
Fruit Juice Excise Duty Removal Boosts Local Production
The 20 % excise tax on locally made fruit juices was lifted on Oct 1, sparking optimism among Ghana’s food and beverage industry.
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The 20 % excise tax on locally made fruit juices was lifted on Oct 1, sparking optimism among Ghana’s food and beverage industry.

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 Ashanti Regional Branch of the National Democratic Congress has called for a transparent investigation after seven civilians were killed and 13 injured during a NAIMOS operation in Manso Keniago.

The organisation has transferred a solar‑powered business centre to women in the Northern Region, aiming to boost local entrepreneurship and reduce poverty.

The Jospong Group will replace its diesel fleet with electric vehicles, backed by solar mini‑grids and new charging stations, as part of Ghana’s clean‑energy push unveiled at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has called on international buyers to add value to Ghanaian cocoa within the country, as the government targets 50% local processing by 2028 and full value‑chain by 2030.

President John Dramani Mahama sat down with UTAG President Professor Vera Ogeh Fiador to tackle issues from research funds to student hostels and the GTEC dispute.

The commission convened a stakeholder workshop to refine the second edition of Ghana’s M&E Manual, aiming to embed evaluation into policy design and strengthen accountability across public institutions.
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