Ghana Secures $100M Investment to Boost AI-Powered Agriculture and Farmers
Ghana has received a significant boost in its drive for agricultural transformation with a major investment commitment from Degas Limited. […]
Economy
GIPC and JETRO sign two-year pact to unlock business opportunities
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding
Kenya seeks China’s approval to convert dollar loan to yuan
Nairobi specifically wants to reprofile the $5bn loan that Beijing underwrote for the construction of the east African country’s modern
AGI appeals to GRA, border agencies to clamp down on illegal imports
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is calling on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and other state security agencies to
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
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.