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MobileMoney LTD's chief executive has urged mobile money agents nationwide to view themselves as efficiency leaders who drive integrity and community impact rather than simple transaction processors. Shaibu Haruna told participants at a capacity-building workshop organized by the Mobile Money...

Ghana's tax collection agency has designated the coming year as focused on voluntary compliance while establishing an independent appeals mechanism to resolve disputes outside lengthy court proceedings. Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong told a post-budget forum that officials aim to...

Newmont transferred GH₵2.388 billion to Ghanaian authorities during the third quarter through various tax obligations, royalties, levies and carried interest payments distributed across government agencies. The mining company's obligations included corporate tax contributions of GH₵1.192 billion...

A policy analyst has assigned the government's fiscal plan a seven out of ten grade while cautioning that effective execution remains essential for achieving stated objectives. Kwaku Adu Boahen of the Ghana Watch Initiative praised the emphasis on value-added production and increased education...

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said his spending plan aims to strengthen economic gains while accelerating investment that generates employment and broader growth. The official told an Accra television station that market analysis confirmed improving conditions before he finalized proposals...

Ghana Cocoa Board leadership has raised alarms about smuggling operations draining production from border communities despite substantial government spending on cultivation support. Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo told reporters that security partnerships with district and regional councils will...

Ghana has initiated the transfer of cocoa board supervision from agricultural authorities to the finance ministry in an effort to enhance fiscal oversight of the struggling export sector. Officials aim to address mounting debt and declining production through centralized financial management...

The Ghana Gold Board has rejected allegations claiming the state gold assayer suffered losses approaching GH¢3 billion during its inaugural year of operation. Board officials characterized the assertions as fabricated attempts to discredit the organization's achievements and economic...

Ghana plans to overhaul regulations governing its downstream petroleum sector through a new National Petroleum Authority Act that will address market changes and the global transition toward renewable energy. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor said the legislation will strengthen...

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government authorities to establish a Special Petroleum Fund designed to buffer consumers against volatile international fuel markets. COPEC envisions the mechanism allowing officials to purchase and store petroleum products when global rates...

Asante Kotoko manager Karim Zito voiced dissatisfaction following his squad's stalemate against Aduana FC at Baba Yara Stadium, though he declined to assign fault. The Porcupine Warriors surrendered an early advantage before Lord Amoah restored parity in the Matchday 10 encounter. Zito...

Asante Kotoko manager Karim Zito has criticized the Ghana Premier League's compressed fixture schedule, saying the rapid turnaround between matches has left his players exhausted. The FA Cup holders have been required to complete makeup games midweek before returning to regular league contests...

Ghana forward Kamaldeen Sulemana has expressed optimism about his team's chances against South Korea in their upcoming friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium. The Atalanta attacker acknowledged differences in the Korean squad since their last meeting at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where Ghana...

Ghana's head coach, Otto Addo, has outlined his strategy for limiting South Korean captain Heung-min Son ahead of their friendly match at Seoul World Cup Stadium. The Black Stars are seeking redemption after losing to Japan earlier in the international window. Addo recalled working with Son at...

Ghana's Social Security and National Insurance Trust has taken legal action against George Aggudey, who leads Gocrest Security Company Ltd, over allegations that he did not submit mandatory social security contribution reports for his employees. Court documents show the former Convention...

A highway collision between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle has claimed three lives while leaving multiple people in critical condition at Central Gonja District Hospital. The crash occurred at Lingbinkura along the Tamale-Buipe corridor when a Honda motorbike carrying two occupants...

Ghana's new chief justice has committed to protecting constitutional principles and judicial autonomy after taking the oath of office at a state ceremony. Paul Baffoe-Bonnie told attendees he would preserve the separation of powers doctrine while defending courts against improper external...

The Ghana National Fire Service has detained a suspect linked to an attack on emergency responders during a structure fire at Adjiringanor. Azumah Sampson, 21, was apprehended with assistance from White Chapel Youth Group members after authorities issued a public appeal for information. The...

Armed groups have seized a 16-acre property near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, preventing legitimate owners from accessing their land while conducting unauthorized sand extraction operations. Community members report that the perpetrators, who arrived at midnight and maintain a constant...

MTN Ghana has partnered with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department to launch safety instruction for company drivers and employees, beginning with Northern Business District personnel at the telecommunications provider's Kumasi facility. The collaboration addresses Ghana's escalating crash...