Ghana does not need to reinvent the wheel of development finance, rather it simply needs to remember how the wheel was first greased. In the 1970s, the National Investment Bank (NIB) made a decision that seemed quiet at the time but proved visionary: it moved beyond being a mere lender and became an owner. By […] The post Beyond

Africa is set to take center stage in global health dialogue as Nairobi prepares to host the World Health Summit Regional Meeting (WHSRM) 2026 from 27–29 April at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). This high?level gathering continues the World Health Summit’s mission of fostering regional engagement on health systems priorities and practical solutions […] The post Africa

…2026 dual milestone year, celebrating 75 years of VWGA in SA and 3 decades of building an export icon Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is celebrating a landmark year in 2026, marking both its 75th anniversary in South Africa and 30 years of Polo production at its Kariega manufacturing plant. The latter significant feat has seen […] The post Motoring

By Rev’d Fiifi Afenyi-Donkor The recent failure of Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun’s widely publicized prediction that Mr Kennedy Agyapong would win the New Patriotic Party’s national primaries has reignited a familiar debate about prophecy in Ghanaian politics. What drew attention was not only the prophecy’s inaccuracy, but that it came from a prophet whose earlier […] The post Prophets and Politicians

The Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a new policy aimed at significantly increasing the local processing of cocoa beans as part of broader reforms to ensure financial viability and long-term sustainability in Ghana’s cocoa sector. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, the Minister outlined a series of Cabinet-approved directives designed to […] The post New

…and why enforcement alone is not enough By Ebenezer OTOBOAH A few weeks ago, I boarded a bus from Kasoa to Accra before 5:00 a.m. The fare had increased — again. There was no announcement, no explanation, and no official notice posted at the station. By the time I arrived in the city, I was […] The post The hidden cost of transportation on workers and students appeared

By Daniel Kwaku Ntiamoah ADDAI Why legislation alone is failing to stop child sexual abuse material—and how technology, forensic readiness, and national coordination can better protect children online Why must Ghana rethink its approach to child sexual abuse material in a digital age? Child sexual abuse material is no longer a crime confined to hidden […] The post Rethinking

SIC Insurance PLC has paid a total of GH¢107.6 million in claims across various policies in 2025, underscoring what it describes as a strong liquidity position and commitment to meeting obligations to policyholders. The company said the significant payout reflects robust reinsurance arrangements and the financial capacity to settle claims promptly, assuring customers of reliable […] The post SIC

By EMMANUEL K. GADASU This year, as Ghana marks World Data Protection Day under the theme ‘Your Data, Your Identity: Building Trust in Ghana’s Digital Future’, we are called to move beyond ceremonial platitudes and confront a stark reality: our personal data is no longer merely a collection of facts, but the very architecture of our digital […] The post ICT

The founder of Ghana’s largest catering company has trained over 1,300 street food vendors in the same food safety standards her team applies on oil rigs and mining sites. She believes every Ghanaian deserves safe food — not just multinational workers. Maud Lindsay-Gamrat knows what it takes to feed workers on an offshore oil platform. […] The post From

The president of the Africa Business Council, Dr. Amany Asfour has called for African governments to reserve at least 40% of public procurement for continental businesses, arguing that preferential treatment for African firms is essential to implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Speaking during a session on the AfCFTA podcast, Dr. Amany […] The post 40%

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO World Vision Ghana – a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on relief, development and advocacy for vulnerable groups – and Business & Financial Times (B&FT) held a strategic meeting to deepen their existing collaboration and explore concrete avenues to transform lives of the most vulnerable in society. The collaboration, among others, aims […] The post World

Concerns over a possible increase in consumer prices and market distortion following implementation of the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime have been debunked by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). It is to be recalled that GRA rolled out major VAT reforms since January 1, 2026 under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), […] The post Editorial: Deeper public education on VAT reforms

Urgent action is needed to safeguard Ghana’s fisheries, a new report by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) implies. EJF reveals that the country’s industrial trawl fleet continues to harvest large volumes of illegal bycatch, including juvenile fish vital to artisanal fisheries. The report indicates that artisanal fishing communities are paying a heavy price with 94 […] The post Editorial:

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government will convert billions of cedis in debt, cut cocoa producer prices and mandate local processing for at least half its beans as part of a broad sector overhaul, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson said on Thursday. The measures come after a sharp drop in global cocoa prices, a failed […] The post Debt conversion, price cuts

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The country’s economic growth slowed in November, with industry weighing on overall output even as services remained strong according to provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) showed the economy expanded 4.2 percent year-on-year in November 2025, down from 7.1% in the same […] The post Growth

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has intensified efforts to position Ghana as a premier destination for global mining capital, encouraging investors to view the country as a secure and stable environment for long-term projects. Addressing participants at the Ghana Day event during the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South […] The post Lands

A local fabricators’ post-harvest equipment programme by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been inaugurated at the Technology Solution Centre in Savelugu in the Northern Region to address persistent challenges in Ghana’s food systems, particularly post-harvest losses. The programme, implemented in partnership with the GRATIS Foundation, seeks to strengthen local fabrication, enhance skills […] The post WFP

Promasidor Ghana has hosted its Partners’ Dialogue & Awards event in Accra, reaffirming its commitment to strong distributor engagement, shared growth, and long-term collaboration. The event brought together key distributors from across the country for strategic discussions and culminated in an awards ceremony celebrating outstanding performance and excellence. Tonifel Prestige Limited bagged the coveted 2025 […] The post Promasidor

RTP Africa has honoured Ambassador Edward Akwasi Boateng with the Media Visionary Award at the 15th Radio and Television Personality (RTP) Awards, recognising his visionary leadership and transformative contributions to media development in Ghana and across Africa. The award celebrates Ambassador Boateng’s pioneering role in shaping modern broadcasting, amplifying African voices, and building media platforms […] The post Amb Boateng