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Kumasi to experience water shortage as Ghana Water shuts Barekese plant for three days

The Kumasi metropolis is expected to experience an acute water shortage beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, as the Ghana Water Limited in Ashanti region...

Policewoman in court for orchestrating murder of husband, side chick

A 42-year-old police sergeant, Nyiko Nyathi, has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and brutal murder of her husband and his female friend...

2025 budget a breath of fresh air but… – Franklin Cudjoe

President of Imani Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised the government’s 2025 budget presentation, describing it as a breath of fresh air. However, he raised concerns...

Exclusive PHOTOS from the 2025 Budget Presentation

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. This marks the first...

2025 Budget: Gov’t allocates GH¢499.8m for free University tuition for first-year students

The government has earmarked GH¢499.8 million for the implementation of the free university tuition initiative for first-year students. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced...

Don’t remove COVID-19 Levy, rename it instead – Economist tells gov’t [Audio]

Economist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, has advised the government to retain the COVID-19 Levy rather than...

2025 Budget: Almost every promise is being fulfilled – Ayariga

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has commended the 2025 Budget, describing it as a testament to the Mahama-led government’s commitment to delivering on its pledges. Speaking...

2025 Budget: Gov’t allocates seed money for Women’s Development Bank

Government, through the Finance Ministry, has announced the allocation of GH¢51.3 million as seed money for the establishment of the Women's Development Bank. Finance Minister...

Full text: Finance Minister presents 2025 budget in Parliament

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in parliament. The presentation...

We are not in a shouting battle – Speaker tells Afenyo-Markin [Watch]

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reprimanded Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during a parliamentary session, stressing that discussions in the House should not be...

Destiny has guided my path – Ato Forson reflects on his journey to Finance Minister

during the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson took a moment to reflect on his journey...

Gifty Anti named among Africa’s phenomenal 50 women

Renowned Ghanaian broadcaster and media personality, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, has been named among Africa’s Phenomenal 50 women, a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding African women...

2025 Budget: Assembly members to receive monthly allowances

President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled his electoral promise to pay assembly members an allowance. To facilitate the payments, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson...

Gov’t uncaps GETFund to finance Free SHS

President John Mahama has taken steps to address concerns about the Free Secondary Education programme, particularly its quality and funding. Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement,...

2025 budget: How govt plans to boost revenue after scrapping E-Levy, betting tax

The government has announced a series of revenue measures to address the fiscal gap following the removal of key taxes, including the E-Levy and...

2025 budget: Govt allocates GH¢200m to support tidal waves victims

The government has allocated GH¢200 million to support victims of tidal wave devastation in parts of the Volta Region. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson...

2025 Budget: GH¢242.5m allocated for Akosombo Dam spillage victims

The government has allocated GH¢242.5 million to support communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this...

2025 Budget: Gov’t to reintroduce tech-driven road tolls

The government has announced plans to reintroduce road tolls in 2025 to generate revenue for road construction and maintenance. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson,...

2025 Budget: Good news for teacher and nursing trainees

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the allocation of GH¢203 million for the payment of teacher trainee allowances and GH¢480 million for...

2025 Budget: Ghanaians react to promise of E-Levy, betting tax cancellation

Ghanaians have reacted with excitement following the government’s announcement to abolish the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) and the 10% withholding tax on lottery winnings...

2025 Budget: Gov’t outlines cedi stabilisation plan

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to introduce new measures to stabilize the cedi and reduce exchange rate volatility. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato...

2025 Budget: Ato Forson announces energy sector recovery measures

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a series of interventions to address challenges in Ghana’s energy sector, including reducing financial shortfalls. Presenting the...

2025 Budget: BoG seeks GH₵53bn bailout

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is seeking a GH₵53 billion bailout to address its negative...

2025 Budget: E-Levy, betting tax, and three others to be abolished

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the removal of five nuisance taxes as part of the government’s revenue measures. The taxes include the...

Telecel Ghana Music Awards: Glitz, glamour, rifts, and the way forward

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has firmly established itself as a pillar of Ghana’s music industry, attracting both admiration and criticism. Since its inception,...

2025 Budget: GH¢10.5bn needed to fix financial sector issues – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that the government needs GH¢10.5 billion to resolve financial sector legacy issues and mitigate associated risks. Presenting...

2025 Budget: DDEP defers major debt repayments to 2027, 2028 – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) was strategically structured to push major debt repayments to...

2025 Budget: Ghana’s real GDP saw significant growth in 2024 – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded significant growth in 2024, highlighting the resilience of...

2025 Budget: Ghana’s cocoa production drops by 50% – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that Ghana’s cocoa production has declined by nearly 50% over the past three years, posing a...

$761,000 was stolen from my storage room – Cecilia Dapaah tells court

Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has alleged that her domestic workers stole substantial amounts of money and valuables from her...

2025 Budget: Good news for unpaid pharmacists

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the government will take immediate action to clear the salary arrears of more than 300...

Accused persons stole my jewellery worth $53,000 – Cecilia Dapaah tells court

Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has testified in an Accra High Court in the ongoing trial of her domestic workers...

2025 Budget: Mahama has chosen the path to reform the economy – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has affirmed that President John Dramani Mahama is committed to a path of reform and transformation to revitalize...

24-hour economy policy to be presented to Parliament – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will soon present its proposed 24-hour economy policy to Parliament. Speaking on Tuesday, March...

Livestream: Finance Minister presents 2025 budget

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is in Parliament to present the 2025 budget, the first fiscal policy of the new government since...

Ga Mantse resolves disputes to promote peace and unity

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has met with council members of the Ga State to address ongoing concerns and strengthen unity...

Ghana Month: Meet panel for Ga-themed conversation on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z

Joy FM has selected experts in tourism, arts, and culture for the March 15, 2025, edition of Showbiz A-Z, as part of the annual...

Sammy Gyamfi assures Ghanaians of tax relief in 2025 Budget

The Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to avoiding harsh taxes...

BBNaija’s Nengi welcomes baby girl

Big Brother Naija Lockdown second runner-up, Rebecca Nengi Hampson, has welcomed a baby girl. Sharing the news on Instagram, Nengi announced that she gave birth...

Boy, 10, dies after 340-pound foster mother sits on him

A 10-year-old Indiana boy was crushed to death after his foster mother, who weighed 340 pounds, allegedly sat on him for several minutes because...