Business
Stories in this category
GTFCL hosts SME Connect to drive business growth and expand market access
The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited (GTFCL), in collaboration with the Republic Bank Ghana, has successfully organised the maiden edition of SME Connect, a capacity-building and business linkage program aimed at equipping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge, skills and strategic partnerships require...
Zeepay assures customers of “orderly resolution” following licence revocation
Zeepay Ghana Limited has assured customers and stakeholders that it is working closely with the Bank of Ghana to ensure an orderly transition following the revocation of its Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer Licence, which covered the company’s mobile money wallet operations. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 15...
Inclusive growth requires women at the decision making table – Amma Gyampo
Greater representation of women in boardrooms and business leadership is essential to building stronger and more inclusive economies, according to Amma Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. Speaking to Joy Business on the sidelines of the International Women’s Day...
Ghana’s foreign reserves hit $14.5bn – Dr Asiama
Ghana’s gross international reserves have climbed to about $14.5 billion, strengthening the country’s ability to withstand external shocks, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama has announced. Speaking at the opening of the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, he said the reserve position has...
No conclusion for transport fare increment yet—GPRTU
Samuel Amoah, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU), has said that a decision on a possible increase in transport fares has not yet been taken, stressing that any adjustment will depend on the outcome of a meeting with the union’s technical team. Speaking on JoyNews Desk...
Ghana’s banking sector strong but credit growth remains subdued – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has described Ghana’s banking sector as sound, profitable, and well-capitalized, even as credit growth to households and businesses remains subdued. Speaking at the opening of the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Dr Asiama highlighted that the banking...
Rural Banks given December 2026 deadline to transition to Community Banks
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has directed all existing Rural and Community Banks to complete their statutory name changes, corporate rebranding and other regulatory requirements by December 31, 2026, as Ghana begins the transition from Rural Banking to the new Community Banking mo...
Ghana’s future depends on preparing young people for tomorrow’s job market – NYA CEO Osman Ayariga
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has emphasised that Ghana’s future depends on how effectively young people are prepared to meet the demands of the changing job market. He made the remarks during the World Youth Skills Day celebration organised by the Commission for Tech...
Lands minister upholds revocation of Adamus Resources’ three mining leases
The minister for lands and natural resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has upheld the revocation of three mining leases belonging to Adamus Resources Limited. The decision follows the submission of a final report by an Inter-Ministerial Committee which reviewed a petition by the company against the initial revocation....
National Seed System Reset Programme launched at University of Ghana to boost 24-hour economy
The two-day National Seed System Reset Programme has commenced at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) Car Park, University of Ghana, Legon, bringing together policymakers, agricultural experts, seed producers, development partners and other key stakeholders to advance discussions on strengthening Ghana’...
Gov’t should have set up special support fund for cocoa farmers instead – Offinso North MP
The Member of Parliament for Offinso North, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has strongly criticised the government’s decision to reduce the producer price of cocoa, describing it as a betrayal of farmers who supported the ruling administration based on campaign promises. According to him, instead of reducing the price, the gove...
OMCs price war intensifies; GOIL reduces petrol to GH¢12.28, diesel going for GH¢14.98
The second biggest player in the oil marketing Industry on its social media post noted that its action was influenced by President John Mahama’s intention to make life easier for Ghanaians in the face of the middle east conflict. “GOIL is pleased to announce a reduction in our ex-pump prices”.