By Rune SKINNEBACH, EU Ambassador to Ghana Two weeks ago Angola hosted one of the most consequential African Union–European Union Summits in years—an event that brought together 35 Heads of State and Government, alongside leaders from the UN, civil society, youth networks, and private sector. Rarely do so many decision-makers gather in one room. And […] The post Why we should care

In Ghana, if you decide to buy land, you should ensure that the property you’re buying is litigation free. How do you know that? You would have to ensure that the person you are buying the property from has legitimate ownership of the interest the person is claiming. Often, we talk about interest in land […] The post Housing in Ghana What to look out for in buying a

By Kizito CUDJOE Government has pulled its revised lithium agreement from parliament after a wave of public criticism over the new fiscal terms, which cut the negotiated royalty rate to 5 percent from an earlier 10 percent secured by the previous administration. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in a statement announcing the decision, […] The post Revised lithium deal withdrawn

…supports gender-based activism in James Town The Netherlands government has donated new upscale intrusive scanners to Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) as part of collective efforts aimed at tackling transnational trafficking of illegal drugs through the country’s airports. The new scanners are expected to significantly boost the commission’s operational efficiency and enhance their ability to […] The post Netherlands

By Joshua Adamu ([email protected])  For all the years Ghana has battled illegal mining — or ‘galamsey’, as we call it — the missing piece has never been social passion or political will. It has been clarity. Clarity of purpose, clarity of structure, and clarity of method. Without clarity, every good policy ends up chasing its […] The post Rethinking galamsey appeared first on The

… calls members to“Plant Trees Under Whose Shade We May Never Sit” The Accra Ridge Church (ARC) has officially launched its 90th anniversary celebrations themed “Bonded in Christ’s Love for His Glory,” urging members to look beyond festivities and commit to building a lasting legacy for future generations. Speaking at the launch at the Ridge […] The post Accra Ridge Church launches 90th anniversary

The Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA), in partnership with the ACME Institute of Real Estate, has successfully concluded a highly impactful 4-day pre-license education program, held from Dec 1  to 4  2025 and delivered under the auspices of the Real Estate Agency Council (REAC), the regulatory body responsible for implementing the Real Estate Agency […] The post GREPA

By Samuel DOWUONA The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Dzata George, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, granted an exclusive interview to TV3 about his ten months of stewardship. The interview touched on a number of industry issues such as network quality of services, the DSTV saga, the upcoming SIM registration, the 15 […] The post Elephant

By EcoCapital Investment As December unfolds, the air becomes lighter, the streets grow brighter, and the sound of carols echoes through our homes, churches, and shopping centers. Christmas is truly a season of joy and giving — a time to share love, celebrate family, and show generosity. But as much as it is a season […] The post Christmas spending: A season for giving,

If someone told you that Ghana loses nearly 135,000 hectares of forest every year, how believable would that sound on a scale of 1 to 10? Unfortunately, the answer is a stark 10, because it is true. Ghana currently faces one of the fastest deforestation rates in West Africa, a reality that is reshaping ecosystems, […] The post Restoring tomorrow:

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Lukoil, Russia’s energy giant, has seriously lost its grounds across Africa, due to United States sanctions. Sanctions have complicated the company’s potential continuity in operating its largest oil field projects, grappling its investment particularly in Republic of Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Federal Republic of Nigeria. Reports indicated the sanctions […] The post Russia’s

Currently, Ghana imports nearly 200,000 metric tonnes of crude palm oil each year – costing the nation over US$200million. In presenting the 2026 budget to parliament recently, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson outlined government’s plan to cultivate 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations with the hope of creating over 250,000 direct and indirect […] The post Editorial:

By Samuel SAM CAMFED-Ghana has held its national annual stakeholder meeting in Tamale, reaffirming its commitment to providing a strong support system for marginalised girls to access and complete secondary education, transition to secure livelihoods and become leaders in their communities. The support aims to empower the next generation through education and innovation, reduce gender […] The post CAMFED

By Andrew Nii ADJETEY As Ghana pursues food security and agricultural transformation, one critical element remains underdeveloped: a robust, regulated national seed value chain. Policies and plans exist, but what’s urgently needed is a single, dedicated body to drive their execution. A National Seed Authority (NSA). The Foundation of Food Security The seed is the […] The post Why

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) has recorded a full year without a single major safety incident, an achievement the company attributes to staff vigilance, discipline and strict adherence to safety protocols. Speaking at the company’s annual Corporate Safety and Awards Durbar in Kumasi, Director of Technical Services, Ing. Vincent Boachie, […] The post GRIDCo records

The Pan African AI Summit will return to Accra in September 2026, organisers have announced. The second edition will take place at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City 22nd to 23rd September. The 2026 summit will focus on scaling Africa’s ethical AI ecosystem under the theme: “Scaling Africa’s Ethical AI Ecosystem: Youth Empowerment, Policy, Partnerships, […] The post Pan African AI

The economy expanded 5.5 percent in the third quarter of 2025, maintaining the steady momentum recorded throughout the year despite slowing from the 7 percent recorded during the comparable period 0f 2024. Fresh data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show strong gains in agriculture and services, while persistent weakness in oil and gas weighed […] The post Economy maintains momentum

A News Desk Report The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called for the establishment of  a state-owned Ghana Lithium Company (GLC) to anchor full domestic participation in the emerging lithium industry. The recommendation, contained in a communique, argued that Ghana risks repeating decades of low-value mineral extraction unless it secures greater ownership, processing capability […] The post IEA

…backs 24-hour economy initiative                                                                              By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s mounting housing shortfall, now estimated at more than […] The post GREDA seeks sector shake-up to curb housing deficit   appeared first on The Business & Financial

Standard Chartered has announced its role as the sole lead manager and bookrunner for a US$200million outcome bond with returns linked to carbon credits generated under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The bond will unlock US$30.5million to finance the deployment of 415,000 cleaner cooking devices in Ghana between 2025 and 2028, distributed by UpEnergy. […] The post Standard