3 h. ago National Economic Dialogue: Implementation of recommendations must start now – Finance Minister

The Finance Minister has called for the immediate implementation of key recommendations from the National Economic Dialogue, stressing that the time for discussion is over and action must begin now.

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5 h. ago Trudeau hits out at ‘dumb’ tariffs as Trump warns of further hikes against Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, calling it a "very dumb thing to do" and vowed to conduct a "relentless fight" to protect its economy.

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6 h. ago Trudeau says Trump’s tariffs designed to collapse Canada’s economy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, calling it a "very dumb thing to do" and vowed to conduct a "relentless fight" to protect its economy.

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6 h. ago ‘It will be my Bible – Ato Forson pledges to implement National Economic Dialogue recommendations

The Finance Minister has assured that government will act on the key recommendations from the National Economic Dialogue, describing the final communique as his “Bible” for shaping the 2025 budget and economic reforms.

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7 h. ago Ghana outlines solutions to economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue

Ghana has outlined a series of ambitious reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable growth, and strengthening governance in a bid to address the prevailing economic challenges. These proposals are contained in the communique issued at the end of the National Economic Dialogue (NED), held from 3rd to 4th March 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

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7 h. ago We need a strong economy to meet labour needs – Rashid Pelpuo

The Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has emphasised that a strong and viable economy is essential to meeting the needs of workers in Ghana.

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7 h. ago National Economic Dialogue calls for urgent reforms to revive Ghana’s economy

The government, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has concluded the National Economic Dialogue (NED) with a strong call for structural reforms to address Ghana's economic challenges.

Economics

7 h. ago National Economic Dialogue proposes 6 actionable steps to revive crisis

The 2-day National Economic Dialogue (NED) by the Government of Ghana and its key stakeholders rose from the Accra International Conference Centre with six key action points requiring urgent reforms to revive the ailing national economy.

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8 h. ago Gender advocate applauds President Mahama’s commitment to enforcing the Affirmative Action Act

Gender advocate and media personality, Josephine Oppong-Yeboah, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for his strong desire to enforcing the Affirmative Action Act of 2024 (Act 1121). The Act, designed to promote gender equity across all facets of national life in Ghana, aims to ensure that women’s voices are heard and included in every area […]

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9 h. ago Most concerns from Economic Dialogue would be addressed in the budget – Ato Forson assures

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that the upcoming 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy will reflect many of the concerns raised by stakeholders during the National Economic Dialogue.

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10 h. ago Find resources and operationalise comissioned Agenda 111 hospitals – Dr Nsiah Asare to Mahama

The former Presidential Advisor on Health under the Akufo-Addo administration, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has emphasised the responsibility of the current government to ensure that hospitals under the Agenda 111 project become fully operational.

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11 h. ago Tony Dath’s ‘Merci Beaucoup’ hits No. 1 in South Africa No. 8 in Ghana on Audiomack charts

AFJ Liberté Group Records is thrilled to announce that Tony Dath’s latest single, ‘Merci Beaucoup', has taken the music scene by storm.

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11 h. ago Science and Tech Minister reemphasizes ST&I importance for national development

Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Murtala Mohammed has underscored the essence of science and research in fostering national development and boosting economies.

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11 h. ago We are poised to implement outcomes of National Economic Dialogue – MiDA Boss

The Chief Executive of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould has reassured that the outcomes of the National Economic Dialogue(NED), will not be shelved as speculated by a section of concerned Ghanaians. “MiDA is committed to ensuring that resolutions from the dialogue translate into tangible, game-changing projects including other transformational projects in the […]

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12 h. ago Mahama highlights amendments that will strengthen governance at meeting with Constitution Review Committee

President John Mahama has identified areas he believes require constitutional amendments to enhance Ghana’s governance framework.

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12 h. ago We should appreciate the true state of the economy from those with the data – Prof Mensah

Economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof Lord Mensah has emphasised the importance of looking to experts working directly with economic data rather than political figures or speculative projections.

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14 h. ago Ghana must stop excessive reliance on foreign loans – EIU report

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Africa Economic Outlook 2025 has advised Ghana to find alternative funding solutions to avoid excess reliance on foreign loans. According to the report, “the worst of the region’s sovereign debt pressures appear to be over, but external debt servicing burdens remain high”. This, the EIU warned presents a critical challenge […]

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14 h. ago Put differences aside, let’s find solutions to economic challenges – Finance Minister

Ghanaians have been urged to put their differences aside in finding solutions to the country’s current economic challenges.

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15 h. ago Collins Dauda lauds Mahama for setting up satellite office to process passports speedily for Hajj pilgrims

The Chairman of the five-member interim Hajj Taskforce established by the President to oversee activities related to the Hajj pilgrimage, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has praised President John Mahama for his decision to establish a satellite office of the passport office at the Hajj Village.

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17 h. ago Concerned Small Scale Miners endorse GoldBod to ensure fair pricing and exchange rate stability

The National Concerned Association of Small-Scale Miners, Ghana (NCSSMAG) has thrown its full support behind the Mahama government’s decision to establish a Gold Board (GoldBod) to regulate gold trading for small-scale miners.

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