Month: February 2026

Government has directed that a minimum of 50% of all cocoa beans should be processed locally beginning from the 2026-2027 crop season, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Dr Ato Forson made the disclosure at a press briefing following an emergency Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday to address the crisis in the cocoa sector. The Finance Minister revealed that the Cabinet has also ordered the immediate revival of […]

Princess Burland, founder of Diya Organics, says building a successful beauty brand in Africa requires intentionality, scientific knowledge, and a strong commitment to quality, as she continues to expand her premium haircare business from a small home-based venture into a growing luxury brand. Speaking on her entrepreneurial journey, Princess said her decision to study cosmetology played a key role in transforming Diya Organics into a professionally structured company.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full […]

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a revised cocoa producer price aimed at cushioning farmers against the recent decline in global cocoa prices.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has officially announced a sweeping crackdown on the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), ordering a simultaneous forensic audit and criminal investigation into the institution's operations over the past eight years.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate arrest of persons involved in the unlawful closure of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) office in Tema Central.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

Veteran Ghanaian broadcaster Osei Owusu Bempah has called on Asante Kotoko to overhaul its management structure, insisting the club cannot continue to rely on part-time leadership if it wants to compete at the highest level.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

The Electoral Commission (EC) has completed the balloting process for the March 3 Ayawaso East Parliamentary by-election, officially clearing the path for five candidates to contest the seat.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

The Executive Director of Women, Media and Change (WOMEC), Dr. Charity Binka, has called for urgent, bold and sustained national action to protect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and young people in Ghana.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article