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Kejetia Market: Traders demand clarity on funding for Phase II completion

The project was halted due to the previous administration's Debt Restructuring Program, leaving several traders displaced. Many affected traders refused to

1 month ago

Road Fund owes GHS5.75bn, COCOBOD GHS32bn, ECG GHS68bn – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reiterated the significant debts owed by various government entities, including the Road Fund, COCOBOD, and the

1 month ago

Ato Forson: MDAs awarded contracts in excess of GHS195bn under Akufo-Addo

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) awarded contracts amounting to over GHS195 billion under the

1 month ago

We’ve allocated GHS28bn to revive struggling energy sector – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson underscored the urgency of this intervention, pointing to the sector's severe financial struggles.

1 month ago

Debt-to-GDP drop due to NPP’s 37% Eurobond haircut – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has clarified that Ghana's recent debt-to-GDP reduction was primarily due to a 37% principal haircut imposed on

1 month ago

Govt eyes full VAT reform by end of year – Finance Minister

The government is set to overhaul Ghana's Value Added Tax (VAT) system by the end of the year, as Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson describes the current

1 month ago

Accra streetlight: 50% restored, Work ongoing on Jubilee House route – Linda Ocloo

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that the country's capital is adequately illuminated with

1 month ago

Raid on my house has exposed me to public ridicule and scorn – Ofori-Atta

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says the raid on his property in February has not only portrayed him as a criminal but also exposed him to public

1 month ago

Prioritize excise tax cut on Beverages in mid-year budget – FABAG to Finance Minister

The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) has called on the Ministry of Finance to abolish the excise tax on fruit juices in the next budget.

1 month ago