The highly anticipated Accra-Kumasi Expressway project has crossed a major milestone, with approximately 51 kilometers of the vital transit corridor now successfully cleared. The announcement was made by Finance Minister …
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson
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Economy and Finance
ECOWAS Bank defies global turmoil with strong growth as Dr. Ato Forson calls for capital reinforcement
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has reported a remarkably resilient financial performance despite a volatile global economic landscape, prompting calls for member states …
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Relief to cocoa farmers as COCOBOD injects GH¢4.2bn to clear long-standing arrears
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed In a massive move to restore the “golden” glow to Ghana’s cocoa sector, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released a staggering GH¢4.2 billion to settle …
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Economy and Finance
Fin Minister directs port-only entry for key goods to plug revenue leakages
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsIn a major move to safeguard national coffers, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has issued a directive to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) banning the land transit …
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Economy and FinanceMining & Energy
Ghana announces sweeping reforms to generate 127 tons of artisanal gold annually
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Toma Imirhe Ghana intends to channel about 127 metric tons of gold annually from artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) into official trade under revised sector reforms to boost foreign-exchange …
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PBC and CPC to lead cocoa sector revival
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed In a sweeping overhaul of Ghana’s cocoa sector, the government has announced the immediate revival of the Produce Buying Company (PBC) and the Cocoa Processing Company …
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Ato Forson crowned as Outstanding African Finance Minister in 2025
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been honored with the Most Outstanding African Finance Minister of the Year 2025 award by the Africa Development Council (ADC). This prestigious …
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Mining & Energy
Ghana energy debt reset solidifies World Bank trust and global credibility
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed The Ghanaian government has injected US$1.47 billion into the energy sector to repair its international reputation, prioritizing the restoration of the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantee. …
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Ato Forson extols Sammy Gyamfi’s remarkable contribution towards Ghana’s economic recovery
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister of Finance, has highlighted the significant milestones achieved in stabilizing the nation’s economy. According to him, pivotal to his success …
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Economy and Finance
Fin. Minister calls for continuity in BoG leadership amidst govt changes
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsFinance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has urged that the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Board remain functional despite changes in government, warning that frequent disruptions post-elections undermine the central bank’s …