By Ben Brako (koBENa BRAKO) A call to return, restore, and rise. There is a question — a sacred, unsettling question — that every Black soul must eventually face: Who are you, really? This question is personal, but it is also shaped by a world that has spent centuries trying to erase Blackness, redefine beauty, […] The post Who are you, really? appeared first on The Business

If you want to see panic move quietly across a room, watch what happens after an MC mispronounces an important name — and then does it again. The first time, the audience forgives you. We are human. Tongues trip. Syllables fight back. Africa has many languages, and grace is part of our social contract. The […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: Names matter. Say them right appeared

By Jacob AZAARE Business is the lifeline of every nation, whether state- owned or privately owned. Businesses account for significant part of the economies in both developed and developing countries across the globe (1). Literally, business involves selling and buying of goods or services (2). As defined by (3), a business is an establishment where goods […] The post The

The decision by the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) to reduce the price of certified seeds by 20-25 percent for the 2026 farming season couldn’t have come at a better time. It is aimed at directly alleviating the financial burden on farmers and accelerating the adoption of high-quality, improved seeds nationwide. Mr. Seidu […] The post Editorial:

A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) suggests that majority of Ghanaians have confidence in the management of the country’s affairs in sharp contrast to a few years ago, when they expressed a stoic disapproval. According to the IEA survey, fifty-eight percent of Ghanaians endorse this position to which the IEA […] The post Editorial: Prioritising inclusive

By Christabel Danso Abeam An oversupply of agricultural produce is emerging as a growing concern nationwide, with farmers struggling to sell harvested crops amid weak demand and policy delays – raising fears about the country’s future food security. The Executive Director-Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Bismark Owusu Nortey, has warned that the worsening glut […] The post Food

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A veteran industrialist and former President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tony Oteng-Gyasi, has urged government to seize what he describes as a “once-in-a-century opportunity” to build a manufacturing-led economy, as the global trade order increasingly shifts towards protectionism. He made the call at the investiture ceremony of the […] The post Oteng-Gyasi

Public optimism about the country’s direction is picking up as inflation eases, the currency stabilises and financial conditions improve, according to a new survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs. The survey shows that 58 percent of respondents say they are happy with how things are going in the country, signalling a shift in mood […] The post Public optimism returns as economy

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has dismissed reports suggesting the government plans to sell the Volta Aluminium Company, saying the claims misrepresent ongoing efforts to revive the state-owned smelter. In a statement dated, GIADEC said the government has no intention of selling the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), stressing that current discussions focus on […] The post GIADEC

By Kizito CUDJOE As rural and community banks enter a new financial year shaped by easing interest rates and shrinking investment yields, a rural banking expert is urging the sector to rethink how it measures success and plans for growth. He warns that strong headline profits recorded in recent years may offer little protection against […] The post Rural banks face tougher

Emirates Skywards has partnered with the UK’s favourite airline Jet2.com to offer members flight rewards to more than 75 destinations across the leading leisure airline’s network. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai continues to expand its portfolio in the UK to offer its four million members more opportunities, rewards and travel choices. Dr […] The post Emirates

Richard E. Addison has been appointed Ghana Country Lead for the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs – Africa (CAYE Africa), a continental network focused on youth enterprise development, trade expansion and policy engagement across Commonwealth member states. The appointment is expected to strengthen Ghana’s role within the alliance, which connects youth entrepreneurship organisations and young […] The post Richard

Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has won the Best Christmas Decoration Award at the 2025 edition of the ‘December in GH Honours’, organisers have announced. The award recognises the bank’s festive decorations at its Head Office and the Kotoka International Airport enclave, which formed part of Accra’s Christmas displays during the 2025 holiday season. ‘December in […] The post Zenith

GCB Bank (GCB) PLC has restated its commitment to the protection of customer funds and the security of its banking systems following reports of an alleged ATM-related fraud matter currently before the courts. The Bank operates a zero-tolerance policy on financial crime and has in place robust security infrastructure, real-time transaction monitoring and strict internal […] The post GCB

By Joseph Aguyire ABONENGA One of the greatest single ambitious projects that requires immediate national attention is the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and the bold incentives it is promising across the aluminium value chain. For decades, Ghana has mined bauxite ore for export in its raw form at Awaso in the Western North […] The post Why the downstream aluminum

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH ([email protected]) As government continues making strides in sustaining the economic gains made over recent months, the black star is set to shine brightly as Ghana preps to host the Association Cambiste Internationale (ACI) World Congress 2026 in May this year. This will be the first time a sub-Saharan African country is […] The post Economic

By Dr Edward Nartey BOTCHWAY Banking has always been built on the currency of trust. Whether it is a parent paying school fees, a trader receiving money for goods, or a customer transferring funds to a bank account, every transaction depends on the assurance that funds will remain safe, accessible, and received by the right […] The post Trust: The most valuable currency in modern banking

By Professor Kwasi DARTEY-BAAH Every working day begins and ends the same way for many urban employees: uncertainty. In the early hours of the morning, workers crowd bus stops hoping to secure transport to work on time. In the afternoon and evening, that anxiety returns as they struggle once again often more fatigued to find […] The post From home to work and back:

 By Gideon SARFO There are on the order of 350 to 400 denominations (including Pentecostal, Charismatic, mainline Protestant, Orthodox, independent Christian groups, etc.) that are registered or at least operating visibly in Ghana. The average age of churches in Ghana is approximately 3 years and 7 months, indicating a dynamic and rapidly growing religious landscape. […] The post Church

By Evelyn ARTHUR Fresh research by the OECD–OCDE has estimated food trade in the West African sub-region at almost US$10billion per annum – about six times higher than the official figure of US$1.7billion often cited by policymakers. OCDE is a French abbreviation of the OECD, which stands for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. […] The post West Africa food