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Gov't implementing measures to strengthen Timber Industry " Alhaji Doku
23+ hour, 43+ min ago (607+ words) Director National Timber Monitoring Team, Alhaji Mohammed Kwaku Doku, The Director of the National Timber Monitoring Team, Alhaji Mohammed Kwaku Doku, has assured individuals within the timber value chain of government support to enable them to contribute their quota to…...
Why PR now matters more in Ghana's mining industry than ever
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (434+ words) I recently had the honour of being invited by the Ghana Chamber of Mines to lead a strategic session on a topic that is rapidly redefining corporate leadership: Public Relations in 2026 and its implications for Ghana's mining industry. The timing…...
Moody's upgrades Ghana's outlook to positive, affirms Caa1 rating
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (215+ words) Credit ratings agency, Moody's has revised Ghana's outlook to "positive" from "stable," pointing to improving public finances as the country gradually recovers from its recent economic crisis. Despite the improved outlook, Moody's maintained Ghana's long-term rating at "Caa1", citing persistent credit…...
COPEC: Fuel tax cuts long overdue
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (320+ words) The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has welcomed the government's decision to scrap some taxes on petroleum products, describing the move as timely and necessary to cushion consumers against the persistent rise in fuel prices. The directive, issued by President…...
CEMSE cautions gov't against short-term fuel tax cuts
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (328+ words) Energy Analyst Benjamin Nsiah Energy Analyst Benjamin Nsiah has cautioned government against adopting a short-term approach in responding to rising fuel prices, warning that temporary tax interventions must be carefully assessed against possible future market fluctuations. His comments follow a…...
Ghana's growth set to slow to 4. 8% in 2026 despite lower inflation " World Bank
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (348+ words) The World Bank forecasts Ghana's GDP growth at 4. 8 percent in 2026, down from an estimated 6. 0 percent in 2025, signaling a moderation in momentum following a strong post-pandemic rebound. According to the Bank's latest Africa Economic Update, the slowdown reflects tightening domestic conditions…...
Ghana's economy grows 7. 5% in January
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (236+ words) Ghana's economy expanded by 7. 5% in January 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, pointing to sustained growth at the start of the year, although Ghana's economy grows 7. 5% in January Ghana's economy expanded by 7. 5% in January 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service,…...
Ghana may be losing billions to free zones " Tax analyst warns
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (316+ words) Ghana's long-standing free zones regime is coming under fresh scrutiny, with concerns mounting that generous tax incentives may no longer be delivering sufficient economic returns. A new analysis by the Centre for Policy Scrutiny suggests the country could be leaving…...
Fitch: Ghana's economy likely to withstand impact of US'Iran conflict
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (225+ words) Fitch Solutions is projecting that Ghana's economy will remain largely insulated from the fallout of the US'Iran conflict due to elevated gold prices and robust export-related foreign exchange inflows. In its latest analysis, the research firm asserts that, despite a…...
Bo G: Inflation, cedi stabilised at high cost
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (352+ words) Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has highlighted the high cost of maintaining macroeconomic stability despite improved economic indicators, raising concerns over the burden of…...