Finance
Parliament Removes Excise Duty on Locally Produced Fruit Juices
Accra: Parliament has passed the Excise Bill, 2026, approving a zero excise duty policy for locally manufactured fruit juices as part of measures to reduce prices, promote healthier consumption, and support Ghana’s agro-processing industry. The new le…
EFFAG Demands Crackdown on Shipping Lines Flouting GHS720 Container Fee Cap
Accra: The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana (EFFAG) has called on the government and the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) to take immediate enforcement action against shipping lines allegedly charging container fees above the approved limit. EFFA…
New Cocoa Law to Guarantee Farmers at Least 70% of Export Value
Accra: Government is preparing a major overhaul of Ghana’s cocoa sector governance framework, with a proposed new law set to guarantee cocoa farmers not less than 70 percent of the gross Free-on-Board (FOB) price while introducing a market-based prici…
Nigeria’s First SEC-Licensed Exchange Quidax Expands to Over 21 Countries
Accra: Quidax, the first digital assets exchange to receive a provisional licence from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), today announced the expansion of its stablecoin infrastructure to more than 21 countries and 14 currencies, enab…
WTC Accra Positions Ghanaian Businesses for Global Investment Opportunities
Accra: The World Trade Centre (WTC) Accra recently led a Ghanaian delegation to the Africa Collective Geneva 2026, with the Head of Trade and Investment Services at WTC Accra, Jeffrey Odame Yeboah, representing the organisation at the programme. Yeboa…
Sukparu Rejects Suspension of GHS1 Energy Sector Levy Despite Rising Fuel Prices
Accra: The Deputy Minister for Communication, Technology and Innovation, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has firmly rejected calls to suspend the GHS1 Energy Sector Levy, emphasizing its critical role in maintaining Ghana’s power sector stability. This respon…
Dr Eze Calls for Stronger Governance in Africa’s Critical Minerals Agenda
Accra: The Director of the Democratic Futures in Africa programme at the Open Society Foundations, Dr Chukwuemeka B. Eze, has emphasized the importance of implementing robust governance frameworks to enable African countries to capitalize on the oppor…
Teenage Pregnancy Threatens Ghana’s Youth Economic Potential – GSS
Accra: The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has raised concerns about the impact of teenage pregnancy on Ghana’s growing youth population, cautioning that early pregnancies continue to affect girls’ education, skills development, and future economic op…