JoyNews will host a roundtable discussion tomorrow morning bringing together policymakers, economists, and private sector leaders to assess whether Ghana's reported economic progress is reflected in the real economy, examining issues including the cost of doing business, inflation, currency stability, and sectoral performance over the past 16 months.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NLA Director-General Sammi Awuku and KGL Group CEO Alex Apau Dadey are expected to attend LONACI's 55th anniversary celebration in Abidjan on April 30, 2026, alongside lottery directors and World Lottery Association representatives from across Africa.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Amardeep Singh Hari, Executive Chairman of IPMC Group, has been named Ghana's Most Influential Tech Entrepreneur of All Time at the Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards in recognition of his contributions to digital transformation and enterprise growth. His work through training programmes and business automation systems has helped transform operations for more than 15,000 businesses in Ghana.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's banking sector assets climbed to GH¢465.4 billion as of February 2026, growing 21 per cent year-on-year, according to the Bank of Ghana's March Monetary Policy Report. The growth was driven by stronger domestic asset accumulation and improving funding conditions, with domestic assets now accounting for 93.8 per cent of total industry assets.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
From May 1, 2026, petrol and diesel prices in Ghana are set to fall, with diesel dropping 6.77% to around GH¢15.87 per litre, while LPG is expected to rise 10.41% per kilogramme. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies attributes the decline to falling international crude prices and government–industry interventions, though the LPG increase reflects delayed effects of the current tender arrangement.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early review of Disney's television broadcast licences following President Donald Trump's call for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke about Melania Trump. The FCC said it had been investigating Disney's ABC stations for possible violations and directed the company to file licence-renewal applications for all its licensed TV stations within 30 days; the stations' licences were not previously scheduled for renewal until 2028.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A trial pitting OpenAI founders Sam Altman and Elon Musk against each other opened in California, with Musk claiming the company has looted a charity and breached its nonprofit obligations, while OpenAI's lawyers argued Musk is motivated by competition and seeking to harm the company.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana has installed a new 315kVA transformer in Chorkor 31st to address low voltage challenges in the area. The project, estimated to cost GH¢290,000, supplements an existing transformer serving the Ablekuma South Municipality.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Advertising Association of Ghana has launched the 18th edition of the Gong-Gong Awards, with leaders calling for greater collaboration, innovation, and adaptation to emerging technologies including artificial intelligence. The association's president noted improvements to the awards' governance and disclosed that last year's event recorded 213 entries.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The President of Ghana's National Chamber of Commerce and Industry visited his Burkinabè counterpart in Ouagadougou to discuss deepening private-sector cooperation between the two countries and to invite him to the FEWACCI Forum in Accra in December. The meeting aims to translate the Ghana–Burkina Faso Permanent Joint Cooperation Commission framework into a business-driven industrial alliance under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's National Pensions Regulatory Authority is rolling out the Pensions Digital Ecosystem, an integrated platform enabling digital registration, mobile money contributions, real-time savings monitoring, and biometric verification via Ghana Card. The system aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity while reducing paperwork for employers and service providers.
29 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's exchange rate instability is driven by structural leakages in the extractive sector rather than weak export performance, according to Dalex Finance CEO Joe Jackson. Though Ghana recorded a trade surplus of about US$5.1 billion in 2024, close to US$8 billion exited through service imports, profit repatriation, external debt servicing, and capital flight.
29 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Government missed its GH¢4.47 billion Treasury bill target at Auction 2004, raising GH¢3.89 billion instead as relatively low yields curbed investor demand. The Bank of Ghana accepted fewer bids across 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day instruments despite strong overall tenders across the short-term securities market.
