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October 2026
18 OctJoy Online
… l Economy Forum, under the theme “AI and the Ghana Economy: Opportunity or Disruption?” The forum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George; Economist and Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry …
Sam George unveils plan to connect 48 government data registries for AI-driven planning
15 OctJoy Online
… The Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry said the central bank’s responsibility to address sharp exchange rate swings remains clear under the new FX intermediation framework. …
Bank of Ghana must step in when cedi turns volatile – Theo Acheampong
15 OctJoy Online
… The Finance Ministry’s Technical Advisor said transparency and advance planning were central to the arrangement. …
GoldBod FX framework aims to make dollar supply predictable – Acheampong
15 OctJoy Online
… The Finance Ministry’s Technical Advisor said transparency and advance planning were central to the arrangement. …
GoldBod FX framework aims to make dollar supply predictable – Theo Acheampong
15 OctJoy Online
… s AI development will form part of discussions at the second episode of the Digital Economy Forum, under the theme “AI and the Ghana Economy: Opportunity or Disruption?” The forum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry …
Hubtel willing to contribute to Ghana’s proposed AI fund – CEO
15 OctJoy Online
… The Ningo-Prampram MP believes the system could eventually enable the Finance Ministry to make budgetary allocations based on actual development needs rather than political considerations. …
Ghana targets $5bn in annual economic gains from AI – Sam George
15 OctJoy Online
… s or deepen existing inequalities will feature in the second episode of the Digital Economy Forum, under the theme “AI and the Ghana Economy: Opportunity or Disruption?” The forum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry …
AI could deepen rural-urban inequality without better connectivity – Sam George
14 OctJoy Online
… Ghana Association of University Administrators Mr Haruna said that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is liaising with the Finance Ministry to resolve the issue of market premium and the one-time research allowance, which led to a strike by the Ghana Association of Uni …
First phase of arrears for promoted teachers to be paid on Friday – Haruna Iddrisu announces
14 OctJoy Online
Education Minister, Haruna Iddrissu, said the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is liaising with the Finance Ministry to resolve the issue of market premium and one-time research allowance. …
Gov’t working to ensure GAUA strike is called off by October 16 – Haruna Iddrisu
12 OctJoy Online
… The MPs raised concerns about delays between budget approval and actual disbursement, noting that commitment authorisation from the Finance Ministry often stalls at the level of parent ministries before funds can be released for use. …
MPs, CSOs push for dedicated budget line for malaria

Business

VAST Ghana urges Finance Ministry to reconsider fruit juice excise tax removal

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VAST Ghana has called on the Finance Ministry to reconsider removing the 20 per cent excise tax on locally produced fruit juices under the Excise Tax Act 2026, warning that the exemption could undermine public health objectives and weaken efforts to prevent non-communicable diseases. The group expressed concern that the tax cut could jeopardise the sustainability of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Free Primary Health Care Policy.

29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 29 October

VAST Ghana urges Finance Ministry to reconsider fruit juice excise tax removal
VAST Ghana has called on the Finance Ministry to reconsider removing the 20 per cent excise tax on locally produced fruit juices under the Excise Tax Act 2026, warning that the exemption could undermine public health objectives and weaken efforts to prevent non-communicable diseases. The group expressed concern that the tax cut could jeopardise the sustainability of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Free Primary Health Care Policy.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 18 October

