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Isaac Kusi’s Shea Revolution: Empowering women and transforming an industry on the global stage
Long before shea butter became a staple in beauty stores, luxury skincare brands, and household medicine cabinets across North America and Europe, very few people outside Africa had ever heard of it. There were no celebrity endorsements. No multinational marketing campaigns. No billion-dollar beauty industry built arou...
Here’s what the IMF expects Ghana to do after its $3bn bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved the sixth and final review of Ghana’s US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, unlocking a final disbursement of approximately US$371 million. The approval brings Ghana’s three-year bailout programme to a successful close, marking the end...
“Even workers can be treated as illegal migrants” — Gabby Otchere-Darko on Africa’s fragmented mobility systems
Ghanaian lawyer and Africa Prosperity Network executive chairman Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has raised concerns over fragmented migration regimes across Africa, arguing that inconsistent legal frameworks are undermining the continent’s integration agenda. Speaking during an African Union Day webinar hosted by the Africa...
Volatile extractive revenues could threaten Kumasi-Accra expressway project – PIAC warns
Ghana's heavy dependence on extractive sector revenues to finance major infrastructure projects could expose the country to significant risks if global commodity prices decline, the Executive Secretary of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Isaac Dwamena, has cautioned.
NPA commends SSNIT for Telehealth Service initiative
The leadership of the National Pensioners Association (NPA-SSNIT) has commended the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for the introduction of its telehealth service, which was launched on Tuesday.
GoldBod moves to align gold trading with international standards
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has engaged licensed gold traders in a bid to improve operational standards and promote greater transparency within Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining trade. The discussions focused on measures designed to ensure that gold trading activities comply with international best pract...
All six members of MPC voted to keep policy rate at 14%
All six members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana voted to keep the policy rate at 14%. This was captured in the minutes of the meeting released by the Central Bank, in reference to submissions made by each member. Joy Business understands that the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, […]
Why African banks can no longer afford to ignore digital assets
Africa’s financial system has advanced through mobile money, instant payments, digital lending, open banking and tokenised products.
Ishmael Yamson & Associates marks 12th Business Roundtable with foundation launch and agenda for Africa’s Next Quarter-Century
Ishmael Yamson & Associates today formally launched the Ishmael Yamson Foundation at the 12th edition of the Ishmael Yamson & Associates Business Roundtable, held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The launch marked a defining moment for Business Roundtable 2026, positioning the Foundation as a dedicated vehic...
Cedi extends depreciation trend for past two weeks; one dollar equals GH¢11.85
The Ghana cedi extended its depreciation trend over the past two weeks, but with notably milder swings. The local currency recorded volatility of approximately 0.5% compared to a historical weekly average of approximately 2.1%. In the interbank market, the Ghana cedi weakened by 0.54% to a mid-rate of GH¢11.09 against...
Freight forwarders condemn shipping lines’ defiance of court ruling, GSA directive on container charges
The Freight Forwarders Association of Ghana (FFAG) has criticised shipping lines for allegedly continuing to impose container administrative charges above the GH¢720 cap set by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), despite a recent court decision on the matter. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, FFAG said...
GNPC Explorco partners Tamale Technical University to train Ghana’s next generation of petroleum professionals
GNPC Explorco and Tamale Technical University (TaTU) have officially institutionalized a strategic partnership aimed at bridging the gap between the upstream petroleum industry and academia. The two institutions signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a robust framework for technical knowledge...