I’m happy E-Levy is gone – Former Deputy Finance Minister
A former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Alex Ampaabeng, has expressed satisfaction with the abolition of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy).
According to him, the tax...
Akufo-Addo’s COVID-19 borrowing was essential, not reckless – Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has defended the Akufo-Addo administration’s borrowing during the COVID-19 pandemic, insisting that the loans secured were essential...
IEA welcomes tax abolitions but…
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has welcomed the decision by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to abolish certain nuisance and obsolete taxes...
Deputy Finance Minister justifies removal of E-Levy, betting tax
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has articulated the government’s rationale behind the decision to abolish the Electronic Levy (E-Levy), the betting tax, and...
Amin Adam defends Akufo-Addo’s borrowing amid COVID-19 crisis
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has defended the Akufo-Addo administration’s borrowing practices, arguing that loans secured during the COVID-19 pandemic were essential...
Akufo-Addo govt did not mismanage economy – Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has disagreed with President John Mahama’s assertion that the Akufo-Addo administration mishandled the economy.During an interview on...
Ashanti Region to become key power hub with 700MW boost – Energy Minister
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the Ashanti Region is set to become a major power generation hub...
Amin Adam questions job creation prospects in 2025 budget
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has raised concerns over the 2025 budget, particularly its impact on public sector employment.
Speaking in an interview...
TOR requires $25 million for full revamp – MD
The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Dr. Yussif Sulemana, has disclosed that the refinery needs an estimated $25 million to restore...
Deloitte warns scrapped taxes could affect revenue target
Deloitte Ghana has cautioned that the removal of certain taxes in the 2025 Budget could pose a risk to the government’s revenue targets due...
Maame Samma Peprah takes over as Acting Registrar of Companies
Maame Samma Peprah has officially assumed office as the Acting Registrar of Companies (ROC) in Accra, following a brief handover ceremony on Monday, March...
‘We taxed bet winnings, not lottery winnings’ – Former Finance Minister
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has clarified that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration only implemented taxes on bet winnings and not...
Shortcomings of the 2025 Budget and economic policies
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has presented the first annual national budget and economic policy statement under the John Dramani Mahama administration to Parliament,...
Seth Terkper defends 2025 budget
Presidential Advisor on the Economy, Seth Terkper, has defended the government’s 2025 budget, describing it as a necessary step to implement austerity measures aimed...
Finance Minister urges Parliament to support 2025 budget estimates
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has called on Members of Parliament to support the passage of the 2025 budget estimates to enable the...
Senyo Hosi backs government’s GoldBod initiative
Economist Senyo Hosi has welcomed the establishment of GoldBod by the government as part of efforts to regulate and optimize the country’s benefits from...
Ghana risks failing fourth IMF review – Experts warn
Chief Executive of Delax Finance, Joe Jackson, and Senior Country Partner of PwC Ghana, Vish Ashiagbor, have cautioned that Ghana could fail to pass...
Government exceeds treasury bill target, raises extra GHS 514 million
The government has once again surpassed its Treasury bill target, raising GHS 514 million more than planned in the latest auction.
According to auction results...
Prof. Quartey calls for debt ceiling, prudent financial management
Professor Peter Quartey of the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, has urged policymakers to impose a strict debt...
Gov’t’s 80% Mineral Royalties transfer sparks controversy
The government’s proposal to transfer 80% of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) into the Consolidated Fund for infrastructure development has sparked concerns among...
2025 budget: We could benefit significantly if… – Former Deputy Finance Minister
Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr Stephen Amoah has acknowledged that some aspects of the 2025 Budget presented by the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...
Prof. Quartey cautions gov’t against capital market return
Professor Peter Quartey, the Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has cautioned the government...
Ghana, Japan sign $13.4m agreement to enhance Tamale’s electricity supply
Ghana and Japan have formalized a $13.44 million grant agreement aimed at improving the stability and reliability of electricity supply in Tamale, the capital...
Apau Wiredu Lateef appointed Deputy CEO of Ghana Free Zones Authority
President John Mahama has appointed Apau Wiredu Lateef as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), reinforcing his administration’s...
Gov’t to borrow GH¢8.26bn in T-bills auction today, March 14, 2025
The government is set to borrow GH¢8.26 billion through treasury bills today, March 14, 2025.
The funds will be raised via the issuance of 91-day,...
Old tax system unsustainable – Vish Ashiagbor
The Country Senior Partner at PWC Ghana, Vish Ashiagbor, has emphasized that the success of Ghana’s VAT reform depends on collective will and sustained...
GRA moves to improve tax compliance, targets GH₵220 billion revenue
Leaders and management of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) have begun developing a comprehensive plan to enhance tax compliance and widen the tax net...
Pursue projects under National Dev’t Plan – Prof. Quartey advises gov’t
Economist and Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey, has urged the John Mahama government to align...
Vice President charges new BoG governing board to provide dynamic leadership
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has sworn in the newly constituted 12-member governing board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), urging them to...
There has to be some pain – Economist Joe Jackson defends new mining tax in 2025 budget
The CEO of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has defended the government's decision to introduce a new mining tax following the 2025 budget statement, emphasizing...
Finance Minister presents 8 bills to Parliament to abolish E-levy, betting tax and others
The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, March 13, presented eight bills to Parliament aimed at abolishing several taxes, including the Electronic...
BoG Governor pledges to restore financial strength amid economic challenges
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has committed to restoring the financial strength of the central bank, assuring that...
Gov’t announces ‘Nkukor Nkitinkiti’ policy to revive poultry industry and boost agriculture
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has highlighted the collapse of Ghana’s poultry industry and emphasized the importance of the new ‘Nkukor Nkitinkiti’ policy aimed...
Mahama warns loss-making SOEs: Reform, merge, privatize, or shut down
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) operating at a loss, stating that they will either be merged,...
Electricity tariffs to be adjusted every three months – Oppong Nkrumah
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has disclosed that electricity tariffs in Ghana will now be reviewed every three...
NPP gov’t left behind a strong and healthy economy – Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has insisted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration left...
We need a paradigm shift in Ghana’s taxation policy – Former Deputy Finance Minister
The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso in Kumasi, Ashanti region and former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Stephen Amoah has called for a fundamental...
Cooking figures will make investors punish you – Amin Adam warns Finance Minister
Former Finance Minister and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has cautioned Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson against manipulating...
Finance Minister inflated expenditure by GH¢49.2bn – Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister and current Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has accused Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson of...
Minority dismisses 2025 budget as lacking credibility
The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised the 2025 Budget Statement presented by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, March 11, describing...