The Auditor-General is expected to submit an interim audit report on outstanding contractor claims in the coming days, which will trigger the commencement of payments by government.
Government Pushes Fiscal Reforms, Innovative Financing to Bolster Health Systems Amid Global Aid Cuts
Ghana is ramping up domestic resource mobilization and exploring innovative health financing models to insulate its health system from external aid volatility, Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem told a high-level panel at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
Newmont Pays $174 Million in Capital Gains Tax as Government Eyes Infrastructure Boost in Mining Communities
The Government of Ghana has received a $174 million cheque from Newmont as part payment of capital gains tax arising from the sale of the Akyem Mine, which was valued at nearly $1 billion.
Finance Minister Inaugurates SEC Governing Board
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), charging members to restore public trust and ensure accountability in Ghana’s capital markets.
Governing Board of the National Insurance Commission Inaugurated
The newly appointed seven-member Governing Board of the National Insurance Commission (NIC) has officially been inaugurated, with a focused mandate to enhance the regulation of Ghana's insurance sector and ensure the Commission operates with greater efficiency and transparency.
Governing Board of The National Lottery Authority Inaugurated
A new seven-member Governing Board of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has been officially inaugurated, with a clear mandate to enhance revenue generation and modernize the operations of the Authority.
Government to Acquire 200000 Hectares for Cocoa Plantation
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced an ambitious government plan to acquire 200000 hectares of land for cocoa plantations as part of efforts to revive Ghana’s struggling cocoa sector and restore production levels to 1 million metric tonnes.
11-Member Ghana Cocoa Board Inaugurated with a Pledge to Revive the Sector
An eleven-member Board of Directors for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has been officially inaugurated at a brief but significant ceremony at the Ministry of Finance, with a strong call to urgently reverse the fortunes of the ailing cocoa sector.
Finance Minister Meets Energy Minister and Key Sector Players on Reliable, Affordable Electricity
The Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the energy sector to deliberate on measures to ensure a reliable, efficient, and affordable electricity supply for Ghanaians.
New Gas Processing Plant Will Be a Game-Changer for Ghana—Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described the planned Second Gas Processing Plant (GPP II) as a game-changing project that will transform the country’s energy landscape, create jobs, and save the economy hundreds of millions of dollars.