The Rapid Response and the District Monitoring Teams in the Enchi Forest District of the Forestry Commission arrested 12 illegal miners in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Enchi Forest District of the Western North Region.

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the need for fiscal discipline in his administration, cautioning deputy ministers that public funds must benefit Ghanaians, not government officials.

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in 13 deputy ministers and a minister of state at the Jubilee House, reaffirming his administration’s decision to run a lean government.

The government has launched the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, widely known as Mahama Cares, to provide financial support for people suffering from chronic diseases such as cancer, kidney failure, and heart conditions.

The Supreme Court has ruled that it will hear the case of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the embattled Member of Parliament for Akwatia, despite his contempt conviction by the Koforidua High Court.

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has requested Parliament to approve GH¢290.97 billion to help implement transformational policies this year aimed at resetting the economy. 

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has ruled out the use of taxpayer funds to recapitalise the Bank of Ghana (BoG), insisting that the central bank must explore internal solutions, including selling off some of its assets.

Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has been elected to the Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Mr Okraku was elected unopposed and will serve a four-year term from 2025 to 2029, joining the 24-member committee of the continent's governing body. 

President John Dramani Mahama will meet Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other key government entities on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

A statement issued by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) said the meeting was part of President Mahama's effort to reset and realign SOEs for greater efficiency and transparency.

President John Dramani Mahama has asserted that multilateral institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank should not interfere in cultural matters, including Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill.

The government has uncapped the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to ensure the full financing of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme.

GHANA’S Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed to Parliament that the country has missed key performance indicators required for the upcoming fourth review of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported programme scheduled for April 2025. 

The Minority in Parliament has described the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy of the government as one that lacked hope and inspiration, arguing that it fails to address the pressing needs of Ghanaians, particularly the youth.

The government has announced a series of policy initiatives aimed at driving economic transformation, boosting job creation and stabilising the economy.

Aspiring entrepreneurs and business executives will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into turning business ideas into action as the Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Daniel McKorley, leads discussions at the 2025 edition of PCH Hangouts.

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has praised the 2025 Budget, calling it a true reflection of the Mahama government’s commitment to fulfilling its promises.

Speaking after Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the budget to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Mr Ayariga stated that the budget offers hope to ordinary Ghanaians and introduces significant economic reforms.

In response to recent natural disasters in the country, the government has allocated GH¢242.5 million to support victims of the Akosombo dam spillage.

Additionally, GH¢200 million has been set aside to assist victims of the tidal wave disaster, which recently displaced residents of Agavedzi and surrounding communities in the Ketu South constituency.

The Chief Executive Officer of Imani Centre for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe, has questioned the absence of a clear implementation plan for the much-touted 24-hour economy policy in the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.

As part of the 2025 budget allocations for key policies and interventions, an amount of GH¢499.8 million has been earmarked for the No-Academic-Fee policy for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions under the ‘No-Fees-Stress’ initiative.

This was announced by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, during his presentation of the 2025 Budget in Accra on Tuesday, March 11.

The government of Ghana has allocated the cedi equivalent of US$279 million as a revolving fund for the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) to enable the purchase and export of at least 3 tonnes of gold per week from small-scale miners.

Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson made this announcement during his presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement on Tuesday, March 11, highlighting allocations to key policy initiatives and interventions in Accra.

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s 2025 Fiscal Policy, accusing the Mahama-led administration of misleading Ghanaians with its announcement to abolish the Valued Added Tax (VAT) on motor insurance and the betting tax.

The government has announced an overhaul of Ghana’s tax refund system, introducing a new cap of four per cent of total domestic revenue to prevent abuse and streamline tax administration.

The government has outlined a series of measures aimed at tackling inflation and stabilising the exchange rate as part of its broader economic recovery strategy.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has today, March 11, 2025, presented the Business Statement and Economic Policy of the government for the year ending December 31, 2025, to Parliament.

The Mahama administration has scrapped the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy) and the 10% tax on betting, citing the need to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaians and support economic recovery.