5 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

6 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

6 h. ago GIS appeals to parliament for support as it pursues full digitisation

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior to support its plans to fully digitise its operations nationwide.

Politics

11 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

28 h. ago KNUST SMS, University of Utah mark 20 years of medical partnership with renewed commitment to training and exchange

The KNUST School of Medical Sciences (SMS) and the University of Utah have celebrated 20 years of collaboration in medical education and training, with both institutions recommitting to strengthening student exchanges, research, and clinical learning across borders.

Culture

28 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 […]

Politics

31 h. ago 13 banks meet recapitalisation requirements, local banks struggling to do so – IMF

Most of the 13 banks that recorded post Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE) capital deficits have now met or exceeded their recapitalisation requirements at the end of 2024. This is on the back of strong profitability and Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF) support—and are on course to restore Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 13.0% without reliefs […]

Politics

32 h. ago Heritage Christian University sign up for JoySports Invitational Tournament 2025

Heritage Christian University has joined the list of reputable organizations to have signed up for the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2025, after officially confirming participation in the event. Heritage Christian University is a higher learning institution that promotes transformative education through active engagement in scholarship, professionalism and creative pursuits in entrepreneurship. The JoySports Invitational, Ghana’s leading […]

Sport

34 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

35 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

37 h. ago Mahama petitioned to make Ghana carbon market powerhouse as Annoh

The Minority Chief Whip is urging former President John Mahama to take decisive action to place Ghana at the forefront of the global carbon credit economy by pursuing high-stakes bilateral agreements with the European Union and the United Arab Emirates.

Politics

62 h. ago Professor Gyampo exposes shipping lines over “arbitrary” exchange rates

The quest to reduce the high cost of doing business is facing a significant hurdle, as the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) points fingers at international shipping lines for allegedly imposing arbitrary exchange rates and actively resisting regulatory oversight. Professor Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the GSA, revealed that his organisation has completed extensive investigations into these […]

Politics

3 d. ago Pearl Nkrumah, Antoinette Kwofie elected as representatives of listed companies on GSE Council

The Executive Director of Retail and Digital Banking at Access Bank Plc, Pearl Nkrumah, and the Chief Finance Officer and Executive Director of MTN Ghana, Antoinette Kwofie, have been elected as representatives of listed companies on the governing Council of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). They will both serve from 2025 to 2027 after they […]

Politics

4 d. ago BoG sets August 15 as deadline for Virtual Assets Service Providers registration

According to the Central Bank, this registration is part of a preliminary regulatory process to identify and assess entities engaging in virtual asset activities. This includes virtual asset exchange services, wallet provision or custody services; transfer or settlement services involving virtual assets; and services related to the issuance or sale of virtual assets, including initial coin offerings (ICOs) and stablecoins.

Events

5 d. ago Nine prison inmates receive scholarships to Jackson University College

Nine inmates of the Manhyia local prison in Kumasi, have been awarded scholarships by Jackson University College, to pursue a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programme on virtual mode. 

Events

5 d. ago Savings and loans sector records 27% growth in lending amidst low NPL rate

Ghana’s savings and loans sector recorded a significant increase in lending, rising from GH¢1.7 billion in 2023 to GH¢2.1 billion as of December 2024. This represents a 27.2 percent year-on-year growth. The figures were presented at the 15th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Association of Savings and Loans Companies (GHASALC) held in Accra. The […]

Economics

5 d. ago BoG to cut policy rate by 300 basis points to 25% – IC Research

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana may cut the policy rate by 300 basis points to 25%. This is due to a sharp fall in inflation in June 2025 to 13.7%. “We maintain a dovish outlook for the July MPC meeting, raising our expected cut in the policy rate to at […]

Events

6 d. ago Prof Bokpin backs the IMF call to BoG to reduce their FX interventions

Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana has backed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recommendation for the Bank of Ghana to scale down its foreign exchange market interventions, warning that continued control by the central bank is distorting price signals and fuelling black market activity.

Politics

8 d. ago Review: David Oscar’s ‘Get There One Day’ urges pursuit of ambition rooted in faith and solidarity

David Oscar Dogbe, a Ghanaian reggae artiste, delivers a heartfelt and inspiring message with his track 'Get There One Day.'

Politics

8 d. ago IMF Board to consider Ghana’s 4th programme review today July 7, 2025

Sources say all the documents needed for the Executive Board of the IMF have been sent this week to help meet at least the four-day target, before the Board meets on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Politics