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We need policies that truly support entrepreneurs — Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called for the implementation of sound economic policies aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and fostering a vibrant business climate...

Gov’t to engage transport operators on lorry fare reduction — Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has disclosed that the government will soon begin discussions with transport operators to push for a reduction in...

Heavy downpour disrupts Kwahu Easter trading

Heavy rainfall on Friday evening interrupted the annual Kwahu Easter festival, leaving market women and restaurant operators disappointed as they had anticipated a lucrative...

We’ll turn the corner, there are early signs of macro-economic stability – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism about Ghana’s economic future, declaring that the country is beginning to witness early signs of macroeconomic stability...

Mahama’s full speech at Kwahu Business Forum

Find here the full speech of President John Mahama at Kwahu Business Forum on April 19, 2025.

Africa must take up opportunities in geopolitical shifts – Mahama on trade wars

President John Mahama has urged African nations to reposition themselves to take full advantage of the shifting dynamics in global geopolitics and trade.Speaking at...

Your jobs are safe – Lands Minister assures Damang Mines workers

Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has allayed fears of job losses following the botched licence renewal of Abosso Gold Fields’ Damang Mines. He made this...

Kwahu Easter: Traders eye big sales despite soaring food prices

As thousands of revelers prepare to ascend the Kwahu Ridge for the much-anticipated Easter celebrations, traders in the area are hopeful of making brisk...

Broken promises of a 30-year lease – Damang Youth demand accountability from Goldfields

The 2015 Stability Agreement signed between the Government of Ghana and Goldfields was intended to be a turning point for Damang—an agreement in exchange...

Three decades, no transformation – Damang youth welcome gov’t’s gold decision

For 30 years, Damang was home to one of Ghana’s most prominent gold mining companies, Goldfields Ghana Ltd. But as news of the government’s decision...

Three decades of exclusion – Damang youth push for local ownership and content

If there’s anything the youth of Damang have learned in 30 years of co-existing with a multinational miner, it’s this: foreign interests often come...

Ghana to electrify 150 off-grid communities in major renewable energy drive

The government has announced plans to scale up investment in renewable energy infrastructure by electrifying 150 additional off-grid island and lake communities across the...

Producer price inflation for March eases to 24.4%

The year-on-year producer inflation rate for March 2025 has reduced to 24.4 percent, from 27.6 percent recorded in February 2025, the Ghana Statistical Service...

Cybersecurity expert urges telcos to identify system vulnerabilities amid rising MoMo fraud

A cybersecurity expert has urged telecommunications companies, especially mobile money operators, to rigorously assess their systems for hidden vulnerabilities as incidents of mobile money...

Mahama urges youth to own One Million Coders Programme

President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged the youth of Ghana to embrace the One Million Coders initiative as a gateway to innovation, entrepreneurship, and...

90,000 apply for National Coders Programme in just 48 hours – Mahama announces

Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced that within just 48 hours of opening applications for the One Million Coders Programme, a staggering 90,000...

Sincerity, friendship and equality: Shaping diplomacy in an era of global economic turbulence

As the world economy faces severe challenges of rising unilateralism and a trade war looms large on the prospects of global economic recovery, certain...

Fuel prices to drop slightly from April 16

Petrol prices are expected to decrease by 1.5%, bringing the cost of a litre to GH₵14.88, while diesel will drop by 0.3% to GH₵15.50. Liquefied...

Gov’t to enact law to boost extractive sector revenue

The government of Ghana has announced plans to enact a new law aimed at improving the management of natural resources and mineral revenue in...

Ghana must end cycle of IMF reliance – MP

The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Atta Issah, has called on the government to reconsider its dependence on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for...

Volta Region power fluctuations caused by GRIDCO supply shortfall – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the recent power interruptions in the Volta Region to insufficient supply from the Ghana Grid Company...

Mahama launches Feed Ghana Programme, targets oil palm industry

In a bold move to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector and reduce the country’s dependence on food imports, President John Dramani Mahama has launched the...

Ghana hires international auditors to scrutinise GH¢4.4bn gov’t debts

The Ministry of Finance has initiated an eight-week forensic audit into GH¢4.4 billion in outstanding government payables, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced...

GUTA opposes utility tariffs increment

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has vehemently rejected the recent utility tariff increase approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). In a...

Staff-level agreement vindicates NPP – Amin Adam

The Minority in Parliament has welcomed the recent Staff Level Agreement reached between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government, describing the development...

Minority criticizes IMF Staff Level Agreement, accuses gov’t of fiscal manipulation

The Minority in Parliament has issued a strongly worded statement following the announcement of a Staff Level Agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

Energy sector risks persist, but… – Ato Forson

Despite recent progress, Ghana’s energy sector continues to pose significant fiscal risks, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has admitted. Speaking at a joint press...

We are committed to IMF programme amidst challenges – Finance Minister

The administration of President John Mahama has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to implementing the IMF-supported economic programme, despite the challenges it inherited at the...

Finance Ministry rolls out bold reforms to tackle fiscal indiscipline

The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a series of ambitious structural reforms aimed at restoring fiscal discipline, increasing transparency, and reinforcing debt sustainability as...

eTranzact Ghana clinches top honors at Ghana Corporate Finance Gala Dinner 2025

eTranzact Ghana continues to affirm its leadership in the financial technology sector, taking home two of the most coveted awards at the just-ended Ghana...

IMF supports PURC’s utility tariff increase to strengthen SOEs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) recent decision to raise utility tariffs in Ghana. The adjustments include...

Government commits to structural reforms for macroeconomic stability

In its effort to restore and sustain macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability, the government has pledged to implement strong and ambitious structural reforms, laying...

Cedi to remain stable in coming weeks; one dollar equals GH¢16.00

The market sentiment towards the Ghana Cedi is anticipated to improve in the coming weeks, following an announcement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

IMF highlights Ghana’s efforts to tackle inflation and debt crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed confidence that Ghana's recent policy rate hike and ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts will contribute to reducing inflation. Following...

We’ll march to Jubilee House if… – Mining Union on Gold Fields Damang lease

General Secretary of the Ghana Mine Workers’ Union, Abdul-Moomin Gbana, has raised concerns over the government’s decision not to renew Gold Fields’ Damang mining...

Telcos will bear full cost of SIM registration – Communications Minister

The Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed that telecommunications companies will bear the full cost of Ghana’s forthcoming SIM card registration exercise. Speaking...

Minority demands urgent cocoa price increase, slams COCOBOD

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the NDC government for their failure to increase the producer...

Ato Forson elected Chairman of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) at 23rd AGM in Banjul

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and...

BRUHM engages communities and expands retail presence in Ghana

Home appliance brand BRUHM is ramping up its presence in Ghana through direct community engagement, expanded retail partnerships, and promotional campaigns designed to offer...

Minerals Commission defends non-renewal of Gold Fields’ Damang lease

The Minerals Commission has defended its decision to decline the renewal of the Damang Mining Lease for Gold Fields Ghana Limited. Checks by JoyNews at...