An economics lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor William Baah Boateng, has issued a direct challenge to Ghanaian importers and traders benefiting from the appreciating cedi. He says they must reflect the gains of the local currency in the prices of goods or risk exposing a double standard. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, May 8, Prof. Baah Boateng questioned the logic of business owners who hike prices in anticipation of cedi depreciation but fail to lower them when the cedi gains strength. “I will be very happy if he says when it goes down,…
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Renowned educationist, Prof Stephen Adei, has congratulated President John Mahama on the completion of his first 120-day term in office, saying the president has performed well. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsdesk on Wednesday, 7th May, ahead of the president’s address on the 120-day social contract he had with Ghanaians, Prof Adei highlighted that, from an objective perspective, the president has made commendable progress during the short period. “As much as I congratulate John on his 120-day, and anybody who is objective would say he has done very well, we hope he will be able to continue and sustain…
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a stringent Code of Conduct (2025) for ministers and political appointees, outlining strict ethical standards to combat corruption, conflicts of interest, and misuse of power. The 66-page document, obtained by Myjoyonline, stresses transparency, accountability, and professionalism in governance. Here are 10 critical takeaways: 1. Zero Tolerance for Corruption & Conflicts of Interest Ministers must avoid any situation where personal interests clash with public duties. They are barred from owning businesses that contract with government or using insider information for gain. Significant conflicts may require divestment or resignation. 2.…
On Wednesday evening, under the domed ceiling of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals will vote to elect the Catholic Church’s 267th pope. The day will begin at 10:00 (09:00 BST) with a mass in St Peter’s Basilica. The service, which will be televised, will be presided over by Giovanni Battista Re, the 91-year-old Cardinal Dean who was also the celebrant of Pope Francis’ funeral. In the early afternoon, mobile signal within the territory of the Vatican will be deactivated to prevent anyone taking part in the conclave from contacting the outside world. Around 16:15 (15:15 BST), the…
This was contained in a market data released by the BoG on April 5, 2025. The gold reserves position ending April 2025 represents more than 200% increase compared to December 2022. Details of BoG’s Reserve Position The data showed that on March 31, 2023, the BoG’s Total Gold Holdings, stood at 8.78 tonnes. However, this increased by some significant margin over the past months to reach 31.73 tonne in April 2025. A careful look at the data, showed that in some cases the amount of gold reserves added by the BoG on a month-on-month basis…
Rex Omar, the Coordinator for Blackstar Experience, has responded to recent criticism of the term ‘Detty December’ used to describe entertainment activities held during the Yuletide. His comment comes on the back of a statement made by the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin regarding negative connotations of ‘Detty December’. While speaking during labour day event on May 1, 2025, the Speaker recounted an interaction he had with a lady in the United States who told him she was preparing to visit Ghana for “Detty December.” “She said she was coming to attend Detty December. I said, ‘I’ve…
Renowned dental surgeon and World Oral Health Day Ambassador, Dr. Louisa Ansong Satekla, has emphasised the importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene to safeguard both social interactions and overall health. During a discussion on JoyNews’ Konsulting Room 5 on Saturday, March 15 with host Dr. Sue, she provided expert insights on maintaining optimal oral hygiene and debunked common misconceptions about dental care. Dr. Satekla began by stressing the broader significance of oral hygiene, explaining that it goes beyond just keeping the teeth clean. “A lot of people think that brushing just once a day is enough…
Arsenal star Declan Rice has showered praise on teammate Thomas Partey, highlighting the Ghanaian midfielder’s influence and composure in the heart of the Gunners’ midfield. Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg tie against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, May 7, Rice emphasised Partey’s importance to the team, especially with the Gunners needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit following a narrow first-leg loss in Paris. “Thomas brings calmness to the team,” Rice said. “He doesn’t always get the recognition he deserves, but I’m lucky to have him beside me. He allows me the freedom to move around the pitch.”…
The government has announced a new decision regarding the implementation of its no-fee stress policy, stating that first-year university students who are already in school will no longer receive direct refunds as earlier promised. During the election campaign, then presidential candidate for the NDC, John Mahama, promised to absorb fees for all Level 100 students within the first 120 days of assuming office. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu reaffirmed this commitment during his vetting, stating that the government would ensure refunds were issued to students who had already paid for the 2025 academic year. “We intend to provide that money to…
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called for the removal of the entire Electoral Commission (EC) leadership, citing the party’s reset agenda. In a recent interview on Radio Gold, Asiedu Nketia emphasized that the top-ranking officials of the EC should be replaced. “I am the one who started the whole conversation about the removal of high-ranking officers at various state institutions, including the Auditor General, the Electoral Commission, among others,” Asiedu Nketia stated. “The fact that the NDC won the 2024 election does not turn the EC Chair, Mrs Jean Mensa, into an angel.…