Fuel supply, financial challenges top priorities for energy sector – John Jinapor
Energy Minister-designate, John Jinapor, has identified fuel supply and financial stability as the most pressing challenges confronting Ghana’s energy sector.Speaking during his vetting before...
Bright Simons: Finance Minister-designate grilled over tax promises
The Minister of Finance-designate of Ghana’s new government was very supportive of the positions of Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in some of our advocacy campaigns...
We can keep energy sector challenges under control – John Jinapor
Energy Minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor says government will do anything to keep the challenges in the energy sector particularly the electricity under control.The former...
Jospong Group CEO pledges support for 24-Hour Economy at JLC 2025
The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has reiterated his company’s unwavering commitment to partnering with the...
PUWU reiterates opposition to ECG privatisation
The Public Utility Workers' Union of TUC Ghana (PUWU) has reiterated its opposition against the privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).In a...
Energy Minister-designate announces major initiative to enhance ECG’s revenue
Energy Minister-designate John Jinapor has unveiled plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the Electricity Company of Ghana's (ECG) metering system.The initiative aims to replace...
Star Assurance kick-starts 40th anniversary with ’40 Reasons to Smile’ launch
Star Assurance has launched its '40 Reasons to Smile' promo to celebrate 40 years of providing insurance services since its establishment in 1985.According to...
John Jinapor raises alarm over escalating energy sector debt
Energy Minister-Designate John Abdulai Jinapor has expressed deep concern over the escalating debt burden in Ghana’s energy sector, calling it a pressing issue that...
Private sector participation crucial in power distribution – Jinapor
Energy Minister-Designate John Abdulai Jinapor has emphasized the importance of private sector participation in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to...
I’ll focus on the development of the real sector – Dr Ato Forson
The Minister of Finance-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has promised to focus the attention of the government on the microeconomy and the real...
Businesses to see tax reliefs as Ato Forson promises VAT reforms
The Minister of Finance-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has promised to carry out significant reforms in the implementation of the Value Added Tax...
Fuel shortage persists in Damongo despite NPA’s assurances
Despite assurances from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to normalize fuel supplies in the Savannah Regional capital of Damongo, the product is still in...
Mahama engages Independent Power Producers to avert power crisis
President John Dramani Mahama has held an emergency meeting with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to address Ghana’s looming energy crisis.The meeting, held on Monday,...
Ato Forson promises to collaborate with new Agric Minister for fair cocoa prices
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured cocoa farmers of fair pricing for their produce through collaboration with the incoming Minister for...
We’ll set up independent value for money office – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will establish an Independent Value for Money Office.The...
Ato Forson pledges to address challenges of Domestic Debt Exchange Programme
The Minister-Designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to tackle the adverse effects of Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) on the...
Cedi loses grounds against dollar but records gain against pound; one dollar equals GH¢15.85
The Ghana cedi lost 0.48% to the dollar last week, increasing its year-to-date loss to 1.27% with just 13 days into 2025.The local currency...
Finance Minister-designate vows to bring inflation back to single digit
Finance Minister-nominee Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has committed to reducing Ghana’s inflation to single digits through a series of robust fiscal measures, with a...
We’ll abolish betting tax, E-Levy in our first budget – Ato Forson insists [Video]
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to abolish the betting tax and the e-levy in his first budget.Speaking before the Appointments...
Don’t be scared; we won’t default on our debt obligations – Ato Forson to Akufo-Addo
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana that the country will not default...
We intend to reduce depreciation to 8% in the shortest time – Finance Minister-designate
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced plans to reduce the country’s currency depreciation rate to 8% within the shortest possible time.He...
My priority is a stable cedi, low prices and job creation – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has outlined his top priorities as ensuring a stable Ghanaian cedi, reducing the cost of living, and...
I’ll dedicate a considerable amount of my time to revenue mobilisation – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has pledged to prioritise revenue mobilisation as a key focus of his tenure, should he be approved...
Cutting waste and tackling inflation key to economic recovery – Finance Minister-designate
The Finance Minister-Designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stressed the urgent need to reduce waste and bring down inflation to attract both local and...
My problem with tax exemptions is the opaqueness and favouritism – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed concerns about the current tax exemption regime, describing it as opaque and prone to favouritism.Speaking...
Revenue growth possible without tax hikes, some taxes will be scrapped – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has outlined his vision to raise revenue without resorting to tax increases, emphasizing a focus on improving...
T-bills: Government records 55% oversubscription; interest rates rise
Demand for treasury bills soared on the money market as T-bills were oversubscribed by more than 55%.However, interest rates continued to surged, increasing the...
I didn’t say I was going to request additional funds from IMF – Finance Minister-Designate
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has refuted claims that he intends to request additional finance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Speaking during...
PFAG urges gov’t to audit Pwalugu Dam and recover misappropriated funds
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has called on the newly elected government to prioritize an audit of the Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam to...
NPA implements measures to resolve petrol shortages in northern Ghana
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured Ghanaians that concrete steps are being taken to address the recent petrol shortages reported in parts of...
Fuel shortage hits Yendi and Damongo, residents appeal for swift intervention
Yendi and its surrounding areas in the Northern Region are grappling with a severe fuel shortage that has caused significant disruptions to daily activities...
Gradual reduction of E-Levy better than complete abolishment – Dr Kwame Asante
Political Scientist Kwame Asah-Asante says a phased reduction of the Electronic Levy (E-Levy) would be a more feasible approach than its outright removal.Speaking on...
Rationalize Ghana’s tax system – AGI tells gov’t
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has described Ghana’s tax system as unfair and counterproductive to the growth of local businesses.
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2025 budget will test Mahama’s push for private sector partnership – Dalex Finance CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance Joe Jackson has stated that the 2025 budget will demonstrate President John Mahama’s commitment to partner with...
Ato Forson doesn’t need a PhD in Economics to become successful – Economist at UG
A Development Economist at the University of Ghana, George Domfe, has argued that Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson does not need a PhD in economics...
Government to borrow GH₵200 Billion from treasury bill market in 2025
The government is projected to borrow approximately GH₵200 billion from the Treasury bill market in 2025, marking a decrease from the estimated GH₵220 billion...
John Jinapor orders ECG to suspend supply payments
The Energy Minister-Designate, John Jinapor, has issued a strong directive to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), ordering an immediate suspension of all payments...
GUTA optimistic about government addressing business concerns
The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has expressed hope that the new government will address the genuine concerns of the business community.The Union...
Gov’t could seek more IMF funding – Finance Minister-designate
The new Mahama government could seek extra funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its current, three-year programme with the lender to cushion...
Ghana seeks reinstatement of $190M MCC funds for electricity sector reforms
President John Dramani Mahama has announced Ghana’s readiness to renegotiate with the United States Government for the possible reinstatement of $190 million under the...