Joseph Yoyowah
Plastic Waste Crisis Drains Ghana $6 Billion Annually, Environment Minister Reveals at Sustainability Summit
Ghana’s plastic pollution crisis is costing the economy over $6 billion annually, or 11% of GDP, according to Environment Minister…
Ghana to Launch GH¢51.3M Women’s Development Bank to Bridge Gender Credit Gap
The Bank of Ghana says the GH¢51.3 million Women’s Development Bank will boost access to credit for female-led businesses in…
ActionAid Ghana Calls for Clampdown on Illicit Financial Flows, Smarter Use of External Loans to Boost Development
ActionAid Ghana is urging government to curb illicit financial flows and strengthen anti-corruption measures to boost domestic revenue. It also…
GIPC to Crack Down on Non-Compliant Firms, Steps Up Oversight of Technology Transfer Agreements
The GIPC has warned companies to register their Technology Transfer Agreements or face sanctions, including deregistration. A new dedicated TTA…
CBOD Flags $40M Loss Over Laycan Disruptions, Demands Regulatory Overhaul
The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has accused the NPA of mismanaging Ghana’s fuel import schedule, causing $40 million…
Fintech Is the Future: SMEs Urged to Embrace Digital Finance for Growth
At the 2025 Citi Business Festival, Ghana Fintech and Payments Association President Martin Awagah urged SMEs to adopt fintech, highlighting…
Ghana Eyes Role as West Africa’s Manufacturing Hub with Boost from Chinese Assembly Plants
Ghana plans to become West Africa’s manufacturing and assembly hub with increased Chinese investment, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah announced.…
Ghana Has Over Two Months of Fuel Reserves, NPA Assures Amid Global Uncertainty on Iran-Israel Conflict
Ghana holds over 350 million litres of fuel in reserve, enough to meet national demand for more than two months,…
Fitch Warns Gold Price Decline Could Threaten Ghana’s Reserve Stability and Economic Gains
Fitch Solutions warns that a sharp drop in global gold prices could rapidly erode Ghana’s international reserves, weaken the cedi,…
TOR’s Debt Hits $517 Million, But Revival Efforts Underway- Acting MD
Tema Oil Refinery’s debt comes largely from trade and legacy obligations. The new leadership at the refinery aims to renegotiate…
GRA to Roll Out Modified Taxation Programme for Micro and Small Businesses
The GRA will soon launch a Modified Taxation Programme targeting micro and small businesses, aiming to simplify tax filing and…
BoG Confirms Majority of New Staff After Probation Review, Reinforces Commitment to Performance Standards
The Bank of Ghana has completed its staff probation review, confirming most new hires while releasing a few based on…
Ghana-China Business Summit 2025 to Catalyze Strategic Investment and Industrial Partnerships
The Ghana-China Business Summit 2025, set for June 23–27 in Accra, aims to deepen trade ties and attract strategic investments…
Galamsey Fight Demands Urgency, Not Excuses- Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey Re-echoes
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has urged government to act decisively against illegal mining, revoke L.I. 2462, and stop using…
BoG to Reform Ghana Reference Rate in Bid to Cut Lending Rates to 10%
The Bank of Ghana plans to reform the Ghana Reference Rate to support a target of 10% lending rates within…