The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has touted the recovery of Ghana's economy.

Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that Ghana currently loses an estimated 60% of its potential Valued Added Tax (VAT) revenue through non-compliance and systemic inefficiencies.

Dr Forson further told Parliament that the implementation of the 2026 budget statement is firmly on track.

Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year budget statement in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, he said, "Lower policy rate is creating room for investors to expand."

He says that every major macroeconomic indicator has improved significantly.

Investment readiness, rather than the availability of finance, remains one of the biggest barriers preventing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from accessing climate finance, experts have said.

Former Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Prof. Peter Quartey has said Ghana's VAT system has been perfected to raise enough revenue for Government.

Former Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Prof. Peter Quartey, has called on government to strengthen revenue mobilisation by expanding property tax collection and bringing more of the informal sector into the tax net.

The CSA in a notice said between January and June this year, it has recorded 112 cases of cybercrime from vendors and customers.

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has been left out of Tottenham Hotspur's squad for the club's pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia as he continues his rehabilitation from injury.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old robbery suspect following a swift response by a night patrol team at Asabi in the Asokore Mampong Municipality.

Ghanaian striker Wahabu Musah has taken the next step in his career after sealing a permanent move to Spanish side Villarreal, ending a successful stint in American college football.

Dr Asiama also said that average lending rates for the banking sector declined to 15.6 percent from 27.0 per cent

In response to the eased cost of credit and stronger demand, he said private sector credit grew sharply by 41.2 percent in June 2026, compared with 8.6 percent in June 2025.

We do not harbour ill will toward South Africa. However, we remain deeply concerned about the attacks and the significant capital losses suffered by people from various countries on the continent

Dr Bawumia had said that he neither complained nor authorised the prosecution of Prince Aboagye over alleged offensive TikTok comments

Dr Bawumia had said that he neither complained nor authorised the prosecution of Prince Aboagye over alleged offensive TikTok comments.

Ablakwa highlighted the growing security challenges confronting Ghana, including violent extremism in the sub-region, organised crime, drug trafficking

The Minister also urged Ghanaians to insist on biometric verification instead of allowing their Ghana Cards to be photocopied

GIPC says that the enactment of Act 1173 marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s investment promotion framework by expanding the Authority’s mandate and strengthening its institutional and enforcement powers.