By Theophilus AMOAH & Prince Ofosuhene GYIMAH (PISEP) Ghana’s gold mining sector, while economically vital, has faced significant sustainability challenges due to illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), which has caused environmental degradation, water pollution and social inequities. In response, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has been established as a centralised regulatory authority to transform the sector. Under the Ghana […] The post The
By Nana Sifa TWUM, PhD In every major city across Ghana, including Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, and others, a distinctive sound underscores the rhythm of daily life: the sharp call of a mate announcing “Circle! Circle!” or “Kaneshie last stop!” The trotro is more than merely a mode of transportation; it functions as a cultural […] The post TROTRO:
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE In line with the vision of streamlining agricultural activities for greater productivity and better returns on investment, government has announced that it will establish Farmer Service Centres in fifty key agriculture districts to drive sector mechanisation. The plan, announced by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson in the 2026 national budget, mentioned […] The post Farmer
Margins ID Group has partnered with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) to redevelop the Kinbu Triangle, one of central Accra’s busiest intersections, as part of the company’s 35th anniversary celebration. The project, fully financed by Margins as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility commitments, will introduce new greenery, safer pedestrian routes and renewable-energy lighting […] The post Margins–KoKMA
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed his support for the Bank of Ghana’s operational independence as the nation marked 60 years of the cedi, saying credible monetary policy is essential to sustaining recent gains in inflation, reserves and exchange-rate stability. Speaking at the Cedi@60 International Currency Conference, President Mahama said the central […] The post Mahama
as BOSAG launches 5-year roadmap to position Ghana as outsourcing hub targets 100,000 ‘international-facing’ jobs By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The nation’s business process outsourcing (BPO) and global business services (GBS) industry is set for a major expansion over the next five years, with the launch of a new strategic plan by the Business Outsourcing […] The post Domestic
…RUPAG hails ‘historic’ policy By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has hailed government’s move to restrict exports of raw rubber. This policy shift is expected to revive factories, protect thousands of rural livelihoods and stop massive foreign-exchange leakages. The decision, captured in paragraph 1028 of the 2026 Budget under […] The post Gov’t
…Archbishop Duncan-Williams declares ‘Let There Be a Performance’ Action Chapel International (ACI) has officially launched IMPACT 2025, marking the 45th edition of its annual global gathering of prayer, worship, and spiritual transformation. The week-long event will take place from Sunday, 30th November to Sunday, 7th December 2025 at the Prayer Cathedral, Spintex Road, Accra, with […] The post Action
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH As part of the second international forum “Russia-Africa Expo-2025”, a roundtable discussion titled “The Potential of Africa’s Mining Industry: New Opportunities for Cooperation with Russia and China” was held at the conference hall of the Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBAEAC). The event served as an important platform for strengthening […] The post Africa’s
Medeama reclaimed top spot in the Premier League (GPL) after a hard-fought away victory, as Kotoko and Aduana FC settled for a draw, Heart of Lions continued their impressive resurgence, and Basake Holy Stars produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the weekend on matchday 10, Sunday, 16 November 2025. Medeama SC returned to […] The post Premier League Week 10: Medeama return to
The Black Stars duo Antoine Semenyo and Benjamin Asare emerged as top winners at the 50th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards gala, held last Saturday night. Staged at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), the golden jubilee edition featured the country’s past and present sporting greats gathering under one roof in a glittering […] The post 50th
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inaugurated an investor selection committee established by the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to identify strategic partners for modernising the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) and developing the country’s first alumina refinery. The committee, under ministry supervision, has been tasked with evaluating and recommending […] The post Gov’t
The Ghana–Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham) in partnership with Ecosyntra, has successfully hosted the first-ever Ghana–Nebraska AgriWater Summit (GHASKA 2025), further strengthening the growing collaboration between Ghana and the State of Nebraska, USA. Held under the theme “Cultivating Solutions across Continents,” the summit formed part of a series of sector-focused business and […] The post Cultivating
By Joseph Akyeampong Esq Not many people in Ghana will remember the short span of the South African retail shop, PEP STORES when it set up in Ghana. The lightning speed with which PEP Stores collapsed could be attributed to the failure of its owners in properly doing an appraisal of consumer tastes and preferences […] The post Market segmentation in global business appeared first on The
Ghana-based brokerage firm GFX today announced a landmark initiative placing the company at the forefront of Africa’s financial innovation. GFX has entered into a strategic arrangement with Libeara, a leading tokenisation platform backed by Standard Chartered Ventures, to deliver a governance-driven, transparent and inclusive model for accessing government-issued financial instruments across Africa. The announcement, made […] The post GFX
For Ecobank, financial inclusion is both a mission and a measurable outcome grounded in expanding knowledge, access, and agency. Dan Adu-Gyasi, an Ecobank Youth Ambassador and student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, captured this holistic vision: “Financial inclusion means providing every individual, regardless of background, with the opportunity to access financial knowledge and […] The post Turning
The fields of Lingbinsi are coming alive with vibrant colors and renewed hope as members of the local farming cooperatives begin harvesting their first batch of peppers under the ‘Boost to Bloom’ project, implemented by Agrihouse Foundation with support from AGRA and the Mastercard Foundation under the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and […] The post From
By Carlos LOPES A growing chorus of Western media outlets, think tanks, and financial commentators is questioning whether Africa’s multilateral financial institutions, such as the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), should retain “preferred creditor status.” Not only are their criticisms misguided; they threaten to erode Africa’s growing financial autonomy and undermine its ability to chart an […] The post Africa’s
Demeter Ghana Ltd, a leading provider of high-quality agricultural inputs and farmer support solutions successfully held a Farm Field Day event at the DGL Fresh Farm (formerly Jei River Farms) in Kasoa. The event was organized in collaboration with Hazera Seeds, one of Demeter’s global seed partners, under the theme “Growing Together.” The Field Day […] The post Demeter,
The Rise and Thrive Collective, in partnership with FirstBank Ghana has organised its maiden financial literacy workshop aimed at strengthening the financial resilience of micro and small businesses in the country. The workshop, held in Accra drew 120 participants, mainly from the Association of Medicine Counter Assistants Ghana (AMCAG) and the Over-The-Counter Medicine Sellers Association […] The post Rise
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