29 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Participants at the Women in Business Dialogue Series in Kumasi praised the platform for moving beyond discussion to deliver tangible results for female-led enterprises, citing achievements in providing business exposure, advocating favourable policies, and facilitating linkages with markets and financial institutions. The event brought together women entrepreneurs, young agripreneurs, financial institutions and policymakers to address barriers including limited access to finance, weak business formalisation and constrained market access.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Treasury bill auctions have fallen short of targets for two consecutive weeks, with the latest auction on April 24, 2026 attracting GH¢4.43 billion in bids against a GH¢4.48 billion target. The undersubscription and mixed yields suggest domestic investors are demanding higher compensation after months of yield suppression.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Ghana Industries says recent macroeconomic stabilisation, particularly strengthening the cedi, was necessary to restore confidence in an economy shaken by uncertainty over inflation, exchange rates, and policy direction that had slowed investment decisions.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched the second cohort of its Orange Inspire programme in partnership with ALX Ghana to provide emerging creative businesses with training, mentorship, and industry exposure. The eight-week programme offers business training, financial literacy, and networking, culminating in a Grand Demo Day where selected ventures pitch for grant funding totalling GH¢600,000.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Managing Director of Kimpton Trust Ghana Limited outlined plans to grow assets under management to GHS1 billion over the medium to long term, driven by strategic priorities including cybersecurity, employee development, product innovation, and customer service. The company currently manages over GHS400 million in assets, up from below GHS1 million a decade ago.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Mark Hayford, CEO of White Sand Travel Consult, was recognised at the 2nd edition of the 100 Ghana Titans Awards 2026 for his contribution to corporate travel services and excellence in the travel and tourism sector. Hayford dedicated the honour to his team and clients, noting it motivates continued service improvement and industry expansion.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board recorded total revenue of GH¢5.55 billion and an operational surplus of GH¢5.45 billion in 2025, representing a significant improvement from the prior year when surplus after exceptional items was GH¢185.34 million. Revenue was supported by GH¢4.54 billion in government seed capital for gold purchasing and trading, along with GH¢983.96 million in non-tax revenue including ASM gold aggregation fees and assay fees.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian luxury brand Prada has launched a limited-edition line of sandals inspired by India's traditional Kolhapuri sandals, manufactured by artisans from Maharashtra and Karnataka, nearly a year after facing backlash for presenting similar designs without acknowledging their Indian origins. The collection includes a three-year training programme for 180 artisans from eight Indian districts in collaboration with two Indian design institutes.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL PLC has launched its 2026 HSSEQ Week themed "Promoting a Positive Psychosocial Working Environment" to highlight the importance of physical and mental well-being in the workplace. The week-long celebration brings together staff, regulators, and industry stakeholders to deepen awareness, strengthen safety culture, and address emerging psychosocial risks.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority is developing an integrated digital platform called the Pensions Digital Ecosystem to centralise and modernise Ghana's pension administration. The platform will enable digital registration of contributors, mobile money payments, real-time contribution tracking, biometric verification through the Ghana Card, and strengthen regulatory oversight.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Criminal Investigations Department has exonerated Sesi-Edem Company Limited and its directors, including Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, of criminal wrongdoing in relation to a $14.315 million gold transaction involving allegations that JG Resources Limited received payment but failed to deliver the full amount of gold.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian banks reported a net tightening in lending to corporates in the February 2026 Credit Conditions Survey, except for small and medium enterprises, according to the March 2026 Monetary Policy Report. Banks project the corporate lending stance to ease in the next two months, while household credit eased during the first two months.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian banks wrote off GH¢394.8 million as bad debt in February 2026, a 43.4% increase from GH¢275.2 million in February 2025. The industry's Non-Performing Loan ratio declined to 18.4% in February 2026 from 22.6% a year prior, though asset quality risks remained elevated according to the March 2026 Monetary Policy Report.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Green finance—financial flows directed toward environmentally sustainable projects—depends on legal clarity, regulatory enforcement, and institutional coordination to be effective. Its success requires a clear definition of "green" activities, standardized disclosure obligations, and enforceable compliance mechanisms, with Ghana's regulatory bodies including the Ghana Stock Exchange, Bank of Ghana, and Securities and Exchange Commission playing key roles.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Roads and Highways Minister announced that government has cleared $29.5 million owed to contractors on the Suame Interchange Project and approved an additional GH₵3 billion in funding to accelerate construction. The minister expressed confidence the full interchange will be completed by end of 2028, with a section due by end of this year.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nifahene of Berekum Traditional Area has raised concerns that some bank staff are allegedly disclosing customers' confidential information, including account balances, to third parties, which he says is discouraging people from using formal financial services and enabling robbery and fraud. He has called on the Bank of Ghana and financial regulators to strengthen oversight of banking institutions to curb such practices.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has urged individuals and companies to file their income tax returns by the end of April or face sanctions for non-compliance. The Acting Commissioner stressed that timely tax compliance is critical to government's ability to mobilise revenue for infrastructure and essential services.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Docutech Ghana Limited has unveiled the Lexmark CX950se, an A3 multifunction printer designed for large workgroups and enterprise environments. The launch is part of Lexmark's expanded 9-Series portfolio and follows the company's integration into Xerox Holdings Corporation, which Xerox says will deliver significant benefits by combining global leadership with advanced technology platforms.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, has called for coordinated investment across Africa, emphasizing that the continent is increasingly viewed as a critical partner in global supply chains. He stressed that scaling up investment requires improved business environments, regulatory certainty, and infrastructure development across transport, energy, and digital networks.