4 h. ago Pathways to the financial regulation of virtual assets (crypto

By Dr. Richmond Atuahene, Banking Consultant Summary Ghana’s unregulated virtual asset markets can pose significant risks to the financial sector, including increased volatility, potential for illicit activities like money laundering and fraud, and challenges to consumer protection. Without proper regulation and supervision, these markets can also expose investors to operational, cyber-security, and market risks. Crypto-currencies […]

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7 h. ago Global Summit Series Africa 2025 unveils bold speaker lineup to drive ‘Africa on Purpose’

Amid Africa’s growing wave of infrastructure investment and innovation, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is convening the continent’s most influential voices at the Global Summit Series Africa, driving urgent, collective action to redefine how projects deliver impact and value.

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9 h. ago Star Assurance rewards 10 customers with GH₵100k at 2nd quarter draw of “40 Reasons to Smile” promo in Takoradi

Ten lucky customers emerged as winners in the second edition of the Star Assurance “40 Reasons to Smile” Promo. The draw, which took place on Wednesday, 9th July 2025, at the Takoradi Market Circle in the Western Region, brought together customers, key stakeholders, and members of the local community. Winners were randomly selected through a […]

Economics

12 h. ago Implementation of GH₵1 fuel levy pushes prices of petroleum products up  

The implementation of the one cedi fuel levy which commenced today July 16, 2025 has pushed prices of petroleum products up at some pump stations.   Some Oil marketing Companies told JOYBUSINESS they have no option but to pass on the cost to consumers. The Chief Executive of the Chamber Oil Marketing Companies Dr. Riverson […]

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13 h. ago Fuel prices up: petrol going for GH₵12.88, diesel GH₵14.88 a litre

Some Oil Marketing Companies have started increasing prices of petroleum products at the pumps from today July 16, 2025. Major player, GOIL is selling a litre of petrol for GH₵12.88 from its old price of GH₵12.07. Diesel has gone up from GH₵13.20 to GH₵14.38. Market Leader Star Oil has also increased its prices, selling a […]

Events

13 h. ago Fuel prices up: Petrol going for GH₵12.88, diesel GH₵14.38 a litre

Some oil marketing companies have started increasing the prices of petroleum products at the pumps from today, July 16, 2025. Major player, GOIL is selling a litre of petrol for GH₵12.88 from its old price of GH₵12.07. Diesel has gone up from GH₵13.20 to GH₵14.38. Market Leader Star Oil has also increased its prices, selling […]

Events

14 h. ago PURC warns against unapproved meters as revenue loss hits NEDCo in Bono East

The Bono East Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has raised concerns over the growing use of unapproved electricity meters in the region, warning that the practice is significantly affecting the revenues of utility providers, particularly the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). According to the Regional Manager, Cassiel Eghan Asiedu, the market […]

Events

15 h. ago Ga Mantse pledges support for Onesta Ghana’s Palm Oil expansion drive

His Royal Majesty King Tackie Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, has paid a courtesy call on Onesta Ghana Limited, pledging his full support for the company’s ambitious palm oil production project aimed at transforming Ghana into a key player in the global palm oil market. Onesta Ghana, an agro-industrial […]

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28 h. ago CCTV captures woman allegedly stealing baby at Ajumako market

The Ajumako District Police Command has launched a manhunt for a woman believed to be in her early 50s, who was captured on CCTV allegedly stealing an 11-month-old baby from the Ajumako market in the Central Region.

Events

29 h. ago Western North: Mahama promises cocoa farmers 70% of world market price

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to ensure cocoa farmers receive a fairer share of global prices, promising that farmers will be paid 70% of the world market price for their cocoa.

Economics

30 h. ago COCOBOD, FAO launch Ghana Cocoa Monitor for sustainable cocoa production

As the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, Ghana plays a crucial role in the global cocoa industry. However, the sector faces complex, interconnected challenges, including climate change, child labour, deforestation, low farmer incomes, market volatility, unsustainable practices and more recently, illegal gold mining. To address these challenges, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), working in collaboration with […]

Politics

32 h. ago Show your credentials or drop ‘Dr.’ title – GTEC instructs Hassan Ayariga

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally directed political figure Hassan Ayariga to immediately stop using the title “Dr.”, citing a lack of verifiable documentation to support its legitimacy.

Politics

33 h. ago Adansi Travels CEO urges Ghana’s tourism industry to target Nigerian market 

Chief Executive Officer of Adansi Travels, Gideon Asare, has called on stakeholders in Ghana’s tourism sector to focus more attention on attracting tourists from Nigeria.

Society

33 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.

Politics

36 h. ago Rejecting coins as a means of payment is illegal – BoG warns traders

The Bank of Ghana is urging the public especially traders and market operators to accept all legally issued coins, including smaller denominations such as 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 pesewas, as valid forms of payment. This follows increasing reports of the lower denominations being rejected in everyday transactions, a practice the central bank says […]

Events

36 h. ago BoG considers price hedging programme for gold exports – Governor 

The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, has revealed that the Central Bank is considering price hedging programme for its gold exports.  The move, according to him, is to ensure that its loss is minimise, should the price of gold start declining due to developments on the international market.  The Governor of the Bank […]

Politics

37 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zamerama’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee […]

Politics

37 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zabarma’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

Politics

38 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

54 h. ago DSTV, Market Power, and the urgent case for competition (Antitrust) Law Reset

In March 2025, MultiChoice Ghana, the operator of DSTV, raised its subscription prices, triggering public backlash. Soon after, the Ghanaian cedi appreciated significantly against the US dollar, gaining roughly a third of its value. Despite the change in exchange rate, DSTV did not adjust its prices downward. From basic economics, a firm with no competitive […]

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