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Finance Minister Forson Denies Traders Are Struggling
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson rebuts claims of weak sales, citing GDP growth and market evidence during a KNUST engagement.
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Finance Minister Proposes 50% Local Rice Purchases for Import Permits
Ghana’s Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson unveiled a new policy that could force rice importers to buy half of their intended imports from local farmers before receiving permits.
Business
New Economy Plan Aims to Revamp Ghana’s Economic Structure
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson unveiled a four‑year strategy to boost local manufacturing, agriculture and job creation, targeting US$10 billion in investment.
Politics
Parliament Resumes Sessions: 2027 Budget and Anti-Gay Bill on Agenda
Ghana’s Ninth Parliament opens its third meeting of the second session today, with lawmakers set to debate the 2027 financial plan and the contentious Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.
Politics
Finance Minister Announces 22 Laws to Anchor Reforms
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson revealed that the government has enacted roughly 22 laws in the last 18 months to embed key policy changes and safeguard them from future reversals.
Business
IEAG Demands Emergency Meeting Over Tema Port Delays
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to convene a crisis meeting to tackle shipping delays, rising charges and operational bottlenecks at Tema Port.
Business
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson Declares Ghana Ready for Economic Take‑Off
The minister says Ghana has turned the tide from crisis and urges careful management to preserve gains.
Education
Haruna Iddrisu Proposes 5‑10% Annual Rent Cap for Public Universities
The Education Minister has called for a committee to set a yearly rent ceiling, citing soaring accommodation costs across Ghana’s tertiary institutions.
Politics
Finance Minister Calls for Recovery of Every Cedi in Tamale
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson urged regional and local leaders to tighten financial controls and recover lost public funds, warning that waste undermines essential services.
Business
Northern Regional Minister Praises Dr. Ato Forson for Improved Common Fund Releases
Ali Adolf John lauds Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson after significant increases in the District Assemblies Common Fund under President Mahama’s administration.
Politics
President Mahama Says No Cabinet Approval for Mandarin in Ghana Schools
The president clarified that the Cabinet has not endorsed making Chinese or Arabic compulsory, sparking debate over Ghana’s language education strategy.
Business
134 Former MMDCEs Petition Finance Minister Over Unpaid Terminal Benefits
A cohort of former Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives who served under the NPP administration has formally asked the Ministry of Finance to release overdue benefits, alleging an oversight in the 2021 transition.
Finance
Finance Minister Ato Forson Launches Preparations for Mahama’s $10bn New Economy Plan
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has begun talks with key ministries to shape Ghana’s next economic phase, aiming to attract $10 billion in investment, create jobs and boost domestic production.
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Oppon Memorial Senior High School Celebrates 50 Years of Educational Excellence
In Kokofu, Bekwai, the school marked its Golden Jubilee with a durbar that drew alumni, teachers, and local leaders to honour its legacy and call for urgent infrastructure support.
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Oil Prices Rise After Two‑Month Low as Hormuz Attacks Offset Iran Truce Hopes
Brent and WTI crude climbed to $92.20 and $86.53 a barrel as shipping incidents in the Strait of Hormuz surged, dampening expectations of a de‑escalation in the Iran war.
Business
Manso Nkwanta MP: New Economy Is Repackaged 24‑Hour Economy
MP Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo says the government’s latest economic agenda merely rebrands the 24‑hour economy, shifting from private to public financing.
International
Congo Ebola Cases Pass 11,000, Government Data Reveal
Confirmed Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceed 11,000, according to the latest official figures released Tuesday.
Business
Nigeria Approves 145 New Oil Wells, 595 Re-Entries, 39 Development Plans
The upstream regulator said the approvals aim to lift crude output, draw investment and shore up energy security.
Business
Ghana Cedi Gains on GoldBod’s Forex Support, Nearing GH¢12.15 to the Dollar
The local currency edged higher over the past fortnight after GoldBod’s spot auctions boosted liquidity, with the interbank rate climbing to GH¢11.64 per dollar.