When Parliament approved a new “AI-driven digital customs tracking” agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and a Cyprus-registered firm, Truedare Investments Limited, the deal was presented as fresh technology to plug leakages at the ports and modernise revenue mobilisation. Members of Parliament (MPs) were told this new platform would track the contents of imported […] The post Truedare-Customs

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Under a signed bilateral agreement, China has completed and will hand over, in February 2026, the new headquarters (building) located in Abuja, Nigeria, to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). It is significantly part of Beijing’s strategy to project China’s policy influence through gifting prestigious presidential palaces and parliamentary […] The post China

Accra is emerging as one of West Africa’s most promising start-up cities, but progress in infrastructure, talent depth and business agility will determine whether it can compete with continental leaders such as Lagos, Nairobi and Cape Town, according to new findings from Multipolitan’s The Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026 Released by Multipolitan, the platform for […] The post Startup

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Under a signed bilateral agreement, China has completed and will hand over, in February 2026, the new headquarters (building) located in Abuja, Nigeria, to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). It is significantly part of Beijing’s strategy to project China’s policy influence through gifting prestigious presidential palaces and parliamentary […] The post China

Adam Ro Music Ltd has announced a structured international media travel program as part of its ongoing commitment to professional development, operational learning, and responsible global engagement within the creative industry. The program includes planned professional engagements in China, India, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and involves selected members of the company’s core […] The post Adam

By Dr. Emmanuel Acquah-Sam (An Economist) As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Ghana approach critical internal party contests, particularly on 31st January 2026, the increasing trend of public insults, character assassination, and the airing of internal grievances on media platforms is deeply worrying. Political competition is healthy, but political self-destruction is always bad. When […] The post Minding

In every goal scored, every prediction placed, and every cheer that echoes across stadiums and streets across Africa, one name continues to stand out — MSport. As Africa’s sports betting market continues to expand, MSport enters 2026 with a clear focus on product innovation, real winners, and transparency, reinforcing its position as Africa’s biggest and […] The post MSport

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust has approved a 10 percent pension indexation for 2026, lifting the minimum monthly pension and skewing gains toward low-income retirees as it seeks to balance social protection with the long-term sustainability of the fund. The decision, taken in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority and in line […] The post SSNIT

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today that Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie intends to retire as Director of the African Department (AFR) on May 1, 2026. “As Director of AFR since 2016, Abe has guided the department through a period of profound change and challenge,” said Ms. Georgieva. “He oversaw […] The post Abebe

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, has led a 25-member board delegation to inspect the proposed Bolgatanga Airport site. The move has renewed optimism about the commencement of the long-awaited project. The visit allowed the delegation to assess the current condition of the site and […] The post GACL

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Squeezed between import substitution and dependency syndrome, a condition characterised by a set of associated economic symptoms—that is rules and regulations—majority of African countries are shifting from United States and Europe to an incoherent alternative bilateral partnerships with Russia, China and the Global South. By forging new partnerships, for instance with […] The post Africa

Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 5.4 percent in December 2025, extending a disinflation trend that has now lasted 12 consecutive months. The rate slowed from 6.3 percent in November 2025 and 23.8 percent in December 2024, marking a decline of 18.4 percentage points over the year. The December outcome is the lowest inflation reading since […] The post Inflation ends 2025 at 5.4% from 23.8% in

The Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago (GNC) has completed a leadership transition, with outgoing president Mr. Kassim Abubakari outlining key financial and institutional milestones achieved during his three-year tenure at a swearing-in ceremony held on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Mr. Abubakari delivered his exit address during the induction of the new president, Mr. Effah […] The post Outgoing

…Unveils High-Tech Roadmap – Tourism &Tech Fusion for Continent’s Tourism Industry The organisers of the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit 2026 (PAAIS) have  announced a dedicated strategic focus on the African tourism and hospitality sector, highlighting how Artificial Intelligence will be the primary engine for the continent’s $100 billion “Experience Economy.” As AI planning […] The post Pan

By Dr. Emmanuel Acquah-Sam (An Economist) My background as a managerial economist and author, together with my personal experiences, has made me curious about the reward for the faithful. I have this piece written, having heard and experienced the discomfort associated with persistent loss of faithful workers in most organisations. I sincerely acknowledge that some […] The post Incentivising

As part of its efforts to strengthen global engagement and internationalisation, Academic City University has welcomed about 110 students from Tetr College of Business. This initiative confirms Academic City’s growing reputation as a vibrant learning hub in Africa and reflects the strong connection being built between local higher education and global academic networks. The students, […] The post Academic

Africa must harness diaspora expertise and break professional silos to fix deep structural weaknesses in its healthcare systems, speakers at the third annual conference of the Ghanaian-Diaspora Nursing Alliance (G-DNA) said, as more than 400 health professionals from Africa and abroad met in Ghana to chart a new, collaborative path for care delivery. The conference, […] The post Africa

The year 2025 will go down in Ghana’s economic history as the year the reset truly began By Raymond Acquah After inheriting an economy weighed down by inflation above 23 percent, interest rates north of 30 percent, a sharply depreciating cedi, battered investor confidence, and unsustainable debt dynamics, the Mahama Administration moved with speed and […] The post Resetting

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) will seek to build on gains made last year and strengthen its position as a world-class sovereign wealth fund in 2026, its chief executive said in a New Year message. Mrs. Justina Nelson, the chief executive of MIIF, said management would work with stakeholders to consolidate institutional reforms and […] The post MIIF to build on 2025 gains in 2026 –

Estel Chemist Limited has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to customer-centred pharmaceutical care after receiving the Excellence in Customer Service (Pharmacy Industry) award at the 7th Edition of the CENBA Africa Business Excellence Awards. The award ceremony was held at the Golden Bean Hotel in Kumasi, bringing together business leaders, professionals, and industry stakeholders […] The post Estel