Local Editorial: The conundrum of financing capital expenditure The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has raised serious concerns over the 2026 budget’s capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans, warning that the proposed 141 percent increase is highly ambitious and may be difficult to implement without jeopardising fiscal stability. As far back as November 20, 2025, CPS held a media engagement and – while commending government […] The post Editorial: The conundrum of financing capital expenditure appeared first on The Business […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link Local Govt to change Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport – Mahama Ayariga The government is preparing to place a bill before Parliament to change the name of the Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport, the Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga has disclosed. He was speaking during a Parliamentary Leadership media briefing on Tuesday [February 3, 2026]. He indicated that this was part of outlined bills and regulations expected to come before the House during the current meeting. Read More …Source: […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link Local Ghana’s total petroleum receipts for 2025 decline sharply to $769m Ghana’s total petroleum receipts for 2025 declined significantly to approximately $769 million, down from $1.35 billion in 2024.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link Local Rape trial begins for son of Norway’s crown princess in tense moment for royal family A year and a half after Marius Borg Høiby was arrested by police over a violent episode at a woman's flat's in Oslo, the son of Norway's crown princess has gone on trial, in the biggest case to come to court here for years.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link Local Senior Staff Association begins nationwide university strike over adjustments to conditions of service Members of the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) have commenced a nationwide strike to protest changes to their service variation by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link Local Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk’s X The French offices of Elon Musk's X have been raided by the Paris prosecutor's cyber-crime unit, as part of an investigation into suspected offences including unlawful data extraction and complicity in the possession of child pornography.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link Local Kwame Sowu Jnr urges focus on commercial interests over social interests for wealth creation Entrepreneur Kwame Sowu Jnr has urged Ghanaians to prioritise commercial activities over social engagements as a pathway to wealth creation. Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link Local Scheduled exit from IMF programme, others could influence capital flows, exchange rate dynamics – BoG Governor “As the Bank continues with its policy vigilance during the easing cycle and reserve build-up, we expect to maintain the earlier gains. We note that the scheduled exit from the IMF programme later this year and the uncertainties in the global environment could influence capital flows and exchange rate dynamics”.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link Local Joint bank accounts can spark conflict in marriages – Kweku Frimpong Entrepreneur Kweku Frimpong says joint bank accounts can create tension in relationships, weaken marital harmony and limit a man’s financial independence.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
