By Sangu DELLE (Dr) The 2025 Budget, themed “Resetting the economy for the Ghana we want,” lays out ambitious measures to stabilize and transform Ghana’s economy after years of fiscal strain. It targets a real GDP growth of at least 4.0% in 2025 (4.8% for non-oil GDP) and aims to bring inflation down to 11.9% […] The post Critique of 2025 budget: Strengths,

By Felix Nikoi Hammond As the Minister of Finance puts it, Ghana’s 2025 budget, presented against a backdrop of economic headwinds, outlines a bold plan to “reset” the nation’s finances and stimulate sustainable growth. While fiscal consolidation, debt management, mining, and targeted social interventions take center stage, the land economy – a critical source of […] The post How

By Albert Derrick FIATUI & Jacques OTUMFUO When the Tema PSC Shipyard was established in 1965, it was envisioned as a cornerstone of Ghana’s industrial development. Situated in the heart of the country’s maritime hub, the shipyard was designed to position Ghana as a leader in ship repair, maintenance, and, ultimately, shipbuilding. For decades, it […] The post A giant

By Felix HAMMOND Ghana’s new government, swept into power on a platform of economic reset and social progress, has made waves with its proposed “No-Academic-Fee” policy for first-year students in public tertiary institutions. While the policy undoubtedly aims to broaden access to higher education, it casts a long shadow of discrimination, raising serious concerns about […] The post The

By Samuel SAM The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, has called for collaboration to develop innovative ways of creating sustainable jobs to empower the youth and enable them to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s economy. Speaking at the 68th Independence Day celebration organised by the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly at the Tamale Jubilee Park, the minister […] The post Northern

By Edwin Nii Alfred PROVENCAL(PhD) Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil (G4O) program was launched in late 2022 as an innovative barter arrangement to tackle a worsening economic crisis. The government aimed to exchange domestically procured gold for imported petroleum products, reducing the need for U.S. dollars to buy fuel. This policy was introduced against a backdrop of soaring […] The post The

By Felix Larry ESSILFIE (Dr) Ghana’s macroeconomic landscape has long been shaped by inflationary pressures, exchange rate instability, and fiscal imbalances, all of which have been exacerbated by inefficiencies in the agricultural sector and an overreliance on food imports. Despite agriculture’s significant contribution to GDP and employment, structural deficiencies in production, supply chain infrastructure, and […] The post Agriculture,

By Kizito CUDJOE Email: [email protected] Mobile / WhatsApp: +233 268899614 The 2023 announcement of commercially viable lithium deposits in Ewoyaa, in the Central Region, sparked nationwide excitement. The discovery of lithium—a critical mineral in the global shift to green energy—positioned Ghana as a potential key player in the industry, promising a fresh revenue stream for […] The post Delayed

Critical concerns are being raised by representatives of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining with the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, regarding the fight against illegal mining commonly referred to as galamsey. Demands include an investigation into politically affiliated mining companies, declaring a state of emergency for nine forest reserves impacted […] The post Editorial:

Liquidity constraints and delayed payments are threatening the domestic citrus industry’s survival. Despite an annual production of 440,000 tonnes of citrus in 2024, stakeholders say only 40 percent of output is being economically utilised, with the rest either wasted or sold at a loss. The crisis stems from a financing gap that prevents farmers from […] The post Editorial:

By Esther A. ARMAH ‘Sit down daughter of a murderer!’ Those words rang out in our Parliament. Spoken by a Parliamentarian to Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, an elected MP, and daughter of Ghana’s longest serving head of state, the late Jerry John Rawlings. The reaction was swift. Headlines, condemnation, shock, anger. The words sparked outrage; they […] The post ‘Daughter of a Murderer’: Inheritor

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected]) Financial stocks have surged ahead of the broader market in 2025, outperforming the benchmark index as the banking sector continues its recovery from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The Ghana Stock Exchange Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) has climbed 25.18 percent year-to-date (YtD), already more than 10 percentage points […] The post Financial

By Juliet ETEFE As the country continues to accelerate efforts toward economic inclusivity, the 2025 edition of the Women in Business (WIB) Dialogue Series is set to provide a dynamic platform to empower women entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers across sectors. The highly anticipated event, organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), is taking place […] The post Women

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU A tax expert has said government’s plan to reform the value added tax (VAT) regime could simplify compliance, reduce distortions and strengthen the country’s revenue base. Speaking at the KPMG 2025 first budget discussions, Kofi Frempong-Kore – a tax partner at KPMG – said the current VAT structure is complex, placing […] The post VAT overhaul

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) has expressed worry over the country’s dipping export competitiveness, which it says has tumbled by 8.4 percentage points over the last two decades and is still declining. ACET, in its Country Economic Transformation Outlook (CETO) document for Ghana, mentioned that exports remain concentrated in moderate- […] The post Export

By Joshua AMLANU Ghana must accelerate efforts to diversify its exports to shield its economy from global price fluctuations that strain public finances and drive-up borrowing, Professor Peter Quartey, Director-Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), has said. The nation’s export portfolio is heavily concentrated in three primary commodities: gold, cocoa and oil. According […] The post Diversify

…collaborates with Sustainability Ministry  The Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) West Africa, a leading sub-regional sustainability organisation, developing, implementing and promoting sustainable polices, practices and activations for the private sector and government organisations, has applauded President John Mahama for the creation of the portfolio of Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability and […] The post Centre