On April 19, 2025, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson inaugurated the newly appointed board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South, will lead the board as Chairman. In his speech,…
Edward Ato Sarpong, Managing Director of Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, announced the bank’s plan to strengthen its role as the leading institution for agribusiness financing. He also stressed ADB’s commitment to leading MSME financial support in Ghana. Speaking at…
Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched the Orange Inspire – Fidelity Cultural and Creative Fund (FCCF) under its Fidelity Young Entrepreneurs Initiative (FYEI). The initiative aims to empower young Ghanaian creatives with fresh, innovative ideas. This move represents a major investment…
Ghana’s government plans to raise GH¢6.32 billion on May 2, 2025, through the sale of 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day treasury bills. The funds will go toward repaying GH¢6.09 billion in maturing bills. Market analysts foresee slight drops in yields in…
Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has promised that the country’s record international reserves will be managed responsibly to support market confidence and economic stability. He made this assurance during an exclusive interview with Joy Business’ George…
INTERPOL has led a successful crackdown on vehicle trafficking in West Africa, identifying around 150 stolen vehicles and seizing more than 75. The two-week operation, called Safe Wheels, ran from 17 to 30 March. Law enforcement agencies in 12 West…
The Pan-African Business Forum (PABF) has taken a major step to enhance its leadership team. During a Special Annual General Board Meeting (SAGM) in Johannesburg, South Africa, members unanimously supported two key appointments proposed by Board Chairman Dr. Ladislas Prosper…
Fresh violence has reignited tensions in southern Syria, especially near Damascus, exposing the fragile peace that followed the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Islamist militants, Druze fighters, and security forces clashed violently, leading to dozens of deaths.Israel entered the conflict,…
A US district judge has referred Apple for a possible criminal contempt investigation after finding the company violated an injunction from a 2021 case brought by Epic Games. The injunction aimed to stop Apple’s anticompetitive conduct and allow alternative payment…
Agrihouse Foundation has launched the Boost-To-Bloom project with support from AGRA and the Mastercard Foundation. The initiative aims to transform the economic prospects of youth in Northern Ghana by promoting horticulture as a key tool for job creation, entrepreneurship, and…
Ghana’s government is preparing to launch an initiative that will commercialize kenaf fiber production. This project, which aims to create 16,000 jobs, will reduce the country’s dependence on imported jute sacks. Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, the Director of Presidential Initiatives…
Gold prices fell nearly 2% on May 1, 2025, hitting their lowest point in two weeks. A stronger U.S. dollar and easing trade tensions pushed risk appetite up, reducing gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset. Spot gold dropped to $3,222.66…