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Utility tariffs drop from today as PURC announces electricity, water cuts
Utility consumers across Ghana will begin paying less for electricity and water from today, April 1, following a tariff reduction announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).
IMF urged to come clean on Bank of Ghana losses
Economic think tank Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to come clean on the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 losses.
Gov’t targets GH¢2.3bn from foreign digital platforms through new VAT system
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the government's planned nationwide rollout of a cross-border technology solution for collecting Value Added Tax (VAT) from non-resident digital platforms is expected to generate about GH¢2.3 billion in its first full year without increasing tax rates.
World Bank projects 4.8% growth for Ghana, 9% inflation by end-2026
The World Bank projects 4.8% growth for Ghana in 2026, alongside an end-of-year inflation rate of 9%.
NDPC Chairman calls for productivity revolution to boost government revenue
Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has called for a “productivity revolution” in Ghana, warning that the country cannot generate enough government revenue to fund critical infrastructure and national development without improving productivity across all sectors of the economy. Delivering a...
Stakeholders call for stronger action to advance women’s economic empowerment at UKGCC–British High Commission IWD Event
Stakeholders have called for renewed efforts and stronger allyship to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in Ghana at an event marking International Women’s Day in Accra. The event, shosted by the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the British High Commission, Accra, convened business...
Capital access takes centre stage at 3rd women in business dialogue in Kumasi
Limited access to capital and business support structures continues to hold back many women-led enterprises in Ghana, despite their significant contribution to the economy, stakeholders have said at the 3rd Women in Business Dialogue held in Kumasi. Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of the Business and Fin...
Global Network of Export-Import Banks holds 6th exchange programme in Accra
The second day opened with a presentation on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, a national economic transformation strategy launched by President John Dramani Mahama in July 2025.
Ghana on course to exit IMF as fiscal targets Are Beaten – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana is firmly on course to exit the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after outperforming key fiscal targets agreed under the country’s $3 billion bailout.
UNDP warns Ghana over borrowing costs despite signs of recovery
Ghana must intensify efforts to strengthen its sovereign credit profile or risk high borrowing costs undermining its long-term development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned. Speaking at a national credit ratings workshop in Accra, UNDP Resident Representative Shaima Hussein said the organisati...
World Bank approves $500m to improve rural roads, market access in Ghana
The World Bank has approved $500 million in financing for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), a major initiative to improve rural road connectivity, strengthen agricultural value chains, expand economic opportunities, and create short-term direct jobs for rural communities across Ghana. Poor road...
Cocoa buyers divert funds to purchase smuggled beans, COCOBOD says
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has accused some officials at licensed buying companies of using government funds to buy cheap beans smuggled from the Ivory Coast.