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Amin Adam says IMF forced government into Policy Coordination Instrument over reform delays
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has claimed that the government’s decision to pursue an IMF Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) was necessitated by shortcomings in implementing structural reforms. Addressing Parliament during a debate on Ghana’s exit from the IMF programme, Dr Amin Adam argued that the P...
We’ve signed $5.5bn agreements to transform economy, 1.7m jobs to be created – 24-Hour Economy Secretariat
Though it acknowledged Mr. Oppong-Nkrumah’s question about what the 24-Hour Economy has delivered, and the subsequent reportage is fair and deserves a factual answer, the statement argued that the 24H+ Programme is Ghana's programme for structural economic transformation: producing more of what we consume and exporting...
To nationalise or transform? Joy Business hosts roundtable on Ghana’s extractive future
Joy Business is convening a national dialogue to examine whether ownership alone is enough to transform the country. The high-level discussion, titled “To Nationalise or Transform? Rethinking Ghana’s Approach to Mining, Oil and Critical Minerals,” brings together voices from industry, policy, academia, and governance.
38 reasons SMEs in Ghana should develop a strong marketing orientation
Despite their importance, many SMEs focus primarily on production and sales while paying little attention to understanding customer needs. This often leads to declining sales, weak customer loyalty, and business failure.
BoG extends deadline for IMTOs registration; warns those who fail to register
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has extended the deadline for the registration and guidelines of International Money Transfer Operations to 31st July 2026. This was in a notice to the International Money Operators (IMTOs). Accordingly, all existing IMTOs are urged to take advantage of this extension to regularise their operati...
Workers of GNCCI members may stay home a while longer due to recent floods – GNCCI CEO
The Chief Executive of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce, Mark Badu Aboagye, has stated that businesses severely affected by the recent floods will be compelled to allow their workers to stay home for a while longer. He explained that “we are not sacking them, but rather they have to stay home as long as […]
Ghana, South Korea deepen cooperation in AI, energy and manufacturing
Ghana and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including artificial intelligence, manufacturing, energy, and education, as both countries prepare to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations next year. The discussions were highlighted at the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, co-chaired...
Government to tie rice imports to local production in major policy shift
The Government of Ghana is preparing to link rice import permits directly to investment in the country’s own rice farms and mills - a policy shift that the Ministry of Food and Agriculture hopes will accelerate progress toward self-sufficiency and trim a growing import bill.
Gov’t to crack down on rice smuggling with new inter-ministerial task-force – Agric Minister
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans by government to establish an inter-ministerial taskforce to strengthen surveillance and enforcement against the illegal importation of rice through unauthorized border routes. Speaking at the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable on the theme “Mob...
One-month fuel cushion: Government absorbs GHC2 on diesel, GHC0.36 on petrol
The government has announced a temporary intervention to cushion consumers against rising fuel prices, as volatility on the international petroleum market continues to drive up local costs. Effective 16 April 2026, the start of the next pricing window, the State will absorb GHC2 per litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litr...
Delta Air Lines marks 20 years of continuous Ghana–U.S. service
Delta Air Lines, the leading nonstop US carrier, celebrates 20 years of uninterrupted operations in Ghana, marking two decades of continuous service, customer excellence, and community impact in the market. Launched in 2006, Delta has maintained connectivity between Ghana and the United States through its Accra to New...
Tantanlawura, TCDA launch 1,000-hectare tree plantation to fight climate change
To ensure a sustainable environment while safeguarding livelihoods, Tantanlawura Alhaji Darrison Dramani, newly installed Chief of the Wasipe Traditional Kingdom under the Gonja Paramountcy, together with the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), has launched a project to plant and nurture 1,000 hectares of economic...