Economy
Government orders immediate payment of cocoa farmers’ arrears
The Government on Thursday ordered the immediate payment of all arrears owed cocoa farmers to bring them some relief. Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance, at a press briefing in Accra, said the directive came on the back...
Government orders immediate payment of cocoa farmers’ arrears
The Government on Thursday ordered the immediate payment of all arrears owed cocoa farmers to bring them some relief. Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance, at a press briefing in Accra, said the directive came on the back...
Ghana plans fiscal council after IMF exit
Government has announced plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to strengthen financial oversight after the country exits the International Monetary Fund programme. The announcement was made by Mr. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Deputy Minister...
Cocoa farmers demand timely payments as government deepens support
Cocoa farmers in the Eastern Region have asked the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the government to speed up payments for beans they supplied since November 2025. The farmers...
SIC Insurance pays out GH¢107.6m in claims, bolsters policyholder trust
SIC Insurance PLC has paid out GH¢107.6 million in claims across various insurance policies in 2025, demonstrating its strong liquidity position and commitment to policyholders. "The significant claims payout reflects our robust...
Nationwide distribution of birds under ‘Nkoko Nketenkete’ initiative takes off-Deputy Coordinator
Mr Gordon Asubonteng, the Deputy National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana programme says the implementation of the government’s flagship ‘Nkoko Nketenkete’ initiative has started, with nationwide distribution of birds to poultry farmers. President John Dramani...
GTDC engages GHAPROHA on tourism market prospects
The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has engaged members of the Ghana Progressive Hotels Association (GHAPROHA) on emerging tourism market prospects, with a strong focus on the use of digital...
Energy Commission appoints Adwoa Serwa Bondzie as new Executive Secretary
The Energy Commission has appointment Ms Adwoa Serwa Bondzie, an executive leader, as its Acting Executive Secretary, succeeding Mrs Eunice Biritwum. Ms Bondzie, who, prior to her new appointment was the Deputy Managing Director for Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST Energies), has over 15...
GRA clarifies new 20 per cent VAT rate
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has provided further clarification on the implementation of the new 20 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. It explained that the 20 per cent rate was the result...
Dismantle Africa’s borders to enhance intra-trade – Ace Ankomah
Private Legal Practitioner, Ace Anan Ankomah, has challenged African governments to dismantle, and not to police the continent’s borders to facilitate intra-trade, while harnessing its resources to develop the needed...
