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Take back our gold and oil: Why it’s time for Ghanaian businessmen to stop playing it safe and seize our resources
A natural resources expert argues that we’re turning foreigners into billionaires while our own millionaires look away Walk into any high-class event, upscale restaurant in Accra on a Friday evening or a normal linkup of the big men, and you’ll see them: successful Ghanaian businessmen in expensive suits, talking about...
Egypt to host Africa’s Premier Business forum
The Egyptian new coastal capital and major fourth-generation smart megacity, New Alamein, a combination of advanced infrastructure, modern residential districts, international universities, cultural landmarks, major tourism and investment projects within a unified master plan will be hosting the inaugural Alamein Afric...
GIPA invites investors to maiden ‘Invest Ghana Summit’
Mr Sedor said the Summit would provide a platform for investors to engage government leaders, policymakers, business executives and other stakeholders on investment opportunities in Ghana.
GRA targets GH¢310bn tax revenue by 2028 without new tax rates
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has set a target of GH¢310 billion in tax revenue by 2028, representing a doubling of the GH¢155 billion collected in 2024. The revenue mobilisation goal forms part of a medium-term strategy by the tax authority to improve compliance, broaden the tax base and minimise revenue leakages...
24-hour markets: We’ve been sued over projects we don’t control – Goosie Tanoh
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has distanced itself from the government’s planned 24-hour markets, saying it has no legal authority or oversight responsibility over the projects. Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy, Goosie Tanoh, said the confusion had led to the secretariat being drawn into legal disputes ove...
Audit Service recovers GH¢24.95m in unearned salaries, irregular payments in 2025 – GACC
The Ghana Audit Service recovered about GH¢24.95 million in unearned salaries and other financial irregularities in 2025, according to the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition’s State of Corruption Report 2025. The report says the recoveries form part of efforts by the Audit Service to strengthen financial accountability an...
Mobile Money transactions hit GH¢493.2bn in April 2026 – BoG
Mobile money transactions in Ghana reached a total value of GH¢493.2 billion in April 2026, involving 967 million transactions, according to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data for May 2026. The figures show continued expansion in the country’s digital payments sector, rising from GH¢484.6...
2026 Mid-Year Budget Review deserves more scrutiny, it’s difficult to see the economic case – Dr Nsafoah
He added that the relevant economic question is whether the return from moving Ghana’s reserves from an adequate level of around six months toward 15 months exceeds the return from roads, irrigation, energy infrastructure, hospitals, schools and other productivity-enhancing public investments.
Cocoa farmers want greater say in implementation of new law – GNACOFA
The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA) has called for continued engagement with cocoa farmers over the implementation of the new cocoa protection legislation. Stephenson Anane Boateng, who represented the association on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday (10 August), said the debate over the law should...
Analysis: Why the Ewoyaa lithium project still appears stalled after ratification
Parliament’s ratification of Ghana’s first lithium mining lease was expected to trigger visible activity at Ewoyaa. Yet weeks later, the site still appears largely quiet, with little sign of the large-scale development many had anticipated. The lease, granted to Barari DV Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium...
Government targets stronger MSMEs, value-added exports to boost Ghana’s global competitiveness
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating an enabling business environment for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand, innovate and compete in global markets. The Director of Foreign Trade and Negotiations at the Ministry, Stella Ansah, said MSMEs...
Transport Minister tours ongoing Terminal 2 face-lift, targets July 2026 completion
The refurbished terminal is expected to play a dual role, handling both domestic and some international flights, as authorities work to ease pressure on existing infrastructure, particularly terminal 3.