9 d. ago Finance Minister Highlights Budget Focus on People and Prosperity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-highlights-budget-focus-on-people-and-prosperity/Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has emphasized that the 2026 budget prioritizes social protection and prosperity for Ghanaians, outlining major allocations for vulnerable households and women’s economic empowerment. Presenting the final wrap up during the budget approval debate, the Finance Minister highlighted key allocations designed to support households, stimulate local economies, and strengthen national […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-highlights-budget-focus-on-people-and-prosperity/

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1 week ago Agricultural Leader Says Improved Rural Roads Key to Lowering Food Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-leader-says-improved-rural-roads-key-to-lowering-food-prices/Ghana’s persistently high food prices could ease if the government delivers on its plan to upgrade rural farm roads, according to Dr. Felix Mawuli Kamassah, President of the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VePEAG). Dr. Kamassah described the 2026 Budget’s focus on feeder roads in food producing communities as a major policy shift […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-leader-says-improved-rural-roads-key-to-lowering-food-prices/

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1 week ago Mahama Ayariga hails tax reforms in 2026 budget as relief for ordinary Ghanaians

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has emphasised that the 2026 Budget brings long-awaited tax relief to Ghanaians, arguing that the removal of burdensome levies marks a major policy shift from the previous administration.

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1 week ago Youth Network Demands Greater Participation in Mission 300 Energy Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-network-demands-greater-participation-in-mission-300-energy-programme/The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) has called on government to prioritise youth participation and significantly expand financing for green entrepreneurship as Ghana implements its Mission 300 Energy Compact. At a news conference in Accra, Chibeze Ezekiel, Executive Coordinator of SYND, commended government for recognising the National Energy Compact in the 2026 Budget and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-network-demands-greater-participation-in-mission-300-energy-programme/

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1 week ago Agricultural Roads Could Finally Ease Ghana’s High Food Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-roads-could-finally-ease-ghanas-high-food-prices/Ghana’s persistently high food prices may finally ease if government delivers on its ambitious plan to improve agricultural enclave roads, according to the President of the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VePEAG), Dr Felix Mawuli Kamassah. Speaking to The High Street Journal, Dr Kamassah said the road investments announced in the 2026 Budget […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-roads-could-finally-ease-ghanas-high-food-prices/

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1 week ago Ghana Shows Fiscal Improvement Despite Rising 2026 Budget Deficit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shows-fiscal-improvement-despite-rising-2026-budget-deficit/Ghana’s fiscal situation for 2026 shows encouraging signs of improvement when compared to mid year revised figures for 2025, despite apparent widening of the budget deficit, according to economic analysis by Stanbic Bank. Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research Economics at Stanbic Bank, explained that while the country’s budget deficit for 2026 appears to widen […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shows-fiscal-improvement-despite-rising-2026-budget-deficit/

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1 week ago Fitch Projects Bank of Ghana Rate Drop to Sixteen Point Five Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fitch-projects-bank-of-ghana-rate-drop-to-sixteen-point-five-percent/Fitch Solutions is projecting that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will continue its monetary easing cycle over the next two years, cutting the policy rate to 16.50 percent by the end of 2026. The forecast, delivered at the 2026 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Post Budget Forum in Accra, reflects confidence in Ghana’s strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals and a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fitch-projects-bank-of-ghana-rate-drop-to-sixteen-point-five-percent/

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1 week ago University Professor Warns 2026 Budget Lacks Clear Exit Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-professor-warns-2026-budget-lacks-clear-exit-plan/Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin of the University of Ghana has cautioned that the 2026 National Budget fails to articulate a clear strategy for maintaining fiscal discipline once the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme in the middle of next year. Speaking at the annual Deloitte Economic Dialogue, the Professor of Finance identified the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-professor-warns-2026-budget-lacks-clear-exit-plan/

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1 week ago 2026 Budget places growth, jobs and fiscal discipline at centre of Ghana’s economic transformation – Dr. Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has stated that the 2026 Budget marks a new phase in Ghana’s economic transformation, with a strong emphasis on fiscal discipline, growth, and job creation. Speaking at the opening of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Dr. Asiama noted that the budget outlines a clear […]

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1 week ago 2026 Budget technically focused to addressing Ghana’s energy sector challenges – Deloitte

Making its view on the energy sector, it said the government’s recognition of this decline in petroleum output and the accompanying plan for Voltarian Basin drilling is a positive step toward securing future reserves. However, the success of this strategy depends on sustained investor confidence, clarity on fiscal terms, and GNPC’s financial capacity.

