Zuma urges Africa to adopt single currency for economic independence
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has called on African nations to pursue a unified currency to strengthen intra-continental trade […]
Economy
President Mahama Calls For Reforms To Attract Investments As He Co-Chairs Ticad Ix Session
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday co-chaired the second plenary session on the theme “Economy: Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa”.
NHIS Levy, COVID-19 Levy to be abolished in 2026 – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a series of tax reforms under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act aimed at reducing the burden on Ghanaians and eliminating the cascading effects of certain levies.
Ato Forson: Gov’t saves GHC4.9bn on interest as T-Bill rates drop sharply
The Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced significant gains in Ghana’s fiscal management, highlighting a sharp decline in Treasury Bill (T-Bill) rates and a corresponding GHC4.9 billion savings on domestic interest payments in the first half of 2025.
Clarify VAT reforms in mid-year budget review – PwC tells govt
Professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is urging Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to provide updates on planned Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms and other tax measures during the upcoming mid-year budget review on July 24.
CSOs demand timelines, transparency on new GH¢1 fuel levy
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are urging the government to provide clear timelines for the recently introduced GH¢1 fuel levy, warning that without a defined duration, the charge could become a permanent financial burden on consumers.
FUND24 is weakest pillar of Ghana’s 24H+ economy: APL cautions Mahama
The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has said that FUND24, the financial backbone of Mahama’s 24H+ economy policy, is built on a shaky framework in its current form and predicts less impact.
24-Hour Economy: Goosie Tanoh explains how ‘Grow 24’ will boost agriculture
Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy policy, Goosie Tanoh, has provided a comprehensive insight into ‘Grow 24
Government releases US$300m to service Eurobond debt today July 3, 2025
Government has released US$300 million to service debt owed Eurobond holders in coupon payments today July 3, 2025.
Gov’t seeking to provide 1.7m jobs via 24‑Hour Economy – Edem Agbana
Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Edem Agbana, has announced that the government is targeting the creation of 1.7 million jobs as part of its newly launched 24‑Hour Economy