The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announced planned maintenance for Monday, April 13, 2026. This will involve infrastructure upgrades by engineers, causing temporary power disruptions. Several communities in the Western and Central Regions are expected to be affected by these scheduled exercises.
The government lost over GH¢600 million in tax revenue in 2025 due to 199 million litres of unaccounted petroleum products. This information comes from the 2025 Petroleum Product Analysis Report. The lost revenue was expected from taxes, levies, and other charges on imported petroleum products.
Madina Market traders allege harassment and extortion by individuals posing as National Security operatives. The traders claim these individuals move from shop to shop, ostensibly conducting inspections, but are instead demanding money and intimidating them. This has raised alarm among the market community regarding their activities.
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has introduced a Modified Taxation Scheme for the informal sector. This initiative aims to shift from coercive tax collection to a collaborative approach with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The scheme is designed to boost tax compliance among informal businesses and workers, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and strengthening the economy.
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has directed importers to suspend activities nationwide. This trade action stems from what GUTA describes as unresolved challenges and disruptions caused by the implementation of the Publican AI system at the ports. The association expressed grave concern despite previous engagements with the government regarding the issues.
A fire at Ritz Junction near the Ashaley Botwe Taxi Station in Madina on Sunday, April 12, 2026, destroyed 12 metal containers and 18 wooden structures. Swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service prevented the blaze from damaging 40 vehicles and motorbikes. The fire gutted the structures and their contents.
A firefighter sustained injuries while battling a major fire at Ritz Junction in Madina, near the Ashaley Botwe Taxi Station. The blaze engulfed several commercial and residential structures. The injured officer, from the Madina Ghana National Fire Service, was hurt during efforts to contain the extensive fire.
Experts are urging Ghana to improve transparency and accountability in managing its petroleum revenues. This call follows the Public Interest and Accountability Committee's (PIAC) 2025 annual report, which highlighted concerns within the country's oil and gas sector. The report has brought the issue of revenue management practices to the forefront.
The 2026 World Shea Expo will be held in Tamale, Northern Region, in September 2026. Organized by Savannah Golden Tree Limited and Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture, the event aims to boost Ghana's shea industry through value addition and economic transformation. It expects over 8,000 participants, including women's cooperatives, processors, and international buyers, focusing on shifting from raw exports to refined products.
Ghana’s Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has called for a week-long halt in import activities. The traders' group cites disruptions from a new customs system, leading to unpredictable duty assessments and cargo clearance delays. This action aims to protest the regime, which GUTA states is negatively impacting businesses across the country.
Ghana's plan to cut fuel taxes for consumer relief faces challenges due to the US-Iran diplomatic stalemate. Global oil market volatility, with prices near $103 a barrel, threatens to offset any domestic tax reductions. Economists warn the government could lose revenue while consumers see little price relief, potentially worsening the nation's financial strain.
Ghana's Treasury bill market saw its fourth consecutive undersubscription, with the latest auction receiving GH¢5.310 billion in bids against a target of GH¢7.570 billion. This represents a 29.85% undersubscription. The government accepted GH¢5.113 billion, rejecting some bids despite the shortfall, indicating weakening investor appetite and tightening liquidity.
British-Ghanaian corporate lawyer Bianca Akweley Clinton received the "African Legal Icon" award at the 2026 African Heritage Awards in Accra. The recognition highlights her cross-border legal influence and contributions to institutional reform, spanning over two decades in corporate governance and financial regulation. The ceremony was attended by policymakers and business leaders, including John Dramani Mahama.
[Daba Finance] Ghana's annual inflation rate eased to 3. 3% in February, marking a 15th straight month of decline, according to data released by the national statistics office
Ghana's government lost over GH¢600 million in tax revenue in 2025 due to 199 million litres of unaccounted petroleum products, according to the 2025 Petroleum Product Analysis Report. This unaccounted volume represents 2.1% of the country's total petroleum supply. Imports of petroleum products increased by 36.7% in 2025, while domestic refinery output declined.
The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) launched a nationwide strike today, April 13, protesting the Publican AI customs valuation system. TAGG argues the system causes excessive automated valuations, significantly increasing the cost of clearing goods at Ghana's ports. The strike aims to highlight these concerns regarding the new valuation method.
Port trade groups are threatening a shutdown in Ghana after the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) demanded the immediate suspension of the Publican AI customs valuation system. GUTA has directed freight forwarders and clearing agents to stop paying duties and cease operations, intensifying pressure at the ports.
Dalex Finance CEO Joe Jackson states Ghana's cedi depreciation is primarily due to foreign exchange leakages, not excessive imports. He noted a $5.1 billion trade surplus was eroded by $7.96 billion in FX outflows. This challenges the common belief that imports are the main driver of the cedi's decline.
Ghana's total petroleum product consumption reached 17.5 billion litres in 2025, a 15.29% increase from 6.46 billion litres in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by a significant rise in fuel allocation for power generation, with fuel oil increasing by 946.12% and gas oil by 184.29%. Petrol and diesel consumption also rose by over 18% each.