A Professor at the University of Ghana Business School, Godfred Bokpin, has projected that the current government will be able to exit the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) successfully. Prof Bokin commended the government in terms of the approach to the economic recovery. He asked President John Mahama to set a marking scheme […]

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has accused the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration of lacking financial discipline when in office. He also noted that the NPP administration lacked the political will and prudent economic management. “Prudent management and political will are what have helped to turn the tide. The NPP didn’t have […]

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has identified waste in Ghana’s financial management systems as the main problem confronting the country. This is an area, he said, he is focusing on to ensure that it is resolved to generate more money for the state for development. Speaking on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, November […]

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said that although the Mahama administration is the one starting the process to procure a new presidential jet, by the time it arrives, President John Mahama would have finished serving his term and not even be the one to use it. Dr Ato Forson said that the […]

Ghana’s economy has regained its rhythm, and there is a need to consolidate the gains, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said. He said the time has come for the gains to be cemented to give the growth going forward. “The prescription has worked, and today we see the benefits. Now, confidence is back; […]

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is going to scale up tax collection to ensure that the shortfall that will come as a result of the Covid levy removal is covered. He stated that there has been the introduction of Fiscal electronic devices that will help collect […]

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said that confidence in Ghana’s economy has returned. He expresses the view that this was due to the measures introduced by the Mahama administration. “The prescription has worked, and today we see the benefits. Now, confidence is back; you need confidence to be able to run a food […]

The Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that it will take four years for the four helicopters that are being procured for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to arrive in the country. He made the point that probably one or two may arrive before the four-year period, but all four should be in […]

The Acting Minister of Defence, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that investigations are underway into the cause of the stampede that led to the death of six young girls during the military recruitment exercise. He says after the inquiry, they will be able to ascertain what occasioned the stampede and use that information to […]

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said he is able to play his dual role as the Finance Minister and Acting Minister of Defence because he has a strong team at the Finance Ministry that assists him. So far, so good, it has been going well, he said. Asked how he is able to […]

On the KeyPoints on November 15, Alfred Ocansey and his panelists are discussing the following topics: 2026 Budget: The key takeaways. Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is new Chief Justice: What can he do in one year? Helicopter crash report published- Any lessons for the future? Stampede at El- Wak Stadium kills 6: Who has to answer for […]

LIVE: The Key Points with Alfred Ocansey || 15-11-2025

Cocoa farmers at Onaa in the Juaben Municipality of Ashanti Region are calling for government’s intervention to halt the cutting down of their cocoa trees for a real estate project. The farmers in Onaa, a community in Juaben Municipality, are calling on authorities to step in following threats by the local chief to cut down […]

LIVE: Ghana Tonight with Alfred Ocansey || 14-11-2025

LIVE: TV3 Newday || 14-11-2025

The Police in Begro have launched a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly murdered his girlfriend at a guest house in Ehiamankyene, in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern region. The victim is reported to have visited the suspect at the guest house on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, but did not return home. Her […]

President John Mahama has revealed plans by a private investor to establish a ferry service in Tema that will serve countries along the West African coast. Speaking at the Commissioning of Phases 1 and 2 of the Tema Port Expansion Project on November 14, he said the ferries are expected to transport vehicles, passengers, and […]

Six young people who were injured during a stampede at the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment screening at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi have been treated and discharged, local officials have confirmed. The incident occurred on November 12 when a surge in the crowd caused several applicants to fall, sustaining various injuries. The […]

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Martin Kolbil Yamborigya as the Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), effective Monday, November 17, 2025. He steps into the role following the retirement of Edward Apenteng Gyambrah. Dr. Yamborigya is a highly regarded Tax Administrator and Public Finance […]

Ghana’s Producer Price Index for Construction derived from the Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) recorded a significant slowdown in inflation, dropping to 9.7% in September 2025 from 12.0% in August 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive month of decline in the Year-on-Year building construction inflation, a substantial drop of 2.3 percentage points (ppts). The PBCI, […]