Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government’s new digital platform for collecting Value Added Tax (VAT) from non-resident service providers is projected to generate GH¢2.3 billion in its first full year of operation. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Ato Forson said the technology-driven initiative forms part of the …

Ghana is expected to officially complete its International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme next week, pending approval of the country’s final review by the IMF Executive Board. The expected milestone follows what the government says has been significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, with improvements in inflation, economic growth, debt sustainability, exchange rate stability and fiscal performance. …

The government has earmarked GH¢400 million for the acquisition of high-capacity buses to strengthen Ghana’s public transport system and improve commuter services across the country. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation while presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23. He said the funds will be used to expand the fleets of state-owned …