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Mahama inaugurates Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, a high-level body tasked with providing strategic guidance on macroeconomic policy,...

GUTA calls for urgent review of Act 1151 under certificate of urgency: Traders seek immediate VAT reform

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has formally called on the government to urgently review the newly enacted Value Added Tax (VAT) Act,...

Vanguard energy ETF leads 2026 market rally

The unexpected strength in Vanguard Energy ETF performance is reshaping the 2026 investment landscape. While technology stocks, growth names, and even Bitcoin struggle in...

Zimbabwe cabinet approves constitutional amendments to extend presidential term

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved proposed constitutional amendments that could significantly reshape the country’s political landscape by extending the presidential term and transferring the power...

Retirement wealth thieves: Why the first 5 years can make or break your future

The biggest retirement wealth thieves often strike during the first five years after leaving the workforce. This early phase of retirement, sometimes called the...

NACOC to begin licensing cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that it will commence the licensing of cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes following parliamentary approval...

U.S. jobs report signals stronger economy

The latest U.S. jobs report revealed a stronger-than-expected expansion in employment, highlighting continued resilience in the American labor market as the economy enters 2026....

FAA grounds El Paso Airport for 10 days over security concerns, citing cross-border vulnerabilities

In an extraordinary and highly disruptive action, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded all flights at El Paso International Airport in Texas...

GRA defends new VAT regime amid spare parts traders’ concerns

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has pushed back against concerns raised by the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Traders Association over the implementation of the...

Parliament approves GH¢2.9 billion for Ghana Medical Trust Fund in 2026

Parliament has approved an allocation of GH¢2.9 billion for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) to support its operations in the 2026 fiscal...

Ghana’s food insecurity hits 38.1% as over 13 million people face hunger risks – GSS

Ghana’s food insecurity situation has deepened significantly, with the latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) showing that 38.1 % of the population...

Cameroon tightens gold controls: Major permits revoked in nationwide mining reform

Cameroon is taking decisive action to tighten oversight and control of its gold sector, a move that has seen authorities revoke non-compliant artisanal and...

7 strong reasons Ghana turns to Nigeria’s Dangote refinery to bridge fuel supply gap

Ghana is taking a strategic energy step by turning to Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery to help bridge a growing fuel supply gap that has...

Crisis in the midst of easing: 12.5 million food insecure in Ghana despite Q3 improvement

Despite modest signs of improvement in the third quarter of 2025, Ghana continues to grapple with a deep and widespread food insecurity crisis, with...

Suspend It Now – University non-teaching unions reject GTEC retirement directive, warn of disruption

Leaders of non-teaching staff unions in Ghana’s public universities have emphatically rejected a retirement policy directive issued by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC),...

NDC maintains Baba Jamal as Ayawaso East parliamentary candidate despite vote-buying allegations

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly decided to maintain Mohammed Baba Jamal as its parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso East by-election, despite allegations...