Business & Economy


April 2, 2025 Josiah

Prices of petrol goes up

 The prices of petrol and diesel will go up slightly. According to the latest report, petrol will increase by 2%. This means the price for one liter of petrol will be GHC 15.20. Diesel will also rise by 1.1%, making the new price GHC 15.35 per liter. However, there is good news for people using […]

January 28, 2025 Josiah

Monetary Policy Rate at 27 percent.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has decided to maintain the Policy Rate at 27 percent. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the MPC and Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, during the 122nd MPC press conference held in Accra.   In his address, Dr. Addison […]
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January 22, 2025 Josiah

E-LEVY removal will help business operations

The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana (MoMAG) is optimistic that the removal of the e-levy will significantly enhance their business operations. During his recent vetting, Minister-Designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the government’s first budget would eliminate the e-levy.   Speaking at the association’s new executive induction ceremony, MoMAG President Edward Ofori […]
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January 16, 2025 Josiah

FAGE extends its congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama

The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) has extended its congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama on his election victory, commending his commitment to agricultural transformation and boosting export growth. FAGE acknowledged the pivotal role of President Mahama’s administration in advancing Ghana’s export sector and expressed optimism about the renewed opportunities for growth under […]
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January 8, 2025 Josiah

President John Mahama to meet stakeholders

The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu and former Deputy Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that President John Mahama has instructed the Chief of Staff to convene an emergency meeting with key stakeholders in the power sector to address an impending energy crisis. His Excellency the President directed the Chief of Staff to chair […]
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December 30, 2024 Josiah

9% oversubscription; interest rates hit 30% for T- bills

The government successfully achieved an oversubscription of approximately 9.0% in its treasury bills sale, just a week after experiencing a slight undersubscription. The total amount raised was GH¢4.65 billion, surpassing the target of GH¢4.262 billion. All bids submitted for the short-term instruments were accepted. The majority of the bids came from the 91-day bill, which […]
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November 25, 2024 Josiah

24-hour ultimatum to the government

Aggrieved customers of the defunct gold dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana Limited, have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding a bailout of GH¢2 million from their locked-up funds to ease their financial distress. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the customers warned that failure to meet their demands would result in a collective […]
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November 21, 2024 Josiah

The Bank Square Commissioned

The grand architectural masterpiece at the heart of the capital is set to become a symbol of Ghana’s economic vitality and a beacon of financial innovation. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo hailed the new Bank of Ghana headquarters as a testament to the institution’s enduring significance and its commitment to […]
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November 15, 2024 Josiah

Fuel Prices expected to drop – COPEC

Fuel prices are expected to decrease starting tomorrow, November 16, 2024, barring any unexpected developments. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) forecasts a reduction of approximately 5.06% in petrol prices, 3.88% in diesel prices, and 1.14% in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices. COPEC attributes this anticipated decline to a 0.72% drop in global crude oil […]
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October 17, 2024 Josiah

Sunon Asogli Power Ltd announces shutdown

Sunon Asogli Power Ltd has announced the shutdown of its operations due to the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) failure to settle a $259 million debt. In a statement released on October 16, 2024, the company said it was forced to cease operations on October 8 at 5 PM due to the unpaid debt. “This […]
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