Ghana is making a decisive move to position itself as a regional hub for agricultural machinery production, as part of its broader agenda to modernize agriculture and reduce reliance on imported equipment. Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, is leading the charge, using his working visit to Turkey to court leading tractor manufacturer Hattat Traktör to establish an assembly plant in Ghana. The visit to Hattat Traktör’s state-of-the-art production facility in Istanbul forms part of Ghana’s strategic effort to attract agro-industrial investments and build local capacity in farm mechanization. With an annual production output of 2,500 tractors and...
Nana Agradaa sentenced to 15 years for fraud and charlatanic advertising
Former traditional priestess-turned-evangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah widely known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Circuit Court in Accra. The conviction stems from charges of defrauding by false pretence and engaging in charlatanic advertisement. The court found that in 2022, Agradaa used a televised broadcast to promote claims of spiritual powers capable of doubling money. She encouraged viewers to hand over large sums with the promise of extraordinary financial returns—promises that were never delivered. Authorities say the misleading claims caused multiple victims to lose significant amounts of money. The sentencing brings an end to...
IMF Board to review Ghana’s 4th programme assessment on July 7
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially scheduled July 7, 2025, for the consideration of Ghana’s 4th programme review under the ongoing Extended Credit Facility.. According to sources within JoyBusiness, the board is poised to approve Ghana’s performance under the programme, a decision that will trigger the release of approximately US$370 million in funding support. The funds are expected to be credited to the Bank of Ghana’s account by July 11, 2025, further bolstering the country’s external reserves. This impending disbursement follows a staff-level agreement reached between Ghanaian authorities and the IMF in April 2025, marking...
Emergency shutdown of Weija treatment plant disrupts water supply in Accra West
Residents in western Accra are experiencing an unexpected disruption in water supply following an emergency shutdown of the Weija Water Treatment Plant by Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL), Accra West Region. According to GWL officials, the facility was taken offline at 10:00 a.m. today to allow for urgent repair works on major pipelines that serve several densely populated communities. The shutdown is expected to last until 5:00 p.m., pending successful completion of the maintenance operations. Areas affected by the interruption include Korle-Bu, Dansoman, Mamprobi, Gbawe, Weija, Malam, Anyaa, Kwashieman, Ablekuma, Darkuman, Kaneshie, Tesano, Odorkor, Sowutuom, Lapaz, parts of Achimota, the North...
BoG recalled staff face extended probation period
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has placed all recently recalled staff, whose appointments were earlier terminated, on an extended probation, sources have told JoyBusiness. Sources say the recall decision marks a significant shift from the Central Bank’s earlier plan to reinstate only a few based on operational needs and skill requirements. Instead, all affected persons have been given a second chance under close evaluation. “This is well within the Bank’s authority,” a source said, defending the move. “The Central Bank can re-engage terminated staff if their skills are deemed essential or if special circumstances warrant it.” According to insiders, the...
Minority summons PURC to Parliament over 2.45% electricity tariff hike
The Minority in Parliament has announced plans to summon the management of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to justify the recently announced 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs, set to take effect from July 1, 2025. According to the Minority, the increment is unjustified given that key economic indicators—such as gas prices, the exchange rate, and inflation—have remained relatively stable. Addressing the media on Thursday, June 26, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, George Kwame Aboagye, described the adjustment as unacceptable and lacking transparency. “We urge PURC to come out and explain to Ghanaians. I am also going to inform...
Ministry of Local Government to roll out 24-Hour market initiative
Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, says the Ministry intends to pilot 24-Hour Economy market centres in the respective Metropolises, Municipalities and Districts to boost the local economy. He said the Ministry would collaborate with Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to pilot the market centres with provision for Women Development Bank. “We are creating the policy environment, providing security infrastructure, and working with RCCs and MMDAs to pilot 24-hour market centres with provision for Women Development Bank,” he said. Mr. Ibrahim said this when he delivered a keynote address at...
GAC group eyes Ghana for electric vehicle assembly plant amid lithium boom
Chinese automotive giant GAC Group is considering Ghana as a potential site for a new electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant, following high-level discussions aimed at deepening economic ties between the two countries. The move could mark a major step forward in Ghana’s ambitions to become a green manufacturing hub in West Africa. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed the development after meeting with GAC executives at the company’s headquarters in Guangzhou. In a post on Facebook, he said the company had given a “favourable indication” of interest in exploring investment opportunities in Ghana, citing...
“Religious rights can’t be waived by school choice” – Muslim Students Push Back Against Justice Amaleboba’s Remarks
The Ghana Muslim Students’ Association (GMSA) has taken strong exception to comments made by Supreme Court nominee Justice Hafisata Amaleboba during her recent vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee. In a sharply worded statement, the Association warned that her position on religious expression within faith-based public schools threatens the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom. During her appearance on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Justice Amaleboba asserted that students who choose to attend faith-based schools do so voluntarily and are expected to respect the institutions’ codes of conduct. She argued that such expectations should not be seen as violations of rights or as...
‘This EC is not fit for purpose’ – Asiedu Nketia demands EC overhaul
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission (EC), calling for a complete reset of its leadership and functions. General Mosquito, as he is affectionately called, described the current body as “not fit for purpose.” In a heated interview on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 25, Asiedu Nketia pointed to what he called the Commission’s “negligence” and “inability to perform its functions” as justification for his call. “We are having the wrong election management body in place,” he declared. “That is a subject of reset in the future.” Asked...