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Gov’t sets aside $1.7bn for Accra-Kumasi Expressway

The government has deposited US$1.7 billion into a dedicated account to finance the construction of the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato...

Farmers urge gov’t to fast-track implementation of promises

Stakeholders in Ghana's agricultural sector are calling on the government to fast-track the implementation of key interventions announced in the 2026 Budget, saying many...

‘We’re not going back to haircuts’ – Ato Forson warns against reckless spending

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has delivered a firm warning that the government will not abandon fiscal discipline for political convenience, insisting Ghana...

11 fake National Security operatives arrested for alleged extortion at Aboa

The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested 11 men accused of posing as National Security operatives to extort money from cannabis farmers in Aboa,...

Four arrested as Police recover 17 stolen motorbikes in Upper West

The Upper West Regional Police Command has recovered 17 stolen motorbikes and arrested four suspects during a special anti-robbery operation aimed at tackling motorbike...

IMF deals with Ghana, not political parties – Ato Forson defends meeting programme targets

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has defended the government’s decision to maintain strict spending controls under Ghana’s IMF programme, insisting that the agreement...

Finance Minister pushes for law to stop state funds being frozen by court orders

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is calling for legislation to define which government funds can be frozen through court orders, warning that emergency...

Ghana pushes for fairer access, data-driven sport development at 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Scotland

The transformative power of sport took centre stage at the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, where leaders from across the Commonwealth...

Bandits kill at least 24 farmers in fresh attack in Nigeria’s Zamfara State

Armed bandits riding motorcycles killed at least 24 farmers ​and wounded several others in an ‌attack on remote farming villages in northwest Nigeria's Zamfara...

Cheddar’s Oxford No. 1 Hotel disputes receivership reports, says it remains under management’s control

Management of Oxford No. 1 Hotel has dismissed reports claiming that the facility has been taken over by a receiver appointed by Cola Holdings...

12-year-old girl dies as rainstorm destroys over 40 houses in Yendi

A severe rainstorm has destroyed more than 40 houses in the Yendi Municipality in the Northern Region and claimed the life of a 12-year-old...

Where is the man who put us in debt?’– Majority Leader demands Ken Ofori-Atta’s return

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has called for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to account for what he described as the...

NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers rescheduled to July 25 –August 10

The organisers of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) have announced new dates for the competition's regional qualifiers following extensive consultations with...

Minority dismisses 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review as uninspiring

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, describing it as uninspiring and lacking the detail required to address the concerns...

Franklin Cudjoe praises Ato Forson’s mid-year budget review, calls it ‘honest’ and ‘hopeful’B

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, describing...

Here’s why Cheddar’s partner wants to seize No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel

Nana Kwame Bediako, known as Cheddar, says his business partner Azad Cola's move to seize their jointly owned No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel rests...

Parents who stop children from speaking their mother tongue are doing them a disservice – Research reveals

Many Ghanaian parents proudly insist on one rule at home: "Speak English." For some, hearing their child speak Twi, Ga, Ewe, Dagbani or any...

Mahama to make reparations a key priority when Ghana chairs AU in 2027

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will make the campaign for reparations for historical injustices against Africa a key priority when the...

Big Push Programme driving major transport infrastructure investments across all 16 regions – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government's Big Push Infrastructure Programme is delivering major investments in transport infrastructure, with 87...

Mid-Year Budget: Your sacrifice was not in vain – Ato Forson tells Ghanaians

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has acknowledged the sacrifices made by Ghanaians during the country’s economic challenges, assuring citizens that their resilience has...

2026 mid-year budget review: Govt developing 1,200MW power plant to cut electricity costs

The government has announced plans to develop a 1,200-megawatt state-owned combined-cycle gas-fired power plant as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s energy security, reduce...

Pastors, traditional healers urged to encourage sick people to visit hospitals

A Public Health expert, Dr. Benjamin Arhin, has called on pastors, Mallams, traditional healers, and other spiritual practitioners to stop discouraging sick people from...

Mid-Year Budget: Gov’t targets 150 underserved districts under Free Primary Healthcare Policy

The government has announced that the first phase of the Free Primary Healthcare Policy will target 150 underserved districts across the country as part...

Mid-year budget review: Your money is safe – Ato Forson assures Ghanaians

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that public funds are safe under his stewardship, stressing that the responsibility of a Finance...

2026 mid-year budget review: Govt to abolish 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices

The government has announced the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, introduced in 2023, as part of measures to...

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commends IGP, Special Operations Team for enhanced security

His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Ashanti Regional Police Command and the IGP’s Special Operations...

Gov’t to construct 10 new SHSs across 10 underserved regions to end double-track system

The government has announced plans to construct 10 new senior high schools (SHSs) across the country as part of measures to transform secondary education...

2026 mid-year budget: Gold Board generated $15bn in forex inflows, strengthened reserves – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the Ghana Gold Board has generated an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows, contributing significantly to...

2026 mid-year budget: Govt to procure buses to improve urban mobility

The government has announced plans to procure high occupancy buses as part of measures to improve urban mobility and provide safer, reliable and affordable...

2026 mid-year budget: Ghana set to exit IMF bailout programme as final review nears approval – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana is on course to successfully conclude its three-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme...

2026 mid-year budget: Government records 17% rise in customs revenue through AI reforms – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the government's deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in customs administration has increased monthly customs revenue by approximately...

2026 mid-year budget review: Ghana’s economy surpasses $100bn for first time – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana's economy has exceeded the $100 billion mark for the first time in the country's...

2026 budget is on track, government commitments are being honoured – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the implementation of the 2026 Budget is progressing ahead of expectations, insisting that the Mahama administration is...

Mid-year budget review: Gov’t collected more taxes despite scrapping nuisance taxes — Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana recorded higher non-oil tax revenue in 2025 despite abolishing several taxes, including the Electronic Transfer Levy...

2026 mid-year budget review: I’m not here to seek supplementary estimates – Ato Forson

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will not return to Parliament to seek supplementary budget estimates for the...

2026 mid-year budget: Economic gains reflect deliberate reforms, recovery not by chance – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has attributed Ghana's improving economic performance to what he described as disciplined economic management, bold policy reforms and...

2026 mid-year budget: Gov’t allocates additional funds for flood control

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the release of additional funds to support ongoing dredging and drainage projects following the devastating floods...

‘There’s no date for Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s funeral’ — Family dismisses viral posters

The family of the late Apostle Prof. Dr. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that his funeral has...

Livestream: Finance Minister presents 2026 mid-year budget review

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament. The review will assess the economy’s performance against the...

Kantanka family accuses Adwoa Safo of demanding GH¢3.7m before burial of Father

The family of the late Apostle Prof. Emeritus Ing. Kwadwo Safo, founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, has accused his...