Joseph Yoyowah

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Matilda Asante-Asiedu is Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana

President Mahama has appointed Matilda Asante-Asiedu as Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana. A seasoned banker, she was…

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SIM Re-registration Plan Financially Flawed, IERPP Fellow and Economist Warns

An IERPP economist, Dr. Frank Bannor, has criticized Ghana’s planned SIM re-registration, calling it financially imprudent and wasteful. He urged…

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Ghana Rolls Out Chip-Embedded Passports: What Travelers and Businesses Need to Know

Ghana begins issuing chip-embedded passports from April 28, 2025, but current biometric passports remain valid until 2030. The new passports…

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Ghana to Establish Independent Emoluments Commission by End of 2025 – FWSC

Ghana will establish an Independent Emoluments Commission by end-2025 to ensure fair, transparent, and politically neutral salary regulation across the…

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Ghana Set to Become Africa’s First to Issue FLEGT License, Boosting Global Timber Trade Credentials

Ghana will become the first African country to issue Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licenses by June 30,…

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Govt Allocates GH¢48M for Financial Managers and Accountants Training

Government has allocated GH¢48 million in the 2025 budget for training and certifying over 3,200 public financial managers in IPSAS,…

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ECG Cites Severe Rainstorm for Widespread Power Outages, Vows Swift Restoration

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed widespread power outages to a severe rainstorm that disrupted its distribution network.…

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ACEP Endorses Damang Mine Lease Extension, But Warns Against Rushed State Takeover

ACEP supports the Damang Mine lease extension but warns against rushed state takeover, citing $600 million investment needs and MIIF’s…

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COCOBOD Reaffirms Commitment to Competitive Cocoa Pricing Amid Sector Challenges

COCOBOD CEO Dr. Ransford Abbey affirms commitment to better cocoa prices despite financial challenges, with plans to review prices for…

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GRA Moves to Tax Ghana’s Booming Digital Economy

The Ghana Revenue Authority plans to tax digital businesses, including online and social media-based enterprises, to boost revenue.

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African Gov’ts Hindered by “Paradox of Essentialism” in Domestic Revenue Strategies –Bright Simons

Bright Simons has criticized African governments for neglecting innovation and soft infrastructure due to a “paradox of essentialism."

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Bright Simons Warns “IMF Targets Will Be Irrelevant by 2028” Amid Ghana’s Premature Exit Talks

IMANI Africa’s Vice President, Bright Simons, has raised sharp concerns over Ghana’s possible early exit from the ongoing IMF programme,…

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Ghana Unveils Bold Energy Infrastructure Plan: 3 Refineries, 5 Petrochemical Plants, and 10 Tank Farms in Pipeline

Ghana plans to build three oil refineries, five petrochemical plants, and ten tank farms to boost energy capacity and attract…

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GH₵553M Shortfall in ESLA Collections Deepens Concerns Over Energy Sector Financing

ESLA collections in 2024 fell short by GHS 553.92 million, a 6% drop below target, despite rising 12.1% from 2023.…

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Republic Bank Deepens Ties with GUTA as Platinum Sponsor of 2025 Forum, Champions SME Growth in Ghana

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has partnered with GUTA as Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 GUTA Forum, reaffirming its commitment to…

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