Minister announces plan to connect 48 government data registries
Sam George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, says the government is developing a national data exchange hub to connect 48 data registries across public institutions to enable evidence-driven planning and resource allocation, and to integrate artificial intelligence into public administration rather than allowing political considerations to drive development decisions.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Bank of Ghana must intervene on excessive cedi volatility
Dr Theo Acheampong, Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, says the Bank of Ghana must step in when the cedi becomes excessively volatile under the new FX intermediation framework, while GoldBod expands its role in foreign exchange supply. Acheampong emphasized the central bank's responsibility to address sharp exchange rate swings and stressed the need for a transparent system that allows market participants to plan foreign exchange requirements in advance.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GoldBod FX framework aims to make dollar supply predictable
Economist Dr Theo Acheampong says GoldBod's foreign exchange framework aims to make dollar supply more predictable while the Bank of Ghana continues tackling exchange rate volatility, with transparency and advance planning central to the arrangement.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GoldBod FX framework aims to make dollar supply predictable
Economist Theo Acheampong says GoldBod's foreign exchange framework aims to make dollar supply more predictable through transparent, advance planning, while the Bank of Ghana retains its role in managing exchange rate volatility. The framework, announced on October 5, provides for dollar sales to banks on set days through the GoFX platform, with proportional allocations where demand exceeds supply.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hubtel willing to contribute to Ghana's AI Fund
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has expressed the company's willingness to contribute to Ghana's proposed Artificial Intelligence Fund, saying government-business collaboration will be critical to building infrastructure, developing skills, and positioning Ghana in the AI economy. He noted that private businesses would have incentives to support the fund if it provides services that improve their operations.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana targets $5 billion annual economic gains through AI adoption
Minister Sam George says Ghana is targeting approximately US$5 billion in annual economic gains through artificial intelligence adoption, with projected benefits from improved agricultural productivity, reduced food imports and more efficient public services. The government plans to deploy AI across agriculture, healthcare, education and public administration to drive economic transformation.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AI risks deepening rural-urban inequality without better connectivity
Ghana's Communications Minister Sam George has warned that artificial intelligence adoption could widen the gap between rural and urban communities unless the government invests in digital connectivity. He noted that nearly 3,000 rural telephony sites currently operate on older 2G and 3G technologies, inadequate for an AI-driven economy, and is advocating for a phase three rural telephony project.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Education Minister announces first phase of promoted teachers' arrears payment Friday
Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu announced that the government will pay the first phase of outstanding salary arrears for promoted teachers on Friday, 16 October, with the remainder to follow by end of October. The payment covers 52,000 promoted teachers on their new grades.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government aims to resolve GAUA strike by October 16
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission is liaising with the Finance Ministry to resolve issues of market premium and one-time research allowance, which underlie the Ghana Association of University Administrators' strike. He expressed optimism the industrial action would be called off by Friday to allow universities to reopen.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

MPs, CSOs push for dedicated malaria budget allocation
Members of Parliament's Health Committee are intensifying advocacy for a dedicated malaria budget line, arguing that without ring-fenced allocation, interventions remain scattered across districts. The MPs expressed concern about gaps in indoor residual spraying contract monitoring and noted that many malaria deaths result from delays in reaching health facilities, compounded by poverty and limited public education.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

Oil marketers demand 14-day suspension of Customs Act section
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies has given the Finance Ministry 14 days to suspend implementation of Section 136 of the revised Customs Act, warning that failure to do so will trigger an emergency general meeting to decide on next steps through legitimate channels. COMAC argues the new framework has not been tested or justified and shifts enforcement risk to operators and consumers, and calls for retention of the existing system where BIDECs pay import duties at importation and OMCs account for taxes at the pump.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government cites payment discrepancy delaying teachers' strike resolution
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu identified a payment discrepancy between the Accountant-General's Department, Finance Ministry, and Ghana Statistical Service as the key obstacle to resolving the teachers' strike, with efforts underway to close the gap and return teachers to classrooms. President John Mahama has been briefed and has directed that necessary action be taken to resolve the impasse.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government assures striking teachers of payment once dispute resolved
The government has pledged to meet its payment commitments to striking teachers once outstanding issues in the payment process are resolved, with the President instructing all necessary action to return teachers to classrooms. Engagements are ongoing and the government expects the dispute to be resolved within days.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama orders immediate action to resolve teachers' strike
President John Mahama has instructed government to take every necessary action to end the ongoing strike by pre-tertiary teachers. Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu expressed confidence that the dispute will be resolved within days, with engagements already underway.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Teachers sat promotion exams in December to meet government clearance deadline
GNAT's national president says teachers were forced to take promotion examinations in December because a government Finance Ministry clearance was set to expire at the end of the budget year, meaning teachers had to complete the process before the new budget year began.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

International diesel price nearly doubled; Ghana's pumps shielded partly
The National Petroleum Authority CEO says international diesel prices have almost doubled since February, but Ghanaian consumers have been insulated from the full impact due to cedi stability and government intervention. The NPA raised the minimum price floor for diesel to GH¢16.77 per litre from September 16, though some oil marketing companies have priced it higher.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

2027 Budget will outline major infrastructure and economic growth plans
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced that the 2027 Budget, to be presented to Parliament in early November 2026, will detail major infrastructure projects and policy initiatives aimed at job creation and economic growth. The government intends to invest about US$10 billion to stimulate economic activity, moving the economy from stabilisation to stronger, more sustainable growth.
16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 3 September

