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Ghana Leather Manufacturers Association calls for zero import duty on raw materials
The Ghana Leather Manufacturers Association has mounted intense regulatory pressure on the government to eliminate import duties on crucial raw materials used across the leather industry.
Ghana Gas pays courtesy call on NPA CEO
Ghana Gas has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, to deepen collaboration between the two institutions. The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas), Ms Judith Adjobah Blay, led a delegation to the NPA on T...
Financial literacy must become part of Ghana’s anti-fraud strategy – Economist
Arrests and prosecutions alone will not stop Ghana’s digital fraud problem, Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Godfred Bokpin, has warned. He says the country must pair enforcement with stronger financial literacy and basic cybersecurity education as more people rely on mobil...
“Africa is a very risky place to do business” – CEO of Crown Peak Holdings
Chief Executive Officer of Crown Peak Holdings (Pinkberry, Icy Cup, Burger King), Dr. Kobbina Tuyee Awuah, has described Africa as a high-risk environment for business, citing currency instability, regulatory uncertainty, and operational challenges across several markets. Speaking on The Career Trail on Joy Learning TV...
FanMilk Ghana highlights strong business growth and sustainability progress
Fan Milk PLC has reaffirmed its strong growth trajectory and commitment to sustainable business practices following its annual Facts Behind the Figures stakeholder engagement. The session brought together more than 100 shareholders, analysts, regulators, media representatives, and other stakeholders virtually. During t...
We are guarding our economic achievements jealously – Deputy Finance Minister
Speaking before Parliament’s Committee on Economy and Development during a public hearing on the 2024 National Annual Progress Report, Mr. Nyarko Ampem said the Ministry of Finance is implementing deliberate measures to prevent a return to the economic challenges experienced between 2022 and 2024.
HR Network Africa launches push for competence over credentials at HR Connect 2026
The Founder and Executive Director of HR Network Africa, Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu, has called on human resource professionals to move beyond collecting professional certifications and instead develop the competence needed to influence strategic business decisions. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (29...
BoG confident cedi stability will be sustained
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, says the country is unlikely to return to the period of persistent cedi depreciation as ongoing economic reforms continue to strengthen confidence in the economy. Addressing the media after the central bank’s 130th Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Accra, Dr. A...
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, […]
CalBank delivers strong quarter one 2026 financial performance
Total revenue rose to GH¢326.7 million (up over 110% year-on-year), supported by robust net trading income (GH¢89.3 million) and solid growth in net fees and commissions (GH¢66.3 million).
Engineers to convene in Ho to advance food security and sustainable agriculture
The conference, which is under the theme “Engineering the food security and sustainable agriculture value chain", will examine how technology, infrastructure, and engineering expertise can transform agricultural productivity, improve food systems, and support inclusive economic growth in Ghana and across the region.
ICI child protection efforts expand across West Africa’s cocoa communities
At least 1.68 million children across cocoa-growing communities in West Africa have been protected through Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation Systems (CLMRS) implemented by members of the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), according to the organisation’s 2025 Annual Report. The International Cocoa Initiative (I...