Joseph Yoyowah
Housing Minister Assures Swift Resolution for Saglemi Housing Project
Housing Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah assures Saglemi Housing Project negotiations will conclude in 14 days, transferring completion to private investors.
Mobile Money Transactions Grows to GH¢1.77 Trillion in August 2024, Despite E-Levy Brouhaha
Mobile money transactions in Ghana surged to GH¢ 1.77 trillion in the first eight months of 2024, marking a significant…
Ghana Locks US$30 Million UAE Grant For Forest Conservation
Ghana secured a $30 million grant from the UAE to support forest conservation and alternative livelihoods for forest communities, enhancing…
Hubtel Refutes $25Mn Payment Claims in ECG Modernisation Project
Hubtel clarifies that it received $12 million, not $25 million, for ECG's modernization, dismissing allegations of political influence and defending…
Harnessing Business Opportunities in Northern Ghana-A New Shift of Rhetoric in Entrepreneurship.
Northern Ghana offers untapped business opportunities in agribusiness, mining, tourism, and more. Entrepreneurs should explore these avenues to drive regional…
Don’t Buy Fuel With Passengers on Board: NPA Warns Commercial Drivers
The NPA warns commercial drivers against refueling with passengers on board, citing safety risks and urging compliance to prevent accidents…
Banking Sector Assets Surge by 38.7% as Profits Climb in 2024
Ghana's banking sector grew 38.7% in assets, with rising profits and improved financial stability despite higher loan defaults.
Mortgage Rates Edge Down Slightly to 30.79% for Households, Firms
Ghana’s mortgage rates slightly decreased to 30.79%, offering marginal relief for borrowers amid tightening financial conditions and credit growth.
Cedi Records Over 20% Depreciation Against Major Currencies in Q3 2024
The cedi depreciated by over 20% against major currencies in September 2024, driven by inflationary pressures, external debt, trade deficits,…
Ghana’s Growing Appetite for Imports Straining Balance of Payments
Ghana's total imports reached $10.1 billion by August 2024, with oil imports at $3 billion, representing 3.3% GDP growth.
Ghana Ranks 4th in Intra-African Exports with US$6 B
Ghana ranks 4th in intra-African exports at $6 billion, driven by AfCFTA and diversified industrial, agricultural, and mineral exports.
Nkrumah’s Vision for Affordable Housing: Lessons from the Seven-Year Development Plan
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s Seven-Year Development Plan for National Reconstruction and Development (1963-1970) was a key part of his vision to…
Fuel Imports Dominate 25% of Ghana’s Trade in Q2 2024, Highlighting Need for Renewable Energy Transition
In Q2 2024, fuel imports (gas oil and motor spirit super) made up 24.7% of Ghana's GH₵58.8 billion import bill,…
SHC to Pay GH₵1.36 M Dividend to Gov’t, Shareholders
The State Housing Company (SHC) is set to pay a 5% dividend to the government and its shareholders, amounting to…
State Housing Company Revenue Surges by 370% from 2016 to 2023 Without Bank Loans or Government Funding
The State Housing Company (SHC) achieved a 370% revenue increase, growing from GH₵25 million in 2016 to GH₵121 million in…