Joseph Yoyowah

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New Anti-Corruption Tools Unveiled to Strengthen Governance in Ghana’s Mining Sector

Ghana’s mining sector stakeholders have endorsed new anti-corruption tools, adapted from global frameworks, to enhance transparency. Led by NRGI and…

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ECG’s Financial Crisis Deepens as Budget is Slashed by 50%

Ghana’s Energy Minister John Jinapor slashed ECG’s budget from GH₵500 million to GH₵250 million to tackle financial mismanagement and missing…

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GUTA Criticizes Bank of Ghana’s Policy Rate Hike, Calls for VAT Reform to Address Inflation

GUTA opposes the Bank of Ghana’s policy rate hike to 28%, warning it will increase borrowing costs and hurt businesses

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Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025 Passed: What You Need To Know

Ghana has passed the Gold Board Bill 2025, establishing GoldBod as the sole exporter of gold from small-scale miners. The…

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Bank of Ghana Implements Three New Liquidity Measures Amid Interest Rate Hike

The Bank of Ghana raised its policy rate from 27% to 28% and introduced three liquidity measures. The move aims…

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BoG Reports Economic Recovery on Course, Business and Consumer Confidence Surge

The Bank of Ghana reports a 5.7% economic growth in January 2025, up from 3.5% in 2024, driven by increased…

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MTN Ghana Achieves 34.5% Revenue Growth in 2024, Driven by Data and Mobile Money

MTN Ghana posted a 34.5% revenue growth in 2024, driven by mobile data and fintech expansion. Data revenue surged by…

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Gov’t Requires GH₵4.3bn to Fully Settle Investors of Defunct Fund Management Firms – SEC

The government needs GH₵4.3bn to fully settle investors of defunct fund management firms, after disbursing GH₵5bn. Legal disputes have delayed…

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Ghana’s Public Debt Drops to GH¢726.7bn in December 2024 Amid Fiscal Adjustments

Ghana’s public debt dropped to GH¢726.7bn in December 2024, down GH¢15.8bn month-on-month. However, external debt rose to US$28.3bn, driven by…

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Idris Elba’s Film Studio: A Turning Point for Ghana’s Struggling Movie Industry

British-Ghanaian actor Idris Elba plans to establish a world-class film studio in Accra, aiming to revitalize Ghana’s struggling movie industry.

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Ghana to Abolish COVID-19 Levy by End of 2025 – A Step Towards Tax Relief

Ghana’s COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy will be abolished by 2025, easing tax burdens on businesses and consumers. This move aligns…

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Prez. Mahama Pushes for Law to Criminalize Cocoa Farm Destruction for Mining

President John Mahama has proposed a law to criminalize cocoa farm destruction for mining, emphasizing cocoa’s long-term economic benefits over…

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COPEC Warns Against Proposed Fuel Levy, Citing Economic Strain

COPEC warns that the proposed 10-pesewa fuel levy could strain Ghana’s economy, raising transport costs, business expenses, and inflation. While…

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Is the Rise of Remote Jobs in Ghana a New Era of Employment?

Remote work in Ghana is growing, driven by digital transformation and global outsourcing. While it boosts productivity and foreign income,…

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Fueling the 24-Hour Economy: NPA to Roll Out Round-the-Clock Fuel Station Operations

Ghana’s fuel stations will operate 24/7 under the NPA’s initiative to support the 24-hour economy, with security agencies mobilized to…

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