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George Wiafe

2026-05-082026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Economist Ghana disclosed this on PM EXPRESS BUSINESS EDITION with host George Wiafe on August 20, 2026.

    MTN condemns recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa
  3. Joy Online

    Yamson disclosed this to host George Wiafe on PM Express Business Edition, which will air tonight at 9 pm on JoyNews.

    Change in mode of support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa delayed announcement – MTN Board Chairman
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Theo Achampong, disclosed this on PM EXPRESS BUSINESS EDITION with host George Wiafe on July 30 2026.

    We will meet end-year revenue target – Finance Ministry assures
  6. Joy Online

    He added, “Even if things should get out of hand, we may keep prices unchanged for the second pricing window of this month.” The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies made the disclosure on PM EXPRESS Business Edition with host George Wiafe on July 9, 2026.

    Fuel prices set to go down from July 16 despite current war in the Middle East – COMAC CEO
  7. Joy Online

    He disclosed this on PM EXPRESS BUSINESS EDITION on 3 July 2026 with host George Wiafe on JOYNEWS.

    Workers of GNCCI members may stay home a while longer due to recent floods – GNCCI CEO
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the PURC, Dr Shafic Suleman, disclosed this in an interview on the PM Express Business Edition with host George Wiafe on June 25, 2026.

    Reversing utility tariff hikes might be difficult – PURC
  10. Joy Online

    Alhassan Iddrisu disclosed this on PM EXPRESS Business Edition on June 16 2026 with host George Wiafe.

    Inflation could be coming down due to expected harvest season – Government Statistician
  11. Joy Online

    The Director General disclosed this on PM EXPRESSS BUSINESS EDITION with host George Wiafe on June 4 2026.

    SSNIT pension scheme is sustainable, can pay benefits for next 40 years – Director General
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Dr Atoyan noted that “as soon as the board approves Ghana’s final programme, the next day, I will move to sign the payslip for the funds to be released.” The IMF Mission Chief disclosed this on PM EXPRESS Business Edition with host George Wiafe on May 21, 2026.

    Ghana will receive final IMF cash of US$318 million immediately after July board approval – Mission Chief
  14. Joy Online

    The former minister of finance disclosed this on PM EXPRESS BUSINESS EDITION with host George Wiafe on May 7, 2026.

    We remain committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to fast track BoG’s recovery – Seth Terkper

Friday 21 August

  1. MTN Ghana condemns xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa

    MTN Ghana's Chairman Dr. Ishmael Yamson said the company condemns recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa that resulted in two deaths, and stated that MTN disassociates itself completely from such acts. Yamson noted that 98 percent of MTN Ghana's workforce is Ghanaian and over 120,000 Ghanaians hold shares in the company.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. MTN Ghana increases returnee support package to GHC 20,000

    MTN Ghana's board chairman Dr. Ishmael Yamson revealed the company decided to review its support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa, increasing it from the initial GHC 10 million to GHC 20,000 for long-term support; the review process delayed the announcement, though approvals are nearly complete.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Finance Ministry assures Ghana will meet 2026 revenue target

    The Finance Ministry has assured that Ghana will meet its revenue target for 2026, citing ongoing government reforms and the expected strengthening of tax mobilisation in the third and fourth quarters, despite provisional mid-year collections falling short of the government's target.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Fuel prices to fall from July 16, COMAC CEO says

    Dr. Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, says petroleum product prices will be reduced at pumps from July 16, 2026, based on international market developments and cedi stability over the past month.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. Flood-hit GNCCI members may require workers to stay home longer

    Ghana National Chamber of Commerce CEO Mark Badu Aboagye stated that businesses severely affected by recent floods will require workers to remain home until offices are restored to operation. He noted that most GNCCI members have suffered damage to raw materials and stocks, with insurance claims processing adding to recovery delays.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. PURC says reversing utility tariff hikes extremely difficult

    The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says reversing the proposed third-quarter utility tariff hike may be extremely difficult, citing the need to ensure stable power supply, address rising fuel financing costs, and maintain financial viability of power producers and distributors. The regulator says the tariff adjustments are necessary given significant power sector debt.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Harvest season expected to bring inflation down later this year

    The Government Statistician expects inflation to decline later in the year due to the approaching harvest season, as food makes up a significant portion of the Consumer Price Index. Food inflation rose to 3.3% in May 2026 from 2.2% in April 2026, driven by rising prices of tomatoes, charcoal, ginger and supply issues.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. SSNIT pension scheme sustainable, can pay benefits 40 years

    The SSNIT Director General says the pension scheme is sustainable and can pay benefits for the next 40 years, citing a recent actuarial report by the UK Government Department of Actuarial Services, despite earlier concerns raised by the International Labour Organisation.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ghana to receive final US$318 million IMF tranche after July board approval

    Ghana will have access to the final US$318 million tranche of its IMF Extended Credit Facility immediately after the IMF Board approves the sixth programme review on July 27, 2026, according to IMF Mission Chief Dr. Ruben Atoyan. If approved, the total amount Ghana receives under the programme since May 2023 would reach US$3.2 billion.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Government committed to fiscal discipline for Bank of Ghana recovery

    Economic advisor Seth Terkper says the government remains committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana's recovery and ensure it can perform its functions as lender of last resort. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, up from GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, with negative equity rising from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

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