Finance
Fuel Prices Surge as Transport Fares Hold Steady
Accra: The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced an increase in the price floors for petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for the first pricing window of August, marking a rise from the second pricing window of July. This
Cheque Value in Ghana Reaches GHS35.7 Billion Amid Decline in Usage: BoG
Accra: The value of cheques used in Ghana saw an increase in June 2026, despite a decline in the number of cheques issued by individuals and businesses compared to the previous year.
According to Ghana Web, cheques worth GHS35.7 billion
Minority Raises Red Flags Over Tax Agreements Amid Transparency Concerns
Accra: The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised the approval of three tax administration agreements, arguing that although they are intended to improve revenue mobilisation, they raise significant concerns about transparency, foreign involveme…
Accra Power Outage Highlights Ghana’s Infrastructure Failures: Prof Bokpin
Accra: Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has raised concerns that recurring power outages and ongoing infrastructure challenges indicate Ghana is on a troubling path, warning that these issues are driving up business costs and diminishing investor co…
Minority Raises Red Flags Over Tax Agreements Amid Transparency Concerns
Accra: The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised the approval of three tax administration agreements, arguing that although they are intended to improve revenue mobilisation, they raise significant concerns about transparency, foreign involveme…
2027 Budget to Drive New Economy Agenda – Finance Minister
Accra: The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the upcoming 2027 Budget will introduce a new initiative dubbed the ‘New Economy,’ which he described as the next phase of Ghana’s economic recovery. Speaking on JoyNews, Dr.
GoldBod Receives GHS5 Billion as Bank of Ghana Exits Gold-Buying Programme
Accra: The government has allocated GHS5 billion (approximately $429 million) in the revised 2026 Budget to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for purchasing gold from small-scale and artisanal miners. This allocation marks a significant restructuring of …
GoldBod Receives GHS5 Billion as Bank of Ghana Exits Gold-Buying Programme
Accra: The government has allocated GHS5 billion (approximately $429 million) in the revised 2026 Budget to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for purchasing gold from small-scale and artisanal miners. This allocation marks a significant restructuring of …