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Eurobond holders anticipated to waive $4.7bn in a debt restructuring agreement

Eurobond holders are anticipated to waive approximately $4.7 billion owed to them by the government.This forms part of the agreement reached with the bondholders...

Ghana’s economy will grow bigger and better this year – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has confidently announced that Ghana's economy is set for a strong recovery this year, despite recent challenges.He highlighted...

Cedi depreciation slows as a dollar sells at GHS15.75

Last week witnessed a deceleration in the depreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar, with a loss of 0.96% recorded in its...

NEDCo in Sunyani pursues customers for outstanding debts

The Sunyani Area of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has launched phase five of its Revenue Mobilization Exercise to recover outstanding debts totaling...

Ghana’s economy to grow to 4.3% in 2024 – Fitch Solutions updates projection

Fitch Solutions has revised its projection for Ghana’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 2024, increasing it from the previous estimate of 3.8%...

GMOs, land banks a necessity for attainment of Ghana’s food sovereignty – Expert

Research scientist at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission's Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute, Dr. Daniel Osei-Ofosu, highlighted the potential for Ghana to achieve...

BoG needs recapitalization for violating guidelines that caused banking sector crises – Economist

Executive Director of Revenue Mobilisation Africa, Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, expressed the view that the Bank of Ghana might require recapitalization similar to the collapsed...

Energy Minister, CBOD halt downstream monitoring deal handed to SML by GRA

The Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors have raised concerns about the resumption of...

Restore GN Bank’s license! – Dr. Nduom tells BoG Governor

The Global Chairman of Groupe Nduom and former owner of GN Bank, Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, has fervently urged the Governor of the Bank...

NABCO trainees call out Bawumia to release outstanding arrears

The Coalition of NABCO Trainees has reminded Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), of a pledge he made during...

Akufo-Addo directs disbursement of GHS1.5bn bailout to victims of banking sector clean-up

President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Ministry to allocate ¢1.5 billion to aid customers impacted by the banking sector's clean-up initiative.Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed...

Govt experiences slight oversubscription in t-bills, yields on 182-day and 364-day bills decline

The government experienced a slight oversubscription of GH¢3.60 billion in the treasury bills auction.As per the Bank of Ghana's auction report, there was a...

Debt restructuring negotiations with creditors has officially come to an end – Amin Adam

Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has declared the successful conclusion of Ghana’s debt restructuring program with its official creditors.The Member of Parliament for...

Over 1,400 businesses participate in YEA’s BEAP initiative

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has initiated the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) with an initial rollout supporting 1,452 businesses, aiming to strengthen...

Akufo-Addo to meet organized labour over SSNIT hotels saga on June 25 – Ablakwa reveals

Following the "Hands Off Our Hotel" protest, President Akufo-Addo has arranged a meeting with Organised Labour on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, to discuss the...

GSE introduces Over-The-Counter Market to broaden financial markets

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has introduced Over-The-Counter Market trading tailored for rural banks and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), marking a significant stride...

GRA to implement stricter guidelines on Excise Duty bonds, security issuance

The Head of the Excise Unit at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Kwabena Apau Awua Anto, has emphasized the forthcoming rigorous enforcement of the...

Improving financial, digital literacy crucial for advancing financial inclusion – Angela Mensah-Poku

Chief Enterprises Business Officer at MTN Ghana,Angela Mensah-Poku, emphasized the importance of prioritizing financial and digital literacy within the financial inclusion ecosystem to foster...

How agriculture contributes to climate change

Agriculture plays a significant role in climate change through methane emissions from livestock digestion, nitrous oxide emissions from fertilizer use, and changes in land...

Ghana’s manufacturing sector needs much attention – Industry sector players to govt

Stakeholders in the manufacturing space have indicated that despite the 6.8 growth rate recorded for the Industry in the first quarter of 2024, growth...

Restructuring economic modules is essential for Ghana’s survival and growth – Otokunor

Director of Inter-Party and Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Relations (Corporate Affairs) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Boamah Otokunor, has stressed the urgent...

Ghana’s Audit Service performance drops from ‘C’ to ‘D’ – World Bank

The World Bank has downgraded Ghana’s Audit Service performance rating from a “C” to a “D”, citing deficiencies in its independence according to global...

GRA to intensify enforcement of bonds and security issuance for excise duty compliance

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is set to rigorously enforce the Excise Duty law, mandating manufacturers of excisable goods to issue bonds or securities....

Ghana sees decline in ranking on World Bank’s Supreme Audit Institutions Independence Index

Ghana has experienced a decline in its ranking on the World Bank's Supreme Audit Institutions Independence (SAIs) Index for the year 2023, scoring a...

Former Quick Credit newly launched as Bills Micro-Credit Limited

Quick Credit, after 15 years of providing loan facilities to Ghanaians, will now officially operate under the name Bills Micro-Credit Limited.On Thursday, May 20,...

