Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson

The Government of Ghana has announced a 62.58% increase in the cocoa producer price for the 2025/26 season, setting the new rate at US$5,040 per tonne — up from US$3,100 in the previous season. In cedi terms, the adjustment moves the price…
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The Ministry of Finance has launched a forensic audit into 55 suspended government infrastructure projects amid revelations that some contractors accessed funds from external loans without delivering matching physical work. Finance…
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The Government of Ghana has unveiled a bold initiative to accelerate local development and strengthen grassroots governance by uncapping the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). This decision guarantees significant increases in direct…
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The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday, March 13, presented eight bills to Parliament aimed at abolishing several taxes, including the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) and the betting tax, among others. The bills…
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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that Ghana’s $3 billion IMF-supported program is off track, as the country has failed to meet key Quantitative Performance Criteria (QPCs) and structural benchmarks. Speaking on Point…
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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has made it clear that the government will not use taxpayer money to recapitalise the Bank of Ghana (BoG), following reports of a ₵53 billion bailout agreement signed under the previous…
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In a move aimed at providing relief to bettors and gaming operators, the government has announced the abolition of the 10% withholding tax on lottery and betting winnings, commonly referred to as the ‘Betting Tax,’ in the 2025 budget. The…
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In a landmark decision aimed at reducing the financial strain on Ghanaians and promoting digital transactions, the government has announced the abolition of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) in the 2025 budget. This move aligns with…
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Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stressed that the 2025 Budget and Policy Statement will be pivotal in stabilising the country’s fragile economy. During a youth engagement session on X Spaces, hosted by social media…
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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has met with market women, head porters (kayayei), and other traders at Makola Market to discuss their concerns and expectations ahead of the 2025 Budget presentation on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Dr.…
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