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Falling gold prices raise concerns over Ghana’s economic outlook
A recent decline in global gold prices is drawing attention from policymakers, investors and market analysts, amid concerns over the potential impact on Ghana’s export earnings, foreign exchange inflows and fiscal outlook. Gold, Ghana’s largest export commodity and a major source of foreign exchange, has come under pre...
GPRTU heads to talks with government over 30% transport fare increase
Transport unions are meeting with the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday (28 July) to negotiate a proposed 30 percent increase in public transport fares, citing rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of vehicle spare parts. The meeting follows demands by transport operators for an upward adjustment in fares, arguing...
Gov’t has recapitalised banks, restored confidence in financial sector – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says government has taken decisive steps to restore confidence and stability in Ghana’s financial sector through the recapitalisation of key banks and measures to strengthen financial institutions.
Only one in three staff implicated in fraud were dismissed in 2025 – BoG
According to the report, cash theft and cash suppression continued to dominate employee-related fraud. Of the 75 staff members dismissed, 44 were linked to cash theft-related offences, accounting for 59% of all dismissals during the year.
Corporate governance key to Ghana’s economic transformation — GBA
The Vice President of the Greater Accra Regional Branch of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Andrew Apau Obeng, has called for stronger corporate governance practices, saying they are essential to Ghana’s economic transformation, investor confidence and job creation. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday (13 J...
24-hour economy still on course despite omission from Mid-Year Budget – Deputy Finance Minister
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has dismissed suggestions that the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy has been sidelined after it was not highlighted by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson during the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. According to him, the policy remains on course and is being implem...
Watch: Finance Minister presents 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, outlining the government’s fiscal performance in the first half of the year and its economic priorities for the remainder of 2026. The review is expected to assess progress against the 2026 Budget targets,......
2026 Ga Homowo Health Walk set for bigger show as Bills Micro Credit donates GH¢350,000
This year's Ga Homowo Health Walk is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet, with organisers receiving a GH¢350,000 sponsorship package from Bills Micro Credit Limited to support the annual event scheduled for Saturday, August 1.
GN Savings and Loans’ licence revocation came as a shock – Dr Kweku Ndoum
President of Groupe Ndoum, Dr Nana Kweku Ndoum, has said the company and the Ndoum family were shocked by the revocation of GN Savings and Loans’ licence, insisting that the institution had met all regulatory requirements at the time. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday while discussing the recent Court...
The honeymoon is over – Amin Adam reacts to 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of losing public goodwill, saying the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review shows that its early optimism has given way to economic realities. Dr Amin Adam, who is the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and MP for Karaga, made the comments whi...
Middle East War: Gov’t must turn oil price gains into relief for the poor – Economist
Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie is urging government to channel any oil revenue windfall from rising global crude prices into targeted support for drivers and vulnerable groups in society. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition last Thursday, he said the escalating tensions in the Middle East could present b...
BoG calls for industry-wide system to fight fraud across banks, fintechs and mobile money platforms
The Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, Elhanan Owureku Asare, is calling for a coordinated industry-wide system to combat fraud across banks, mobile money operators, fintech companies and non-bank financial institutions.