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The Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA), led by Conveners Nana Barimah Asamoah and Nana Takyi, has commended the Minister for Finance for what it describes as a disciplined and strategic approach to economic management that contributed to Ghana’s successful exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme. Ghana officially exited the IMF programme after 17 months, a development supporters say …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has briefed on Ghana’s latest economic updates and the country’s current standing with the *International Monetary Fund [IMF] Speaking after Ghana formally concluded its IMF Extended Credit Facility programme, Dr. Forson said the country has transitioned to a *non-financing Policy Coordination Instrument [PCI]* with the Fund. He described the move as the “definitive end” …

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 …