GRA begs Akufo-Addo over SML deal
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has appealed to President Nana Akufo-Addo to allow Strategic Management Ghana Limited (SML) continue its operations, pending KPMG's report....
We are on course to bring down inflation drastically – Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has expressed his outfit’s expectation for inflation to ease further, saying, the Central Bank...
T-bills auction: Interest rates down for 3rd consecutive week; achieves 72% oversubscription
Interest rates took a nose dive for the 3rd consecutive week-running in 2024, the day the International Monetary Fund approved the first review of Ghana’s...
GEA, Mastercard Foundation partner to Empower 250k young Ghanaians through BizBox Program
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and the Mastercard Foundation on Monday, January 22, started a sensitization campaign for the groundbreaking Business in a Box...
Government’s incessant taxes state-sponsored robbery – Prof Bokpin
Economist and Professor of Finance, Prof Godfred A. Bokpin, has stated that the government's incessant imposition of taxes is a lazy approach to raising...
Mobile Money fraud continues unabated; is Ghana Card helping?
In the relentless battle against the rising tide of mobile money fraud, the government's mandate to link SIM cards with Ghana Cards was hailed...
Functional private sector participation key to AfCFTA success – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has reiterated calls for effective private sector-led participation to ensure the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).Speaking at...
‘I am fully committed to fiscal discipline in 2024 election year’ – Ofori-Atta
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has expressed his personal commitment to fiscal discipline, assuring he will avoid budget overruns in 2024, ahead of the...
75% of firms perceive corruption as biggest bane to business operations – UKGCC 2023 Business Survey
Corruption, which was the topmost poorly rated component in 2022 continues to be the component that requires the most attention this year, the UK...
Successful IMF board meeting will lead to disbursement of second tranche to Ghana- John Kumah
Deputy Finance Minister Dr. John Kumah asserts that Ghana's economy has successfully overcome recent challenges, positioning itself for sustainable growth to benefit Ghanaians.In a...
Govt must invest IMF fund into productive activities not consumption – ISSER Director
The Director of the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Prof Peter Quartey, has highlighted the importance of strategic investment in productive...
‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ but begging for debt relief
In a surprising turn of events, Ghana, a country that once championed the vision of "Ghana Beyond Aid," finds itself entangled in a web...
Ghanaians react to GRA’s pursuit of Cheddar over GH¢7 million tax debt
Ghanaians on social media have reacted to reports that, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has slapped leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako...
Cement manufacturers urged to publish recommended retail prices
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) and the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) have reached an agreement to publish the suggested distribution...
Agbeve Herbal Centre appoints Anertey Abbey as new Sales and Marketing head
Agbeve Herbal Centre has announced the appointment of Anertey Kwao Abbey as its new Head of Sales and Marketing.Mr Abbey's appointment takes effect from...
Trade Minister engages cement manufacturers over rising prices        Â
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) and the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) have agreed to periodically hold consultative meetings with industry...
NCA outdoors 5-year strategic plan starting from 2024
The Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has launched the National Communications Authority (NCA) Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2028) at the NCA Tower on Tuesday, January 16,...
Credit card, romance fraud remain most prevalent cybercrime in Ghana – 2023 Fintech Report
Cyber fraud, such as credit card fraud, identity fraud, or romance fraud, remains the most prevalent form of cybercrime in Ghana, the 2023 Ghana...
Commercial transport fares to go up by 30% on this date
Commercial Transport Operators in Ghana have declared a 30 per cent increase in transportation fares nationwide, starting from Monday, January 22.The operators justified this...
Ghana’s economic programme beginning to bear fruit – IMF boss
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has stated that Ghana's economic policies under its programme are beginning to yield...
Ghana will reengage international bondholders next week, says Finance Minister
Ghana will reengage with its international bondholders from next week, finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta told Reuters on Monday, as the country seeks to build...
IMF bailout: Political risk analyst optimistic about Ghana securing 2nd tranche
Economist and political risk analyst, Dr Theophilus Acheampong is optimistic about Ghana securing the second tranche of funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The...
Ghana, Zambia to emerge from foreign-currency debt default in 2024 – Fitch
Rating agency, Fitch, expects Ghana and Zambia to emerge from default on their foreign-currency debt in 2024.In its Regional Sub-Saharan African Sovereigns Outlook...
Two GTPCWU executives interdicted over TOR-Torentco deal
https://youtu.be/zv70RI-WC40?t=980Two executives of the General Transport Petroleum Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) have been interdicted over the controversial deal between the Tema Oil Refinery(TOR) and...
Diesel, LPG prices to go down – COPEC
The prices of diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas are expected to go down beginning tomorrow, January 16, 2023, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has...
Government to spend GH¢119.62bn on compensation and interest payments in 2024
The government will spend about GH¢119.621 billion on wages and salaries as well as interest payments in 2024.According to the 2024 Citizens Budget by...
GTPCWU threatens industrial strike
The General Transport Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) of the TUC has announced its intention to embark on series of actions.This move comes in the...
We can’t wait to vote NPP out – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers
Some Spare Parts Dealers in Abossey Okai are expressing dissatisfaction with the government, citing concerns about the adverse impact of newly implemented taxes on...
IMF reschedules board meeting on Ghana’s programme to January 19
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rescheduled its Executive Board meeting to review Ghana’s programme and approve some $600 million for the country to...
Power crisis: All plants are running at full capacity – Deputy Energy Minister
Deputy Energy Minister, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has confirmed that all power plants in Ghana are currently running at full capacity to ensure a stable...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery starts production
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced production of diesel and aviation fuel. Â President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, elatedly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
I welcome debt treatment agreement between Ghana and OCC – IMF Boss
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has welcomed the debt treatment agreement between Ghana and the Official Creditor Committee,...
Ginger, chilli farmers in Ahafo Region get relief
Ginger and chilli pepper are the two main commodities highly produced in the Ahafo Region, one of the smallest regions in the country.Several farmers,...
Govt commends bilateral creditors for reaching debt restructuring agreement
The government has commended Ghana’s bilateral creditors for reaching an agreement with the country to restructure $5.4 billion in loans.In a statement issued...
VAT on power consumption: From free electricity to taxing times
There is no free lunch indeed!In the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Ghana took a bold step to provide relief...
The changing face of Ghana’s tea landscape as ‘Koko’, other substitutes become expensive
Ghanaians are renowned for our love of eggs, often finding creative ways to incorporate them into our meals.Fufu and eggs have gradually become...
Ghana gets debt-relief terms, enough to unlock IMF $600m
Ghana has received a draft term sheet on debt relief from its official creditors that is sufficient for the International Monetary Fund to disburse...
GRA boss breaks silence on claims of absconding from Ghana
The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, has debunked allegations that he and his entire nuclear family have absconded Ghana...
TOR Board Chairman reacts to calls for his dismissal
The Board Chairman of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), David Adomako has dismissed calls by the General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers’ Union (GTPCWU)...
Ghana’s unemployment rate to remain at 4.0% in 2024, 2025 – Fitch Solutions
Ghana’ unemployment rate is expected to remain flat at 4.0% in 2024 and 2025, Fitch Solutions has stated in its Employment Outlook.This rate...