Business & Economy
November 27, 2023
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Ghana’s public debt falls from GH₵14.2bn; now 66.4% of GDP
As of September 2023, Ghana’s public debt has shown a notable decrease, amounting to GHS 567.3 billion, reflecting a GHS 14.2 billion reduction compared to the GHS 581.5 billion reported in June 2023. According to recent data released by the Bank of Ghana, this new public debt figure represents 66.4 percent of the country’s Gross […]
November 24, 2023
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Government propose import limitations bill
November 21, 2023
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BOST wins the ‘Petroleum Company of the Year’
November 20, 2023
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Bank of Ghana fines Zeepay Ghana Limited
November 14, 2023
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Inflation drops from 38.1% to 35.2%
For the third consecutive time, Ghana has witnessed a decline in inflation, reaching a rate of 35.2% in October. This marks a noteworthy decrease of 2.9 percentage points from the 38.1% recorded in September. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ghana Statistical Service on Tuesday, November 14, the breakdown […]
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November 13, 2023
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2024 Budget statement to be presented on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to present the government’s 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Ahead of the presentation, calls have intensified for the government to make significant spending cuts to address the struggling economy. CEO of Dalex Finance and Leasing Company Limited, Kenneth Thompson, […]
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November 9, 2023
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BoG advises public on loan guarantorship
As part of its initiative to enhance financial literacy, the Bank of Ghana is advising the public to exercise caution when acting as guarantors for loans. The Central Bank emphasizes that guarantors may be obligated to repay the loan, including accrued interest, in the event of the borrower defaulting on their repayment obligations. In a […]
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November 6, 2023
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Ken Ofori-Atta visits SOL cement
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has set the condition that SOL Cement’s managers in Tema must settle at least 40 percent of their outstanding tax liabilities before they can resume operations. The GRA closed the cement factory due to GH¢700 million in tax defaults, including VAT. The company was found to have violated VAT […]
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October 19, 2023
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Opportunities exist for Financial Institutions under the PFJ phase II Programme- Dr. Bryan Acheampong
During a presidential breakfast meeting on agriculture and agribusiness financing held at Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Monday, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, emphasized the opportunities available for the participation of financial institutions in the PFJ 2 program. He highlighted the sector’s potential to significantly contribute to the country’s development goals. […]
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October 18, 2023
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Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers to stage a three day shop closure
Starting from November 1, 2023, members of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association will stage a three-day shop closure in protest against the government’s new tax compliance system. The association has expressed its displeasure with the government’s decision to implement a compliance task force responsible for monitoring tax compliance within their industry. They argue […]
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October 10, 2023
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Ghana’s economy to grow by 3.7% in 2024
Fitch Solution has forecasted that Ghana’s economy will experience an acceleration in growth, reaching 3.7 percent in 2024. This prediction signals a positive trajectory for the country’s economic recovery. According to Fitch’s report, the expected increase in consumer activity will contribute to this growth by alleviating pricing pressures, driven in part by more favorable […]
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October 9, 2023
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GRA targets GH¢60m by end of football season
The Domestic Tax Revenue Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has reported that it successfully generated GH¢15 million within just one month from the recently introduced betting tax. The tax collector is now optimistic that this amount will increase to GH¢60 million by the end of the football season. Edward Gyambra, the Commissioner in charge […]
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October 4, 2023
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Cedi depreciation in first week of October
This week, the US dollar has seen a modest uptick, gaining a few pesewas against the official rate set by the Bank of Ghana. As of Monday, October 2, 2023, the Ghanaian cedi is trading at GHS 11.13 to the US dollar, as per the interbank forex rates provided by the Central Bank. Despite […]
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September 28, 2023
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Shop managers summoned by GRA
September 26, 2023
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Exports decline by 9%
September 25, 2023
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Policy rate still maintains at 30%
December 5, 2023
December 4, 2023