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,...
BoG seeking to hand over Gold for Oil programme to a commercial bank – Dr Addison
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it intends to hand over the Gold for Oil programme to a commercial bank to operate.This, according to...
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...
Ghana’s low exposure to loans from China has enhanced its debt restructuring – World Bank
Ghana has a relatively lower exposure to loans from China compared to Zambia (36%) and Ethiopia (25%), the World Bank has revealed in its...
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...
SEC directs 9 companies to submit 2023 financial statement
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given nine listed equities on the local bourse, up to April 30, to submit their audited financial statements...
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%...
Give us back our money now – Aggrieved customers of Gold Coast fund
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...
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...
French firm Canal+ offers $2.9bn to buy Multichoice
French media company Canal+ has made an offer of $2.9bn (£2.2bn) to fully acquire South African broadcasting company MultiChoice.It is a more attractive price...
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...
Ghana’s public debt up by GH¢30.5bn after IMF deal
Data from the Apex Bank in Ghana indicates a growing disparity between the nation’s public debt before and after agreement on the $3 billion...
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...
New Cash Reserve Ratio could impact negatively on loans, banking – Report
The Bank of Ghana’s decision to set higher cash reserve requirements for commercial banks could impact negatively on credit to the private sector, a...
T-bills auction: Interest rates fall for 14th consecutive week; gov’t fails to meet target again
Interest rates continued a downward trend for the 14th consecutive week in 2024 in line with the disinflation process.Nonetheless, the government failed to...
We’re in trouble if… – Domelevo raises alarm over ‘misuse of scholarships’ [Video]
Former Auditor-General Dominic Yao Domelevo has raised concerns over the misuse of scholarships in Ghana.He highlighted the troubling trend of financially well-off individuals being...
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...
Cal Bank turns to shareholders to raise ₵600m to improve capital position
Cal Bank has turned to its shareholders to raise ₵600 million to help recapitalize the financial institution. The bank has launched its renounceable rights issue...
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...