Business
All existing companies to file beneficial ownership details by October 30-ORC
In a press release issued on Tuesday, July 1, the ORC announced that companies incorporated before t...
Most Ghanaians now limited to single-entry, 3-month visas as US revises policy
According to the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs, diplomats and government off...
Eni declares Eban-Akoma Oil find commercial, paving way for major energy boost
The Declaration of Commerciality, officially submitted by Eni and its Joint Venture (JV) partners—Vi...
ECCBC expands in Ghana with acquisition of Voltic and WARL
Voltic and WARL, both subsidiaries of CCBA (with WARL also part-owned by The Coca-Cola Company), are...
Castel Group acquires Guinness Ghana — SEC waives mandatory takeover
The deal, approved by the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority, involves the purchase of 247.3 mill...
Heath Goldfields ordered to halt operations at Bogoso-Prestea mines over regulatory breaches
The directive, issued on June 24, 2025, follows a comprehensive review of the company’s operational ...
GRA sets July 16 for Fuel Levy rollout after brief pause
This update was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Commissioner-General, Anthony Akwasi S...
SEC warns public against unlicensed investment platforms promising unrealistic returns
In a statement released on July 1, 2025, the SEC cautioned the public to exercise vigilance and refr...
Canada drops big tech tax to reopen trade talks with U.S.
The decision came after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly called off ongoing trade discussions la...
Mining policy review: Minerals Commission concludes final consultation with Tarkwa small-scale miners
The engagement marked the final leg of a nationwide consultation process that previously included re...
BoG blacklists 10 foreign money transfer firms over regulatory breach
In a statement released on June 27, 2025, the central bank named the unlicensed operators as Ace Mon...
Gov’t rolls out Insurance package for fire officers
Interior Minister Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka made the announcement during the graduation parade...
NIA workers strike suspended; Full ID services resume nationwide June 30
The indefinite industrial action, which had disrupted services across the country, was called off fo...
New Insurance tax could cripple local firms and cost jobs-MP warns
Set to take effect on July 1, 2025, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a 15% Value Adde...
Promoting fiscal transparency: Ali Nakyea questions tax free lavish pastoral gifts
Speaking at a Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) event themed “Hidden Riches, Hollow Laws” on T...
BoG within its rights to end probation jobs — Austin Gamey
In an interview with Joy Business, Mr. Gamey explained that under current employment regulations, or...
GRA targets small businesses with easy tax filing plan
Speaking after a meeting with executives of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in Accra, ...
Tema Customs warns against smuggling of vehicles at Port
Speaking at the division’s first Joint Consultative Committee meeting of the year, Assistant Commiss...
BoG to crack down loan defaulters with tough new sanctions
Under the new measures, individuals identified as wilful loan defaulters by regulated financial inst...
IEA opposes Tullow Oil license extension, calls for sector overhaul
The think tank’s call follows recent reports that the government has signed a Memorandum of Understa...
BoG urges public to save with licensed financial institutions
In a recent notice aimed at promoting financial literacy, the Central Bank stressed the importance o...
BoG warns of unlicensed YellowPay and HanyPay
In a public notice dated June 10, 2025, the BoG flagged YellowPay, a product of Yellow Card Financia...
FDA destroys GH₵42 million worth of counterfeit drugs smuggled into Ghana
The destroyed items, which included aphrodisiacs, emergency contraceptives, body enhancement product...
Police arrest woman over acid attack on ex-lover
The incident occurred in the early hours of May 28, 2025, at Ofankor 7 Days Stretch, after Mavis une...
Ghana extends oil licence deal with Tullow, Kosmos, PetroSA & GNPC at $2 billion
Announced on June 4, 2025, the agreement brings together key industry players—Tullow Oil plc, Kosmos...
