By Justina NELSON At the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), the world’s largest gathering of mining professionals, sustainability was the central currency in every serious conversation about the future of mineral development. As Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Ghana’s sovereign minerals investment vehicle, I participated in the convention […] The post Lessons

While industrial actions are a legitimate form of expressing worker-grievance, it is pertinent to learn the heavy financial toll that labour strikes impose on the nation. In 2024, the country experienced 22 strikes. Those 22 strikes cost the nation GH¢1.47billion. In 2025, we had eight strikes and they cost the nation about GH¢635million. Dr. George […] The post Editorial: Strike

Her name is Akorfa, or Grace, or Fatima, or Sandra. She is a nurse, a teacher, a market trader, or an accountant. She wakes before everyone else in the house, prepares breakfast, makes the packed lunches, dresses the children, checks whether her mother-in-law has taken her medication, and leaves for work, where she will spend […] The post Her

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana cut its benchmark interest rate by 150 basis points to 14 percent from 15.5 percent, citing sustained disinflation, improving domestic macroeconomic conditions and elevated real interest rates. Nonetheless, the bank warns that rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions could pose risks to the inflation outlook. The decision, […] The post BoG lowers

…complains high tariffs continue to undermine industry competitiveness By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Electricity tariffs have surged by over 28.2 percent cumulatively since January 2025, increasing production costs for the manufacturing sector. This, according to industry experts, threatens the viability of government’s 24-hour economy initiative. In an exclusive interview with Business and Financial Times (B&FT), the […] The post 24-hour

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE President John Mahama has urged young people to venture into agriculture, describing the sector as a key driver of the country’s future growth. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Agrotech Fair 2026 in Accra, he said agriculture should no longer be seen as a preserve of the elderly but as a modern, innovation-driven […] The post President emphasises youth-led

Newmont paid a total of GH¢12.822 billion in taxes and other statutory payments to the Government of Ghana for 2025, reinforcing the company’s position as a leading contributor to Ghana’s domestic revenue. These payments were made to various state agencies, including the Ghana Revenue Authority, Forestry Commission and the Ministry of Finance. The 2025 full-year […] The post Newmont

The Board of KEK Reinsurance Brokers (Africa) Ltd has appointed Dr. Nashiru Iddrisu as its new Chief Executive Officer. With extensive experience across underwriting, risk management, life insurance operations, and executive leadership, he brings deep industry insight and a proven ability to drive strategic and operational excellence. A seasoned insurance professional Dr. Nashiru Iddrisu is […] The post KEK

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben North, Nana Osei-Adjei has challenged government claims that Ghana’s improving macroeconomic indicators are translating into tangible economic benefits for households and businesses. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered by John Mahama, the lawmaker argued that the headline indicators cited by […] The post MP

The Association of Ghana Startups (AGS), in partnership with AFOS Foundation, WERise Network, through the Digivibe project, has officially launched the TechServe Employability Programme, a national initiative aimed at recruiting and deploying women in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) careers into startups and SMEs across Ghana. The programme was launched as the second phase of […] The post AGS