By Thomas-Moore ADINGO The Bank of Ghana has disclosed that failure by buyers to verify the status of assets before completing transactions is driving a growing number of disputes and litigations in property and vehicle deals. Director at the Collateral Registry at BoG, Fred Asiamah-Koranteng, explained that many prospective buyers commit funds to purchases without […] The post Verify

By Kizito CUDJOE Fragmented value added tax (VAT) systems across the region continue to distort trade, increase compliance costs and undermine cross-border business activity. This was the consensus at a high-level forum in Abidjan convened by the African Development Bank.  At the event, tax administrators and policy-makers warned that without coordinated digitalisation and alignment of […] The post Fragmented

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Kenneth Ashigbey, has said the launch of new Grinding Media Standards could unlock about US$92million in opportunities for local manufacturers and drive industrial growth in the mining sector. He said the standards would help improve the quality of locally manufactured grinding […] The post Mining industry highlights US$92m local manufacturing

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has provided an update on the status of the contractual agreement between the NLA and KGL Technology Limited, following a presidential directive for its review and possible renegotiation. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, April 21, he explained that the process […] The post NLA-KGL

… driven by near-universal English fluency, competitive wages The domestic Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) ecosystem has been ranked the 17th most competitive outsourcing destination in the world out of 193 countries evaluated, placing it ahead of Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and a broad sweep of European economies, according to the 2026 Ataraxis […] The post Local

The 8th Annual Synod of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana opened in Accra yesterday, with a strong call on the government to maintain the current structure governing mission schools in the country. Delivering his address, the Diocesan Bishop, Rt Rev. Andrew Mbeah-Baiden, cautioned against adopting proposals from the Constitutional Review Committee … The post Methodist

There are moments when a country quietly turns a corner, and this may well be one of them. For years, Ghana’s battle against illegal mining “galamsey”, has been tough, emotional, and at times frustrating. The damage to rivers, forests and farmlands has been widely documented, and the call for stronger action has never been louder. … The post From challenge to change: Ghana’s

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed stay of execution and notice of appeal against a recent high court ruling that bars it from conducting criminal prosecution without express authorisation from the Attorney-General. This came to light at proceedings against former Minister of Finance, Mr Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, and five others in … The post OSP appeals ruling

The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has announced tougher sanctions for public institutions that misuse state funds and fail to follow spending rules. Speaking at the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department annual conference in Koforidua yesterday, the Vice President said the government was determined to protect public funds through stronger laws, digital systems, … The post Govt

Three million people in Ghana remain vulnerable to food insecurity despite generally stable national consumption levels, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has warned. He explained that although Ghana had not reached a nationwide food crisis, underlying pressures including inflation, climate-related shocks, and global supply disruptions continue to strain vulnerable households unevenly. Speaking at the … The post 3m

The founder and Director of Dominion Paint Manufacturing Industries Limited (DOPAMI), Mr Stephen Komla Adom, is appealing to the government to establish an independent investigation committee to oversee the takeover of his business, a joint venture (JV) with Quick Angels Limited (QAL). He claimed that after submitting several petitions to the Inspector General of Police, … The post DOPAMI

SMT launches the all-new Dynapac range   By: Samuel Ohene Nyantakyi SMT Ghana, the official distributor of Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks, Hitachi Construction and mining equipment and Volvo Penta in Ghana, a leading provider of heavy-duty equipment and services, has held a ceremony in Accra to launch the All-new Dynapac construction equipment range of […] The post appeared first on The