Joseph Yoyowah
COCOBOD, Parliament Join Forces to Tackle Cocoa Smuggling Ahead of August Main Crop Season
COCOBOD, in collaboration with Parliament, is tightening anti-smuggling laws and shifting the cocoa season start from October to August to…
Cedi Gains Drive Down Ghana Gold Coin Prices as BoG Strengthens Currency Strategy
BoG has slashed prices of the Ghana Gold Coin following the cedi's gains. The coin, “issued and guaranteed by the…
Attorney-General Calls for Depoliticization of Ghana’s Business Landscape
Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has urged an end to the politicization of Ghanaian businesses, advocating for a stable, nonpartisan economic…
McDan Defends Airport Investment Amid Legal Setback
McDan Group vows to defend its investments near Kotoka Airport after a court re-granted land rights to the Ghana Airports…
UNECA Report Warns of Rising Fiscal Pressures Amid AfCFTA Rollout, Urges Bold Economic Reforms
UNECA’s latest report warns African economies face rising fiscal deficits and debt burdens, which may hamper AfCFTA implementation. While West…
COPEC Challenges GUTA Over Delayed Price Reductions Amid Cedi Stability
COPEC challenges GUTA’s claim that cedi stability will take months to impact prices, urging immediate reductions, especially in fuel. With…
Ghana’s Telecom and Digital Finance Sectors Demand Legislative Priority for Economic Growth
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and EMIs Chamber urge parliament to prioritize policies that boost telecom and digital finance, crucial…
Ghana’s Gold Drive May Undermine Cocoa Sector; S&P Warns
S&P warns Ghana’s gold purchases from artisanal miners may hurt agriculture, especially cocoa farming, despite boosting exports. It also notes…
Govt Cracks Down on Tax Exemptions to Stem Revenue Leakages
Ghana is tightening its tax exemptions regime to curb abuse and boost domestic revenue, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko…
Gov’t Targets Universal, Affordable, and Greener Energy Access by 2030 – Deputy Minister Unveils Reforms
Government plans major energy reforms to improve electricity access and affordability, targeting rural areas and scaling renewable energy to 10%…
US Embassy in Ghana Approved 25,000 Visas in 2024, Plans Improvements to Application Process
The US Embassy in Ghana approved 25,000 of 61,000 visa applications in 2024, citing transparency and process improvements.
GACL Reclaims Strategic Airport Lands from McDan Group After Court Victory
GACL has reclaimed over 16 acres of prime airport land from McDan Group after an Accra High Court ruling upheld…
BoG Reinforces Cybersecurity Operations Centre to Bolster Financial Sector Resilience
Bank of Ghana’s First Deputy Governor, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, led a stakeholder engagement on the Financial Industry Command Security Operations…
Foreign Affairs Ministry Calls on Embassies to Streamline Visa Processes Amid Surge in Complaints
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has addressed widespread concerns over the visa application processes at foreign embassies…
Gov’t Launches National Survey to Tackle Skills Mismatch and Boost Employment Efficiency
Ghana’s Labour Ministry has launched the QSMS, the nation’s first survey to assess skills mismatches in employment, aiming to align…