splendid, Mahama and Ato Forson have delivered – Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has described the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review presented by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson as "splendid," saying...

Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines sign strategic partnership agreement

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Africa World Airlines, the Accra-based carrier that has connected Ghana and the wider...

Parliament postpones debate on 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to July 28

Parliament has deferred debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review to Tuesday, July 28, to allow Members of Parliament more time to examine...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

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: Fiscal discipline is the new order – Ato Forson touts spending cuts

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said the government’s fiscal correction measures reduced primary expenditure from 18.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in...

2026 mid-year budget: Economy was on its knees when Mahama took over – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said President John Dramani Mahama inherited an economy in deep crisis when his administration assumed office in...

Livestream: Finance Minister presents 2026 mid-year budget review

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament. The review will assess the economy’s performance against the...

Duty rationalisation, manufacturing support top GUTA’s expectations ahead of Mid-Year Budget

The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA) has urged the Finance Minister to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to announce measures to rationalise...

BoG defends decision to maintain Monetary Policy Rate at 14%

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has defended its decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 14 per cent, saying easing global oil...

Why similar vehicles attract different import duty rates: What you need to know before importing a car into Ghana

Have you ever questioned why Customs calculates import duty for vehicles using a value different from the price at which the vehicle was purchased...

NIB’s turnaround proves state institutions can be rebuilt – Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has commended the transformation of the National Investment Bank (NIB), attributing the institution’s recovery to strong leadership...

GoldBod introduces stricter rules for Tier 2 gold buyers accessing trade financing

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has introduced new mandatory procedures for Tier 2 licensed gold buyers seeking access to its trade financing programme through...

What makes NDC think merely constructing a 24-hour market will guarantee 24-hour trading – Oppong Nkrumah

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has questioned the rationale behind the government’s 24-hour market initiative, arguing that...

Government outlines reforms to transform fisheries sector through Blue Economy

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has announced a series of reforms aimed at transforming Ghana's fisheries sector through stronger regulation, sustainable resource management...

NDC has abandoned promised 24-hour economy – Oppong Nkrumah

Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee and Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused the National Democratic Congress...