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NDC activists Nana Barimah and Nana Takyi have commended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for what they describe as a renewed focus on fiscal discipline, value for money, and prudent economic management. The two said Ghanaians are seeing a Finance Ministry more focused on protecting the public purse and ensuring spending reflects national priorities. They noted that at a …

On Wednesday, 13th May 2026, Dr Mary Awusi, CEO of GFZA led a delegation from the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division) on a working visit to the new integrated refinery project site of Philbro Group Limited at Kyekyewere in the Eastern Region. The visit formed part of the ongoing stakeholder engagement and monitoring …

The Chairman of Parliament’s Economy Committee, Hon. Eric Afful, says losses incurred by the Bank of Ghana were the result of measures taken to cushion and stabilize the economy. Speaking on the Bank of Ghana’s financial position, Hon. Afful said the central bank’s interventions helped sustain exchange rate stability, reduce inflation from 23% to 3.2%, and stabilize food prices. He …

Government has engaged large-scale mining companies to advance the rollout of GANRAP the Ghana National Gold Reserves Accumulation Programme. The meeting was co-chaired by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Discussions focused on strengthening Ghana’s gold reserves and stabilizing the cedi. Industry leaders attended the engagement, including Sammy Gyamfi, Chief …

Budget Cash and Carry, sole distributor of Blue Jeans Energy Drink, has cut sod for the construction of a sub-regional factory at Apromoase in the Ashanti Region. The factory is scheduled for completion within six months according to company officials. Speaking at a brief ceremony, Nana Agyiri Aggrey, Chief Executive Officer of Budget Cash and Carry and Paramount Chief of …

  Sunyani, Bono Region — April 29, 2026   Police in the Bono Region have arrested four persons and confiscated 100 bags of cocoa at Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District over alleged smuggling, Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboah confirmed Tuesday.   Speaking at a press conference at the Regional Coordinating Council in Sunyani yesterday, the Minister said the …

  Accra — April 24, 2026 The Ghana Gold Board has engaged the leadership of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners and the Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana to deliberate on critical issues affecting the gold production value chain. During the meeting, GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., highlighted concerns about purity losses within the gold value …

Kumasi,Ashanti Region, April 22,2026 Traders from several Kumasi markets, including Bantama, Race Course, Central Market, Kejetia, Abinkyi, Suame and Asafo Market, have expressed disappointment over the non-completion of the Kejetia-Central Market Phase 2 project and Krofrom market. Speaking at a press conference in Kumasi on behalf of Queen Mothers and traders,Madam Grace Adjei Darko, popularly known as Nana Sarkina,said the …

Mining Communities Urged to Explore Supply Chain Jobs, Not Just Direct Employment Sunyani, Bono Region — April 22, 2026 The Chief Operating Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah, says mining communities must look beyond direct mine jobs to benefit fully from the sector. Speaking at the Chamber’s Mining Development Forum under the theme “Beyond Royalties: How …

  Ekye Amanfrom, Eastern Region — April 20, 2026 The District Chief Executive for Kwahu Afram Plains South, Hon. Moses Tangme, says the district hosts the cheapest livestock market in the region. Speaking on Gadeka Multimedia’s socio-political show with host Torgbui Gadeka, the DCE highlighted the livestock market established last year at Ekye Amanfrom, the gateway to Afram Plains. He …