King Amoah, Kumasi The Alliance For Civic Action (ACA) wishes to express its utmost admiration and unwavering support for the Government of Ghana’s Feed Ghana Programme, a transformative and visionary initiative that has the potential to revitalize Ghana’s agricultural sector, reduce food imports, create sustainable jobs, and ultimately strengthen the nation’s economy. In a press […]
Parliament has given the green light to a substantial allocation of GH₵2.8 billion for road maintenance this year. This significant investment aims to enhance the transportation of goods and services, bolstering the country’s economic growth. In 2024, a notable 43% of the country’s total roads underwent essential maintenance works, including re-shaping, gravelling, and patching of […]
President John Mahama is keeping his word. The 2025 national budget has earmarked a substantial GH¢13.85 billion for the “Big Push” programme, a flagship initiative designed to aggressively address Ghana’s persistent infrastructure deficit. This significant investment signals a determined commitment to accelerating economic growth and improving the quality of life for all Ghanaians. Infrastructure development […]
By Lawrence Odoom Parliament has approved a substantial allocation of GHS 1.2 billion for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, paving the way for significant advancements in country’s energy sector in the 2025 fiscal year. This considerable funding aims to bolster key initiatives focused on enhancing electricity distribution and spearheading Ghana’s transition to renewable […]
Minister for Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson (MP), reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with the United Kingdom during a high-level meeting with UK Trade Envoy, Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP and Akosua Dentaa Amoateng MBE. The Minister emphasized the importance of finalizing a bilateral agreement between the two nations, noting that ongoing debt restructuring […]
By King Amoah President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, which began in January of this year, has garnered significant attention and generated a range of opinions across Ghana, especially in the Ashanti region. A recent random survey conducted by this correspondent, particularly focusing on perspectives in the Ashanti region, reveals a cautious optimism among many Ghanaians […]
By King Amoah. Nana Boakye Yiadom Atonsa II, the chief of Denanse, a town along the Kumasi – Offinso road in the Ashanti region and also the Atenehene of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has called on Ghanaian parliamentarians to prioritize the implementation of a National Policy Concept to ensure effective and sustainable economic development. […]
By Lawrence Odoom, freelance journalist Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has lambasted the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration for wreaking havoc on Ghana’s economy. According to Ofosu, the NPP’s tenure was marked by profound economic hardships, exacerbated by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). “The cost of living crisis precipitated by their […]
In a significant move, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has presented a bill to Parliament aimed at amending the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. The proposed amendment seeks to exempt the supply of motor vehicle insurance from VAT, effectively abolishing the tax on motor insurance policies as promised in the 2025 […]
By Lawrence Odoom. Vice President of Ghana Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized the need for dynamic and innovative leadership at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), stressing that the institution’s success is crucial to the government’s economic agenda. “The President’s commitment to resetting, rebuilding, and restoring public trust and economic stability depends on you, alongside […]
