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Kane delivers as Bayern hammer Leverkusen 5-0 on aggregate

Bayern Munich secured their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, after wrapping up a 5-0 aggregate victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Harry Kane and Alphonso...

Yamal and Raphinha star as Barca breeze into last eight

Teenager Lamine Yamal was once again the star of the show as Barcelona beat Benfica to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The...

Turkish Company Synergy to produce solar panels in Ghana

Turkish firm Synergy Co. Ltd., which specializes in designing solar and smart meters, has expressed its readiness to invest in Ghana by producing solar...

Ghana Tourism Development Company to introduce night tours

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, has outlined some initiatives his office has proposed for the...

Assembly Members thank Mahama for monthly allowance

The Coalition of District Assembly Members (CODAM) has expressed gratitude to President John Mahama for responding to their plea and allocating funds to begin...

We’ve witnessed an ‘Azaa’ budget; it offers no hope – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the 2025 Budget, describing it as an "Azaa budget," meaning a deceptive budget. According to him, the budget...

Regina Daniels reacts to claim of flaunting fake Rolex watch

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has responded to claims that the Rolex watch she recently flaunted on Instagram is fake. The controversy began after reports surfaced...

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...

Beeztrap KOTM hopeful of winning new Artiste of the Year award in 2025 TGMA

Ghanaian artiste Beeztrap KOTM has expressed optimism about his chances of winning the New Artiste of the Year award at the upcoming Telecel Ghana...

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...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

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...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

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

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...

Former Black Stars Striker advises Semenyo against Spurs move

Former Ghanaian striker Matthew Amoah believes a move to Tottenham Hotspur would not be a wise decision for Antoine Semenyo. The Bournemouth forward has been...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

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...
Free SHS - Govt of Ghana as source

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,...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

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...
Akosombo Dam Spillage

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...
Gold Bars

2025 Budget: US$279m allocated to Goldbod for gold purchases

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the establishment of a US$279 million revolving fund to support Ghana’s gold industry. Presenting the 2025 Budget...

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,...
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...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

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...
e newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiamah

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...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

2025 Budget: Debt-to-GDP ratio reduced drastically in 2024 – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a significant reduction in Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio for 2024. Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament on...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

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,...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

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...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

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...
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

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...
cocoa farmers

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...