Joseph Yoyowah

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Fitch Upgrade Signals Ghana’s Economic Recovery, But Experts Urge Continued Fiscal Discipline

Fitch has upgraded Ghana’s credit rating to 'B-' with a stable outlook. Economist Dr. Theo Acheampong calls it a major…

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IES Warns of Imminent Fuel Price Hike Despite Ghana’s Current Market Stability

Fuel prices in Ghana remain stable, but IES warns of a potential hike within two weeks due to rising global…

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BoG Targets Soaring NPLs with Tough New Rules for Banks, SDIs, and NBFIs

The Bank of Ghana has proposed new regulations to curb rising non-performing loans, including stricter credit risk controls, mandatory loan…

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Zoomlion Says YEA Contract Simply Expired and Was Not Terminated

Zoomlion Ghana says its YEA street sweeping contract expired naturally in September 2024 and was not cancelled.

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Africa’s Uneven Growth Demands Regional Unity and Policy Reform- AfDB Asserts.

The AfDB’s 2024 report highlights uneven growth across Africa, with East Africa leading and Southern Africa lagging. It urges stronger…

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Global Shocks Test Africa’s Economic Resilience-AfDB Urges Strategic Rethink

The AfDB warns that global instability from trade wars to rising interest rates is slowing Africa’s recovery. It urges the…

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Over 100 SOEs Comply with Audited Accounts Directive

Over 100 SOEs have complied with President Mahama's directive to submit audited accounts to SIGA, according to Director-General Prof. Kpessa-Whyte.…

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Gov’t to Hold Talks with Scrap Exporters, Local Processors Over Raw Material Shortage

The Trade Ministry will meet scrap exporters and local processors on June 16 to address raw material shortages in the…

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Focus on Manufacturing as Engine for Jobs, Growth- Economist Urges Policy Shift Amid 5.3 % Q1 GDP Growth

Economist Dr. Paul Appiah Konadu urges Ghana to prioritize manufacturing as a key growth driver, citing its 6.6% sectoral growth…

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Game-Changing Deal to Empower Ghana’s Mining Communities with Over 10,000 Sustainable Jobs

The Minerals Development Fund and China’s Hunan Isunte Group have signed a deal to create over 10,000 sustainable jobs in…

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Ghana, Canada Explore New Frontiers in Clean Energy Collaboration

Deputy Energy Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah has called for stronger Canada-Ghana collaboration to advance clean energy goals, anchored by Ghana’s $550…

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Institutions Over Aid: AfDB Urges Africa to Prioritize Governance for Sustainable Growth

The African Development Bank’s 2024 report underscores that Africa’s growth hinges on strong institutions and governance. It advocates digital reforms,…

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“Stability Is Not Forever”- Seth Terkper Urges Ghana to Build Buffers for Future Shocks

Seth Terkper warns that Ghana’s current economic stability is temporary, urging the government to build reserves and prepare for future…

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Ghana’s Construction Sector Eyes 7.6% Growth in 2025 Amid Strong Post-Crisis Recovery-Fitch Solutions

Fitch Solutions projects Ghana’s construction sector to grow 7.6% in 2025, driven by post-crisis recovery, urbanisation, and renewed infrastructure investment,…

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Ghana EXIM Bank Senior Executives Donate GH₵450,000 to Support ‘MahamaCares’ Health Initiative

Ghana EXIM Bank’s senior management has donated GHS450,000 to the ‘MahamaCares’ Medical Trust Fund, supporting specialist treatment for chronic illnesses.…

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