ECG Debt: Gov’t to investigate huge debt and reckless procurement – John Jinapor
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has announced the establishment of a committee to investigate the rising debt and procurement practices at the Electricity Company...
ECG Privatisation: Energy Minister sets committee to design roadmap
The Ministry of Energy has inaugurated a seven-member technical committee tasked with developing a roadmap for private sector participation in power distribution across the...
We will resist any attempt to introduce new taxes – GNCCI
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has warned the government not to introduce new taxes or increase existing taxes in the...
President Mahama appoints Dr. Christopher Boadi-Mensah as new CEO of NPRA
President John Mahama has appointed insurance consultant and current boss of Byll Wych Insurance Brokers, Dr. Christopher Boadi-Mensah, as Chief Executive Officer of the...
Increase betting tax to make it effective – GNCCI boss
The CEO of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Mark Badu Aboagye, has argued that the current betting tax rate is...
Ato Forson gains support from customs staff to address financial sector issues
The Customs Staff Association (CSA) has expressed its commitment to supporting Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson in addressing financial challenges and strengthening the...
Finance Minister calls for collective effort to restore Ghana’s economy
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has urged staff at the Ministry of Finance to join hands in rebuilding Ghana’s economy, stressing the importance...
We’ll prioritise the needs of Ghanaians – Ato Forson tells Finance Ministry staff
Ghana’s newly appointed Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on his team to unite in steering the nation toward economic stability.Addressing...
Diaspora Property Expo 2025: A bridge to hassle-free investment in Ghana
The Ghanaian diaspora in the United States gathered at the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., on January 22, 2025, for the launch of...
Fidelity bank dismisses reports of seizing US$25m from MIIF
Fidelity Bank has strongly dismissed allegations of seizing US$25 million from the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF).Earlier reports suggested that in 2024, MIIF, operating...
PUWU reacts to ACEP’s alleged illegal connections claims
The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has dismissed allegations of illegal connections against workers of the Electricity...
I pledge to work tirelessly as Finance Minister – Ato Forson
Ghana's Finance Minister and immediate past Majority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving the nation.In his final address as...
Oti Regional Minister-designate pledges to establish processing factories
The Regional Minister-Designate for the Oti Region, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has pledged to collaborate with industry stakeholders to establish processing factories aimed at enhancing...
Sammi Awuku advises against burying lottery proceeds in Consolidated Fund
Sammi Awuku, the former Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has called on the government to establish specific targets for the proceeds...
GRA exceeds 2024 revenue target, mobilizes GH₵153bn
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has exceeded its revenue target for 2024 by mobilizing GH₵153.5 billion.Data seen by JOYBUSINESS shows that the GRA mobilized GH₵7.5 billion...
Women’s bank to offer credit at low interest, flexible terms – Gender Minister-designate
Member of Parliament for Nungua and Minister-designate for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has said that plans to establish...
Komenda Sugar Factory will be revived – Trade Minister-designateÂ
Minister-designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has pledged to revamp the Komenda Sugar Factory to the benefit of Ghanaians.Appearing before the Appointments...
GTPCWU demands independent probe of immediate-past TOR board
The General Transport Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) of TUC has called on President John Mahama to immediately investigate the operations of the...
Trade Minister-Designate unveils vision to boost exports
The Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has outlined a strategic plan to leverage international trade agreements, particularly the African Continental Free...
We’ll tackle 1D1F hurdles with a 24-Hour economy – Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare
Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has proposed a 24-hour economy to address challenges facing the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative.Speaking...
Reboot Your Life Series: Entrepreneur urges aspiring business owners to embrace innovation
Entrepreneur and CEO of Tiwajo Industries Ltd., Mrs. Ivy Appiah, has advised aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace innovation and seize opportunities to thrive in business.Speaking...
Ato Forson declares Ghana open for business, invites investments and partnerships
Ghana’s newly approved Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians of his dedication to fostering economic growth and attracting global partnerships.His nomination,...
Anthony Sarpong appointed Acting Commissioner-General of GRA
President John Mahama has appointed Senior Partner at KPMG Ghana, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).The appointment...
U-Fresh company unveils James Gardiner as brand Ambassador
U-Fresh Company Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering economic growth, improving the lives of Ghanaians, and creating more job opportunities through impactful social...
Police intercept truck carrying over 150 bags of cocoa at Gulumpe
The Ghana Police Service has intercepted a truck carrying over 150 bags of cocoa beans at Gulumpe, a town on the Kintampo-Buipe highway in...
Interest rates expected to stabilize
Interest rates are expected to stabilize in the next treasury bills auction on Friday, January 24, 2025.This is despite strong demand for the short-term...
Commissioner-General of GRA, Julie Essiam resigns
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Ms. Julie Essiam, has resigned.In a letter dated January 20, 2025, and addressed to the president...
Mahama will incentivize businesses to create more jobs – Julius Debrah
President John Mahama has revealed plans for his government to introduce new incentives aimed at helping businesses create more jobs in the country.This initiative...
Eric Opoku: 4 key points from the Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture’s vetting
The Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 20, 2025, to outline his vision for revitalizing...
One dollar selling at GH¢16.40
The Ghana cedi depreciated by 2.94% against the US dollar last week, bringing its year-to-date loss to 3.87% since January 2025.This depreciation was due...
GPRTU awaits Transport Minister nomination to discuss fare adjustment
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it is waiting for the nomination and approval of a Minister-designate for Transport before...
Road tolls to be digitised, physical barriers to be eliminated – Kwame Agbodza
The Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has revealed that road tolls will be reinstated in a new, technological form, eliminating the need...
Ghana’s economy vulnerable to exchange rate volatility amid dollar-dominated debt
Ghana has been highlighted as one of the African countries with a majority of its external debt denominated in US dollars. This is according...
AfCFTA Secretary-General commends Bawumia for his role in establishment
The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, on Friday, 17th January 2025, paid a courtesy call on former Vice...
Banking sector clean-up was haphazardly done – Kofi Amoabeng
Former UT Bank founder and CEO, Captain (Rtd) Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has expressed strong reservations about how Ghana's banking sector clean-up was conducted, describing...
Kekeli Muslim Community opposes Mohammed Abdul-Salam’s NLA appointment
The Kekeli Muslim Community in Ghana has raised concerns over the appointment of Mohammed Abdul-Salam as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Lottery...
GCB announces temporary closure of Nkwanta branch
The Ghana Commercial Bank(GCB) has temporarily closed down its Nkwanta branch in the Oti Region due to the renewed chieftaincy clashes.The re-emergence which has...
Okaikwei South: AMA engages stakeholders on centralised digital payment system
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has engaged with Okaikoi South Sub-Metropolitan District stakeholders to introduce the new centralised digital system and payment platform to...
NDC Organiser urges Mahama to tighten loopholes in tax system
Dominic Adomah, the Dormaa Central Constituency Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged President John Dramani Mahama to tighten the loopholes in...
Fraudsters undermining public trust in MoMo payment systems
Mobile money has quickly become a powerful tool for financial inclusion in Ghana, promising convenience and improved financial services.But the explosive digital financial landscape...