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Ato Forson calls for ruthless action against gold smugglers

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is calling for firm and uncompromising action against individuals and networks involved in gold smuggling, describing them as...

Ato Forson pledges support for Goldbod

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged his unwavering support to the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod) in its efforts to clamp down on...

$1.2bn worth of gold smuggled from Ghana in 2022 – Finance Minister reveals

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that 60 tonnes of gold, valued at an estimated $1.2 billion, were smuggled out...

Finance Minister backs Ghana Gold Board, commends progress

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has lauded the Ghana Gold Board for what he described as impressive strides in the fight against gold...

Ghana’s reserves now cover 6 months of imports – Mahama

President John Mahama has revealed that Ghana’s international reserves have increased to six months of import cover—up from the 4.7 months reported by the...

No one buys just because it’s from a 24-hour economy – Mark Badu-Aboagye

The CEO of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has issued a word of caution to government following the launch of...

Kwadwo Poku downplays potency of 24-hour economy policy

Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku has strongly criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 24-hour economy initiative, describing it as mere political sloganism rather than a...

Bond Market: Activity eases by 12% to GH¢1.16bn

Activity in the secondary bond market eased by 12.20% week-on-week, with total volumes settling at GH¢1.16 billion last week. However, modest price gains were recorded...

Stay the course on reforms – IMF applauds Mahama’s bold economic measures

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has applauded President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for taking bold corrective actions to keep Ghana’s Economic Credit Facility (ECF)...

24-hour economy must compete, not just produce – GNCCI CEO cautions

The CEO of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) says government’s proposed 24-Hour Economy cannot succeed on ambition alone if the...

ADB introduces 24-hour service at Tema Harbour

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has commenced 24-hour service at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to support the operations of the...

IMF Executive Board approves $370 million disbursement for Ghana

The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has approved Ghana’s 4th Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme, unlocking a significant $370 million disbursement...

IMF Board to consider Ghana’s 4th programme review today

The Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will today, July 7, 2025, consider Ghana’s 4th programme review in Washington, DC, USA. This is what...

IMF appoints Dr. Adrian Alter as new Resident Representative to Ghana

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed a Senior Economist, Dr. Adrian Alter, as the new Resident Representative to Ghana. Dr. Alter is expected to...

MiDA to drive Grow24 using proven MCC Compact models

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is set to play a central role in Ghana’s agricultural transformation by applying successful strategies from the $547 million...

Asunafo cocoa farmers rise up against illegal mining to save their farmlands

In a bold move to protect their livelihoods, cocoa farmers operating under the Asunafo Cooperative Cocoa Farmers Union have begun mobilising in groups to...

Government issues final ultimatum to NGIC over 5G rollout deadline

The government has issued a stern final ultimatum to Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC), demanding the full rollout of Ghana's long-awaited 5G network by...

Mpraeso MP pushes for affordable internet data with fixed monthly charge

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, is advocating for a transformative shift in Ghana’s telecommunications sector to make internet access more...

Oysloe.com: Marketplace.Ghana’s bold step into the future of safer, secured online buying and selling

In a digital age where convenience and speed define the way we live and shop, Oysloe emerges as Ghana’s homegrown answer to a modern...

Agric Minister woos Turkish tractor manufacturer to establish assembly plant in Ghana

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has taken a bold step toward transforming Ghana’s agricultural sector by courting Turkish tractor manufacturer Hattat Traktör...

‘We’re not feeling it’ – Food & Beverage boss says cedi recovery means nothing without tax cuts

Executive Secretary of the Food and Beverage Association, Sam Aggrey, says the business community is not feeling the effects of the recent appreciation of...

BoG’s gold reserves rise by 8.05% since January 1, reaching 32.99 tonnes in June

The Bank of Ghana’s gold reserves surged to 32.99 tonnes at the end of June 2025, up from 32.16 tonnes in May 2025. According to...

Banking sector clean-up: Ex-NPP Youth Organiser refutes Frank Adu’s claims, says sector stronger than ever

A former Suame Youth Organiser for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has publicly refuted assertions made by ex-Cal Bank Managing Director Frank Adu, accusing...

Ghana fully up to date on 2025 Eurobond debt service obligations

The Government of Ghana has confirmed that it is fully current on all scheduled Eurobond debt service obligations for the 2025 financial year. In an...

15% VAT on Non-Life Insurance Premium is not a new tax – GRA clarifies

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified that the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on Non-Life Insurance premiums is not a new tax but...

Volta River central to cutting food costs under ‘Grow 24’ – Goosie Tanoh

The Volta River will play a critical role in Ghana’s Grow 24 strategy under the broader 24-Hour Economy policy, according to Presidential Advisor on...

Goosie Tanoh outlines vision behind ‘Grow 24’ under 24-hour economy policy

Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy policy, Goosie Tanoh, has outlined a comprehensive vision for Grow 24, a major pillar of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy...

Energy Minister swears in new GNPC Governing Board

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has sworn in a newly constituted Governing Board for the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The...

Goosie Tanoh questions farm equipment imports, proposes local solutions under 24-hour policy

Ghana's ambitious 24-Hour Economy policy is set to transform agricultural mechanisation by promoting local production and creating new business opportunities, according to Mr. Goosie...

Government releases US$300 million for Eurobond coupon payments

The government has released US$300 million today, July 3, 2025, to service coupon payments owed to Eurobond holders. The Ghana cedi portion of the debt...

Government to borrow GH¢3.36 billion on treasury market today

The government is set to borrow GH¢3.36 billion from the treasury market today, July 3, 2025, through the issuance of 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day...

Draft VAT reform to be ready by September 2025 – GRA

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured that it is on track to complete work on the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms by...

Fuel price adjustment: petrol down, diesel up at GH₵13.25 per litre

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started adjusting petroleum product prices at the pumps, with mixed changes observed. Petrol prices have marginally decreased, while diesel...

Inflation for June 2025 slows significantly to 13.7%

The year-on-year inflation rate for June 2025 slowed significantly to 13.7 percent from 18.4 percent in May 2025, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline...

SEC warns public against unlicensed investment platforms on News GH, Ghana News

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to the public against investing in unlicensed investment products being advertised by News...

BoG reserve assets jump by $709m in April, boosting cedi stability

The Bank of Ghana’s reserve assets saw a significant improvement, rising from US$391.1 million in April 2024 to US$1.1 billion in April 2025, largely...

IMF Board to consider Ghana’s 4th programme review on July 7, 2025

The Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scheduled July 7, 2025, to consider Ghana’s fourth programme review in Washington, D.C., USA, according...

GRA sets date for implementation of fuel levy

Barring any last-minute changes, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that the implementation of the GH¢1 energy sector levy on petroleum products will...

Finance Minister concludes debt restructuring talks in China

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has concluded a series of engagements in China aimed at advancing the country’s ongoing debt restructuring efforts. In...

55% of Ghanaians support ‘Dumsor Levy’ – Global InfoAnalytics

A new survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed a surprising level of public support for Ghana’s recently suspended Energy Sector Levy, commonly known as...