Economics and Business
GoldBod data shows 98.8% of Ghana’s small scale gold exports went to Dubai and India in 2025
January 19, 2026
GoldBod data shows 98.8% of Ghana’s small scale gold exports went to Dubai and India in 2025
Data obtained by JoyNews Research from GoldBod through a Right to Information request shows that Ghana’s small scale gold exports…
Decline in the dollar rate is not benefiting majority of Ghanaians but few Ghanaians who are into importation are enjoying – NPP’s Dr Owusu Poku
January 15, 2026
Decline in the dollar rate is not benefiting majority of Ghanaians but few Ghanaians who are into importation are enjoying – NPP’s Dr Owusu Poku
Dr. Owusu Poku, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has observed that the recent decline in the…
What Ghanaians know is increasing prices. That’s why it’s difficult to reduce prices even when the dollar rate has gone down – Nana Biribireba Boateng
January 15, 2026
What Ghanaians know is increasing prices. That’s why it’s difficult to reduce prices even when the dollar rate has gone down – Nana Biribireba Boateng
Nana Biribireba Boateng, Chief Executive Officer of Christal Mining Consult, has explained why prices of goods and services remain high…
Trade Minister storms Abossey Okai to enforce fair pricing, curb middlemen exploitation
January 13, 2026
Trade Minister storms Abossey Okai to enforce fair pricing, curb middlemen exploitation
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has paid a working visit to the Abossey Okai Spare Parts…
SSNIT raises pensions by 10% with boost for low-income retirees
January 9, 2026
SSNIT raises pensions by 10% with boost for low-income retirees
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased monthly pensions by 10 per cent for 2026, with the…
U.S. lifts 15% tariffs on Ghana’s cocoa and other key agricultural exports — Ablakwa
November 24, 2025
U.S. lifts 15% tariffs on Ghana’s cocoa and other key agricultural exports — Ablakwa
The United States has officially lifted the 15% tariffs that were imposed on cocoa and certain agricultural products from Ghana,…
BoG to inject $1bn into market for November under FX Intermediation Programme
November 3, 2025
BoG to inject $1bn into market for November under FX Intermediation Programme
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to inject up to $1 billion into the market in November under its…
GoldBod generates $8bn from gold exports between January–October 2025
October 16, 2025
GoldBod generates $8bn from gold exports between January–October 2025
Ghana’s small-scale gold export sector has generated over US$8 billion in foreign exchange between January and 15th October 2025, according…
Midyear Budget Presentation: Ato Forson is working on stabilizing the cedi–dollar relationship for business class to forecast and budget well – Hon. Nicholas Amankwah
July 23, 2025
Midyear Budget Presentation: Ato Forson is working on stabilizing the cedi–dollar relationship for business class to forecast and budget well – Hon. Nicholas Amankwah
Hon. Nicholas Amankwah emphasized that stability in the cedi–dollar exchange rate is vital for Ghana’s business sector, especially ahead of…
Government pays $349.52m second Eurobond
July 8, 2025
Government pays $349.52m second Eurobond
The government has paid $349.52 million as its Eurobond debt service obligation. The payment, which was effected by the Bank…