Finance minister to present bill under certificate of urgency to abolish betting tax and E-Levy

Accra, Ghana – The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present a bill before Parliament under a certificate of urgency to abolish the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy)…

Cocoa production dropped by nearly 50% over 3 years – Finance Minister

Cocoa production has declined by nearly 50% over the past three years, posing a significant challenge to the country’s economy and export commitments. This was revealed by Finance Minister Dr.…

2025 Budget: ‘We inherited an economy in deep crisis’ – Ato Forson

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has painted a grim picture of the nation’s economy, describing it as being in “deep crisis.” Delivering the much-anticipated 2025 budget statement in…

24-hour economy policy to be presented to Parliament in due course – Finance Minister

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government’s proposed 24-hour economy policy will be formally presented to Parliament in due course. He made this known…

ECG announces power outages in several regions for maintenance work

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled maintenance activities across several regions on March 11 and 12, 2025, which will result in temporary power interruptions in affected areas. Planned…

Court overturns BoG’s revocation of Ideal Finance’s Licence

The High Court (Human Rights Division) has quashed the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) revocation of the operating licence of Ideal Finance Limited. The ruling, which was delivered on Monday, March…

‘Monetary policy alone won’t save Ghana, fiscal discipline must lead’, says Dr Ishmael Yamson

Renowned business leader and economist, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, has cautioned that economic recovery cannot rely on monetary policy alone, stressing that fiscal discipline must be the top priority of the…

NDC gov’t buying time to cover up its incompetence in managing the economy – Minority

The Minority caucus in Parliament has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of attempting to buy time to cover up its incompetence in managing the country’s economy. Speaking at…

BoG Governor suspends Gold-for-Oil programme

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has announced the suspension of the country’s Gold-for-Oil programme due to unspecified policy and operational challenges. The decision marks…

Power sector challenges deepen as Early Power threatens to cut supply over ECG’s $48.2m debt

Ghana’s power sector is facing renewed challenges as Early Power has threatened to cut its electricity supply due to the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) failure to settle an outstanding…

Business Icon Asoma Banda Passes On: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship and Vision

Alhaji Asoma Banda, a renowned Ghanaian businessman and icon, has sadly passed away, leaving a significant void in the business community. He was a trailblazer in several industries, including shipping…

Parliament summons BoG Governor on March 5 to address new HQ concerns

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, is set to appear before Parliament on Wednesday, 5th March, 2025, to address concerns surrounding the construction of the…

WAPCo successfully completes maintenance and resumes gas transportation

The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has announced the successful and safe completion of essential pipeline maintenance activities, marking the resumption of gas transportation services across Ghana, Togo, and…

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc is a notable player in Ghana’s financial sector, offering a wide range of banking services to individuals, businesses, and corporate clients. As a subsidiary of Access…

ABSA Bank Ghana Limited

Absa Bank Ghana Limited stands as a prominent financial institution in Ghana, offering a comprehensive suite of banking services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals, businesses, and corporations.…

ECG is not for sale – John Jinapor

In response to recent reports suggesting the potential sale of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, has firmly refuted these…

Sam Jonah says UT Bank collapse is economic injustice

Renowned businessman and Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital, Sir Sam Jonah, has strongly criticized the closure of UT Bank, describing it as a significant act of economic injustice that has…

Payment to DDEP Bondholders: Mahama has proven to be law-abiding – Sophia Akuffo

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has praised President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling the government’s obligation to bondholders by paying the money owed to them. She believes that the president’s…

I’m officially an NDC member – Michael Blackson celebrates over Eurobond settlement

Ghanaian-American comedian and philanthropist Michael Blackson has officially declared his membership with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the government’s recent settlement of Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) coupons totaling…

Cedi continues strong performance against dollar, one dollar equals GH¢15.75

The Ghana cedi continued its strong performance against the US dollar in the retail market yesterday February 17, 2025, after a week of mixed performance against the major foreign currencies.…