On 28 March 2025, Parliament passed the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), establishing the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as the sole legal intermediary for the purchase, sale, and export of gold from artisanal and small-scale miners. By 1 May 2025, the government went further, banning all foreign entities from participating in Ghana’s artisanal gold trade. These developments mark one of...Read More

In April 2025, Parliament passed two landmark laws that directly affect the financial lives of Ghanaians: the Electronic Transfer Levy (Repeal) Act, 2025 (Act 1128) and the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1129). Together, they signal a significant shift in Ghana’s approach to taxation, balancing public relief with the government’s ongoing need to raise revenue. What Changed?...Read More

On 31 July 2025, Parliament passed the Social Protection Bill, 2025, establishing a Social Protection Fund to provide legal backing for critical welfare programmes such as the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), the School Feeding Programme, NHIS exemptions, and Capitation Grants for Basic Education. This law is a major step in protecting Ghana’s most vulnerable, ensuring that social support is not just a...Read More

On 16 July 2025, Ghana’s Parliament passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025, a landmark piece of legislation that reshapes how the country manages its marine resources. One of its most significant provisions is the expansion of the Inshore Exclusive Zone (IEZ) from 6 to 12 nautical miles, granting artisanal fishers greater protection against industrial trawlers. This law...Read More