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Family businesses are significant in Ghana's economy across sectors including trading, agriculture, mining, and services. Beyond their economic contribution, they represent extensions of families that carry history and values, though the overlap between business and family dynamics creates both strengths like trust and loyalty, and complexities around decision-making and leadership.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Small coin denominations, particularly 10Gp and 20Gp, are facing widespread refusal across Ghana from market stalls to buses and shops, creating disputes and undermining confidence in the monetary system. These coins are legal tender under Ghana's currency laws, but traders and transport operators increasingly decline them, shifting the burden to consumers who lose purchasing power through forfeiture or rounding practices.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Akosombo hydropower plant has restored at least 550 megawatts after engineers brought a fourth unit back online, recovering more than half of the roughly 1,000 MW lost in an April 23 control room fire. Work is ongoing to bring remaining units and transmission lines back to full capacity.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
GOIL PLC has launched its HSSEQ Week 2026, themed "Promoting a Positive Psychosocial Working Environment," bringing together staff, regulators, and industry stakeholders to highlight physical and mental well-being in the workplace. The initiative aims to deepen awareness, strengthen safety culture, and address emerging psychosocial risks.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Recent tax updates in Ghana, including abolition of the Emissions Levy, COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, and E-levy, are shifting the tax regime towards a more business-friendly environment and reducing costs for consumers, according to a PwC tax professional.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has assured the public that ongoing power outages are temporary and part of grid stabilisation efforts, including restoration of a unit at Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam and repairs to distribution network equipment such as transformers and switching systems.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's consulting engineers chief calls for stronger partnerships with financial institutions to address the country's infrastructure deficit, warning that Africa's annual infrastructure needs of $130–$170 billion exceed available financing by $68–$108 billion, constraining economic growth and service delivery.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The British Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting creative entrepreneurs in Ghana following the graduation of participants under its SoCreative E-learning Programme, delivered in partnership with University of the Arts London and Henley Business School. The programme has engaged over 45,000 learners across Sub-Saharan Africa and operates locally through hub partners in Accra and Tamale.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board expanded its workforce from 114 employees under PMMC in 2024 to 450 in 2025 as part of institutional transformation, while reducing expenditure from 129.7 million to 109.4 million.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has expanded digital financial access—66 million registered mobile money accounts and GH¢1.9 trillion in transactions by 2024—but policymakers now face the challenge of deepening meaningful financial participation, particularly for small businesses, farmers, and entrepreneurs who struggle to access formal credit.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Stanbic Bank Ghana conducted a Financial Wellness Workshop in Kumasi for selected journalists in the Ashanti Region, covering savings, investment planning, debt and asset management. The bank said the training aims to help media professionals manage their finances better and strengthen their professional output, as part of broader financial literacy initiatives across different sectors.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Universal Merchant Bank has appointed Emmanuel Sackey, a treasury and financial markets expert with over two decades of experience across Ghana and Africa, as Group Head of Treasury. The appointment is part of UMB's strategic transformation and leadership evolution aimed at strengthening financial markets capabilities and positioning the bank for sustained growth.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former ECG Managing Director Samuel Dubik Mahama has warned that a sharp reduction in the company's capital expenditure—from GH¢9 billion to about GH¢1.5 billion for investment and operational expansion—could undermine operational efficiency and the company's ability to maintain infrastructure and ensure reliable power supply.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Municipal and District Chief Executives in Oti Region have signed contracts to implement Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Markets Project, a flagship government initiative designed to transition the economy from import-dependent and eight-hour operations to 24-hour, production-driven and export-oriented structure. The programme is projected to generate over 1.7 million jobs by 2026 and strengthen economic resilience.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has introduced a mobile shortcode (*880#) under a Modified Taxation System to simplify tax compliance for the informal sector, which contributes about 27.4% to GDP but less than 5% to total tax revenue. The GRA is conducting education campaigns in markets like Kejetia to encourage informal sector players, including traders and head porters, to register and pay taxes.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Indigenous lubricant firm Dutylex says it has fully stocked products ready to deliver to clients across mining, oil & gas, marine, energy, manufacturing, agricultural and construction sectors despite current market challenges. The company plans to expand into passenger car motor oil, food processing, and manufacturing in 2026.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board increased non-tax revenue from GH₵307.7 million in 2024 to GH₵970.8 million in 2025, while simultaneously reducing total expenditure from GH₵129.7 million to GH₵109.4 million, generating an operational surplus of GH₵909.8 million despite expanding its workforce from 114 to 450 employees following its transition from the defunct Precious Minerals Marketing Company.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Hollard Ghana's insurance and life assurance units were recognised at the 11th IBAG Annual Conference for broker-friendly partnerships, with Hollard Insurance named 1st Runner-Up for Non-Life and Hollard Life Assurance 2nd Runner-Up for Life Insurer awards.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
StarLife Assurance, in partnership with MTN Ghana, has provided GHS 100,000 in life insurance coverage for one year alongside business protection against fire and allied perils to each winner of the 2025 SME Ghana Awards.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
FastClaims Solutions Limited, a Nigerian insurance services company, is entering the Ghanaian market with its AI-powered FastClaim app, which automates the motor claims process. So far, only Coronation Insurance Ghana Ltd has adopted the platform, though the company's founder is optimistic about broader adoption by other general insurance companies in Ghana.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Npontu Technologies Limited, Ghana's AI and digital solutions company, has appointed Professor Noel Tagoe as a Board Member. The appointment aims to strengthen governance and support the company's expansion across Africa in fintech, enterprise software, and AI-driven infrastructure.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →