Ghana Tightens Grip on MultiChoice Over ‘Unfair’ DStv Subscription Fees
Accra, Ghana – September 2025 Tensions between Ghana’s government and MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, have escalated into one of the fiercest regulatory battles in recent years, as authorities accuse…
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- August 27, 2025
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Ghana’s Import-Heavy Economy Needs Structural Reform — “24-Hour Economy” Is the Answer, Says Haruna Iddrisu
Accra, July 3, 2025 — Ghana’s dependency on imports has reached critical levels, with billions spent annually on essentials such as rice, grains, poultry, and sugar. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu,…
🇬🇭 60 Years of Currency Independence: Ghana’s Historic Transition from the British Pound to the Cedi
19th July 1965 — a date etched into the annals of Ghana’s economic and political history. On this very day, exactly sixty years ago, the Republic of Ghana made a…
GCB Bank PLC – Agona Nkwanta Branch: Empowering Growth and Financial Stability in Ahanta West
Introduction As the heartbeat of Ghana’s public banking sector, Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB Bank PLC) has established itself as a reliable, trustworthy, and nationwide financial institution. With over 70 years of banking…
Pay for power or be disconnected – Energy Minister warns gov’t agencies
Ghana’s Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has issued a stern warning to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that owe substantial debts to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). He emphasized…
Ghana’s Cedi Achieves Record Appreciation Against Major Currencies
Accra – In a remarkable financial turnaround, Ghana’s cedi has emerged as one of the world’s best-performing currencies in 2025, recording significant gains against major global currencies. According to the…
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- May 12, 2025
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President Mahama’s First 120 Days: Social Contract Only Partially Fulfilled
As President John Dramani Mahama wraps up his first four months in office following his re-election in the 2024 general elections, scrutiny is mounting over the status of his widely-promoted…
Energy Minister Clarifies: ECG Is Not for Sale, Private Sector Concession Model Chosen
Ghana’s Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has firmly dismissed reports that the government is selling the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), stating instead that Cabinet has adopted a concession model…
Ghana Faces Looming Power Crisis as Karpowership Threatens Shutdown Over Unpaid Bills
Ghana on the Brink of Power Crisis as Karpowership Issues Seven-Day Shutdown Ultimatum Accra, Ghana –The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has raised alarm over a potential nationwide power…
BoG is not injecting significant amount of dollars to support cedi’s stability – Dr Johnson Asiama
Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has dismissed speculation that the central bank is pumping large volumes of dollars into the market to prop up the cedi. He…
Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Phase II suspended over delayed funds – Engineer
The Chief Resident Engineer of the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange project, Ing. Owusu Sekeyere Antwi, has disclosed that phase II of the major road project has been suspended due to funding…
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- May 4, 2025
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Mahama Declares: ECG Will Stay Public, Not for Sale
Mahama Declares: ECG Will Stay Public, Not for Sale Accra, Ghana – Former President John Dramani Mahama has firmly ruled out the privatization of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG),…
‘Gold Fields Ghana took profits to Chile and Canada’ – Deputy Minerals Commission boss
The Minerals Commission Deputy CEO has assessed Gold Fields’ exit from the Damang mine, accusing the South African mining giant of reaping massive profits from Ghana and reinvesting them abroad.…
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- April 8, 2025
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GRA cracks down on E-Levy compliance: Strict monitoring and record-keeping mandated
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a stern directive to all financial institutions and electronic money operators, emphasizing strict compliance monitoring and record-keeping after the abolition of the 1%…
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- April 8, 2025
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‘All deducted E-Levy must be refunded immediately’ – GRA warns charging entities
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has ordered all financial institutions, mobile money operators, and other charging entities to immediately refund any E-Levy deductions made on transactions from April 2, 2025,…
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- April 3, 2025
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Mahama assents to Bills abolishing e-levy, betting tax and others
President John Mahama has fulfilled a key campaign promise by assenting to a set of bills that abolish the betting tax, e-Levy, and emissions tax, among others. The signing, which…
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- March 26, 2025
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FIC freezes accounts of businessman, Richard Nii Armah Quaye
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has frozen financial accounts of Bills Micro-Credit, Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit – all belonging to business mogul Richard Nii Armah Quaye. In addition, the…
Interior Minister calls for 24-Hour Police unit to support 24-Hour Economy
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has highlighted the urgent need for the Ghana Police Service to establish a dedicated 24-hour policing unit to support the government’s 24-hour…
BoG cautions: MTN MoMo not authorised for cross-border transfers to Nigeria
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that MTN Ghana has not been granted a licence to facilitate cross-border transactions with MTN Nigeria. The Central Bank emphasised that MobileMoney Limited,…
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- March 18, 2025
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Finance Minister urges Parliament to support 2025 budget estimates
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Parliament to fully support the government’s 2025 budget estimates, highlighting key revenue and expenditure measures designed to drive economic growth and support…
