12 h. ago Summon Finance Minister, Governor over contradictory Gold for Oil reports

The Institute for Economic Research, Policy, and Practice (IERPP) has called on Parliament to haul the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to Parliament to explain conflicting official statements they have given over the Gold for Oil programme.

Politics

31 h. ago Ghana Business Leaders Push for Bold Investment Shift in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/Ghana’s leading business association is urging the government to pivot from economic stabilization to aggressive growth through capital investments. The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) made the call following the Finance Ministry’s invitation for stakeholder input on the 2026–2029 budget framework. GNCCI President Stephane Miezan acknowledged the government’s “sterling” success in restoring […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/

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6 d. ago Ghana’s Mahama Appoints Interim Ministers After Crash Deaths

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mahama-appoints-interim-ministers-after-crash-deaths/President John Mahama has assigned temporary ministerial responsibilities to maintain governance continuity following the helicopter crash that killed Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will concurrently serve as Defence Minister, while Lands Minister Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah takes interim charge of Environment, Science, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mahama-appoints-interim-ministers-after-crash-deaths/

Events

6 d. ago Mahama appoints acting Defence and Environment ministers following deadly helicopter crash

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to take on additional responsibility as Minister for Defence and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is expected to act as Environment, Science and Technology Minister. This was announced in a press statement issued on Thursday, August 7, by […]

Events

7 d. ago Government Ties Mining Lease Renewals to Community and Compliance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-ties-mining-lease-renewals-to-community-and-compliance/The Government of Ghana will now evaluate lease extensions for mining companies based on their social, financial, and environmental performance, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah announced during a site visit in Tarkwa. According to the Minister, future contract renewals will depend on how firms have honoured technical commitments, fulfilled tax obligations, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-ties-mining-lease-renewals-to-community-and-compliance/

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7 d. ago Zambia hopes to get extra $145 million from IMF programme extension

Zambia hopes to get an additional $145 million by extending its International Monetary Fund programme by another 12 months, its finance minister said on Tuesday.

Economics

8 d. ago Finance Minister decries mismanagement at PBC, charges new board to restore integrity and viability

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed grave concern over the persistent mismanagement and corruption that have plagued the operations of the Produce Buying Company (PBC) Limited.

Politics

8 d. ago Gov’t manipulates cocoa pricing: Farmers lose GH₵6,000 per tonne under false numbers

Yesterday's announcement by the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the NDC government regarding cocoa pricing is a political theatre.

Politics

8 d. ago Kennedy Agyapong has the answer to Ghana’s unemployment crisis – Former Deputy Finance Minister

Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr Alex Ampaabeng, has expressed strong confidence in Kennedy Agyapong’s ability to address Ghana’s growing unemployment challenge, backing the Assin Central MP to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections. Dr Ampaabeng, in a recent interview with TV3, said the country needs a bold, business-minded leader […]

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8 d. ago Kennedy Agyapong is Ghana’s Trump and Berlusconi, he’s the right candidate – Former Deputy Finance Minister

Former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Alex Ampaabeng, has thrown his weight behind Kennedy Agyapong in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership race, describing him as the kind of bold, business-minded leader Ghana urgently needs. In an interview with TV3, Dr Ampaabeng said his endorsement of the former Assin Central MP is not about personal […]

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8 d. ago NPP race: Dr Alex Ampaabeng declares support for Kennedy Agyapong

Former Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr Alex Ampaabeng, has openly declared his support for Kennedy Agyapong in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for 31 January 2026.

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8 d. ago Former Deputy Finance Minister Dr Alex Ampaabeng backs Kennedy Agyapong to lead NPP

Former Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr Alex Ampaabeng, has openly declared his support for Kennedy Agyapong in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for 31 January 2026.

Politics

8 d. ago Ghana Raises Cocoa Producer Price by 62.6% Ahead of New Season

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-producer-price-by-62-6-ahead-of-new-season/Ghana’s government has announced a significant increase in cocoa producer prices to GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag (GH¢51,660 per tonne) for the 2025/2026 season, marking a 62.6% rise from the previous rate. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson confirmed the adjustment effective August 7, 2025aligns with President John Mahama’s pledge to return 70% of export value […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-producer-price-by-62-6-ahead-of-new-season/

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8 d. ago Government targets 650,000 tonnes of cocoa during 2025/2026 crop season, eyes 1.0m in long

The government has targeted the production of 650,000 tonnes of cocoa beans for the 2025/2026 crop season. The long-term vision is to scale up yields to reach the one million tonne mark. This was revealed by Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, as part of the government’s renewed efforts to revitalise Ghana’s cocoa sector, which […]

Politics

8 d. ago Gov’t targets 650,000 tonnes of cocoa during 2025/26 crop season – Finance Minister

The government has targeted the production of 650,000 tonnes of cocoa beans for the 2025/26 crop season.

Politics

9 d. ago NIA Resolves Staff Strike with Full Payment of Operational Allowance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nia-resolves-staff-strike-with-full-payment-of-operational-allowance/The National Identification Authority (NIA) confirmed full settlement of a 20% Operational Support Allowance for staff, covering arrears from January to July 2025, ending a nationwide strike that disrupted registration services. Head of Corporate Affairs Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas announced the resolution, crediting staff patience and stakeholder support after protests over the Finance Ministry’s delayed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nia-resolves-staff-strike-with-full-payment-of-operational-allowance/

Events

9 d. ago Gov’t reintroduces free fertiliser for cocoa farmers; cautions against smuggling

Government has announced that it will supply free fertiliser and other inputs to cocoa farmers from the beginning of the 2025/2026 crop season. This was disclosed at a press conference delivered by the Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson after a meeting with the Producer Price Review Committee. According to him, government’s decision to reintroduce the […]

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9 d. ago Repeal of Emission Levy Act 1112, a jolt in the fight against climate change

In what seems to me like supersonic speed, less than 48 hours after the presentation of the budget statement and Economic Policy of government for the 2025 financial year, the finance minister presented to parliament 8 bills for the abolishment of certain taxes, notably amongst them was the Carbon emission levy (Act 1112) otherwise known […]

Events

9 d. ago Ghana Raises Cocoa Price to $5,040 Per Tonne in Policy Shift

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-price-to-5040-per-tonne-in-policy-shift/Ghana has increased cocoa producer prices to $5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 season, up from $3,100, effective August 7. The adjustment announced by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson translates to GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag, a GH¢128.75 rise. Forson stated the move fulfills President John Mahama’s pledge to allocate 70% of Free-On-Board (FOB) value […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-price-to-5040-per-tonne-in-policy-shift/

Economics

9 d. ago Deputy Finance Minister corrects Abena Osei Asare’s inaccurate claim on external interest payments

Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has corrected a misleading claim made by former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei Asare, regarding Ghana’s external interest payments.

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