Economy

GRA Suspends Collection of GH₵1 Fuel Levy, but Minority Demands Full Overhaul

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has indefinitely postponed the collection of the GH₵1  Levy on petroleum products. The levy was scheduled to be implemented from...

China to Drop Tariffs on All Exports from Ghana, and the Rest of Africa

China has offered a 0% tariff on all exports from Ghana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced. The decision was taken...

President Mahama Signs GH₵1 Fuel Levy Bill Despite Opposition

President Mahama on Thursday signed into law an amendment to the Energy Sector Levy Bill, 2025, which would require vehicle owners to pay GH₵1...

Contribution of “Women’s Gold” to West African Rural Livelihoods: The Case of Shea in Ghana

The SHEA collection makes a contribution to the total income of rural households belonging to different economic groups. It quantifies the involvement of women...

Tesla Profits Drop 71% in First Quarter

Tesla's net income for the first quarter of 2025 was down 71% after a decline in vehicle deliveries as Tesla battled growing competition from...

COCOBOD Maintains Cocoa Producer Price Despite Promise to Increase it

In a letter dated April 8, 2025, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) announced that it will maintain the previous government's producer price for cocoa...

Ghana’s Economy Grew by 5.7 Per Cent in 2024 Despite Slowdown in Last Quarter

Ghana’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent in 2024, but Q4 growth slowed to 3.6 per cent, down from 7.2 per cent in the...

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