By Anny OSABUTEY The cackling ocean foams at the mouth, as the thundering sticks of drummers manipulate the surface of their drums, to the delight of onlookers as a long retinue of celebrants led by the Ningo Mantse Nene Osro Agbo Djangmah XII and Naana Dugbakuor Dugba II, the Queenmother of Ningo, mark this year’s […] The post Paramount

…global stars, fierce rivalries and unmissable action—now live on DStv & GOtv ESPN Africa, available on DStv and GOtv, has secured the broadcast rights to the Roshn Saudi League, delivering live action from one of the fastest-growing and most electrifying football leagues in the world. As part of SuperSport’s “It’s On” campaign, this partnership ensures […] The post ESPN

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Amid ethical concerns around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential loss, organiser of the upcoming Pan-African AI Summit Mr. Felix Donkor has revealed that the summit will push for creating homegrown regulatory frameworks in Africa that ensure AI Machine Learning Models are trained with local data to better serve […] The post Pan-African

A practical guide for Ghanaian businesses preparing for the 2027 implementation deadline By Prof. Wayne DUNN Time is running out. The countdown has begun for Ghana’s most significant companies and institutions. With just 18 months until mandatory IFRS S1 & S2 implementation, organisations across Ghana’s key sectors face an urgent deadline that will fundamentally reshape […] The post IFRS

Delta Air Lines was recognized by PEOPLE magazine as No. 3 on the 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care List. Earning a spot means that Delta has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for in the country, with people who regularly go above and beyond for each other, for customers, for […] The post Delta ranks No. 3 on 2025 PEOPLE Companies

Accra Hearts of Oak produced a commanding performance to defeat their bitter rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko 2-0 in the final round of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top 4 competition 2025, but it was Bibiani GoldStars who lifted the trophy on head-to-head advantage. The Phobians, who have suffered from unfavourable results against their arch-rivals […] The post GHALCA

By Janet AMO With cyber threats becoming ever more sophisticated and widespread, businesses throughout Africa are prioritizing cyber resilience as an essential business imperative. For one of Nigeria’s leading technology solution providers, IT Horizons, a subsidiary company under ITH Holdings that means thinking ahead, rather than just complying – but establishing – standards. IT Horizons […] The post Security

By Seade CAESAR The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again positioned itself as a global trailblazer, this time by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national school curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12. This bold initiative, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, is not just about teaching tech it’s about shaping a future where […] The post UAE’s

The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) and its partners have called on ECOWAS and national governments, particularly in Ghana, Nigeria and Burkina Faso, to take decisive steps toward decriminalisation and the protection of human rights for marginalised groups. Across West Africa, the criminalisation of people who use drugs, sex workers and people with diverse […] The post WADPN

Football fans are set for a thrilling week as SuperSport brings live coverage of the UEFA Champions League play-offs and the Carabao Cup, exclusively on DStv and GOtv. The decisive second legs of the Champions League play-off round take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, with coveted group stage places at stake ahead of the draw […] The post Blockbuster

EchoHouse and The Echo Academy have introduced a new graduate internship program dubbed The Big LEAP, which aims to provide a practical learning experience for individuals seeking a career in the marketing field. The three-month program is designed for people who are currently out of a job or working in another field but wish to […] The post EchoHouse launches

By Dr. Bernard TETTEH-DUMANYA In early 2025, something extraordinary happened in Accra. Against the backdrop of mounting debt, rising prices, and IMF programme fatigue, Ghana’s central bank decided to act boldly without permission. It injected foreign reserves directly into the currency market, reviving the dying cedi. Within three months, the currency had rebounded by nearly […] The post Our

By Appiah Kusi Adomako, Esq Last week in Tokyo, during the TICAD 2025 Conference,  the President announced that Ghana is about to abolish the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors who want to enter our market. The proposed changes will be reflected in the new GIPC Act, which is expected to be passed into law […] The post A surgical approach to minimum investment

By Maxwell Danso BOAKYE When Ghana struck oil in 2007 and began commercial production in 2010, optimism soared. Many believed “black gold” would supercharge the economy, joining cocoa and gold as the new pillars of prosperity. The narrative was simple: oil would transform Ghana’s development path. Fifteen years later, reality tells a different story. Despite […] The post Beyond oil: The

By Kwame Asare MENSAH Ghana is on the cusp of a regulatory overhaul that could place it among Africa’s most forward-looking economies when it comes to digital assets. With the central bank expected to present a crypto licensing framework to parliament in September 2025, the next few weeks will be pivotal not just for Ghana’s […] The post The crypto bill could set standard

Ghana’s rapidly expanding population is a strain on limited resources and complicates efforts at curbing excessive expenditure, a key demand under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and World Bank-backed initiatives. From just 6.7 million in 1960, Ghana’s population has gone past 34 million in 2025 – intensifying demand for schools, hospitals and infrastructure. According […] The post Editorial:

The enactment of a new Fisheries and Aquaculture law has been welcomed by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), describing the action as a crucial step toward lifting the European Union’s ‘yellow card’ trade warning against the country. The bill’s passage comes at a critical time as more than 90 percent of artisanal fishers’ report declining […] The post Editorial: New

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Japan has one combined distinctive goal on the African agenda – investment, trade and development. This was indicated explicitly in most of the speeches and presentations at the three-day development summit, from August 20-22, attended by African leaders and top-level entrepreneurs in Tokyo. It offered a multifaceted agenda, an alternative to […] The post Japan

By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer Adjei NJOKU The domestic fixed income market is expected to experience slower yield compression in second-half 2025, as policymakers balance disinflation gains with need to sustain investor confidence ahead of a planned re-entry to the domestic bond market. According to Databank’s H2 2025 Market Outlook, Treasury bill yields – which […] The post Yield

By Kizito CUDJOE The recent Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) amendment has sparked concerns among civil society organisations that transparency in the use of oil revenues may be undermined, as clear budget allocations are replaced with project lists lacking cost details. The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Budget Forum raised the concern, lamenting that unlike previous […] The post CSOs