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Veep, Energy Minister, others to headline Ishmael Yamson & Associates’ Pan-African Business Forum
Ishmael Yamson & Associates (IYA), a leading Ghanaian business advisory firm, is set to host the twelfth edition of the prestigious Business Roundtable on May 28, 2026, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra. This year, the Roundtable dramatically expands its scope beyond national policy, becoming a crucial platform...
Cocoa Processing Company interdicts seven staff over GH¢4.37m audit discrepancies
Seven employees of Cocoa Processing Company PLC have been interdicted following audit findings by the Ghana Audit Service, which identified an outstanding and unaccounted amount of GH¢4,373,355.04 linked to the operations of the CPC Consumer Cooperative Shop. The audit, which examined activities covering the 2023–2024...
GACL announces a month partial closure at Terminal 2 departure frontage
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced a temporary partial closure of the road in front of the Departure Hall at Terminal 2 of Kotoka International Airport.
NLA commends GCB Bank for fair, transparent “Pa To To Pa” Promo Draw
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has commended GCB Bank for ensuring fairness, transparency and credibility in the conduct of its Pa To To Pa Promo, which came to a close with a grand finale held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Friday, May 8.
Consult Akufo-Addo on cocoa crisis, Annoh-Dompreh advises Mahama
The Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for what he describes as his government’s poor handling of the cocoa business in Ghana and has urged him to seek guidance from the former president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Speaking during a Minori...
APL questions policy logic behind BoG financial decisions
Policy think-tank Africa Policy Lens has raised fresh concerns over the financial position and policy direction of the Bank of Ghana, after the central bank reported a wider loss for the 2025 financial year despite a sharp rise in operating income. The bank posted a loss of GHC15.63 billion in 2025, up from GHC9.49 bil...
Prices of petroleum products are likely to be reduced from August 16
Prices of petroleum products are likely to be reduced from August 16, 2026. This follows the National Petroleum Authority’s decision to reduce the price floor for various petroleum products sold on the Ghanaian market. Details Based on data picked up by JOY BUSINESS, the price floor for petrol has been reduced from GH¢...
Fitch affirms Ghana’s LT Instruments at ‘B-‘; assigns recovery rating of ‘RR4’
Fitch assumed an average recovery prospect in a default scenario, given the lack of clearly identifiable recovery drivers for this sovereign. The instruments have a Recovery Rating of 'RR4'.
From Tamale to Accra: J3 Foundation’s mission to give every child a chance
The J3 Foundation is stepping up efforts to bridge educational and developmental gaps among children in underserved communities, with a strong focus on digital literacy and special needs support. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday (13 April), the foundation’s Operations Manager, Charles Asiedu, said the or...
YEA to launch care economy programme targeting 100,000 jobs
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is expected to launch a domestic care economy programme next year that could provide jobs for nearly 100,000 young people. Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare-Addo announced the plan as part of government’s efforts to tackle youth unemployment and expand access...
Ibrahim Mahama outlines ambitious blueprint to transform Damang enclave
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineers and Planners Company Limited (E&P), Ibrahim Mahama, has unveiled an ambitious, far-reaching development agenda for the Damang enclave...
Ghana pushes for stronger trade ties with Burkina Faso at WTO meeting
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called for stronger economic cooperation with Burkina Faso while raising concerns over the suspension of tomato exports during bilateral talks at the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé. The meeting brought together officials from both co...