Business News of Thursday, 13 March 2025

ACEP recommends abolishing MIIF Act, calls for introduction of Mineral Revenue Management Act

Israeli Ambassador highlights smart farming technologies to address Ghana’s agricultural challenges

Ghana’s rapid GDP growth fueled by fiscal imbalances led to 2022 debt crisis – World Bank

Vice President swears Governing Board of the Bank of Ghana into office

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

If you cook up economic figures investors will show you where power lies – Amin Adam cautions Ato Forson

Finance Minister did a “hatchet job” with the 2025 budget – Amin Adam

Minority hails Ghana’s 5.7% GDP growth, calls it a historic milestone

Only 3 SOEs paid dividends in 2024 – Finance Minister Ato Forson

BoG Governor pledges to restore financial strength amid ₵53 billion bailout need

‘We’re not just giving out chicks; it’s a comprehensive agriculture policy’ – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Ghana earned $48m from vegetable exports in 2024

Ghanaians prioritize savings as economic challenges persist – Report

$3bn IMF-supported programme not on track – Ato Forson

Akufo-Addo’s gov’t awarded GH¢195bn in contracts to MDAs – Ato Forson

‘Our poultry industry has collapsed; ‘nkukor nkitinkiti’ policy aims to revive it’ – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

SIC Insurance PLC pays over $1 million claim to Volta River Authority

Thursday: Cedi buys at 15.5322 to a Dollar and sells at 15.5478 per BoG rate

Bank of Ghana can lease-back its Head Office to raise GHC53b required to recapitalise – Ato Forson

Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company to be revamped

Finance and Energy Ministers collaborate on energy sector challenges

Obour resigns as Ghana Post MD after transformative tenure

Women’s Development Bank is dead on arrival, allocated GHS51.3m can’t establish a bank in Ghana – Ahiagbah

BoG, ECG, and COCOBOD in massive financial distress – Ato Forson

Govt to overhaul VAT System by end of year – Finance Minister

Debt-to-GDP decline due to Haircuts, Not previous Govt’s efforts – Ato Forson

DDEP: Govt to repay over GHS150bn in 4 years – Ato Forson

5.7% economic growth for 2024 largely driven by data and SMS – GSS

Ghana’s debt repayment low despite rising borrowing – Report

There’s no freeze on employment – Finance Minister insists

38% of Ghanaians rely on family and friends for financial support every month – report