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Cedi depreciates further; Year-To-Date gain drops to 18.5%, one dollar going for GH¢13.10

The Ghana cedi continued its weak run, with the Year-to-Date gain reduced to 18.51% on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 20.35% recorded on Friday,...

Ghana’s economy records 6.3% growth in Q2 2025, highest since 2019

Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.3 percent in the second quarter of 2025, marking the highest growth rate since 2019, according to data released by...

International buyers release over $4bn for Ghana’s cocoa purchases

Some international buyers of Ghana’s cocoa have begun advancing part of more than $4 billion to COCOBOD for cocoa bean purchases for the 2025/2026...

Economist praises government for AT and Telecel Ghana merger

Economist and business consultant, Bismark Osei, has commended government’s decision to merge AirtelTigo (AT) and Telecel Ghana, describing it as a bold and strategic...

Rektron Group reaffirms $150m bid to acquire 60% stake in AT Ghana

Canadian multinational conglomerate Rektron Group Incorporated has restated its commitment to acquiring a controlling 60% equity stake in AT Ghana Limited for $150 million,...

Utility tariffs: Passing costs to consumers is not sustainable – Kwadwo Poku

Energy policy analyst, Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, has warned that ordinary consumers will suffer the most if the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approves steep...

National Service Authority welcomes New Director-General

The National Service Authority (NSA) on Tuesday officially transitioned leadership during a brief handing-over ceremony at its headquarters. Outgoing Director-General Mr. Felix Gyamfi formally handed...

GUTA backs Abossey Okai Dealers in ultimatum to foreign traders

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has thrown its support behind spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai in Accra, who have directed foreign...

Small-scale gold exports hit record $6.3bn – GoldBod

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that small-scale gold exports between January and August 2025 reached...

Ghana is resetting and Africa is rising; GoldBod is ready – Sammy Gyamfi

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has announced far-reaching reforms aimed at boosting Ghana’s gold production and ensuring greater...

Ghana risks importing water if… – Nana Yaa Jantuah warns

Presidential Staffer and Head of the Utility Review Hearing Committee, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has warned that Ghana risks importing water in the near future...

GH¢12 rate stronger and more sustainable than GH¢10.5 – Joe Jackson

Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has attributed recent fluctuations in the Ghana cedi to deliberate measures by the Bank of Ghana,...

Dr Adrian Alter assumes office as IMF Resident Representative for Ghana

The new International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative for Ghana, Dr. Adrian Alter, has officially assumed office. Joy Business understands that Dr. Alter began duty...

Government assures investors of fiscal discipline after IMF exit

Government is moving to reassure investors, donors, and markets that Ghana will maintain fiscal discipline after exiting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme in...

Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira MP urges fast-track of Petroleum Hub Project after Asia tour

Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira, Kofi Arko Nokoe, has called for urgent national commitment to the Petroleum Hub Project, describing it as a potential...

TEWU announces strike over delayed conditions of service agreements

The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced an industrial action effective Thursday, September 19, 2025, citing...

Abossey Okai Spare Parts dealers issue three-day ultimatum to foreign traders

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has issued a three-day ultimatum to foreigners engaged in retail trading within the enclave, demanding that they...

In the era of ESG sustainability: Why are some African and emerging market economies’ participation lagging the global push?

Introduction:  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have become central to global conversations on sustainability. The Global ESG Imperative: ESG frameworks have evolved from a...

Several investors submit proposals for Damang Mines’ takeover

Acting Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has revealed that several investors have submitted proposals for the possible takeover of the...

Ghana ineligible to receive U.S. foreign assistance for 2026 financial year under MCC

Ghana is ineligible to receive foreign assistance for the Financial Year 2026 from the United States under the Millennium Challenge Compact. This is pursuant to...

South Africa steps in to resolve Gov’t-MultiChoice dispute [Listen]

South Africa has waded into the ongoing standoff between Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and MultiChoice Ghana over DStv subscription fees, as diplomatic efforts intensify...

Why Telecel–AT Ghana merger won’t solve fundamental problems – Abirem MP

Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Communications Committee, Charles Asuako Owiredu, has cast doubt on the government’s proposed merger between AT Ghana and Telecel, warning...

Ghana’s Diaspora Affairs office, Nigeria’s Presidential Economic Advisory Council laud AfriCanada Expo 2025

The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President of Ghana and the Presidential Economic Advisory Council of Nigeria have endorsed the upcoming...

IMF Staff Mission expected in Ghana at end of September for 5th Programme Review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is expected in Accra at the end of September 2025 to assess Ghana’s economic progress and conduct...

Ghana’s mining shake-up: Engineers & Planners takes over Black Volta and Sankofa Gold projects

The long-dormant Black Volta and Sankofa gold projects in Ghana’s Upper West Region are set for revival after Engineers & Planners (E&P), one of...

T-Bills oversubscribed by 15.8% after four weeks of missing target

The government has recorded a 15.8% oversubscription of treasury bills after four consecutive weeks of missing its target. This follows an increase in yields on...

BoG assures importers of sufficient forex for Christmas imports

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reassured business owners, particularly importers, of sufficient foreign exchange availability to support Christmas importations. Director of Research at the...

Abuakwa South MP calls for intensified farmer education on agricultural insurance

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for intensified education on agricultural insurance to protect farmers from devastating losses...

We’re working with BoG to address FX trading suspension – UBA Ghana assures

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has assured customers that all deposits, transactions, and funds remain safe despite the suspension of its foreign exchange...

GRA can track your income even through friends – Chief Revenue Officer

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says that no one is beyond the reach of its tax surveillance systems, whether they operate through formal banking...

False! Ghana cedi NOT world’s worst-performing currency

Claims suggesting that the Ghana cedi is the worst-performing currency in the world have been circulating on both social media and news media platforms....

Government appoints KPMG as transaction advisor for AT–Telecel merger

Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced the appointment of KPMG as transaction advisor to oversee the proposed...

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers divided over price cut

Spare parts traders at Abossey Okai remain divided on whether to reduce prices following the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US...

BoG suspends remittance partnership of 3 payment service providers

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the suspension of the remittance partnership of three Payment Service Providers for one month, effective September 18. The...

Bank of Ghana suspends UBA Ghana’s forex licence

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has imposed a one-month suspension on the foreign exchange trading licence of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana, starting...

Explainer: Why the Cedi is slipping

The cedi has had one of its most dramatic years in recent memory. It opened 2025 at GH₵14.7 to the dollar. By February it...

Cocoa farmers urged to save during peak harvest to avoid debt

Cocoa farmers have been encouraged to cultivate a savings culture during the peak harvest season to cushion themselves against hardships and reduce excessive borrowing...

Freight Forwarders raise alarm over frequent ICUMS downtimes at Tema Port

Freight Forwarders operating at the Port of Tema have expressed growing frustration over repeated and unannounced downtimes of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS),...

MTN Ghana announces shutdown of 2G and 3G services

MTN Ghana has revealed plans to phase out its 2G and 3G networks gradually, assuring subscribers that the transition will be carefully managed to...

COCOBOD pays GH¢2bn in coupon settlements on restructured cocoa bills

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled coupon payments worth GH¢2 billion to investors holding its restructured cocoa bills. Joy Business understands that the payments...