The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a reform of the Value Added Tax (VAT) system implemented by the government. He said this is to ensure that the revenue mobilisation measure is more efficient. Dr Forson made the announcement in Parliament on November 13, when he presented the 2026 budegt and economic policy […]

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars have completed their final training session ahead of Fridayâ??s 2025 Kirin Cup friendly against Japan at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi.The session included drills on attacking combinations, defensive organisation, and set-pieces, allowing head coach Otto Addo to finalise his lineup and game plan.All 22 players participated, with particular attention given to players who arrived late to camp, including Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and AS Monaco

Black Stars will receive GHâ?µ150 million ($13.68 million) from the government to fund their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 13, 2025, during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament.Dr Forson explained that the allocation reflects the governmentâ??s ongoing commitment to supporting national teams in major international tournaments and promoting sports development

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Parliament on Thursday, approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana in accordance with article 114(1) of the 1992 Constitution.  The post

Cameroon will be without midfielder André-Frank Zambo Anguissa at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Napoli confirmed he suffered a severe thigh injury while on international duty.The 29-year-old sustained a â??high-grade lesion to his left hamstring,â? according to a statement released by Napoli on Thursday. The injury is expected to sideline him for three to four months, ruling him out of the tournament that begins on December 21 in Morocco.Anguissa has been an influential

Government has saved over US$250 million after successfully renegotiating all Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), a move government says has restored financial stability to the country’s energy sector. According to the Finance Minister, the renegotiations—carried out entirely by a team of Ghanaian experts at no cost to the state—also restructured the […]

The United States Embassy in Ghana has extended its condolences to the government and people of Ghana following the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, which claimed the lives of six young women during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. In a statement shared on its official X handle (formerly Twitter), the Embassy […] The post U.S. Grieves With Ghana After El-Wak

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie Parliament has approved the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice following a heated debate and a contested voting process in the House today. Read More... The post Parliament Approves Baffoe-Bonnie As CJ appeared first on

As part of efforts to retool Ghana’s security agencies, Finance Minister Ato Forson has announced that the government will commence the procurement of four helicopters and two aircraft for the Ghana Air Force beginning in 2026. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Mr. Forson stated that the aircraft are […]

The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS), a Non-Governmental Organization, has expressed concern that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is fast losing the hallmark of discipline for which it was once revered. Speaking on Citi FM’s Point of View programme, the Executive Director of the Bureau, Dr. Nana Yaw Akwada, said recent developments within the military […] The post GAF Losing Discipline Hallmarks

In a bid to reduce road fatalities and improve travel between Accra and Kumasi, the government has announced the construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway. The project, revealed by Finance and Economic Development Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during the 2026 Fiscal Budget presentation, is part of the flagship Big Push Infrastructure Programme. Described as Ghana’s […] The post Government

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined 8 Fiscal Policy Objectives for the financial year 2026. According to him, this is to enable government to deliver on its vision and macroeconomic objectives, and in line with Section 14 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921). “Government’s fiscal policy objectives for 2026 […]

The Finance, Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that government will use the year 2026 to turn the prevailing economic stability into lasting progress. Dr Forson said this when he presented the 2026 budget statement and economic policy to Parliament on November 13. “Mr. Speaker, as we enter 2026, our foremost task is to […]

Nigeriaâ??s Super Eagles advanced to the final of the African Playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday after a commanding 4-1 victory over Gabon in extra time.The encounter, held at the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan in Rabat, saw Nigeria dominate the first half, creating several clear chances.Victor Osimhen came closest with a powerful header that was brilliantly saved by Gabon goalkeeper Loyce Mbabe.Gabon appealed for a penalty later in the half after a shirt-pulling incident

The Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that government expenditure slowed to 3.7 percent, reflecting efforts to ensure prudent fiscal governance. Presenting the 2026 Fiscal Budget in Parliament yesterday, Dr. Forson noted that while government spending declined, household consumption rose, underscoring growing public confidence in the economy. “Right Honourable […] The post Government

Hearts of Oak forward Mawuli Wayo has assured supporters that players are determined to secure victory in their next Ghana Premier League match against Swedru All Blacks.The Phobians will travel to Swedru this weekend to honour their Week 10 fixture against All Blacks.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Mawuli Wayo indicated that Hearts of Oak have learned from the defeat to Asante Kotoko in their last outing and are now ready to return to winning ways in the game against Swedru

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of government to Parliament. He used the opportunity to announce to the House that the COVID-19 levy has been abolished. He explained that this will ensure that business owners get some relief. The Finance Minister also touched on […]

The Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has told Parliament that Ghana’s economy has fully recovered from the severe challenges it faced in previous years. Presenting the Budget Statement and Economic Policy for the 2026 financial year, Dr. Forson said the recovery reflects renewed investor confidence, macroeconomic stability, and improved fiscal […] The post Ghana’s

The 29th GJA Awardees have expressed sympathy and solidarity with journalists who were involved in an accident while covering an official assignment on illegal mining activities with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in the Ashanti Region. The accident occurred on November 6, when the journalists were returning with the EPA enforcement team from an anti-illegal […]