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2 w. ago Bekwai MP Accuses Government of Creating Zero Jobs in First Year

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bekwai-mp-accuses-government-of-creating-zero-jobs-in-first-year/The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of failing to create a single job during its first year in office despite what he described as impressive statistics on paper. Taking his turn in the parliamentary debate on the 2026 Budget on Friday, 22 November […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bekwai-mp-accuses-government-of-creating-zero-jobs-in-first-year/

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2 w. ago KPMG Says Ghana Has Laid Strong Foundation But Real Test Lies Ahead

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kpmg-says-ghana-has-laid-strong-foundation-but-real-test-lies-ahead/International auditing firm KPMG has affirmed that Ghana has established a solid macroeconomic foundation after years of economic turbulence, but warned that the real test lies in whether the government can translate this stability into tangible improvements in jobs, incomes and livelihoods. The assessment came in KPMG’s critical review of the 2026 Budget Statement and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kpmg-says-ghana-has-laid-strong-foundation-but-real-test-lies-ahead/

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2 w. ago 2026 HEALTH BUDGET: Mahama Gov’t Failing Health Promises, Slashing Nurses’ Allowance by GH₵300m — Dr. Kingsley Agyemang

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/2026-health-budget-mahama-govt-failing-health-promises-slashing-nurses-allowance-by-gh%e2%82%b5300m-dr-kingsley-agyemang/Minority member of the Health Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has taken a swipe at the Mahama-led administration, accusing it of failing to honour key health-sector commitments while allocating huge sums to presidential jets. Speaking after the presentation of the 2025 budget, Dr. Agyemang argued that government’s funding choices point to “misplaced priorities,” particularly the sharp […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/2026-health-budget-mahama-govt-failing-health-promises-slashing-nurses-allowance-by-gh%e2%82%b5300m-dr-kingsley-agyemang/

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2 w. ago Achieving science, technology and innovation adoption targets set out in 2026 budget for Ghana

On 13th November 2025, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 National Budget and Economic Policy to Parliament, which featured key priority areas that the government aims to focus on in the ensuing year. The theme for the budget was “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation”.

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2 w. ago Strong disinflation, lower interest rates create foundation for 2026 recovery – CPS Budget Review

The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has hailed the 2026 budget statement and economic policy as a key milestone for Ghana’s economic recovery.

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2 w. ago Eduwatch critiques Ghana’s 2026 education budget, highlights key gaps

The Africa Education Watch has raised concerns regarding the allocation of funds for the education sector, urging the government to take more decisive steps to address persistent gaps in funding, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure development.

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2 w. ago The 2026 VAT Reset: Why your receipt is changing and what it means for your wallet

In a move described as a "Fiscal Reset," Ghana’s 2026 Budget has triggered a fierce debate between the Ministry of Finance and the trading community.

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2 w. ago From promise to paycheck: Will Ghana’s 2026 Budget finally deliver jobs our youth can live on?

As Ghana joins over 200 countries worldwide this week in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 17-23, 2025), the timing couldn’t be more critical. While the world spotlights innovation, job creation, and youth-led enterprise, Ghana faces a moment of truth: Can we turn entrepreneurial ambition into actual opportunity? Every morning, thousands of young Ghanaians wake up […]

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2 w. ago 2026 Budget: SEND Ghana welcomes higher social spending, warns of implementation gaps

SEND GHANA has welcomed the government’s significant increase in social sector spending in the 2026 Budget but cautions that persistent implementation challenges may limit the impact of these investments on vulnerable communities.

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2 w. ago IPPA Reacts to 2026 Budget: Experts Weigh In on Govt’s Economic Roadmap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ippa-reacts-to-2026-budget-experts-weigh-in-on-govts-economic-roadmap/The Institute of Public Policy & Accountability (IPPA) has reviewed the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented to Parliament by the Minister for Finance on 13th November 2025. We commend the Minister for sustaining continuity in several key economic reforms initiated within the framework of the IMF-supported programme. Policy continuity in fiscal consolidation, debt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ippa-reacts-to-2026-budget-experts-weigh-in-on-govts-economic-roadmap/

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