Fresh evidence has surfaced indicating that Niharika Handa, who allegedly acquired Ghanaian citizenship without meeting key immigration requirements, may also have engaged in identity fraud not only in Ghana but in several other countries. This follows earlier concerns raised by investigators about how Ms. Handa and her son, Vasu Handa, obtained Ghanaian citizenship and passports […] The post Fresh

FirstBank Ghana has opened its newest branch in Tamale, marking its first presence in the Northern Belt and reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to expanding access to quality financial services as well as driving inclusive growth across Ghana. The ceremony, held at the Bank’s state-of-the-art branch in the heart of Tamale, drew together FirstBank Ghana’s management, […] The post FirstBank 

By Samuel DOWUONA In November 2024, Ghana took a bold step toward a fairer, faster, and more modern telecom sector by licensing the first wholesale shared network for nationwide 4G and exclusive 5G service. This neutral, wholesale-only platform, led by special purpose vehicle (SVP) Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC), is intended to fix long-standing market problems: […] The post MTN’s

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Fourteen domestic start-ups have pitched their businesses to investors and industry stakeholders at the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Accra, marking the climax of Orange Corners Ghana’s 10th cohort acceleration programme. Implemented by GrowthAfrica, the Orange Corners Ghana initiative provides young entrepreneurs with training, mentorship market access and funding support to scale […] The post Orange

A new initiative aimed at redefining the professional journey of young finance professionals has been launched in Accra. Known as the Young Chartered Accountants Network (YCAN), the group has been created with a mission that empowers newly-qualified accountants to thrive in a rapidly evolving business and regulatory environment. YCAN is designed to bridge the gap […] The post Young

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI The country faces a financing gap of between US$60 billion and US$70 billion to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Closing this gap requires stronger mobilisation of domestic and international resources, but high borrowing costs remain a major hurdle. At times, the country has had to borrow at unsustainable […] The post UNDP, partners

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Brazil-Ghana Chamber of Commerce has announced bold plans to drive growth, strengthen partnerships and deepen cultural diplomacy as it looks to the future beyond its first anniversary. In a speech, President-Brazil-Ghana Chamber of Commerce Edinam Adjei-Sika revealed that the chamber aims to expand membership into agriculture, energy, logistics, tourism and […] The post Brazil-Ghana

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has revealed that government secured €47million funding from the French government to construct 10 new small dams and rehabilitate 8 irrigation facilities in northern parts of the country. The project also features installation of about 250 solar-powered boreholes across the country this year […] The post Gov’t secures

By Mark BLYTH &Nicolò FRACCAROLI  As its September meeting approaches, the US Federal Reserve is once again coming under political pressure to lower rates. President Donald Trump has been calling for such a move for months – sometimes demanding cuts as large as three percentage points – and openly attacking Fed Chair Jerome Powell and […] The post Lower interest

…as ISA unveils new partnerships in Accra By Kizito CUDJOE African countries have secured US$200 million in new financing under the International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) Africa Solar Facility at the Seventh Meeting of the Regional Committee for Africa, in Accra, as the group rolled out new partnerships to accelerate solar deployment across the continent. The […] The post African

Ghana took her place at the table of global Maritime decision-making as Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), led the country’s delegation to the 11th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC-11), held in London from 8th  to 12th September 2025. […] The post Prof.

The National Maritime Security Committee (NMSC), an inter-agency body dedicated to fostering national collaboration within Ghana’s maritime industry, held its 20th meeting to discuss critical initiatives aimed at bolstering Ghana’s maritime security. The committee, chaired by the Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt. rtd.), had representatives from 12 core […] The post Ghana

By Godfrey AMEKUDOE Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up more than 90% of businesses in Ghana and provide over 70% of jobs, making them central to economic growth and poverty reduction. Yet, these enterprises face a major barrier that holds back their potential, access to finance. Globally, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) estimates […] The post Why

By Muhammad Gambo (Dr) The issue of climate change and its associated impacts, especially on African cities, is a critical topic that demands urgent attention. Every day, Africa faces the consequences of something it did not cause. While 7 out of the 10 world most climate vulnerable countries are in the African region, Africa only […] The post Africa

In 1987, the world came together to sign the Montreal Protocol, an agreement designed to phase out substances that were ‘eating away’ the Earth’s ozone layer. Almost four decades later, it remains the most successful environmental treaty ever signed. Countries big and small, rich and poor, worked side by side, and the results are now […] The post Your

By Seade Caesar On 11-12 September 2025, AU Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was warmly received at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Their high-level consultations reaffirmed the spirit of the AU-UAE partnership and built directly on an […] The post UAE-AU

By Andrew Kweku CONDUAH The Accra–Kumasi highway is Ghana’s economic spine. It connects our two largest cities, carries more than 30% of national trade, and serves as the lifeline for cocoa, food crops, petroleum products, and manufactured goods. Yet after seventeen years of stop–start construction, the dualisation project remains incomplete. This delay is not just […] The post Road

Policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders have issued an urgent call for African governments to pursue deep democratic reforms to ensure economic justice and restore public trust. They argued that while democracy remains popular across the continent, its failure to deliver tangible economic opportunities has fuelled widespread frustration, particularly among a youth population that feels […] The post Africa

By Benjamin QUARCOO Most of us as Ghanaians, grew up with two powerful lessons. One, “you do not speak ill of the dead”, and two, “a younger person must never openly challenge an elder”. These noble values are rooted in respect and harmony, of which we are entreated to never completely discard. But here’s where […] The post The burden of speaking out in a culture of reverence

Lenders have been urged to make greater use of risk-sharing mechanisms in expanding credit to small- and medium-sized enterprises. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama cited risk-sharing models such as partial credit guarantees to reduce the reluctance of banks in lending to SMEs, which often lack collateral. Although SMEs account for about 90 percent of businesses worldwide […] The post Editorial: