‘We have turned the tide’ – Ato Forson says Ghana is ready for take-off

Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance is receiving renewed attention in Ghana as the Ghana Revenue Authority intensifies efforts to improve domestic revenue mobilisation. In September 2026, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) launched the nationwide “Request Your VAT Invoice, Help Build Our Nation” campaign, ahead of a broader VAT invigilation exercise in October aimed at improving invoice issuance and compliance among registered businesses.

The Financial Times Africa Summit returns for its 13th edition on 21 to 22 October at The Landmark, London, with John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, and Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of Nigeria, confirmed to take part.

Emmanuel Kweku Mensah, Sekondi Constituency Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared his intention to contest for Deputy Western Regional Youth Organizer.

The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has welcomed recognition of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Western Region, pledging continued support for institutional development and community growth.

The Ghana Scout Association and the High Commission of India in Ghana are urging communities to make environmental cleanliness a daily responsibility rather than an activity reserved for government-led campaigns and designated cleanup days.

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has highlighted United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana's strong capital position, improved asset quality and substantial liquidity buffers in its latest credit assessment, maintaining the Bank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B’ with a Positive Outlook.