Africa squeezed between import substitution and dependency syndrome

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called for urgent reforms to political financing across Africa, warning that the growing influence of money in politics is undermining democratic integrity, excluding capable leaders, and weakening public trust in democratic institutions.

Zeepay Ghana Limited has assured customers, employees, agents, merchants and partners of its commitment to an orderly and transparent process following the revocation of its Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) licence by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will appear before parliament next week to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review.

Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has reintroduced the government-funded free fertiliser and agro-input distribution programme for cocoa farmers, days after the regulator released GH¢2.6billion for Licenced Buying Companies (LBCs) to accelerate outstanding payments to them.