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Ghana’s 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Photos

Ghana today marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day, honoring farmers and fishers whose hard work underpins the country’s food security. The celebration followed a week-long...

Government committed to science-backed policies for farmers – Agric Minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to evidence-based policymaking, stating that every major agricultural intervention introduced since the...

Farmers demand a 2% interest rate on loans to boost farming activities

President of the Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana, Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu, has urged the government to introduce 2% interest rates on loans to...

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...

Volta farmers benefit from Afrika Nyornu, Newage health initiative

In a remarkable show of community solidarity, the Afrika Nyornu Foundation partnered with Newage Agric Solutions Ltd, the 2024 CIMG Agribusiness Company of the...

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...

GTA outlines strategy to transform Volta Region into major tourism and investment hub

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has unveiled a bold strategy to position the Volta Region as one of Ghana’s...

Minority urges modernisation of agriculture and fisheries using AI and technology

On the occasion of National Farmers’ Day, the Minority in Parliament is calling for a bold, technology-driven transformation of Ghana’s agricultural and fisheries sectors. In...

Agric glut was political, not strategic – Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana boss

Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber for Agribusiness Ghana, Anthony Morrison, says the current glut in the agricultural sector is not a victory for...

Mineral royalties surge across all sub-sectors in 2025 — strong gains in gold, manganese despite production declines

Ghana’s mineral revenue outlook is showing strong momentum in 2025, with data from the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) revealing significant growth in royalty...

You can’t give us 9% and take back 24% – TUC slams gov’t over tariff hikes

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has vehemently rejected the recent increases in electricity and water tariffs, accusing the government of acting in "bad faith"...

KMA orders foreign retailers to vacate markets by Tuesday

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has directed all foreign nationals engaged in retail trading within the metropolis to voluntarily vacate the retail space by...

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...

Fenesta enters West Africa with new state-of-the-art showroom in Accra, Ghana

Fenesta, India’s most trusted brand for premium windows and doors, has further strengthened its international presence with the launch of its new showroom in...

GSA CEO promises more dialogue, less litigation in resolving shipping disputes

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has said that his administration will prioritize dialogue over litigation in resolving...

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...

‘Create 10 Ghanaian billionaires’: Amoabeng urges Mahama to back local tycoons

Prince Kofi Amoabeng, founder of the defunct UT Bank, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to implement a bold, non-partisan national strategy aimed...

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...

NCBWTA reaffirms commitment to customs compliance, calls for dialogue

The National Cross-Border Women Traders Association (NCBWTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to complying with Customs procedures while urging constructive dialogue to strengthen trade facilitation. The...

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....

KGL has proven its worth in Africa by its international recognitions – Akonnor

KGL has proven to be one of the strongest brands in Africa and on the right standing with the law, hence the difficulty in...

Your life is more important than GHȼ250 – NPA warns against fuel theft

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has issued a stark public safety warning, strongly cautioning citizens against the deadly practice of rushing to accident scenes...

NPA hosts maiden National LPG Forum to strengthen dialogue in downstream sector

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Thursday, 27 November 2025, convened its maiden National LPG Forum at the Authority’s head office in Accra. The event,...

Ghana EXIM Bank leads joint inspection tour of coconut farms in Bono Region as global demand for Ghanaian coconuts surges

The Ghana EXIM Bank, in collaboration with the Office of the President under the Presidential Initiative on Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) and the Coconut...

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...

GoldBod Jewellery launches E-Commerce platform, markets gold as lucrative investment

GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has unveiled a strategic push to position its gold products as attractive investment assets, promising...

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...

Coconut Federation Ghana leads farm inspection under presidential initiative in Bono Region

The Coconut Federation Ghana has led a joint field inspection of farms in the Bono Region, two months after over 40,000 coconut seedlings were...

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...

First Atlantic Bank begins process to become publicly listed company

First Atlantic Bank has formally begun the process to transition into a publicly listed company, a move the institution describes as a major step...

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...