Minority questions government’s explanation on frozen contingency fund for flood response
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Works and Housing Committee, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has questioned the Finance Minister's explanation that...
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President Mahama urges African leaders to accelerate local pharmaceutical manufacturing
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to intensify efforts to build a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, saying...
GoldBod rejects Minority’s claims of financial losses
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed claims by the Minority in...
Fiscal discipline driving Ghana’s economic recovery, says Ato Forson
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says Ghana's improving economic performance reflects the government's commitment to responsible public...
DDEP weakened Bank of Ghana’s balance sheet, says Ato Forson
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said the 2023 Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) had a significant...
Average lending rates fall to 15.6% as private sector credit surges – BoG
Average lending rates in Ghana's banking sector have declined significantly to 15.6 per cent from 27.0 per cent, contributing to...
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng calls for long-term strategy to tackle housing and transport challenges
Former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has called for a sustained national strategy to address...
Ghana, Netherlands strengthen cooperation against organised crime and terrorism
Ghana and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fight against organised...
Finance Minister to present 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament today
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament today, July 23,...
Cedi depreciates 9.5% against US dollar despite recent recovery, BoG Governor says
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, says the cedi experienced significant demand pressures on the...
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