NIB engages BoG on strategic initiatives to drive growth and operational efficiency
The Managing Director of National Investment Bank PLC (NIB), Dr. Doliwura Zakaria, has led a high-level delegation to engage the Governor of the Bank...
We are all worried but…. – Sampson Ahi on Trump tariffs [Listen]
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has expressed concern over the recent 10% tariff imposed on Ghanaian exports by U.S. President Donald...
No contractor will be paid until audit is complete – Finance Minister
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that government contractors will not receive any payments until a thorough audit of outstanding arrears...
Kwame Agbodza engages World Bank on revamping Ghana’s road network
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has engaged in a high-level meeting with the World Bank Regional Director for Infrastructure, Mr. Franz...
No government contracts without MoF approval – Ato Forson warns
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a firm directive that no government contract shall be approved without prior commencement authorization from the...
Wa East MP participates in Agricultural Science Week in Nairobi
Member of Parliament for Wa East Constituency and Chairman of the Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, is currently attending the...
Secondary Bond Market activity drops by 51.67%
The secondary bond market experienced a sharp decline of 51.67% week-on-week, with a drop of GH¢483 million from GH¢999 million the previous week.
This decline...
BoG to cut policy rate in July 2025 – Report
IC Research, the research arm of IC Securities, forecasts that the Bank of Ghana will cut its policy rate for the first time since...
GRA exceeds revenue target in quarter one, records GH¢41bn
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has exceeded its first-quarter revenue target, recording GH¢41 billion, surpassing the target of GH¢36 billion.
Acting Commissioner-General of the GRA,...
US Ambassador stunned by 10% tariff on cocoa – Deputy Trade Minister
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has revealed that the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, was left surprised and concerned...
‘Our boxes are not for crime’ – BoG distances itself from misuse of currency containers
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a disclaimer following reports that its currency transport boxes are being misused by individuals for purposes unrelated...
AGI blasts ECG over imports, demands payments to local manufacturers
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has launched a scathing critique of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), demanding the immediate settlement of arrears...
Mahama orders full action on Trump tariffs – Deputy Trade Minister reveals
Deputy Trade Minister Sampson Ahi has revealed that President John Mahama has instructed government officials to do everything within their power to resolve the...
Banking Consultant calls for constitutional ceiling on gov’t borrowing
Ghanaian banking consultant Dr. Richmond Atuahene has called for urgent constitutional reforms to impose strict limits on government borrowing, describing the current economic situation...
Goldbod is the economic game changer Ghana needs – Finance Minister Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described the Goldbod initiative as a game changer for Ghana’s economy.He highlighted its role in stabilising the...
Chamber of AutoData Ghana expresses disappointment in gov’t
The Chamber of AutoData Ghana has voiced strong concerns over the government's failure to eliminate what it describes as "nuisance taxes" on vehicle imports.
Following...
Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur appointed Acting Director-General of GCAA
President John Mahama has appointed Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, a distinguished aviation expert, as the acting Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
With...
‘We’re listening’ – BoG assures traders of stability amid high interest rates
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has assured the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) that it remains committed to creating a stable and supportive...
BoG meets GUTA: Traders push back on interest rates as central bank defends inflation fight
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) met with the leadership of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) on Friday at the Bank Square to...
US tariffs raise US recession risks, threaten global economic outlook – Fitch
US tariffs have reached levels that are transforming the global economic outlook, significantly raising US recession risks and constraining the Federal Reserve’s ability to...
E-Levy charges to be refunded by April 7 – EMIs Chamber assures public
The Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs) Chamber of Ghana says all E-Levy charges made on mobile money and other electronic transfers from April 2, 2025,...
Don’t celebrate yet, declined T-bill yields artificial – IPPA to Finance Minister
The Institute of Public Policy and Accountability (IPPA) has urged the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson not to celebrate over the recent sharp...
CalBank PLC appoints Daniel Nii Kwei-Kumah as new board chairman
CalBank PLC has announced the appointment of new board members, with Daniel Nii Kwei-Kumah Sackey as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.His appointment...
Finance Minister engages Chinese Ambassador to deepen bilateral cooperation
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson met earlier today with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, to strengthen ongoing collaboration and explore...
Tema Port stakeholders push for reforms to boost revenue
As part of efforts to enhance revenue collection at Tema Port for the 2025 fiscal year, key industry stakeholders have engaged in discussions to...
VRA embarks on mission to recover all debt
The new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ing. Edward Obeng Kenzo, has embarked on a strategic mission to recover...
Ghana courts British Investment as BII eyes Agribusiness and financial sector support
In a significant move to deepen foreign investment in Ghana, the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, met with representatives from British International Investment...
Gov’t to enforce local procurement policy to boost industry – Ato Forson
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will soon implement a new policy requiring all public sector agencies...
Mahama must hold crisis meeting over Trump tariffs – Appiah Kusi Adomako
The West Africa Director for CUTS International has urged President John Mahama and his cabinet to convene an emergency crisis meeting to strategize Ghana’s...
Naomi Kwetey appointed Ag. MD of Consolidated Bank Ghana
Dr. Naomi Wolali Kwetey has been nominated as the Acting Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd. (CBG).
Her appointment, made by President John Mahama,...
Financial institutions meet Chief of Staff ahead of second Kwahu Business Forum
As part of preparations for the second edition of the Kwahu Business Forum, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah held a crucial meeting with managers...
GTDC CEO pushes for tourism desks on University campuses to boost employment
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, has revealed plans to establish tourism desks on university...
Cedi starts April 2025 on stable note; one dollar going for GH¢15.95
The Ghana Cedi started April 2025 on a stable note following a mixed performance in March 2025.
On April 2, 2025, it traded at GH¢15.95...
‘No suspended projects in Ghana’ – World Bank clarifies
The World Bank has issued a definitive statement dispelling speculation about the status of its funded projects in Ghana.In a brief but crucial communication...
No more e-levy – GRA orders immediate compliance
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially announced the abolition of the controversial 1% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy).
This follows President John Mahama's assent to...
#ProtectOurStories: Only legal streaming can grow Africa’s content industry
The cybersecurity war between legitimate content providers and the criminal gangs running illegal pirate streaming services is heating up.Technology now allows for pirate syndicates...
Ghana, IMF begin fourth review mission amid economic reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commenced its fourth review mission in Ghana as part of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme for...
Concerned Kantamanto Traders demand resignation of leadership of 13 unions
Concerned members of the Kantamanto Secondhand Clothing Sellers are calling for the resignation of the leadership of 13 unions, accusing them of making decisions...
Govt owes Zoomlion GHC1.2 billion for unpaid waste management services – Minister reveals
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), under which sanitation falls, has made a shocking revelation that the government owes Zoomlion...
It’s finished – Finance Minister reacts to Mahama’s assents to abolishing e-levy, betting tax, and others
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reacted to the abolition of key taxes, including the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) and the betting tax,...