Economy
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...
GRA inaugurates VAT Compliance and Enforcement Team to boost revenue mobilisation
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Anthony Sarpong, Tuesday inaugurated the National VAT Compliance and Enforcement Team, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana’s Value Added Tax (VAT) reform journey. He said the...
India’s seed revolution offers blueprint for Ghana’s agricultural growth – Dr Azinu
Dr Amos Rutherford Azinu, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC), has said Ghana must urgently adopt the Hyderabad’s seed cluster model to secure food systems and empower millions of smallholder farmers. ...
Zenith Bank Appoints Mr. Charles Boakye Nimako as New Board Chair
Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited has appointed Mr. Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chair, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Nimako succeeds Mrs. Freda Yahan Duplan, who assumed the role...
Gov’t borrows GHS44.25 billion through T-bill auctions in January
The Government of Ghana raised a total of GHS 44.25 billion from the domestic market through Treasury Bill auctions in January 2026. This total loan amount reflects a strong start to...
AfDB approves project to expand electricity access in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$3.9 million two-year technical assistance project to support African countries to expand electricity access. The new project, dubbed: AESTAP...
Building construction inflation drops to 4.4 per cent in December 2025 – GSS
The rate of increase in construction costs in Ghana, measured by the Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI), declined to 4.4 per cent in December 2025, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)...
