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Ghana abolishes 20% excise duty on locally made fruit juice

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The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has welcomed the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, which is expected to take effect from October 1, 2026, following Parliament's passage of a new Excise Duty Act and presidential assent. The Association said the reform would support local value addition, manufacturing, employment creation and economic growth.

11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Ghana abolishes 20% excise duty on locally made fruit juice
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has welcomed the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, which is expected to take effect from October 1, 2026, following Parliament's passage of a new Excise Duty Act and presidential assent. The Association said the reform would support local value addition, manufacturing, employment creation and economic growth.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Government plans to replace Aboboya tricycles with modern waste system
The government plans to phase out Aboboya tricycles and introduce purpose-built waste collection vehicles, transfer stations within five kilometres of communities in major cities, and electronic payments via mobile money. The Finance Minister has expressed readiness to support the acquisition of the vehicles, according to Mahama Ayariga.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

Minority accuses government of wasting recall period time
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of wasting about 75 percent of the five-day recall period, saying little progress has been made on the three main items of business—the Depositors Protection Amendment Bill, ministerial appointments, and Supreme Court nominees—that necessitated the recall.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 25 July

Ghana's economy showing signs of stability but not fully recovered
Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation Fred Kwashie Awuttey says Ghana's economy is showing signs of stability but has not fully recovered from the recent downturn, and that more work is required to strengthen the country's economic position. He commended the Finance Minister's focus on fiscal discipline but cautioned that this alone does not mean the economy has completely turned the corner, citing concerns about weak revenue mobilisation.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Afenyo-Markin criticises low attendance at budget presentation
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the low attendance of government ministers in Parliament during the Finance Minister's presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying the empty seats on the Majority side show how seriously the government regards the budget.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

Legislator Gideon Boako completes first year in Parliament
Dr. Gideon Boako, a new MP for Tano North Constituency, has completed one year in Parliament, characterized by parliamentary contributions and development projects including dormitory blocks at Bomaa Senior High School, boreholes in over 45 communities, security service recruitment of 60-plus young people, and direct educational support for 127 students.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

Finance Ministry accuses prior government of diverting $65m flood funds
Ghana's Ministry of Finance alleges that the Akufo-Addo administration diverted $65 million from a World Bank-funded flood protection project (GARID) to finance Covid-19 activities. The Technical Advisor also cited another World Bank project where almost GH¢1 billion was spent on travel in 2024.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

Ghana settles $700m in Eurobond debt, not returning to market yet
Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister Dr Theo Acheampong said Ghana's recent early settlement of $700 million in Eurobond obligations—comprising $525 million in principal and $175 million in interest—should not be read as a signal the country is preparing to return to the international bond market. He stated the early payments aim to reduce future debt service costs and signal commitment to honouring obligations, with any market return dependent on timing and broader economic conditions.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

Amin Adam: government introduced new taxes despite claiming relief
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of introducing new taxes while crediting itself for abolishing nuisance taxes. He cited the Energy Sector Levy (Dumsor Levy), extensions of the Growth and Sustainability Levy and Special Import Levy beyond their original expiry dates, and a 15 per cent VAT charge on life insurance services as examples of new or extended levies introduced under the current administration.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

Afenyo-Markin warns Value for Money Office risks legitimising procurement corruption
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the newly enacted Value for Money Office Act, 2026, could become a tool for legitimising corruption in Ghana's public procurement system rather than preventing it, arguing that the office's placement under the Finance Minister's supervision undermines its independence and credibility.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 3 May

Bank of Ghana records $1.25 billion net loss in 2025
The Bank of Ghana published audited 2025 financial statements on 1 May 2026, showing a net loss of $1.25 billion and total comprehensive losses of $2.80 billion; cumulative negative equity reached approximately $9 billion, widening from $3.99 billion the previous year.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →