Clozar Group marks first anniversary with bold vision to redefine logistics industry
Clozar Group, a fast-growing logistics company transforming cross-border commerce in Africa and beyond, has marked its first anniversary by outlining a bold vision for...
T-Bills Auction: Gov’t misses target again; investors still prefer BoG bills
The government failed to meet its treasury bills target for the fifth consecutive week as investors continue to prefer Bank of Ghana bills, which...
The cedi must be respected – Coconut Grove Regency CEO tells Ghanaians
As Ghana prepares to commemorate Republic Day on Tuesday, July 1, the National Treasurer of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Ralph Ayitey, has...
Banks wrote-off GH¢654.2m as bad debt in first four months of 2025
Banks in Ghana wrote off GH¢654.2 million as bad debt in the first four months of 2025.According to the Domestic Money Bank Report by...
World Bank backs Ghana with $360m to strengthen macroeconomic stability
The World Bank has approved a $360 million financing package to support Ghana’s economic rebound, a move that signals renewed confidence in the country’s...
Ideal Air Services Ghana Limited unveils new showroom in Accra
Ideal Air Services Ghana Limited has officially opened a state-of-the-art showroom in Accra as part of its commitment to delivering top-tier air conditioning and...
Afreximbank appoints Dr George Elombi as next president
The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors...
Akufo-Addo pushes for 30% sovereign reserves in African banks
Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has proposed that African countries deposit 30 per cent of their sovereign reserves with multilateral institutions on the continent.The proposal,...
‘Foreign investors won’t save Africa; we will’ – Dangote rallies support for local businesses
Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has made a bold call to action for African governments and citizens.He said...
Trades Minister declares gov’t’s bold agenda to empower MSME; targets GH¢6bn financing by 2027
Ghana has marked its first official celebration of International MSME Day with a bold commitment to reposition the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)...
Ayariga defends 2.45% electricity tariff hike as necessary to save ECG
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) approval of a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs, calling it a critical...
BoG urges journalists to deepen knowledge to curb misinformation
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has emphasized the importance of journalists—particularly reporters, morning show hosts, and radio presenters—being well-versed in financial and economic issues...
Tax expert questions untaxed gifts to religious leaders at anti-corruption forum
Tax expert Professor Abdallah Ali-Nakyea has cast a spotlight on the controversial practice of religious leaders receiving lavish, untaxed gifts.
Professor Ali-Nakyea, an Associate Professor...
MOTI to mark 2025 MSME Day with focus on digital growth
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and a host of development and private sector...
Recalled BoG staff to be put on extended probation
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has placed all recently recalled staff—whose appointments were earlier terminated—on an extended probation, sources have told JoyBusiness.
The recall marks...
GRA imposes 15% VAT on non-life insurance premiums
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-life insurance premiums, effective July 1, 2025.
Except for motor insurance,...
Ghana chairs Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem is chairing this year’s Afreximbank Annual Meetings, which include key sessions involving the Bank’s shareholders.
One of the major...
Zoomlion extends sustainable waste management solutions to Burkina Faso
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the leading subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, is poised to expand its expertise into Burkina Faso's waste management sector,...
Ofosu-Dorte warns lack of institutional coordination weakens Ghana’s economic resilience
Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has cautioned that the lack of coordination among key state institutions is significantly undermining Ghana’s...
Ghana needs US$3 billion for 6-month strategic fuel reserves – Oil Marketing Chamber Chair
The Board Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Gabriel Kumi, has revealed that Ghana will need approximately US$3 billion to secure six...
Use data to drive long-term development – Prof. Bokpin
Economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has called for a renewed commitment to long-term economic planning in Ghana, emphasizing the critical need to leverage national data...
BoG dismissals not political – Dr Kwapong to minority
CDD-Ghana Fellow and Director for the Democracy Project, Dr. John Osae Kwapong, has urged the Minority in Parliament to refrain from conflating the recent...
Electricity tariffs up by 2.45%, water remains unchanged – PURC
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs across all customer categories.
According to PURC, the increment, which takes...
Minority demands immediate reinstatement of dismissed BoG staff
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate reinstatement of over 100 Bank of Ghana (BoG) employees who have been dismissed.
In a statement, the...
AB & O rebrands as Swift Lane Logistics, reflecting speed, growth, and a revamped customer experience
Accra, Ghana – June 2025 – After more than a decade of serving businesses and individuals across Ghana, AB & O has announced a...
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...