The government has announced the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, introduced in 2023, as part of measures to support agro-processing, boost local production and create jobs.
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the 2026 Mid‑Year Budget Review to Parliament, delivering an account of the administration’s first six months.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana has regained the confidence of international investors, with the global capital market now inviting the country to borrow following improvements in the economy.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to approve the final review of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme next week, marking the successful completion of the country's financial bailout programme.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament today, Thursday, July 23, outlining Ghana’s economic performance during the first half of the year and the government’s fiscal plans for the remaining months.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has introduced a new trade financing framework to strengthen accountability, improve risk management and ensure the efficient administration of funds provided to licensed gold buyers under its Gold Purchase Financing Programme.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned traders, transport operators and businesses that refusing to accept Ghana cedi coins as payment for goods and services is a criminal offence punishable by law.
The Government has secured the lifting of restrictions on exports of eggs to Burkina Faso and importation of tomatoes to boost bilateral trade between the two countries.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has presented GH¢12,645,862.48 to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), representing 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of 17 gold bars seized from illicit gold traders in 2025.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned the public against using currency notes to create money bouquets, saying the practice is unlawful and damages legal tender.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a GH¢8.4 million agreement with the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to rehabilitate three major water supply systems in the Western and Central Regions, reaffirming its commitment to responsible mining and environmental sustainability.
