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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    He spoke on Peace FM. The IMF Country Report No.

    ‘GoldBod is failing’ – Afenyo-Markin cites IMF report on $1.7bn losses
  3. Joy Online

    His comments on Accra-based Peace FM come amid renewed controversy over the financial implications of the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which is implemented through GoldBod.

    ‘If you sell gold at a loss, you’re not a good trader’ – Afenyo-Markin jabs Sammy Gyamfi
  4. July 2026
  5. The Chronicle

    Speaking during a discussion on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review on Peace FM, Dr Boako pointed to the price of tomatoes in Accra as an example.

    Gideon Boako: GH¢10 tomato price casts doubt on 5% inflation claim
  6. The Chronicle

    Speaking during a discussion on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review on Peace FM, Dr Boako said the government’s actions were inconsistent with its claims of economic recovery.

    Economy cannot be performing well if government is borrowing to pay salaries – Gideon Boako
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking on Peace FM, Prof. Boadi raised alarms over reversing macroeconomic gains, citing recent upticks in inflation and renewed depreciation of the Ghanaian Cedi.

    Cutting expenditure isn’t savings: Prof. Isaac Boadi urges caution over Ghana’s economic indicators
  8. Joy Online

    Consider Peace FM as the first Twi station some decades ago. Most organisations start at this point, with everything to prove and nothing to lose.

    David and Goliath: The curse of top dogs and the innovative power of underdogs; “Am I a dog that you come at me with sticks?”
  9. June 2026
  10. Business & Financial Times

    Media Partners: Catholic Standard, Dentsu Ghana, GHOne TV, Star FM, UTV, Peace FM, Max TV, Joy FM, Citi FM.

    A life of service: Why Hackman Owusu-Agyemang still inspires
  11. May 2026
  12. The Chronicle

    Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo programme on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Nana Akomea argued that in a democratic society, speech-related matters that allegedly damage reputations should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution, especially following Ghana’s r

    Halt Creeping Culture Of Silence -Nana Akomea
  13. Joy Online

    These include Interplast, Sunda International, Softcare Sanitary Pad, GBfoods, Melcom Group, the Kesben Group, and several media organisations including Hello FM, Peace FM, OTEC FM, Angel FM, Sika FM and Time FM.

    KIVO supports 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium Disaster
  14. April 2026
  15. Joy Online

    According to Ghana Music Live’s ad monitoring, only Peace FM and Y FM have been actively running voting advertisements.

    27th TGMA: Hits, heat and hard truths
Politics

Afenyo-Markin cites IMF report claiming GoldBod $1.7bn losses

The News

The Minority Leader cited an IMF Country Report stating that Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, implemented through GoldBod, has incurred losses exceeding US$1.7 billion, equivalent to about 1.5% of Ghana's GDP, and questioned the programme's financial sustainability.

17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin cites IMF report claiming GoldBod $1.7bn losses

    The Minority Leader cited an IMF Country Report stating that Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, implemented through GoldBod, has incurred losses exceeding US$1.7 billion, equivalent to about 1.5% of Ghana's GDP, and questioned the programme's financial sustainability.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Afenyo-Markin questions GoldBod's trading losses, criticizes CEO

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned Ghana Gold Board's commercial rationale and financial operations, arguing that an institution trading gold should not be making losses. His comments add to political scrutiny of GoldBod amid reported losses of US$214 million linked to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which GoldBod disputes characterizing as a loss incurred by the Board itself.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Boako questions Ghana's 5% inflation claim amid high food prices

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has questioned the credibility of Ghana's reported 5% inflation rate, citing rising food prices including tomatoes selling at GH¢10 in Accra as evidence that ordinary Ghanaians continue to face significant cost-of-living pressures despite official economic indicators.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Government borrowing for salaries undermines economy claims, Boako says

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that Ghana's economy cannot be described as healthy if it continues borrowing to finance recurrent expenditure such as public sector salaries and the Free Senior High School programme, saying the government's actions contradict its claims of economic recovery.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Cutting spending alone isn't savings, economist warns government

    Prof. Isaac Boadi says reducing public expenditure does not equal genuine economic savings unless unspent capital is redirected into productive investments. He also questioned the government's accountability for the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, noting that approximately GHC 110 million has been spent with little verifiable output, and warned of looming debt service challenges if revenue shortfalls persist.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Opinion: How market leaders risk complacency and underdogs innovate to compete

    An analysis of the David and Goliath metaphor explores how dominant organisations with pronounced advantages—such as Apple's design reputation or Ghana Television's coverage reach—can become complacent, while underdog firms can leverage innovation to succeed by developing overlooked capabilities.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Hackman Owusu-Agyemang: career of diplomatic and public service

    Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, born in Koforidua in 1941, is an APSU alumnus whose career as a diplomat, agricultural economist, parliamentarian, and minister of state has been marked by commitment to service and nation-building. He studied agriculture at KNUST and earned postgraduate degrees in the Netherlands and London before serving in senior roles at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation across Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.

    20 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 22 May

  1. NPP official urges Mahama to curb arrests linked to political speech

    The Chairman of the NPP's Communications Committee has called on President Mahama to halt what he describes as a "creeping culture of silence," arguing that speech-related matters should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution. He cited several recent arrests of individuals linked to political commentary or public criticism, maintaining they do not meet the threshold for sedition offences.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 11 May

  1. KIVO donates to support families of May 9 stadium disaster victims

    KIVO has donated through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the Accra Sports Stadium stampede on May 9, 2001, which killed more than 126 people during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The donation marked the 25th anniversary of the disaster, which remains Africa's worst sports tragedy.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 27th Ghana Music Awards navigates venue downsizing amid industry scrutiny

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, regarded as Ghana's most prestigious music honour, faces logistical challenges this year after being moved from its traditional Grand Arena home due to AICC premises issues, resulting in the smallest venue the event has used in years and prompting late-stage public concerns from organisers.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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