15 years of Buffer Stock in Ghana, a worthy vision? Asks Emmanuel J.K Arthur

George Abradu-Otoo, Chief Executive Officer, National Food Buffer Stock Company ( NAFCO) The late President John Evans Atta Mills was passionate about many things, and surging food prices in particular and food security in general was one of such. Ahead of …

Ghana misses critical IMF targets

GHANA’S Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed to Parliament that the country has missed key performance indicators required for the upcoming fourth review of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported programme scheduled for April …

Ghana@68: Apostle Francis Amoako Attah Urges National Economic Shift, Seeks Aid for Ailing Boy

Prominent Ghanaian spiritual leader, Apostle Francis Amoako Attah, has called for a radical shift in Ghana’s economic approach, emphasizing the need for self-reliance and industrialization. Speaking on Angel FM, he warned of the dangers of overdependence …

Cocoa production in Ghana drops by 50% in the past three years

Ghana’s cocoa production dropped by nearly 50 per cent in the past three years, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, said on Tuesday. Presenting the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy Statement in Parliament, he said cocoa, once the main stay of the …

Ghana government earmarks GH¢2.81b for road maintenance

The Ghana government has allocated GH¢2.81 billion for the maintenance of roads in the country. This amount represents a 155.5 per cent increase over the GH¢1.1 billion allocated to the sector in 2024. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, …

Healthy Fats and Oils: Insights from Ghana’s Food-Based Dietary Guidelines

Fats and oils are essential components of a healthy diet, providing energy, supporting cell function, and helping the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The type and quantity of fats consumed can greatly impact health. Research shows that healthy fats can …

Decoding Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson's 'Made-in-Ghana' bag that carried the 2025 budget

GH¢150m Domestic, $8.7bn External: Ato Forson breaks down debts Ghana must pay in 4 years

Ghana’s VAT system is distorted, we must fix it – Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described Ghana’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system as “distorted” and in urgent need of reform to provide relief for ordinary Ghanaians and businesses. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, March 11, following …

Ghana to pay GH¢150.3bn in domestic debt service over next 4 years

Over the next four years, the country is expected to pay about GH¢150.3 billion in domestic debt service. This represents 11.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in domestic debt service obligation alone, of which 73.3% due in 2027 (GH¢57.6 billion) and 2028 …