Ghana’s public coffers received a major boost as gold producer Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited presented a GH¢391.2 million (US$35 million) dividend to the government, marking a sevenfold increase from the …
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Ghana signals tough stance on loans to prevent new debt crisis
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsIn a bold declaration marking a decisive shift in the nation’s economic governance, Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced that Ghana will no longer secure foreign loans simply …
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Tech reforms drive historic GH¢6.1bn revenue surge in July …Asantehene urges expansion into informal sector
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed Tech-driven customs reforms have propelled the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to a record-breaking GH¢6.1 billion revenue collection for July 2026, even as traditional authority calls …
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Two economies, one country
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s growth rate depends on who you ask. That should worry the people who ask. BY THE KASOA ECONOMIST | ACCRA | AUGUST 3RD 2026 Ask the African Development Bank …
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Technology-Driven ports reforms yield $300m revenue surge – Finance Minister reveals
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed An artificial intelligence platform deployed across Ghana’s ports has generated more than $300 million in additional revenue over three months, reflecting the impact of technology-led …
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From the emergency room to the wellness centre — but whose bill is it?
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy The Kasoa Economist There is a particular satisfaction that comes from watching a patient discharged from intensive care. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, presenting Ghana’s 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review on …
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Foundation of the economy is “SOLID” — Ato Forson tells Parliament
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed Ghana’s economic foundations are now firmly in place, with key performance indicators outperforming full-year targets as the nation prepares to officially wrap up its IMF …
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Growing Beyond Stabilisation: Ghana’s new economic agenda as expected in mid-year budget
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed In what is being positioned as a decisive turning point for Ghana’s economy, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is scheduled to present …
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Hon. Augustus “Goosie” Obuadum Tanoh has dismissed reports linking him to a possible bid for the National Chairmanship of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing calls for him to …
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West African Cocoa Cartel Revived: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire harmonize prices and push for industrial processing
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed In a historic bid to reshape the economics of the global confectionery industry, West Africa’s primary cocoa powerhouses, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, have signed an …