The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says about six out of every ten businesses in Ghana are not complying with their tax obligations, a situation it says is creating an unfair competitive environment for businesses that meet their tax responsibilities. Commissioner-General…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has filed a notice of appeal against the entirety of a High Court ruling directing the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to release GH¢79.65 million from the Authority’s tax refund account to Servestar Minwax (WA) Limited…
The National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) has reconstituted and inaugurated its 15-member Trade and Gender Sub-Committee to strengthen gender-responsive and inclusive trade in Ghana. The initiative is expected to broaden the NTFC’s focus to address the needs of women, young…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has increased the price floor for the second “Pricing Window” from September 16. Market data collected by JOYBUSINESS showed that the price floor for petrol has been raised from GH¢ 14.53 to GH¢ 16.00 per…
Ghana risks losing portions of its import trade to competing ports in the sub-region if urgent measures are not taken to resolve persistent congestion and delays at its ports, the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has warned. The…
Kaaseman Community Bank PLC plans to strengthen its capital base through bonus shares, dividend reinvestment and other measures as it prepares to meet a new minimum capital requirement for community banks in Ghana. The bank’s board has proposed using a…
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has reaffirmed its preparedness to deploy the necessary personnel and logistics to help mitigate public health risks arising from the recent floods in the Volta Region. The Volta Regional Manager of the company, Mr Emmanuel Amemakalor, gave…
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire’s export sectors face heightened risks, as the October-December cocoa crop development period coincides closely with the expected peak in El Niño conditions, Fitch Solutions has revealed. According to the UK-based firm, lower rainfall and higher temperatures…
Ten State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) collectively recorded a net loss of GH¢8.8 billion in 2024, about 1.0% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This constituted over 90% of total SOE net losses. The SOEs were Electricity Company of Ghana, Volta River Authority,…
By Eugene Davis Ghana’s economy grew by a provisional 6.0 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, including oil and gas, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The latest growth rate marks a moderation from the 6.6…