In a significant move to reform Ghana’s mining sector, Kwaku Afriyie, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has introduced a new regulation requiring local chiefs and District Chief Executives (DCEs) to approve mining...
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that the cedi has remained stable against the US dollar since February 19, 2025, on the interbank forex market. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, March 19,...
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged the public to report any station or driver who increases and charges new fares, following widespread rumours of a potential hike. The union clarified that...
Research has shown that exposure to lead-based paint can cause severe cognitive impairments, affecting learning ability, memory, and overall brain development. JoyNews’ latest Hotline documentary, American Paints: The Painter’s Galamsey, has uncovered the alarming presence of...
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson today concluded a productive engagement with market women, ‘kayayei’ (head porters), and other traders at Makola Market. The meeting, held ahead of the 2025 Budget presentation scheduled for...
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned banks to desist from photocopying the National Identification Cards (Ghana Card) of their clients for transactions as such a practice would attract sanctions. According to the central...
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has wished the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) well in his quest to put things in the right perspective to strengthen...
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance is set to present the 2025 Budget to Parliament on March 11. According to reports, this is the date the finance ministry has proposed to parliament. The date is...
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced a new price floor for petroleum products for the second pricing window of February, requiring Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) to adhere strictly...
World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, Robert Taliercio, has warned Ghana against rushing back to international capital markets, describing such a move as premature and potentially risky. Ghanaian culture-inspired products....
In a significant move to reform Ghana’s mining sector, Kwaku Afriyie, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has introduced a new regulation requiring local chiefs and District Chief Executives (DCEs) to approve mining licenses before operations can begin in their respective areas. This decision aims to involve local...
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that the cedi has remained stable against the US dollar since February 19, 2025, on the interbank forex market. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, March 19, he noted that as of March 14, the cedi was trading at GH₵15.53 per dollar,...
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged the public to report any station or driver who increases and charges new fares, following widespread rumours of a potential hike. The union clarified that no official fare increment has been authorized, and the current fare structure remains unchanged. In...
Research has shown that exposure to lead-based paint can cause severe cognitive impairments, affecting learning ability, memory, and overall brain development. JoyNews’ latest Hotline documentary, American Paints: The Painter’s Galamsey, has uncovered the alarming presence of high-lead paints being sold on the Ghanaian market. A study conducted by American researchers in...
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson today concluded a productive engagement with market women, ‘kayayei’ (head porters), and other traders at Makola Market. The meeting, held ahead of the 2025 Budget presentation scheduled for Tuesday, 11th March, provided a platform for the minister to listen to the concerns and...
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned banks to desist from photocopying the National Identification Cards (Ghana Card) of their clients for transactions as such a practice would attract sanctions. According to the central bank, biometric verification remained the standard process for identity authentication. The Deputy Head of Financial...
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has wished the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) well in his quest to put things in the right perspective to strengthen the economy. He has prayed for a successful policy initiative implementation amid the challenges ahead,...
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance is set to present the 2025 Budget to Parliament on March 11. According to reports, this is the date the finance ministry has proposed to parliament. The date is subject to Parliament’s acceptance and approval depending on developments in the House. The Majority Leader,...
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced a new price floor for petroleum products for the second pricing window of February, requiring Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) to adhere strictly to the set minimum prices. The directive, effective from February 16 to 28, 2025, mandates...
World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, Robert Taliercio, has warned Ghana against rushing back to international capital markets, describing such a move as premature and potentially risky. Ghanaian culture-inspired products. According to him, an early return could send the wrong signal to investors and lead...
