We are confident about our board meeting in June on Ghana’s second review – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that, it is confident Ghana’s second review programme will be completed to help approve some $360 million...
Ring cocoa prices may impact sweet tooth – SBM Intelligence report
Executive summaryThe global cocoa industry faces unprecedented challenges as cocoa supplies tighten and prices surge, impacting chocolate manufacturers and consumers worldwide.Oxfam reports that the...
Bawumia urges African countries to learn from Ghana’s use of digitalisation in corruption fight
Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged African countries to emulate Ghana’s digitalisation agenda which has been...
More businesses will cease operation in Ghana if… – GNCCI
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has warned that if the concerns of the business community and industry are not addressed...
Bawumia attributes ECG revenue surge to digitalization, from ¢450m to over a billion
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed a significant surge in revenue collection at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), attributing the boost to...
Not wearing panties fast becoming vogue among Ghanaian women
It is fast becoming the new vogue for many women in Ghana to avoid wearing panties underneath their casual and formal attires.
A significant number of both...
Societe Generale Group initiates strategic review of Societe Generale Ghana
The SocieteGenerale Group says it has initiated a strategic review of SocieteGenerale Ghana.This comes barely 24 hours after the Managing Director of Societe Generale...
PDS scandal: US shuts down $190m compact with ‘no immediate plans to work in Ghana again’
The Millennium Challenge Corporation has confirmed to JoyNews that despite the prevailing power crisis, it has no “immediate plans to work again in Ghana”...
E-VAT boosts revenue by 32%
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has refuted rumours suggesting that the piloting of its electronic Value Added Tax (e-VAT) invoicing system has resulted in...
60 women benefit from Impact Group’s “Learn A Skill Project”
Sixty women residing in the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly Area of Accra, Ghana, have recently reaped the rewards of a two-day skills development project.These...
Bawumia to establish equipment plant pool to support small scale miners
The flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to establish common-user processing facilities in various mining districts across the country if elected...
Akufo-Addo to order release of KPMG report
A source at the office of the President has confirmed that, President Akufo-Addo is set to authorize the release of the KPMG audit report...
367 agric students and beginner agribusinesses set for 7th edition of Ag-Stud bootcamp
Approximately Three Hundred and Sixty-Seven (367) agricultural students and beginner agribusinesses from various agricultural colleges, farm institutes, and universities across Ghana have been selected...
GRA addresses reports of billions lost in E-VAT revenue
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has responded to reports claiming that the nation has lost billions in revenue due to the implementation of the...
Outcry in Nigeria as government introduces money transfer levy
Many Nigerians have condemned the introduction of a new levy on electronic banking transactions, with some saying it will push them back to using...
Ghana Stock Exchange reaches record GH¢80billion market capitalization
In April 2024, the market capitalization of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) surged to an unprecedented GH¢80.20 billion, marking a significant milestone.This remarkable increase...
T-bills: Government borrowed GH¢15.60bn in April 2024
The government borrowed GH¢15.60 billion via treasury bills in April 2024.This is 21.61% lower over March 2023.The government underperformed its target in four out...
April 2024 inflation declines marginally to 25 percent
Inflation for April 2024 has declined marginally to 25 percent from the 25.8 percent recorded in March 2024.By this, the inflation rate for April...
Behind-the-Scenes maestro Nana Kwasi Koranteng Obeng propels Ghana’s music industry to global heights
In the bustling streets of Accra, Ghana, the music industry is abuzz with the latest hits and rising stars.Amidst the spotlight, there's one man...
BoG denies imposing 1% cybersecurity levy on transactions
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has refuted claims of implementing a one percent cybersecurity levy on banking transactions, which has gone viral on social...
We’re committed to protecting depositors’ funds – BoG Governor
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it will continue to closely monitor and regulate financial institutions in the country to ensure the stability and...
Full Year 2023: UBA gross earnings rises by 143% YoY, profit hits $1.06bn
Declares 0.24 cents Final Dividend
Total Assets Rise by 90.2% to $21.7 billion
Shareholders’ Funds Hits $2.1bn, achieving an impressive growth of 120.2%.In...
Absa Bank launches money matters initiative to bolster financial literacy among the youth
In a move to address critical gaps in financial literacy among Ghana’s youth, Absa Bank Ghana has unveiled its Money Matters Initiative.Launched at a...
Ghana, EU to deepen trade ties
The EU is ready to invest more in the EU-Ghana partnership, despite the prevailing difficulties confronting both sides.The Head of the European Union (EU)...
Here is the list of the top gold producers of 2023
A report by the United States Geological Survey has revealed that over 3,000 tonnes of gold were produced globally in 2023.China, Australia, and Russia...
GRA terminates 2 SML contracts
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has terminated two of its contracts with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).These are the transaction Audit and External Verification...
Fuel price adjustment: Petrol surges to GH₵15.22, diesel falls to GH₵14.65
Some of the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing prices of some petroleum products at the pumps from this morning.Market Leader GOIL is...
CEO of Equity Health Insurance honoured at ‘Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray’
Chief Executive Officer of Equity Health Insurance, Elton Fedrick Afari has been honoured together with other mentors at the prestigious ‘Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray’...
Analysts predict cedi stability by mid-year
Market analysts at GCB Capital are expressing optimism about the cedi's trajectory for the remainder of the year, foreseeing a stabilization by mid-2024.The Ghanaian...
Taxation driving away investors – FABAG General Secretary
The General Secretary of the Ghana Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), Samuel Aggrey, has raised alarm over the increasingly dire economic situation...
Dr Bawumia outlines plans for a robust fisheries industry
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has outlined his vision for the fisheries industry, promising to support the efficient implementation of a robust fisheries plan that...
GNPC welcomes new Boss
The new Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) CEO, Joseph Abuabu Dadzie starts work today after his appointment by President Akufo-Addo on April 4.He takes...
We must guard against employers who want to short change us – ICU tells members
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), has advised its members to always demand wages due to them and resist any attempts by employers...
EIU forecasts oil prices to remain above $80
The Economist Intelligence Unit is forecasting that oil prices will remain above $80 per barrel until late 2025.This, it said, will lift inflationary pressures...
Youth admonished to explore opportunities in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality
Spotless Aviation and Professional Institute, in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has held a conference on aviation, tourism, and hospitality in the...
Premix fuel distribution automation: 50 completed, 150 ready in September – Hawa Koomson
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aqua Culture Development has implemented measures to automate its distribution process.This is to address the persistent issues of artificial...
Trade Minister promotes Ghana’s industrialisation agenda to US investors
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir (KT) Hammond, has urged United States (US) investors to explore mutually beneficial trade ventures with Ghanaian counterparts through the government’s...
Transforming African narratives: Nana Kwasi Koranteng Obeng’s impact
Nana Kwasi Koranteng Obeng, a seasoned media professional with a background in business and marketing from the University of Florida, is set to revolutionize...
NPA increases price floor for petrol to GH¢13.63; diesel unchanged at GH¢13.07
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has set a new price floor for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) selling petroleum products from May 1, to May...
Ghana’s LPG price one of the highest in the world – Association
The Vice President of the Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association of Ghana, Gabriel Kumi, has revealed that Ghana's LPG prices rank among the highest globally. According...