Producer price inflation slowed marginally to 1.3 per cent in November 2025, down from 1.4 per cent in October, according to the latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The decline represents a 0.1 percentage-point drop month-on-month and signals continued easing of cost pressures at the factory gate. On a year-on-year basis, ex-factory...
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GRA Intensifies Nationwide Tax Enforcement Amid Rising Non-Compliance
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has heightened tax enforcement and compliance operations across the country in response to increasing levels of taxpayer default, according to Assistant Commissioner for Accra Area Enforcement, Joseph Annan Adjeikwei. Speaking to the press in Accra, Mr. Annan highlighted a troubling pattern where many taxpayers submit returns merely to avoid penalties...
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Ghana Signs Seventh Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with Czech Republic
Ghana has signed its seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with the Czech Republic, as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the country’s economy and strengthen international financial cooperation. The agreement was signed by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson on behalf of the Government of Ghana, and Mr. René Jakl, Director of the Claims...
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Ghana Promotes Investment Opportunities in Washington as Attendees Urge Expansion Across U.S.
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to attracting American investment as the Embassy hosted the inaugural Investing in Ghana Business Forum in Washington, D.C. The high-level event, held at Norton Rose Fulbright, convened U.S. business leaders, investors, and policy stakeholders for dialogue on Ghana’s investment climate,...
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GWCL Says Tariff Increase Won’t Guarantee 24/7 Water Flow
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says it will keep working to maintain water flow across the country, but Ghanaians should not expect round-the-clock supply under the current tariff regime. Speaking on PM Express, the company’s PRO, Stanley Martey, said the new 15.92% tariff approved by the PURC is far too little to sustain the...
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BoG Pumps $10 Billion into Forex Market to Stabilise Cedi
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has injected close to $10 billion into the foreign exchange market since January 2025 in a bid to stabilise the cedi. This amount represents the total dollars sold to commercial banks and businesses to meet their foreign currency needs, a measure that has played a key role in supporting the...
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Finance Minister Vows Tough Action on Audit Infractions
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has pledged a decisive crackdown on financial infractions across government ministries, departments and agencies, stressing that accountability in public financial management will no longer be optional. Speaking at a recent meeting with Chief Directors and key audit heads, Dr. Forson said a clear path has been charted...
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FABAG Demands Reversal of Utility Tariff Increases
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has called for an immediate rollback of the latest utility tariff hikes, warning that pushing through the new rates without addressing long-standing structural failures will only worsen Ghana’s economic challenges. In a statement released on December 8, the Association rejected the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) decision...
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Vice President Commends NHIA for Advancing Health Insurance Scheme
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has lauded the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for what she described as remarkable strides in strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025. Her commendation came after a courtesy visit by the NHIA Board and Executive Management, led by Board Member Dr. Divine Ndonbi Banyubala, who briefed...
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GSA and Gold Board Partner to Standardize Gold Scales Nationwide
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and the Ghana Gold Board have held a strategic meeting to advance a new national initiative aimed at standardizing and calibrating gold scales across the country. The collaboration is expected to ensure accurate measurement, fair pricing for both miners and buyers, and greater transparency across the gold value chain. Officials...