6 h. ago London Mayor leads historic trade mission to Ghana and Africa to deepen investment and cultural ties

Sadiq Khan will this week become the first Mayor of London to lead a trade mission to Africa, banging the drum for the capital as a place to invest and strengthening ties with countries across the continent.

Events

8 h. ago Shippers’ Authority drags shipping lines before BoG over exchange rate abuse

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has taken action against what it describes as the arbitrary application of foreign exchange rates by some shipping lines operating in the country. The Authority, headed by Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has referred the culprits to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for redress. The move follows complaints lodged by shippers and […]

Politics

20 h. ago CDM demands accountability from Foreign Affairs Ministry over LGBTQ+ vote abstention

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called on the Government of Ghana to provide a full and transparent explanation for its decision to abstain from the UN vote on the LGBTQ+ mandate.

Politics

20 h. ago Volta Region leads Ghana’s next green industrial revolution with strategic Kenaf breakthrough

As Ghana intensifies its search for sustainable economic solutions, the Volta Region is boldly stepping forward with a strategic blueprint to revive and scale up the Kenaf industry—an ambitious agro-industrial initiative with the potential to transform local economies, generate millions in foreign exchange, and position Ghana as a hub for green manufacturing in West Africa.

Events

22 h. ago Ghana sidelined as African peers reject LGBTQ+ mandate – CDM

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has questioned Ghana’s failure to stand in solidarity with other African countries at the recent Human Rights Council session. 

Politics

23 h. ago Cedi must lead Ghana’s economy – BoG to clamp down on dollar transactions

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the urgent need to safeguard the cedi’s dominance in Ghana’s economy and crack down on the increasing normalisation of foreign currency pricing in domestic transactions. Speaking at a financial sector engagement, Dr Asiama issued a clear warning against the creeping trend of […]

Politics

24 h. ago Too many Ghanaian businesses continue to price in US dollars – BoG Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has expressed concern over the persistent use of foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, in domestic trade.

Economics

25 h. ago Inexperienced Scholarship Boss has ruined Ghana’s goodwill with foreign schools – Kofi Ofosu

Former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has launched a stinging criticism of the current head of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, accusing him of inexperience and poor negotiation skills that have harmed Ghana’s longstanding goodwill with international academic institutions.

Politics

26 h. ago Forex market intervention for 2025 Q1 has not depleted our reserves – BoG

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained that its foreign exchange (forex) market intervention for the first quarter of 2025 has not depleted its reserves. The BoG, according to what JOYBUSINESS has picked up added US$1.6 billion to its reserves for the first six months of the year, surpassing the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) reserve […]

Politics

27 h. ago South Sudan joins African Paralympic family as IPC grants provisional membership

The Paralympic Movement in Africa has grown even stronger, with South Sudan officially welcomed as a new member of the African Paralympic community. The country’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has been granted provisional membership by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), effective 30 June 2025. This landmark development follows the formal approval of South Sudan’s application […]

Politics

32 h. ago South African car exports to U.S. plunge as Trump tariffs bite

South African car exports to the United States dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbled more than 80% in April and May after import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump hit automakers' sales, industry association Naamsa said.

Politics

39 h. ago Minority, Majority MPs clash over credit for Ghana’s economic gains

Majority and Minority MPs have clashed in Parliament over Ghana’s recent economic gains, as inflation declines and the cedi strengthens against major foreign currencies.

Politics

41 h. ago ECOWAS mourns Buhari, hails his contribution to democracy and integration

In a statement issued by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, on July 13, described the former Nigerian president as a statesman whose legacy will endure in the annals of African democracy and regional unity.

Politics

43 h. ago New AI Skills Fellowship aims to train 10,000 Africans by the end of 2025

AI Skills Africa has unveiled an ambitious fellowship programme aiming to reshape the continent's economic landscape. The AI Skills Fellowship, launching its first cohort on 2 August, represents one of the largest AI education initiatives in Africa's history and a bold move to position Africa at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence revolution.

Events

45 h. ago New RIUC accreditations open door to global opportunities for students

Students at Rosebank International University College (RIUC) in Accra are set to benefit from increased access to international educational opportunities, thanks to a series of new accreditations and partnerships that position the institution as a hub for global learning in Africa. These developments mark a significant milestone in RIUC’s mission to connect students with world-class […]

Politics

47 h. ago Electoral violence must be dealt with decisively – Ibn Chambas

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has called for urgent and decisive action to end electoral violence in Ghana and across Africa, warning that peaceful elections are essential for long-term stability on the continent. Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk, Dr Ibn Chambas stressed that election-related violence remains one […]

Events

48 h. ago Grace Adjoa Bayor: From Scoring Goals to Dressing Ghana’s Black Queens

The West Africans are one of the most recognizable nations at the helm of African Football. As far back as the 1990s, Ghana was vying for a place on the global stage when FIFA introduced the Women’s World Cup.

Politics

49 h. ago Who Will Bell the Cat? Ghana’s Gold strategy and the strangling of dollar liquidity

Who will bell the cat? That is the question many are now asking as Ghana’s foreign exchange liquidity tightens in unexpected ways. In the early part of 2025, the Ghana Cedi appreciated by an impressive 16%, buoyed by rising gold exports and a renewed sense of macroeconomic stability. On the surface, it looked like Ghana […]

Politics

51 h. ago Bank of Ghana intervened with $1.4bn in the forex market in 2025 first quarter

The Bank of Ghana sold $1.4 billion in foreign exchange during the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) review of Ghana’s programme. “The Bank of Ghana’s footprint in the FX market continued to increase. Large-scale FX intervention continued in 2025, reaching $1.4 billion in the first quarter,” the Fund noted. […]

Economics

53 h. ago UK unveils new trade reforms to boost African exports and intra

African exporters and entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new package of UK trade reforms unveiled on July 10.

Politics