GNPC may not survive after 2026 if… – PIAC
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is warning that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation(GNPC) may not survive without government support if the government...
Agrihouse to host Ghana agrochemical and crop protection exhibition and awards
Local agricultural advocacy NGO, Agrihouse Foundation, has launched the maiden edition of its Ghana Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition and Awards (GACA) at its...
March 2024 inflation increases sharply to 25.8%
Inflation for the month of March 2024 increased to 25.8% from 23.2% recorded in February 2024.According to figures from the Ghana Statistical Service, the...
PIAC worried about GNPC ‘Cash Calls’ challenges from Joint Venture partners; blames Finance Ministry
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has expressed worry about the inability of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to meet cash calls...
GSE registers six top gainers in March 2024; MTN, NewGold record all-time high prices
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) recorded six top gainers in March 2024.The equities market continued to rally positively during the month, with two companies,...
Why gold prices are at record highs
From central banks to Costco customers, it seems everyone is buying gold these days.The price of spot gold reached $2,364 per ounce Tuesday, after hitting record highs for...
Cocoa products must meet responsible sourcing standards for entry into European Market – EU Commissioner says
The European Union's Commissioner for Environment, Oceans, and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, has underscored the significance of the EU's newly implemented traceability policy, stating that...
You are a humble and listening leader – GUTA president tells Mahama
President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has praised the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, characterising him as...
“Give us back our money now” – Aggrieved Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management
Hundreds of aggrieved customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management, who have their investments locked up due to the government's revocation of the...
Economy to recover on back of strong consumption — Fitch
Ghana’s economy will enter a recovery phase this year as the government is expected to increase expenditure in an election year, rating agency, Fitch,...
Ghana to return to 5.0% GDP growth from 2026 – World Bank
The World Bank is expecting Ghana’s growth rate to reach 5.0% by 2026.This is coming after it projected a marginal 2.9% Gross Domestic Product...
We’ll serve clients with integrity and empathy – New GRA boss
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing service to its clients with integrity, fairness, and empathy in light of recent...
Bond market: Total market turnover rebounds to GH¢715.85m
Total market turnover on the secondary bond market rebounded by 101.72% week-on-week to GH¢715.85 million last week.The increase in activity partly came from clips...
Retired UN diplomat shares journey into farming [Video]
Victoria Akyeampong, a retired United Nations diplomat, has shared her journey into agribusiness following her retirement, revealing her passion for farming rooted in childhood...
Dumsor: 70% of the challenge is financial, liquidity related – Kwabena Donkor
A Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Dr Kwabena Donkor, has shed light on some critical challenges facing the country’s power sector, leading to erratic...
NPA responds to ACEP’s concerns regarding price floor for petroleum products
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has responded to concerns raised by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) regarding its decision to implement a...
Ghana fully prepared to host Commonwealth Games – Mustapha Ussif
Ghana's Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has expressed the country's readiness to consider hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games following the withdrawal of original...
New Zealand government implements visa tightening in effort to address migration issues
New Zealand announced it has tightened its visa rules, introducing language and skill criteria and shortening work permit lengths in response to “unsustainable net...
Global CO2 emissions for 2023 increased by only 0.1%
Global CO2 emissions in 2023 saw a marginal increase of only 0.1% compared to 2022, following higher increases of 5.4% in 2021 and 1.9%...
Ghana’s economy to slowdown in growth in 2024 – World Bank
Ghana’s economy is expected to slow down in growth in 2024 despite an expected improved economic activity, the April 2024 World Bank Africa Pulse...
IMF’s second review focuses on election spending, debt, and revenue measures
Ghana's ongoing second programme review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has entered its second week, with discussions primarily centred around tax efficiency and...
Volunteer information on suspected money laundering, unexplained wealth – BOG urges public
The Bank of Ghana is calling on the public to provide information voluntarily regarding suspected cases of money laundering and unexplained wealth.This call...
Companies must act now to invest in carbon markets – Environmental Defense Fund, others advocate
There are heightened calls for more companies around the world to act now in investing heavily in the carbon market for forests restoration to...
We’ve moved from taxation to robbery – Domelevo
Former Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo, has characterised the country's tax system as a blatant form of robbery.In his assessment, the tax system is detrimental to...
Increment in cocoa farmgate price an insult – Cocoa farmers to COCOBOD
Some cocoa farmers in Ghana have expressed disappointment in government over the recent cocoa farmgate or producer price increment for the prevailing 2023/24 season.This...
Bawumia promises business-centred administration to GUTA
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has assured members of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) of his commitment...
COPEC predicts further fuel price hike
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has predicted a significant rise in fuel prices in the coming weeks.In an interview on Asempa FM Ekosii...
GUTA welcomes Bawumia’s flat tax policy but…
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has welcomed the proposed flat tax policy by New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.GUTA...
GRA unveils plan to reduce delays in clearance at ports
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce the time it takes to clear goods at...
Govt increases producer price of cocoa to support farmers
The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with stakeholders, has announced an upward adjustment in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remaining period of...
GRIDCo’s letter to Energy Minister an attempt to shift blame – ACEP
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye perceives GRIDCo's recent letter to the Minister of Energy regarding the...
Government borrowed GH¢19.90bn via T-bills in March 2024
The government borrowed GH¢19.90 billion through treasury bills in March 2024.This was 17% lower than that of February 2024.Part of the proceeds were used...
Atlantic Lithium submits application to list on GSE
Lithium mining company, Atlantic Lithium has submitted an application to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).This is in fulfillment of the company’s commitment...
Ghana must assume ownership of wealth derived from its natural resource – IEA
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) says it is time for Ghana to take ownership of its natural resource wealth to derive more benefits...
Increase cocoa farmgate price by 150 percent – GAWU to government
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has challenged government to increase the farmgate price of cocoa by 150 percent.GAWU is of the view...
GPRTU disappointed by NPA’s reversal on petroleum levy
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed disappointment regarding the abrupt decision to rescind the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum...
COCOBOD confirms plans to increase cocoa farmgate prices
The Ghana COCOBOD has told Joy Business government is considering an increase in the farmgate prices of cocoa beans for farmers.The decision, which is currently being...
Ghana to raise cocoa farmgate price by up to 50% – Cocobod
Ghana will raise the fixed farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers by up to 50% in an effort to share profits from rising global...
Akufo-Addo grants two retroactive contracts to Dr Ammishaddai as GRA boss
President Akufo-Addo has awarded two retroactive contracts to Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, appointing him as the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).These contracts,...
GPHA boss calls for broader consultation on high port duties, levies
The Director General of the Ghana Ports and Habours Authority (GPHA), Michael Luguji has appealed to all stakeholders in the sector to join efforts...