Ghana settles US$709m Eurobond obligation ahead of deadline
The Government of Ghana has successfully settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation on December 30, 2025, ahead of its due ...
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Audit of Ghana’s Roads Ministry reveals GHS 72.5 billion in questionable contracts amid widespread procurement irregularities
A sweeping audit of Ghana’s Ministry of Roads and Highways has uncovered severe procurement irregularities involving nearly 2,000 contract claims ...
Ato Forson hails Bank of Ghana’s 18% policy rate cut as major turning point in national economic recovery
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has welcomed the Bank of Ghana’s decision to reduce the policy rate to 18 ...
Government allocates GH¢150 million to fund Black Stars’ participation in 2026 FIFA World Cup, says Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson
The government has set aside GH¢150 million to support the Black Stars’ campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance ...
Many Ghanaians unaware of 2026 national budget presentation as cost of living dominates public concerns in Mfantseman Municipality
As Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 National Budget in Parliament, a visit to markets, bus stations, ...
Ghana 2026 budget outlines major defence infrastructure projects including northern border security bases, Afari Military Hospital, and DIHOC self-reliance initiatives
Ghana’s government is set to sustain significant investments in national defence infrastructure and military self-reliance as part of the 2026 ...
Government announces sweeping VAT reforms, abolishes COVID-19 levy and cuts effective rate to 20%
The government has introduced far-reaching Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms that include the complete abolition of the COVID-19 Health Recovery ...
Majority Leader defends 2026 budget, highlights gains in inflation, credit rating and infrastructure
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga on Wednesday mounted a strong defence of the 2026 Budget Statement, describing it as evidence of ...
Government to scale up Ghana’s health sector investment in 2026 under expanded Universal Health Coverage reforms
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says government will significantly increase health sector financing in 2026 to strengthen equitable access ...
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