Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has warned that underperforming MMDCEs will be dismissed by March 31, 2026. He urged district executives to prioritise government policies, infrastructure projects, and sanitation, while stressing that funding has been fully released and accountability measures will be enforced.
The Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has warned that DV plates are not intended for regular use on public roads and should only be used for testing and official purposes.
Ghana and Zambia have signed a historic visa waiver agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel freely without visas. Announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during President Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, the move is expected to boost trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchange.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern over the low participation of African SMEs in export trade, noting that fewer than 20 per cent engage in cross-border business. She said financial, regulatory and structural barriers continue to limit the involvement of women and young people, slowing regional trade, industrial growth and job creation across the continent.
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to launch an immediate and comprehensive probe into claims
Nigeria is advancing its abundant natural gas resources as a key driver of Africa’s industrial development and energy transition, amid
Ghana’s finance minister has proposed trimming a mining levy by two percentage points in an effort to secure industry support
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty framework, describing it as a continuation
The Bank of Ghana has confirmed that two banks UMB and Prudential Bank Ghana remained undercapitalised as of December 2025.
GUTA has urged the Bank of Ghana to fast-track measures to bring commercial lending rates to single digits, following the recent policy rate cut to 15.5 percent. The move, the association says, would lower borrowing costs, expand credit access for traders and SMEs, and support business growth amid improving economic conditions.
