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Utility tariffs drop: Electricity down 4.81%, water down 3.06% starting April 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has announced a reduction in utility tariffs for the second quarter of this year, effective April 1, 2026.
Food and Utilities drive 66.3% of Ghana’s 2025 Inflation – GSS
Food prices and utility costs were the biggest drivers of Ghana’s annual inflation in 2025, accounting for a combined 66.3 percent of the overall price increases recorded during the year. The Ghana Statistical Service announced the figures at the launch of its 2025 Annual Inflation Report. The data shows that food and...
Ato Forson files Personal Income Tax Returns, urges public officials to do same
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reiterated the importance of tax compliance for Ghana’s development, urging public officials, businesses, and individuals to use the month of April to meet their tax obligations. Speaking to journalists after filing his Personal Income Tax at the head office of the Ghana Reve...
Gov’t will not overspend in 2026 –Tech. Advisor to Finance Minister assures
A Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister, Frederick Amissah has assured that government will not overspend in the 2026 fiscal year. He stated that there is an elaborate checks and plans to ensure that the country’s debt stock is kept at acceptable levels to avert any situation of distress. Speaking on the JoyBusines...
GPHA engages freight forwarders to improve cargo flow at ports
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has engaged freight forwarders and other industry stakeholders on measures to improve cargo flow and efficiency at the country’s ports. The engagement was led by the Director-General of the GPHA, Major General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono. The meeting focused on practical measur...
GRIDCo must come clean on causes of recurring power outages – Energy Analyst
The Director of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre, Justice Ohene-Akoto, has accused the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) of failing to provide sufficient information about the causes of recurring power outages in the country. Mr Ohene-Akoto is calling for greater transparency from the power transmission company, particul...
IMF programme stabilised Ghana’s economy – Dr Richmond Atuahene
Banking consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme has played a key role in stabilising Ghana’s major economic indicators, including inflation, the exchange rate and foreign reserves.
First Atlantic Bank PLC to hold first AGM as a public company on April 7
First Atlantic Bank PLC has announced that it will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, marking the bank’s first AGM since it became a publicly listed company on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). According to a formal notice issued by the bank, the meeting will take place in person […]
Gov’t, miners sign GANRAP agreement to support gold-based reserve accumulation
The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding involving the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, GoldBod, the Bank of Ghana, and the Ghana Chamber of Mines, representing the participating large-scale mining companies.
Shea butter industry losing millions of raw shea nut through export – Shea Butter Employers Association
President of the Ghana Shea Butter Employers Association, Rabiatu Abubakari, says Ghana is losing millions of cedis in revenue as a large proportion of raw shea nuts are exported instead of being processed locally.
GOLDBOD gave Auditor-General full access to financial records – Sammy Gyamfi claims
Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has rejected claims that the institution withheld financial information from the Auditor-General during the audit of its 2025 accounts. Gyamfi was responding to concerns raised by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who questioned GoldBod’s reported G...
IES calls on government to immediately enforce Ghana’s Domestic Market Obligation regulations
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is calling on government to immediately enforce Ghana’s Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) regulations, arguing that the return of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to operations has removed the main practical obstacle to implementation. In a policy research paper released on August 14,...