40 m. ago 10 Key Takeaways from BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama’s address at the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, on Tuesday, July 15, joined the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting where he spoke on a number of issues. Below are 10 takeaways from his address.

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58 m. 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.

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59 m. ago CDM slams Ghana’s UN abstention as ‘betrayal of national values’

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has criticised Ghana’s decision to abstain from voting on the renewal of the UN mandate for the Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (IE SOGI). 

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67 m. 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.

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3 h. ago Ghana urgently needs a Pricing Regulatory Authority to stabilise the Economy

Ghana finds itself in a troubling economic cycle—where prices of goods and services continue to rise, often without justification or regulatory oversight. While global and local economic dynamics do play a role, the absence of a strong, specialised national pricing regulatory mechanism allows unchecked price escalation that hurts the consumer, especially the vulnerable. The time has come for Ghana to establish a Pricing Regulatory Commission or Authority, a body dedicated solely to monitoring, evaluating, and setting fair price thresholds for essential goods and services. This institution will be different from, and operate independently of, existing consumer protection structures. It will serve as a stabilising force in the economy and help restore confidence in market fairness.

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3 h. ago Gov’t begins payment of monthly allowances to Assembly Members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has commenced the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across the country. Each Assembly Member will receive GH₵1,300 per month, the Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced at a press briefing on Monday, July 14. He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader […]

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3 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 […]

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5 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.

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6 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.

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6 h. ago Essikado MP cautions: Environments that silence dissent kill growth

Essikado-Ketan MP, Prof Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has called for a more respectful and open political environment, warning that any space where people feel unsafe to disagree is not about growth, but about control. Her remarks come in the wake of controversial comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who questioned her recent nomination as […]

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7 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 […]

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12 h. ago ‘Adidome is not a town of ritual killers’ – Chief breaks silence, denounces allegations

The Dufia of Mafi Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, has condemned what he describes as “barbaric, backwards, anti-social” and false allegations linking his town to recent ritual murders.

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20 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.

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25 h. ago Simons vindicated by Azumah but demands critical answers from EBID

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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25 h. ago Bright Simons responds to Azumah Resources’ statement dissociating itself from him

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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25 h. ago Francis Doku calls for independent body to publish Ghana’s tourism report

The Chief Executive Officer of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has called for Ghana’s annual tourism report to be produced by an independent institution rather than the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

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26 h. ago Gov’t moves to improve prison welfare, increases feeding allocation for inmates – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced sweeping reforms within the Ghana Prisons Service aimed at improving inmate welfare, enhancing nutrition, and equipping prisoners with employable skills for life after incarceration. Speaking at the first session of the Government Accountability Series, Mr Mubarak highlighted the urgent need to tackle the long-standing challenges […]

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26 h. ago Interior Minister Warns Political Parties: No one will be spared for breaking vigilantism law

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued a warning to all political actors ahead of the upcoming electoral exercise in Akwatia.

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27 h. ago Gov’t to start work on Independent Police Complaints Commission in 6 months – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has announced plans to establish an Independent Police Complaints Commission within the next six months as part of efforts to strengthen public confidence in the Ghana Police Service.

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28 h. ago Gov’t launches youth internship scheme to support security services and tackle unemployment

The Ministry of the Interior has announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing youth employability through internships within Ghana’s security services.

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