Economic stability in Ghana boosts private sector and households – Ato Forson

Economic stability in Ghana boosts private sector and households – Ato Forson

The 2026 Budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson also emphasizes Ghana’s economic recovery and its positive impact on households and businesses. Real GDP growth for the first half of 2025 reached 6.3 percent, with non-oil GDP surging to 7.8 percent, driven by services and agriculture. The services sector alone expanded by 8.8 percent, with ICT growing 17.2 percent, finance and insurance 9.5 percent, and education 14.9 percent. Inflat…

Government abolishes COVID-19 Levy; Ghanaians to save GH¢3.7 billion – Ato Forson

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the government’s decision to abolish the controversial COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy in fulfilment of President John Mahama’s campaign promise ahead of the 2024 general election. Presenting the 2026 Budget and Economic Policy Statement in Parliament, Dr Forson stated that the removal of the levy will save over GH¢3.7 billion for Ghanaians. He also outlined a series of tax reforms aime…