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Joe Jackson

Also known as: Mr Jackson · Mr Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson — CEO of Dalex Finance, argues Ghana's currency instability stems from extractive sector capital leakages rather than weak exports.

As CEO of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson argues that Ghana's currency volatility stems from structural leakages in the extractive sector—including service imports, profit repatriation, and capital flight—rather than weak exports, despite the country recording a $5.1 billion trade surplus in 2024. He has also defended the Bank of Ghana's economic interventions and criticised government job creation efforts as inadequate for youth employment.

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Tema GNCCI chapter holds final meeting under outgoing leadership

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The Tema Chapter of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industries held its bi-monthly meeting on April 23, marking the last under the outgoing executive led by Regional Chairman Dr Gideon Amenyedor, whose two-year tenure expires. The gathering was attended by chapter members and the incumbent National President, and featured a presentation by the Egyptian Embassy's Commercial Attaché.

28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Tema GNCCI chapter holds final meeting under outgoing leadership

    The Tema Chapter of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industries held its bi-monthly meeting on April 23, marking the last under the outgoing executive led by Regional Chairman Dr Gideon Amenyedor, whose two-year tenure expires. The gathering was attended by chapter members and the incumbent National President, and featured a presentation by the Egyptian Embassy's Commercial Attaché.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Cedi volatility rooted in capital outflows, not export weakness

    Economist Joe Jackson argues that Ghana's exchange rate instability stems from structural problems with foreign exchange leaving the economy through service imports, profit repatriation, debt servicing, and capital flight—not from insufficient exports. Despite recording a $5.1 billion trade surplus in 2024, nearly $8 billion left the economy through these channels.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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