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We will recover all stolen monies from NPP — NDC National Chairman

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has stated that the current government will continue prosecuting corrupt former officials of...

GoldBod’s efficient operations main driver of foreign exchange and gold-backed inflows – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has attributed Ghana’s ability to conserve foreign exchange and attract significant gold-backed inflows to the efficient operations of...

Lordina Foundation donates medical equipment to support healthcare in Ayawaso West Wuogon

First Lady H.E. Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama has donated essential medical equipment to support healthcare delivery in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. The items, presented...

I am traumatised – Ahafo NADMO PRO on his arrest during military-police swoop

The Ahafo Regional Public Relations Officer for NADMO, Agyapong Francis, has described feeling traumatised after his arrest during a joint military and police operation...

Volta Regional Minister warns against cocoa smuggling

Volta Regional Minister James Gunu has issued a stern warning to individuals and syndicates using the region as a transit route for cocoa smuggling...

President Mahama commissions Phase 1 & 2 of $1.5bn Tema Port expansion project

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned Phases 1 and 2 of the Tema Port Expansion Project, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana’s...

First Lady takes health services to Sunyani as Bono Region battles high HIV rates

First Lady, H.E. Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, visited Sunyani on Thursday to organise a community health screening exercise in collaboration with the Ghana AIDS...

GhISEP mourns victims of El-Wak stampede

The Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GhISEP) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident that occurred during a Ghana Armed Forces...

Two Nigerians jailed for attempting to obtain Ghana Cards with false identities

The Madina District Court II has handed down 12-month jail terms to two Nigerian nationals who attempted to acquire Ghana Cards using false identities. The...

Photos from Finance Minister’s 2026 Budget Presentation

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, fulfilling...

I am not in a hurry to go to the capital market and borrow – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says he has no appetite for rushing back to the international capital market for loans, insisting Ghana must...

Police hunt for man after girlfriend is found dead in guest house at Begoro

Police in Begoro have launched a search for a well-known guest house operator popularly called “James Bond,” who is suspected of killing his girlfriend...

See where new 198.7 kilometres Accra–Kumasi 6-lane Expressway Project captured in 2026 Budget will pass

The planned new Accra–Kumasi Expressway, expected to be a completely new road built to full expressway standards rather than an upgrade of the existing...

If you’re too popular with MDAs as Finance Minister, something is wrong – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says being popular with ministries, departments, and agencies is not part of his job. His loyalty, he insists,...

Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says

Africa is facing the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, the Africa CDC told reporters in a briefing on Thursday, blaming the rise...

Princess Duncan supports wellness outreach programme on her birthday

The Deputy CEO of COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company and Queen Mother of the Frante–Sekyeredumase Traditional Area in Ashante Region, Princess Duncan, as...

How we averted dumsor – Finance Minister reveals $252m rescue deal with IPPs

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana narrowly escaped a return to dumsor after government secured a renegotiated deal with Independent Power Producers...

KKD appointed Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean

Kwasi Kyei Darkwah (KKD), the celebrated media personality popularly known as KKD, has been appointed Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region. The appointment comes...

‘It will blow your mind’ – Ato Forson hints at explosive audit report to drop next week

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says a damning audit report exposing billions of cedis in questionable claims is set for release next week. He...

Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English

The Nigerian government has announced it is cancelling a controversial policy that mandated the use of indigenous languages for teaching in the earliest years...

Gov’t commits over GH¢86bn to roads and education in 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled major investments in road infrastructure and education as part of the government’s 2026 Budget Statement and...

2026 Budget: Government allocates GH¢401 million to Women’s Development Bank

The Government of Ghana has announced a fresh GH¢401 million capital injection into the Women’s Development Bank to expand access to affordable finance for...

2026 Budget: Gov’t to create 800,000 jobs – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy is designed to create up to 800,000 new...

Government to rehabilitate the National Theatre in Accra

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced key initiatives to support Ghana’s creative sector in the 2026 Budget Statement presented to Parliament. Dr. Forson...

Fire destroys parts of Jacobu Police Quarters

A fire outbreak at the Jacobu Police Quarters in the Ashanti Region destroyed four rooms and their contents, though firefighters from the Ghana National...

Government to retool Ghana Armed Forces with new equipment and infrastructure

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a comprehensive retooling and modernization programme for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the 2026 Budget...

2026 Budget: Gov’t pledges over 4,000 machineries for farmers in 50 districts

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that more than 4,000 pieces of agricultural machinery will be deployed across 50 districts to enhance...

2026 budget: Gov’t to upgrade SHSs nationwide under new education programme

The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to upgrade and expand senior high schools (SHSs) nationwide, focusing on infrastructure improvements and enhanced learning environments. Finance...

2026 Budget: Mahama directs schools to buy only Ghanaian rice, maize, chicken and eggs

The 2026 Budget Statement unveiled a major directive from President Mahama aimed at bolstering Ghana’s agricultural sector and ensuring stable markets for local farmers. Finance...

2026 Budget: Gov’t to end double-track system

The Government of Ghana has announced plans to end the double-track system in all senior high schools (SHSs) as part of a national initiative...

2026 budget: Gov’t to establish $500 million Oil Palm Development Fund

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the establishment of a US$500 million Oil Palm Development Finance Window to support the cultivation of...

2026 Budget: Gov’t uncovers $33bn fake imports, orders forensic audit

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed what he described as “questionable import transactions” totaling over $33 billion between 2020 and 2025. The Minister...

Full text: Finance Minister presents 2026 budget in Parliament

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday November 13, 2025, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in parliament. The presentation...

2026 budget: Finance Minister announces major VAT reforms

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a major financial boost to households and the private sector through a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s...

Gov’t abolishes Covid-19 levy

Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the abolition of the COVID-19 levy. Dr. Forson made the announcement during the presentation of the...

2026 Budget: Removal of ‘nuisance’ E-Levy did not weaken revenue generation – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has acknowledged that the removal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) has not significantly affected Ghana’s domestic revenue...

We’ve learned a powerful truth; there’s no shortcut to responsible economic management – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned that Ghana cannot afford any form of recklessness in the management of public finances, stressing that...

El-Wak stampede: Why should over 20,000 struggle for recruitment available for only 4,000 people? – Nitiwul

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium that claimed the lives of six...

Akufo-Addo mourns victims of El-Wak stampede

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of six young women during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment...