Joseph Yoyowah
Fuel Prices Remain Static Despite Promised February 1st Adjustment
Fuel price adjustments delayed despite the February 1 timeline; COPEC urges tax review, refinery revamp amid currency depreciation and crude…
Government to Conduct Fresh SIM Re-registration, Telcos to Bear Full Cost
Ghana plans a fresh SIM re-registration, fully funded by telcos, to curb fraud. The process will use digital verification, minimizing…
President Mahama to Revoke All Mining Leases in Forest Reserves
President Mahama plans to revoke mining leases in forest reserves, emphasizing environmental protection and sustainable resource management while halting illegal…
Pelpuo Champions NDC’s 24-Hour Economy as Key to Solving Youth Unemployment
Pelpuo backs NDC’s 24-hour economy policy, aiming to tackle youth unemployment, boost productivity, and improve wages through round-the-clock industry operations.
Employers Who Underpay Workers Will Face Legal Action – Minister-Designate Warns
Minister-designate Rashid Pelpuo warns employers against underpaying workers, pledging legal action and emphasizing fair wages, labor rights, and productivity-based compensation…
Telecom Operators That Fail to Meet Quality Standards Will Face Fines – Sam George Warns
Minister-nominee Sam George warns telecom operators of fines for poor service, emphasizing stricter regulations and improved connectivity for Ghana’s digital…
Cedi in Circulation Outside Banks Surges to GH₵64.1 Billion in 2024 – BoG Report
Ghana’s money supply surged in 2024, with currency circulation reaching GH₵ 64.1 billion and total liquidity hitting GH₵ 329.7 billion,…
Africa Institute of Energy and Sustainability Opposes ECG Sale, Calls for Concession Model
The Africa Institute of Energy and Sustainability opposes ECG's sale, advocating concession models to improve efficiency, attract investment, and maintain…
Remittances to Ghana in 2024 Exceed Foreign Direct Investment by Over $4 Billion
Ghana's remittances reached $6.65 billion in 2024, significantly surpassing foreign direct investment of $1.73 billion, highlighting the growing economic impact…
IEA Predicts Higher Inflation in 2025, Calls for Stronger Policy Measures
The IEA forecasts 15-17% inflation in 2025, exceeding IMF and Bank of Ghana targets. It urges stronger policies to address…
Finance Minister Inaugurates GoldBod Technical Committee to Drive Gold Sector Reforms
Finance Minister launches GoldBod initiative to formalize gold trading, combat smuggling, enhance value chain, and boost economic growth.
Bank of Ghana Adjusts Single-Digit Inflation Target to Q2 2026
Bank of Ghana shifts single-digit inflation target to Q2 2026, citing food price pressures and climate-related disruptions.
Banking Sector Remains Resilient Amid Rising Credit Risks – Governor of Bank of Ghana
Ghana’s banking sector showed resilience in 2024, with improved assets, stronger capitalization, and profitability despite rising non-performing loans.
Persistent Volatility of Cedi Linked to Bank of Ghana’s FX Interventions – Bright Simons Asserts
Bright Simons attributes Cedi volatility to "perverse interventions" by the Bank of Ghana, causing mispricing, speculation, and instability, echoing economist…
US Aid Freeze Sparks Concerns Over Ghana’s Donor Grants and Delayed Meetings
US aid freeze disrupts Ghana's donor grants, delaying development projects and creating uncertainty over critical health, education, and infrastructure programs.