Ghana’s Parliament has abolished several tax laws since 2024, a decision taken to enhance the tax system, lessen tax burdens on taxpayers, and promote economic growth. This move is part of the government’s RESET Agenda, aimed at reducing the tax burden on citizens and residents. Some of the notable taxes abolished include the COVID-19 Health […] The post Know The Abolished Taxes in Ghana appeared

Over the weekend, Ghana’s media space was inundated with troubling developments from our northern neighbour, Burkina Faso. The country’s transitional military government, led by Ibrahim Traoré, has suspended the export of fresh tomatoes “until further notice”—a move aimed at safeguarding domestic supply and accelerating its agro-processing ambitions. The directive halts all tomato exports nationwide and prioritises local […] The post Editorial:

The Kumasi Mayor, Mr Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi, has called on Muslim communities to embrace peaceful co-existence and truthfulness as foundations for sustainable development in Ashanti Region. Mr. Boadi thanked Muslims for their contributions and pledged stronger support for Islamic activities, and highlighted government’s reduction of Hajj fares to ease the pilgrimage burden. He appealed to residents […] The post Kumasi

Ghana’s Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, is leading a high-level delegation to Côte d’Ivoire to participate in the Social Cohesion (SOCO) Regional Conference, where a key Coordination and Regional Committee (CRC) meeting has been convened ahead of the main event. The pre-conference engagement is setting the stage for deeper collaboration […]

Twenty-one (21) players trained at the Vienna Football Campus on Monday as the Black Stars began preparations for their international friendly against Austria. The one-hour session focused on recovery for those who played for their clubs on Sunday, while other players participated in tactical and shooting drills. Players who took part in the training included Lawrence […]

ABAK FOUNDATION GHANA has held a Learn and Share Festival to assess the impact of the project dubbed ‘Strengthening Civil Society Representation of Women with Disabilities in Ghana’ at Konongo/Odumasi in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti region. Funded by the European Union in Ghana, the two-year project, which started in May 2924 […] The post ABAK

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as said that the legendary US civil rights and social justice activist, Al Sharpton has declared full and absolute support for President John Mahama’s UN Resolution seeking to declare the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. Mr Ablakwa made the announcement on his Facebook […]

Twenty-one (21) players trained at the Vienna Football Campus on Monday as the Black Stars began preparations for their international friendly against Austria on Friday. ð??¸ pic.twitter.com/DYZANjpqkx— ð??¬ð??­ Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) March 23, 2026 The team officially opened camp on Sunday for the upcoming encounters.On Monday, the team held a one-hour session focused on recovery for players who had played for their clubs on Sunday, while other

When a central bank cuts interest rates while simultaneously spending billions to withdraw liquidity from the system, it is reasonable to ask: are these policies pulling in opposite directions? This question arises from a deeper curiosity about how monetary policy is currently being conducted in Ghana. Over the past several months, the Bank of Ghana […]

The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has issued a pointed call for the wholesale reform of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), warning that public ownership must translate into measurable public value or risk becoming a burden on the national purse. Addressing SIGA’s Annual Stakeholder Conference in Accra on Thursday, Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte delivered a candid […] The post SIGA

President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater consistency and transparency in the disclosure of spending on sporting activities, stressing the need for accountability in the management of public funds.The President made the appeal during a fundraising event held on Friday, March 20, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, as the Black Stars intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.His comments come on the back of concerns raised by Kurt Okraku, President of the

…increases capital requirement to GH¢100m By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveilled comprehensive reforms for the microfinance sector, imposing new minimum capital requirements and stringent governance standards. According to the Policy Lead at BoG’s Financial Institutions Policy Department, Dr. Seth Kwame Anani, the reform is aimed at restoring customer trust and […] The post BoG

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has been ranked second among seven highly compliant institutions in Ghana’s inaugural Public Financial Management Compliance League Table, published by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, placing the state-owned refiner in the top bracket of a 101-institution assessment conducted under the PFM Act, 2016 (Act 921). The league table, described by […] The post TOR

A Ghanaian lawyer, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has provided the basis for which he has filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the Government’s decision to rename the Kotoka International Airport to “Accra International Airport.” He contends that the renaming exercise is unlawful and unconstitutional, arguing that the airport’s current name is protected under existing […]

Ofaose Ayirebi Lawmaker, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has pointed out that last year the Bank of Ghana (BoG) mopped out about 62 Billion Cedis from the system and kept that at the central bank. This meant that there was not enough cash in the system to allow consumers to make demands, he said. Once demand is […]

The Ghana National Fire Service has said that a police Rhino Kia mini truck with three male occupants lost control due to a gear lever fault, resulting in an accident that killed one person. The accident that occurred at Aseseso on the Somanya-Adukrom highway on March 21, 2026, and others that occurred in parts of […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has highlighted the importance of vehicle maintenance and road safety measures. This followed the accident that occurred at Aseseso on the Somanya-Adukrom highway on March 21, 2026, and others that occurred in parts of the country. The Kpong Municipal Fire Station said they received a distress call reporting this […]

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, has expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Colombia for their steadfast support as Ghana seeks reparatory justice. He underscored that Ghana’s pursuit of reparatory justice is anchored in restoring the dignity, identity, and historical recognition of descendants of enslaved Africans, rather than financial compensation. […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, said that the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio declined to 18.7 per cent in February 2026 from 22.6 per cent a year earlier, driven by a pickup in bank credit and a contraction in the NPL stock. Despite improvement in asset quality, he said, the NPL […]

By Juliet ETEFE Producer price inflation slowed to 1.4 percent in February 2026, down from 1.6 percent in January, as easing annual price pressures were offset by divergent trends across key sectors. According to data released by Ghana Statistical Service, the decline reflects a moderation in producer price inflation over the past year – although […] The post Producer inflation slows to