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GH₵1 energy levy likely to return amid sector pressures – Dr. Acheampong

Economist and political risk analyst Dr. Theophilus Acheampong has hinted at a possible reintroduction of the controversial GH₵1 energy levy, citing persistent financial strain...

Ghana can lead Africa in AI innovation – Deloitte Partner

Yaw Appiah Lartey, Partner for Strategy, Risk and Transactions at Deloitte, has expressed optimism that Ghana is at a unique turning point with its...

Inflation projected to drop to 16% in June 2025 – IC Research

Inflation is expected to witness another sharp decline in June 2025, falling to 16%, according to IC Research. The anticipated drop is attributed to favourable...

Ghana’s economy projected to grow above 4.8% in 2025 – IC Research

Ghana’s economy is projected to grow by more than 4.8% in 2025, according to IC Research in its latest paper titled “Ghana’s Q1 2025...

Ghanaian businesses in Israel fear rising freight charges amid Israel-Iran conflict

Some Ghanaian businesses operating in Israel have expressed concern over a potential surge in freight charges due to the escalating conflict between Israel and...

BoG acted within labour law in terminating recruits – Austin Gamey

Renowned human resource consultant, Austin Gamey, says the Bank of Ghana (BoG) acted within the confines of labour laws in terminating the appointments of...

Petroleum Hub seeks GHS 300 million for land compensation, warns of project delays

Management of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation is calling on government to urgently release GHS 300 million to compensate farmers and property owners affected...

TOR to resume full operations in October 2025 – Acting MD

The management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has announced plans to resume full operations by October 2025. According to officials, the refinery’s return to...

Gov’t misses Treasury Bill target for 4th straight week

The government has failed to meet its treasury bill target for the fourth consecutive week, falling short by about 24%, according to auction results...

GRA introduces modified tax plan

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is set to roll out a new initiative aimed at simplifying tax filing for micro and small businesses across...

Fitch warns falling gold prices could erode Ghana’s reserves, trigger cedi sell-off

Fitch Solutions has warned that a sharp decline in global gold prices—driven by a shift toward conventional trade policies in the U.S. or the...

Ghana has enough fuel to last over 2 months – NPA boss

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Edudzi Tamakloe, has assured Ghanaians that the country has enough fuel reserves to last more...

BoG justifies termination of a fraction of persons recruited in December 2024

The Bank of Ghana has justified its decision not to confirm the appointments of a fraction of personnel recruited in December 2024.Sources close to...

Africa World Airlines launches Accra–Ouagadougou flight route

Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially inaugurated a new flight route linking Accra, Ghana, to Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso. The launch ceremony...

First mini-clinic of Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair starts today

The first mini-clinic of the Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair, starts today, June 21, 2025 at the Achimota Retail Centre.The three-day exhibition will allow prospective homeowners...

GNPC reaffirms strategic role in West Africa’s energy future

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy transformation and regional integration with a forward-looking gas strategy unveiled at the...

Prices still climbing despite falling inflation – Prof Asuming

Prices in Ghana are still rising despite a consistent decline in inflation, economist Professor Patrick Asuming has cautioned. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition...

Economy recovery on paper but not in pockets – Economist warns [Video]

Ghana’s economy may appear to be improving on paper, but that recovery has yet to translate into tangible relief for ordinary citizens. That’s the caution...

Fuel prices drop again due to competition: Petrol selling at GH₵10.75

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing the prices of petroleum products at the pumps once again. This marks the second drop in...

Fitch warns Ghana rating at risk if local bond market remains shut

Fitch Ratings has outlined key risks that could lead to a downgrade of Ghana’s credit rating, despite recently upgrading the country’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer...

Reactivating sinking fund key to shielding Ghana from future debt shocks – Dr. Sharif Khalid

The Economic Policy Advisor to the Vice President has described the reactivation of Ghana’s Sinking Fund as a critical step toward insulating the country...

Fitch upgrade: We’re not rushing to re-enter external markets – Sharif Mahmud Khalid

The government is not rushing to re-enter external markets despite a recent credit rating upgrade, as its current priority is stabilising the local economy,...

Producer Price Inflation drops sharply to 10.2% in May 2025

The year-on-year producer price inflation (PPI) for ex-factory prices of all goods and services fell sharply to 10.2% in May 2025, down from 18.5%...

MultiChoice Ghana slashes prices of DSTV decoders, offers upgrade for all DStv and GOtv packages

MultiChoice Ghana has announced an upgrade on all of its DStv and GOtv packages at discounted prices. According to MultiChoice, the move is in response...

TCDA announces mandatory registration for palm oil importers starting July 14

The Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) has announced a new regulatory directive requiring all importers of palm oil products to register and obtain permits...

Devtraco Plus launches ARLO Project, targets modern investors and luxury living

One of Ghana’s premier real estate developers, Devtraco Plus, has officially launched its latest and most ambitious development yet — the ARLO Project, a...

Ghana has lost $11bn to gold smuggling, links to UAE, report finds

Ghana is losing billions of dollars in revenue annually to smuggling from its booming artisanal gold mining sector, with much of the gold flowing...

CUTS urges BoG to rein in banks over unfair ATM charges

CUTS International Accra, a research and policy think tank, is calling on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address the growing burden of excessive...

Mahama attributes Ghana’s Fitch upgrade to prudent economic management

President John Mahama has attributed the Fitch Ratings upgrade of Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B-minus’ with a stable outlook—from Restricted Default...

Fuel prices set to rise sharply in next pricing window – OMCs warn

The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Dr. Riverson Oppong, has warned that fuel prices are expected to surge significantly in...

Cedi appreciation: PassionAir announces 10% fare reduction across all destinations

PassionAir has announced a reduction of up to 10% in its airfares across all of its domestic routes in Ghana. The reduction comes after the...

BoG expresses commitment to a flexible Exchange Rate regime – Asiama

The Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to a flexible exchange rate system backed by sound economic policies to support business growth. This assurance...

We’re not targeting fixed exchange rate – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has strongly maintained that the central bank is not pursuing a rigid exchange...

COPEC calls out gov’t for neglecting key energy assets

In a scathing indictment of the government's energy sector management, Duncan Amoah, Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has criticised authorities...

BoG Governor assures of buffers against external threats

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has assured that the country has built the necessary buffers to withstand external...

Accra Brewery reaffirms commitment to supporting farmers

Accra Brewery PLC has reiterated its dedication to supporting local farmers across Ghana, recognising their crucial role in the company’s production process. Speaking at the...

Fitch projects Ghana’s public debt to drop to 60% of GDP by 2026

Fitch Ratings has indicated that strong nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, fiscal consolidation, ongoing debt restructuring, and a significantly larger-than-anticipated appreciation of the...

Bond Market: Trading activity declines by 23.15% to GH¢1.18bn

Trading activity in the secondary bond market declined by 23.15% week-on-week, with total volumes closing at GH¢1.18 billion, down from GH¢1.53 billion. The price action...

Ghana’s inflation to average 15% in 2025 – Fitch

Ghana’s inflation will average 15% in 2025 and 10% in 2026, Fitch Ratings has revealed. This will be down from 23% in 2024, helped by...

Finance Minister hails Fitch upgrade as Ghana’s economic recovery gains global recognition

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has welcomed Fitch Ratings’ decision to upgrade Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘Restricted Default’ to...