
Finance Minister Promises New Economy Will Boost Local Production and Create Jobs
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson outlined how Ghana’s New Economy programme aims to reduce imports and spur domestic employment during a meeting in Accra.
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Dr Cassiel Ato Forson outlined how Ghana’s New Economy programme aims to reduce imports and spur domestic employment during a meeting in Accra.

The Ghana Revenue Authority has introduced a new framework that automatically collects VAT at the point of payment for foreign digital services, aiming to close a significant revenue gap.

The government plans to transform 261 district markets into all‑hour, multi‑purpose centres, adding sanitation, banking and health services to boost trade and livelihoods.

Ghanaian NGOs argue they are left as implementers while donors control budgets, priorities and evaluation, calling for true localisation that places local actors at the centre of decision‑making.

The defending champions secured their first league win of the season with a decisive victory over Basake in a match that saw a swift comeback and a flurry of goals.

A 10‑man Aduana side secured a historic win over Kotoko at Baba Yara, with goals from Stephen Amankona and Seidu Saana.

The Bank of Ghana reported a marginal oversubscription of 7.5% in the latest T‑bill auction, with the 91‑day bill’s yield holding steady at 4.69%.
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