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AGI Urges Government to Scrap 20% Excise Tax on Local Beverages
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called on the government to remove the 20% excise tax on locally produced sweetened beverages and fruit juices, arguing that its elimination will boost production, protect jobs, and support the…
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Ghana’s Borrowing Cap for 2025 Set at $250 Million Under IMF Agreement
Ghana is set to face a strict limit on its external borrowing in 2025, with a $250 million ceiling on all forms of external loans, including commercial loans.
This cap is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Ghana and…
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Auditor-General to Review Asset Declarations for Transparency and Accuracy
The Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah-Asiedu, has assured Ghanaians that his office will conduct a meticulous review of the asset declarations submitted by public officials, with a specific focus on ensuring accuracy, completeness, and…
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Dr. Abiba Zakariah Appointed Acting Commissioner of the NIC
President John Mahama has appointed Dr. Abiba Zakariah as the acting Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NIC).
Dr. Zakariah officially assumed office on February 17, 2025, following her appointment earlier in the week.
She…
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GES Revokes Appointments of Unpaid Staff, Orders Immediate Action
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has revoked all appointments for teaching and non-teaching staff who have not yet been placed on the government payroll, following a directive from the Office of the President.
The order, which takes…
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Mahama Declares Assets
In a bold step toward transparency and accountability, President John Dramani Mahama has officially declared his assets to the Auditor-General, making his financial holdings public for the first time.
The declaration, made on Tuesday,…
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Mahama Cracks Down on Corruption: Appointees Must Declare Assets by March 31 or Face Dismissal
President John Dramani Mahama has given all government appointees until March 31, 2025, to declare their assets or face serious consequences, including removal from office.
The President made this declaration on Tuesday, February 18, 2025,…
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DDEP payments not due to Mahama’s directive but NPP’s strategic planning – Dr Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has refuted claims that the latest Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) coupon payment was solely due to a directive from President John Mahama.
Dr. Amin Adam insists that the New Patriotic…
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NPA Enforces New Fuel Price Floor to Stabilise Market
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced a new price floor for petroleum products, mandating Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) to strictly comply with minimum price thresholds for the second…
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Catholic Bishops, Christian Council Slam Exclusion from National Education Forum
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) have strongly condemned their exclusion from the National Education Forum, describing it as a major setback to inclusive dialogue on Ghana’s education…
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