60 h. ago Ghana Clears US$77M Road Debt to Accelerate Highway Completion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/The Ghanaian government has settled $77 million in outstanding debts to contractors working on the crucial Ofankor-Nsawam highway, clearing financial obstacles that had stalled construction for months. Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza announced the debt clearance Wednesday, stating that all contractor certificates raised before the current administration took office have been fully paid. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/

Economics

61 h. ago Ghana Launches Solar Irrigation Initiative to Transform Agricultural Productivity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/Ghana will deploy solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide to modernize agriculture and eliminate seasonal farming limitations, officials announced at a continental renewable energy summit that also unveiled a $200 million financing facility for African solar projects. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor revealed the initiative at the 7th International Solar Alliance Regional Committee Meeting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/

Politics

4 d. ago Former Finance Minister Disputes Government’s Debt Reduction Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-finance-minister-disputes-governments-debt-reduction-claims/Ghana’s former Finance Minister has challenged the current government’s assertion that public debt has fallen significantly, arguing that the national debt burden has actually increased by $10 billion when measured in dollar terms. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who served as Finance Minister under the previous administration, disputed the methodology used in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-finance-minister-disputes-governments-debt-reduction-claims/

Politics

5 d. ago Benin’s ruling parties pick finance minister Wadagni as presidential candidate

Benin’s ruling coalition has nominated Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni to contest the 2026 presidential election

Politics

6 d. ago Finance Official Says Fiscal Rules Need Institutional Support to Succeed

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-official-says-fiscal-rules-need-institutional-support-to-succeed/Ghana’s fiscal discipline challenges require more than legislative rules to address public finance management problems, according to a senior finance ministry official. Dr. Patrick Nomo, Chief Director at the Ministry of Finance, argued that fiscal rules alone cannot guarantee responsible spending without supporting institutional frameworks. His comments came during a keynote address at an IMANI […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-official-says-fiscal-rules-need-institutional-support-to-succeed/

Politics

7 d. ago Ghana Finance Minister Calls for New Deal on Africa’s US$1.3 Trillion Debt

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-finance-minister-calls-for-new-deal-on-africas-us1-3-trillion-debt/Ghana’s Finance Minister has joined growing voices demanding a fundamental shift in how the world handles Africa’s crushing debt burden, now exceeding $1.3 trillion. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson made his position clear while receiving a petition from labor unions in Accra, arguing that current repayment terms are strangling the continent’s development prospects. The petition, delivered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-finance-minister-calls-for-new-deal-on-africas-us1-3-trillion-debt/

Economics

8 d. ago Ghana Businesses Face Potential New Tax for Skills Training Fund

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-businesses-face-potential-new-tax-for-skills-training-fund/The Ghanaian government is considering a new business tax to finance a dedicated fund for technical and vocational education, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu revealed at a private sector engagement meeting. The proposed levy would help address critical skills shortages across industries while raising concerns among business leaders already facing multiple tax burdens. Iddrisu told participants […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-businesses-face-potential-new-tax-for-skills-training-fund/

Economics

9 d. ago Experts Meet To Review Financing Options For ECOWAS Standby Force

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-meet-to-review-financing-options-for-ecowas-standby-force/EXPERTS FROM FINANCE AND DEFENCE MINISTRIES MEET IN ABUJA TO REVIEW SUSTAINABLE FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE ECOWAS STANDBY FORCE Abuja, Nigeria – 27 August 2025: Experts from the Ministries of Finance and Defence of ECOWAS Member States have commenced a three-day meeting at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, from 27th to 29th August 2025. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-meet-to-review-financing-options-for-ecowas-standby-force/

Politics

1 week ago German and Belgian Leaders Oppose Seizing Russian Central Bank Assets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-and-belgian-leaders-oppose-seizing-russian-central-bank-assets/Germany and Belgium have expressed strong reservations about proposals to confiscate frozen Russian state funds, warning that such moves could undermine global financial stability and legal precedents. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever outlined their concerns during a Berlin press conference on Tuesday, emphasizing the complex legal and economic implications of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-and-belgian-leaders-oppose-seizing-russian-central-bank-assets/

Politics

1 week ago Think tank warns Ghana’s deficit worse than reported over bank bailout accounting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-warns-ghanas-deficit-worse-than-reported-over-bank-bailout-accounting/Ghana’s fiscal deficit may be significantly higher than official figures suggest after the government failed to fully account for a GH₵2.45 billion bank bailout in its budget reporting, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The IFS raised concerns that the Finance Ministry’s 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review understated both expenditure and deficit levels by excluding […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-warns-ghanas-deficit-worse-than-reported-over-bank-bailout-accounting/

Events

1 week ago Payroll fraud probe threatens business confidence as millions leak from state coffers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/payroll-fraud-probe-threatens-business-confidence-as-millions-leak-from-state-coffers/Ghana’s government has launched an intensive investigation into payroll irregularities that are draining millions from public finances while undermining business trust in state spending accountability. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee that fraud and wrongful payments are inflating the wage bill and reducing fiscal space for development projects that benefit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/payroll-fraud-probe-threatens-business-confidence-as-millions-leak-from-state-coffers/

Economics

1 week ago Cedi still wobbly despite appreciation – Abena Osei Asare calls for action

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei Asare, has expressed concern over the continued instability of the Ghanaian cedi.

Politics

1 week ago Abena Osei Asare criticises ‘slow’ response of Controller and Accountant General’s office

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei Asare, has voiced concerns over delays attributed to the Controller and Accountant General’s office, calling for more efficient handling of critical financial requests.

Politics

1 week ago PAC Chair blames centralisation for surge in payroll fraud, calls for decentralisation and sanctions

Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and former Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, has blamed the resurgence of payroll fraud in the public sector on excessive centralisation and weak accountability systems, calling for immediate structural reforms and sanctions.

Politics

1 week ago Finance Ministry interdicts CAGD staff over alleged payroll fraud

The Ministry of Finance has interdicted a staff member of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) over allegations of payroll fraud.

Economics

1 week ago PAC refers Finance Ministry to Attorney General over GH₵1.3m procurement breach

The Public Accounts Committee has referred the Ministry of Finance to the Attorney General for prosecution over procurement breaches.

Politics

1 week ago Finance Ministry to freeze accounts of assemblies operating outside GIFMIS – Deputy Minister warns

The police anti-galamsey task force has intensified operations in the illegal mining areas, making several arrests in the Ashanti and Western regions in separate exercises over the weekend.

Events

1 week ago Deputy Finance Minister thanks partners for supporting Ampem EduCamp 2025 in Asuogyaman

The maiden edition of the Ampem EduCamp 2025, a two-week academic and mentorship programme for 400 second-year Junior High School students in the Asuogyaman District, has ended with a resounding call for continued investment in education.

Politics

2 w. ago Corporate Support Powers Successful Ampem EduCamp 2025 in Asuogyaman

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/corporate-support-powers-successful-ampem-educamp-2025-in-asuogyaman/The maiden edition of the Ampem EduCamp 2025, a two-week academic and mentorship programme for 400 second-year Junior High School students in the Asuogyaman District, has ended with a resounding call for continued investment in education. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman and Deputy Minister of Finance, Hon. Thomas Ampem […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/corporate-support-powers-successful-ampem-educamp-2025-in-asuogyaman/

Politics

2 w. ago Gov’t is prioritising cocoa farmers’ welfare – Finance Ministry Adviser

The Technical Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Frederick Amissah, has defended the government’s record on cocoa, insisting that the welfare of farmers remains a priority.

Economics