Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised government for not providing any financial policy for the cocoa sector.
During the budget presentation, the Minister of Finance said, among other things, that the international capital market is inviting Ghana to come and borrow.
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged Ministers of State to express concern about government's action of not spending enough money for the various ministries and agencies.
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Mahama administration of persecuting opponents of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), especially members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Ghana prepares to celebrate the life of Afrobeat and highlife legend Ebo Taylor, who will be laid to rest in Saltpond on Saturday, 1 August 2026.
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.
He attributed this to the prudent management of the local economy by the Mahama administration because, previously under the Akufo-Addo administration, Ghana could not access the market.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to approve the final review of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme next week.
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."
In a statement on Wednesday, July 22,2026, the Commission emphasized that the law allows such arrears to be settled through an agreed instalment payment plan.
He noted that when the Mahama administration took over governance, the economy was on its knees. However, with prudent policies, they have turned the corner.
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Government will not seek supplementary budget estimates for the rest of the year.
He says that every major macroeconomic indicator has improved significantly.
The visit comes at a pivotal moment, as the traditional landowners prepare to make a critical decision on whether to support the renewal of the company's mining lease, which is set to expire in April 2027.
Earlier, President John Mahama said that one of the reasons attributed to the devastating floods in Ghana is the issue of human behaviour.
The countdown to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League is officially on after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced the full fixture list for the upcoming campaign, revealing key opening-day encounters, derby dates and the schedule for the much-anticipated Super Clash.
Black Stars assistant coach Roger de Sa has revealed the difficult state of the national team when the technical staff stepped in before the 2026 World Cup.
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.
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