Publican AI boosts GRA customs revenue to GH¢6.1bn in July – Commissioner-General
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says the deployment of its artificial intelligence-powered Publican AI system has contributed to a significant increase in customs revenue, with collections reaching GH¢6.1 billion in July 2026. Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Sarpong, said monthly customs revenue averaged about GH¢4 billion before the full implementation of the system, indicating an […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reported a significant increase in customs revenue, reaching GH¢6.1 billion in July 2026, thanks to the deployment of its AI-powered Publican AI system. This marks an increase of about GH¢2.1 billion from the average monthly revenue of GH¢4 billion previously. GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong announced that the full implementation of Publican AI began in April 2026, contributing to the revenue boost.
Additionally, the Authority is preparing to introduce reforms aimed at improving Value Added Tax (VAT) collection, with only four out of ten businesses currently paying VAT.
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