Works minister urges review of Kaneshie road closure timeline
Works and Housing Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has called for a review of the proposed one-year closure of a 1.5-kilometre section of the Winneba–Accra road at Kaneshie to allow contractors to undertake critical engineering works, warning that such a lengthy closure could cause severe disruption to commuters and businesses and urging coordination among multiple government institutions.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

NPP demands accountability on Ghana gold trading programme losses
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has called for full disclosure and accountability regarding reported losses in Ghana's gold trading programme, citing discrepancies between figures in the IMF Country Report (approximately GH¢22 billion economic cost), the Bank of Ghana's reported loss (GH¢9.05 billion), and GoldBod's reported surplus. Dr Amin Adam said the NPP is seeking answers and supporting documents, including a formal reconciliation of these figures from the relevant institutions.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

Government defends beer excise duty sliding scale revisions
The government has rejected Acra Brewery Limited's objections to amendments to Ghana's beer excise duty sliding scale, stating that the sliding scale has been retained in its three-band form with a 22.5 percentage point preferential margin for top-band producers. The government says the review was prompted by evidence that the concession is being claimed at a scale that local agricultural production does not support.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

NPP MP seeks audit trail of Ghana's South Africa evacuation costs
An NPP deputy ranking member has filed a Right to Information request demanding detailed financial records of Ghana's evacuation of nationals from South Africa, citing the Ministry's vague statement that the government and "Ghanaian partners" funded the operation without disclosing total spending or the identity of private entities involved.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

Parliament recalled for minister vetting, caucus changes, LGBTQ bill
Speaker Alban Bagbin has recalled Parliament from recess for a five-day sitting beginning Monday, August 24, to consider urgent government business including the vetting of newly appointed ministers, changes in Majority caucus leadership, and reconsideration of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The Minority caucus has questioned the need for the recall, arguing the matters are neither urgent nor significant enough to warrant reconvening during recess.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

JoyNews fact-check: Osei-Asare's $1.7bn BoG loss claim false
JoyNews Research found false a claim by former Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare that the Bank of Ghana understated losses from its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme in its 2025 financial report. The claim juxtaposed an IMF full-programme estimate of $1.7 billion against a narrower IMF figure for Q1-Q3 2025, while the Bank of Ghana reported a net loss on gold deals of approximately $871 million for the full year.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

Mahama directs review of TOR crude oil payment currency
President Mahama has directed the government to review whether Ghana's state-owned Tema Oil Refinery should pay for domestically produced crude oil in cedis rather than U.S. dollars, aiming to reduce pressure on the foreign exchange market. The Minister for Energy said discussions will begin this week, noting the inconsistency of TOR purchasing dollars to pay for local crude while selling refined products in cedis.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government collected GH¢2 billion for sanitation, but Accra remains filthy
Since 2021, Ghana's government has collected GH¢2.03 billion through a Sanitation and Pollution Levy (10 pesewa per litre of fuel) to fund waste management, air quality, and sanitation improvements. Of GH¢1.51 billion spent by end-2024, about 80 percent went to landfill and waste treatment maintenance, while GH¢0 was allocated to constructing sanitation facilities to eliminate open defecation, one of the levy's stated core objectives.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Finance Ministry assures Ghana will meet 2026 revenue target
The Finance Ministry has assured that Ghana will meet its revenue target for 2026, citing ongoing government reforms and the expected strengthening of tax mobilisation in the third and fourth quarters, despite provisional mid-year collections falling short of the government's target.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Court of Appeal overturns all 78 convictions against Tamakloe
The Court of Appeal set aside all 78 convictions against former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu on July 30, 2026, finding that the prosecution failed to properly authenticate key evidence, including a ten-year-old letter that was the basis for the largest theft count of GH¢500,000.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Court of Appeal acquits former MASLOC boss Sedina Tamakloe
The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged former MASLOC boss Sedina Tamakloe, who was convicted by the High Court in 2019 on 78 criminal counts related to mismanagement of agency finances, including a GH¢500,000 investment refund, diverted disaster relief funds, and inflated vehicle purchases. The appellate court found the state had not proved its case against her beyond reasonable doubt.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Ghana completes three-year IMF ECF programme
Ghana has completed its three-year Extended Credit Facility with the IMF, with the Board approving a final disbursement of US$371 million. The Finance Ministry said the completion reflects progress in fiscal discipline, reduced inflation, and strengthened external buffers, and Ghana will now move into a 36-month Non-Bailout Policy Coordinating Instrument with the IMF.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →