Also known as: Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority
Customs Division — division of Ghana Revenue Authority responsible for border surveillance, trade compliance, and revenue collection at ports and border crossings.
… Beyond assessing infrastructure, the deputy minister’s visit also sought to improve collaboration among key agencies, including the Ghana Immigration Service, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and regional health directorates, while identifying training and reso …
… Ayensu-Danquah’s tour also aimed to strengthen coordination among key agencies, including the Ghana Immigration Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and regional health directorates, while identifying resource and training needs to improve emergency response c …
… Officials from the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority also participated in the programme, where they educated the traders on the importance of paying duties on imported goods as a means of supporting government revenue mobilisation. …
… The highest-performing volunteers would then receive priority consideration for recruitment into the Police, Military, Fire Service, Immigration Service, Customs Division, and other security agencies. …
… Beyond assessing infrastructure, Dr Ayensu-Danquah’s tour also aimed to strengthen coordination among key agencies, including the Ghana Immigration Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and regional health directorates, while identifying resource and training …
… He emphasised the importance of inter-agency collaboration, noting that effective coordination among institutions such as the Immigration Service, Customs Division, National Security and other agencies was key to ensuring national security. …
… Officials from the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority also participated in the programme, where they educated the traders on the importance of paying duties on imported goods as a means of supporting government revenue mobilisation. …
How Publican AI Sees Your Declaration: The A–B–C Model Explained Part I — Before the Legal Debate In the weeks following the April 2026 deployment of the Publican AI-assisted valuation and classification support system by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, the a …
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Aaron Kanor, has paid a friendly working visit to the Tema Port, to discuss strategies for maximizing national revenue. …
… In a letter signed by Mrs Florence Asante, Commissioner for Communication and Public Affairs at the GRA, the Authority stated that the containers in question formed part of a larger ongoing investigation being conducted in collaboration with the Customs Division. …
Ghana's government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at major border entry points following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Deputy Minister of Health assessing preparedness at the country's two busiest border crossings.
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Ghana activates border surveillance against Ebola spread from DRC—critical public health emergency requiring immediate reader attention.
Ghana's government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at major border entry points following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Deputy Minister of Health assessing preparedness at the country's two busiest border crossings.
The government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at key border posts to detect and prevent the spread of Ebola, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah toured the Elubo and Aflao borders to assess Ghana's response strategy, with President Mahama directing the ministry to ensure readiness for a potential outbreak.
The Trans-Border Business Network has intensified efforts to educate cross-border traders in Ketu South Municipality on compliance with trade regulations and safe business practices. The initiative aims to equip women traders with knowledge on approved procedures, legal requirements, and opportunities to improve their businesses, with officials from the Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division participating in the programme.
The author argues that Ghana should replace periodic recruitment exercises for security agencies with a National Volunteer Corps pathway, where aspirants would volunteer in community development programmes and receive practical training before joining the Police Service, Armed Forces, or other security agencies. Performance would be assessed over months or years in real conditions rather than during brief interviews and physical tests.
Ghana has activated surveillance and isolation systems at border posts including Elubo and Aflao to detect and prevent the spread of Ebola virus disease, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Deputy Minister of Health pledged swift government action to address identified gaps and strengthen response mechanisms at the direction of President John Mahama.
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, commended security agencies at the Aflao border for their dedication in safeguarding Ghana and assured them of government support to address operational challenges. He emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration and stated that the visit was part of the government's effort to understand ground realities and improve officers' working conditions.
The Trans-Border Business Network, a women-focused trade advocacy group, has intensified efforts to educate cross-border traders in Ketu South Municipality on compliance with trade regulations and safe business practices. The initiative aims to equip traders with knowledge on approved procedures, legal requirements and opportunities to improve their businesses and livelihoods, with officials from the Customs Division emphasizing the importance of duty payment and compliance to avoid penalties and seizure of goods.
Ghana Revenue Authority deployed Publican AI for customs valuation and classification in April 2026, prompting tension among traders and freight forwarders who felt unclear about how the system operated and whether its outputs were binding on customs officers.
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority visited Tema Port to discuss strategies for maximizing national revenue, focusing on transit trade operations and deepening cooperation between the two institutions. He urged officials to block revenue leakages and streamline port processes to enhance Ghana's competitiveness as a trade hub.
The Movement for Truth and Accountability has petitioned the Right to Information Commission to compel the Ghana Revenue Authority to disclose details surrounding the clearance of 236 Electricity Company of Ghana seized containers from Tema Port, which the group claims were released without payment of duties under unclear circumstances.