SML resumes monitoring operations in downstream petroleum sector – GRA

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) will resume its monitoring operations of the Downstream Petroleum sector starting June...

SML receives authorization from the GRA to continue its operations

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has authorized Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) to resume operations, despite an earlier directive from the president for SML to...

I will give my Trassaco house, Akosombo hotel to Ablakwa if he proves tax evasion claims are true

Owner of Rock City Hotel, Bryan Acheampong, has strongly denied the allegations made by the NDC Member of Parliament for North Tongu that his...

Bills Founder thanks Kofi Amoabeng for a GHS7,000 loan to manage his business

Board Chairman of Bills Micro-credit Limited, Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, has recognized Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, the founder of the now-defunct UT Bank.Mr Quaye stated...

We are able to meet only 25% of climate financing cost with deficit US$16.6bn – John Asafu-Adjaye

Ghana is facing a significant financing gap hindering its efforts to meet its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) for combating climate change.The estimated total cost...

Eurobond holders agree to restructure Ghana’s $13bn international debt

Ghana is on the verge of finalizing an agreement in principle with its Eurobond holders for the restructuring of $13 billion worth of international...

World Bank reports grade D for Ghana in Supreme Audit Institutions Independence Index

Ghana's rating in the World Bank's Supreme Audit Institutions Independence (SAIs) Index for 2023 fell to a D (6.5), down from the C (8.0-8.5/10)...

SEC and UNCDF collaborate to introduce crowdfunding framework for Small Enterprises

A comprehensive guidelines for equity and investment-based crowdfunding has been introduced in Ghana by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana (SEC) and the...

Ghana’s international debt likely to see 37% principal haircut 

Ghana is on the verge of finalizing an agreement with its Eurobond holders for the restructuring of approximately $13 billion worth of international debt,...

Government’s $2bn debt owed to power companies is the cause of recent ‘dumsor’ – Mahama

Former President John Mahama has linked the resurgence of unpredictable power supply, known locally as "dumsor," to the government's failure to secure fuel for...

Ghana is more prepared than ever to collaborate for mutual prosperity – Trade Minister woos Chinese investors

Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has urged Chinese investors to forge partnerships with Ghana to expand their investment activities across Africa.He...

Ghana reaches preliminary deal with bondholders to adjust $13bn debt

Ghana has reached a preliminary agreement with its bondholders to restructure $13 billion of international debt, according to three sources briefed by Reuters on...

Ghana has the most bank-held govt debt in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023 – Report

Ghana had the highest banks’ holdings of government debt in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023, according to Fitch Solutions.Regarding government debt to Gross Domestic Product...

“It is unfair that you drag our good name” – Freddie Blay’s son to Ablakwa

Kwame Blay, son of former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Freddie Blay, has threatened legal action against Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member...

Multidimensional poverty affects about 7.3 million Ghanaians – GSS

The latest Ghana Multidimensional Poverty Report, released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has highlighted significant insights into poverty levels nationwide.It reveals that...

7.3m Ghanaians experiencing multidimensional poverty – GSS report

The recently released Ghana Multidimensional Poverty Report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) highlights the significant impact of employment and living conditions on poverty...

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers warn politicians against using their business hub for political activities

The leadership of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers' Association has firmly cautioned politicians against using their business hub for political activities.The Association emphasized...

Bryan Acheampong expresses concern for rising cost for tomatoes amid debate on selling hotels

Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, expressed frustration, defending his hotel's involvement in a public bid amid pressing issues like soaring tomato prices.He...

Cost of producing goods and services surges by 6.8 %

In May 2024, the year-on-year inflation rate for all goods and services at ex-factory prices reached 23.6%, marking a notable increase from April 2024's...

Akufo-Addo’s decision to extend Auditor-General’s contract aimed at safeguarding post-office interests – Vitus Azeem

Anti-corruption advocate, Vitus Azeem, has raised objections regarding President Akufo-Addo's decision to prolong the tenure of Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, by an additional two...

Clamp down on Asian businesses operating in the retail space – GUTA to gov’t

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has urged authorities to take decisive action against foreigners operating in the country's retail market.GUTA argues...

COVID-19 was a financial bonanza for govt – Economist

A respected economist, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, has voiced criticism against the Akufo-Addo administration, alleging mismanagement of COVID-19 funds.He pointed out that during the...

We are floating shares, not selling hotels – Govt clarifies sale of SSNIT hotels

Spokesperson on Governance and Security for the government, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has provided clarity regarding the intentions of the President Akufo-Addo-led administration concerning the sale...

New digital tool offers insights into Youth employment landscape in Ghana

As Ghana’s economy continues to grow, a troubling trend is emerging – a large portion of the country’s youth remain either unemployed or trapped...

Ghanaians travelers to enjoy free Electronic Travel Authorisation when visiting Kenya

In a move to strengthen ties between Kenya and Ghana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that Ghanaian travelers will...

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