Joseph Yoyowah

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Ghana’s Finance Minister Elected Chairman of EBID’s Board of Governors, Sets Bold Agenda for West Africa’s Development

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson, has been elected Chair of EBID’s Board of Governors, pledging bold reforms to strengthen…

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Ghana Gold Board Revamps Sector Oversight; Nullifies PMMC Gold Trading Licences

Following the enactment of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), all gold trading licences issued by PMMC and…

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Digital Policy Expert Backs Govt’s New SIM Registration Plan, Urges Stakeholder Cooperation

Digital policy expert Derek Laryea supports Ghana’s new phased SIM re-registration plan, praising its focus on data integrity and collaboration.…

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AT on the Brink: Can Strategic Investment Save Ghana’s Troubled Telco? Derek Laryea Calls for Bold Rethink.

AirtelTigo is losing GH₵20 million monthly with over $200 million in debt. Tech consultant Derek Laryea urges strategic investment or…

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Ghana Must Act Swiftly or Fall Behind in Global Trade – Dode Seidu Warns

Ghana risks losing its competitive edge in a rapidly changing global trade environment unless it urgently streamlines trade policies and…

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NEDCo Nets Nearly GH₵3M in 3 Days as Aggressive Revenue Drive Gains Momentum in Upper East

NEDCo recovered nearly GHC 3 million in three days during a mass revenue drive in Ghana’s Upper East, targeting over…

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Ghana Set for Fuel Price Relief in May as Brent Crude Dips Below $60 — CEMSE

CEMSE projects a drop in Ghana’s fuel prices from May, with petrol and diesel potentially falling to GHC13 per litre…

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Ivory Coast Warns of Rising Cocoa Prices Amid U.S. Tariff Threats

Ivory Coast may raise cocoa prices in response to proposed 21% U.S. tariffs. The government warns consumers will bear the…

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Ghana Moves to Tackle High Data Costs with Strategic Policy Reforms

Ghana’s Communications Minister, Sam George, unveiled measures to lower data costs, including policy reforms, specialised bundles for students and gig…

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Chamber of Mines Pushes Back Against 3% Levy, Citing Economic Contributions

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has opposed the government’s increase of the Growth and Sustainability Levy from 1% to 3%,…

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No Payments for Contractors, Pending Audit of Arrears- Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has declared that no payments will be made to government contractors until a comprehensive…

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U.S. Tariffs Cast Shadow Over Ghana’s Garment Industry, Threatening Key Exporter DTRT-Bright Simmons Warns.

The U.S. plans to impose a 10% tariff on Ghanaian garments, threatening DTRT’s exports and 5,600 jobs. Loss of AGOA…

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GCCP Questions COCOBOD Over Alleged Plan to Maintain Cocoa Prices

The Ghana Civil-Society Cocoa Platform (GCCP) criticizes COCOBOD over reports suggesting a cocoa price freeze for the 2025/2026 season. Despite…

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Ghana’s Vegetable Exporters Urge AfCFTA to Dismantle Trade Barriers, Strengthen Intra-African Trade, Amid U.S. Tariff Hikes.

Ghana’s Vegetable Exporters Association urges the AfCFTA Secretariat to remove trade barriers and improve infrastructure, stressing that logistical challenges hinder…

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BoG Unveils Strategic Resolvability Framework to Strengthen Sectoral Resilience and Regulatory Oversight

Bank of Ghana’s new Resolvability Framework boosts risk detection, digital security, and proactive supervision to enhance banking sector resilience and…

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