Joseph Yoyowah
Deputy Finance Minister-designate Rules Out Use of Public Funds for Bank of Ghana Recapitalization
Deputy Finance Minister-designate Thomas Nyarko Ampem has firmly ruled out the use of taxpayer money to recapitalize the Bank of…
Ghana’s Energy Sector at the Crossroads: Minister Engages IPPs to Tackle Power Instability and Drive Long-Term Reform
Part of the measures taken in place to stabilize Ghana’s power supply and ensure energy security, Energy and Green Transition…
Ghana’s Employment Gap Widens: GSS Report Reveals Job Creation Falling Short of Workforce Growth
Ghana’s economy is creating jobs, but not fast enough to keep pace with the country’s surging workforce, according to a…
New GRA Boss Sets Bold GH₵200Bn Revenue Target for 2025—Can Domestic Tax Mobilization Deliver?
The newly appointed acting Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has set an ambitious course…
Ghana’s Finance Ministry Launches Comprehensive Audit to Verify Contracts
Ghana's comprehensive audit aims to enhance transparency, cut wasteful spending, and boost investor confidence by identifying fraudulent claims and improving…
Ghana’s Productivity Outpaces Wage Growth: A Wake-Up Call for Inclusive Economic Development
A GSS report reveals Ghana's productivity growth is outpacing wages, raising concerns over income inequality, economic sustainability, and the need…
The Rise of “Pragya,” Boosts Youth Employment But with Safety Concerns
Pragya tricycles have created jobs, reduced youth unemployment, and fostered entrepreneurship in Ghana, but improved safety measures and government regulation…
Pragya Boom Sparks Tensions with Taxi Drivers—A Transport Turf War Brewing in Ghana?
The rise of tricycles ("Pragya") in Ghana offers affordable transport and jobs but sparks tension with taxi drivers over unfair…
GITAC Prez Champions Digital Finance as Catalyst for Africa’s Growth
Dr. Dominic Antwi urges Africa to embrace digital finance, noting its role in financial inclusion, SME growth, regulatory reforms, cybersecurity,…
Ghana’s Oil Palm Exports Plunge by Over 50% in 2024—What’s Next for the Sector Under the New Government?
Ghana’s oil palm sector faces a 50% export decline, urging urgent reforms to boost local production, curb imports, and revitalize…
Can Private Sector Involvement Revive ECG?
The government denies plans to sell ECG but seeks private sector involvement to improve efficiency, reduce losses, and enhance financial…
Ghana’s VAT System Pushing Businesses to the Brink—AGI Demands Urgent Reforms
AGI warns that Ghana’s VAT system is suffocating SMEs, urging reforms to reduce operational costs, improve market competition, and promote…
Bank Licence Restorations: Prof Quartey Urges Caution Amid Growing Pressure
Professor Peter Quartey warns against hastily reinstating collapsed bank licenses, citing risks to financial stability, investor confidence, and regulatory integrity…
Domestic Banks Tighten Grip on Secured Loans Market in Q4 2024 – BoG Report
Domestic banks doubled their market share in secured loans to 48.5% in Q4 2024, signaling growing dominance over foreign banks.
Ghana Association of Banks Appoints Kwamina Asomaning as New President
Kwamina Asomaning becomes GAB President, succeeding John Kofi Adomakoh. GAB highlights his leadership and vision to drive industry collaboration, financial…