Fuel consumers in Ghana can expect major relief at the pumps starting June 1, 2025. Prices of petrol, diesel, and LPG are set to drop, thanks to the cedi’s recent strong performance against the US dollar. The Chamber of Oil…
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has asked the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to allow him to appear virtually for a scheduled interrogation today, June 2, 2025. He cites ill-health as the reason for his request. Frank Davies, Director…
President John Mahama has announced bold reforms to improve health education in Ghana. He plans to elevate selected nursing and midwifery training colleges to degree-awarding status. Speaking during his Thank You tour in the Ahafo Region, Mahama explained that the…
FDA officials, along with border security agents, arrested Hawa Fuseini at the Aflao border for carrying unregistered aphrodisiacs. She was a passenger on a Nagode Transport vehicle (TG 5846 BN) headed from Lomé to Accra. The arrest occurred around 5:30…
Traders in Ghana remain cautious about lowering prices, despite the cedi’s recent gains. Dr. Joseph Obeng, President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), says past experiences make traders skeptical that the currency’s strength will last. Speaking on JoyNews’…
High energy costs are driving up mobile tariffs and slowing the growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to Telecel Group CEO Moh Damush. He believes that targeted power subsidies are essential to ensure affordable and reliable telecom services across the…
Meta faces legal action in Ghana as content moderators file lawsuits over mental health issues linked to their work. These moderators, employed by Majorel, a company contracted by Meta, report suffering from depression, anxiety, and other psychological problems after reviewing…
President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as MahamaCares, to support individuals with chronic diseases in Ghana. The Fund will cover treatment and medication for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) that are not part of the…
Ghana’s Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, held a meeting with the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) executives, medical directors, and hospital superintendents to discuss the nation’s healthcare system. The focus of the meeting was on key challenges, such as…
Ghana faces a severe power crisis. Karpowership, a major supplier, plans to shut down in seven days due to unpaid bills. This could worsen the already fragile energy sector and lead to blackouts. In an interview with JoyNews’ PM Express,…
Fitch Solutions has kept its forecast for Ghana’s GDP growth at 4.2% for 2025, slightly higher than both the IMF’s 4% projection and the World Bank’s estimate of 3.9%. The UK-based firm believes that record-high gold prices will shield Ghana’s…
The government will borrow GH¢6.32 billion in a T-bills auction on May 2, 2025. It will offer 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day bills to raise the funds. The government will use this to settle GH¢6.09 billion in maturing bills. Analysts expect…