Government push for affordable data gains ground as Telecel ups bundle value
“As of July 1, all data bundles will see at least a 10 per cent increase in value
Telecom companies start enforcing 10-15% increase in data charges
Telecommunication companies across Ghana have begun implementing a government directive to increase data bundle offerings by 10 to 15 percent, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
GoldBod revokes all old gold trading licenses, begins new licensing regime
He added, “We will no longer continue to respect the licences issued under the old regime.”
Archie Hesse steps down as CEO of GhIPSS after serving for almost 20 years
Archie Hesse has bowed out as Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS), effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
This marks the end of a nearly 20-year tenure that helped reshape Ghana’s financial technology landscape.
President Mahama to inaugurate GoldBod Taskforce on July 8 to curb illegal gold trading
It forms part of the broader enforcement strategy under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).
Government to reintroduce advertising bill to Parliament to sanitize industry – Deputy Minister of Trade
“The bill, once passed, will ensure standardization, uphold ethical values, and improve professionalism in the industry,” Mr Ahi noted
24-Hour Economy to attract $4billion in private sector funding – Goosie Tanoh
He added that the remaining funds would be mobilised through private sector commitments, with potential pledges already nearing $2 billion.
China partially lifts ban on Japanese seafood imports
A notice from the customs agency said the ban had been lifted Sunday and that imports from much of Japan would be resumed.
Global Trade
Canada drops tech tax to restart US trade talks
Canada will rescind a planned digital services tax in order to advance stalled trade talks with the U.S., Ottawa announced on Sunday.
Trump wants to end birthright citizenship.
That means the birthright citizenship proposal can likely move forward.