Use PFJ Phase II to incentivize local indigenous seed production – ActionAid

Non Governmental Organisation ActionAid Ghana and partners are entreating government to as a matter of urgency prioritize an effective sustainable agricultural system by improving Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) phase II to incentivize...

UG lecturer urges government to empower SMEs for economic growth

An Economist and Agriculture expert at the University of Ghana, Dr. Hayford Ayerakwa has called for support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) sectors for economic growth. In an interview on Morning Starr, Dr....

Africa must collaborate for intra-African trade to achieve economic development – Yemi Osinbajo

The Former Vice President of Nigeria His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says Africa must collaborate for intra-African trade to achieve economic development. “Let’s work together for intra-African trade by building infra-African infrastructure that connects them...

Menzgold case: Court orders NAM1 to open defense on October 16

The High Court in Accra has ordered the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, to open his defense on October 16. Before then, the Court presided over by...

Mid-year budget: International reserves increase to 3.1 months of import cover

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam says Ghana's economy is showing promising signs of recovery and growth. The Minister addressed Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 emphasizing key achievements and outlining government's...

Economy is rebounding with 4.7% growth in Q1 – Finance Minister

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has disclosed that Ghana’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery, registering a 4.7% growth in the first quarter of 2024. This encouraging development was announced...

We cannot complete Kumasi Central Market project before 2024 elections – Sam Pyne

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) CEO, Samuel Pyne, has announced that the government has released funds for the stalled Central Market project to resume. Contrata, the construction firm, had left the site and terminated staff...

Mid-year-review budget: Scrap COVID-19 levy – Hotels Association to Govt

As the government presents its mid-year budget review on Tuesday, July 13, 2024, the Ghana Hotels Association has called on the government to scrap the 1% COVID-19 levy, which they believe is no longer...

Mid-year budget review: Ghanaians won’t tolerate any new taxes – UGBS lecturer

Economist at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof Patrick Asuming says Ghanaians will not tolerate any new taxes from the government in the mid-year budget review.     The Ministry of Finance is expected...

Mid-year budget review: Outline measures to stabilize the cedi – GUTA to Ministry of...

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called on the Ministry of Finance to outline measures to stabilize the Ghana cedi against major currencies as it presents the mid-year budget. The Ministry of Finance...