“One does not love if one does not accept from others.” – Nigerian proverb The trend of ‘rights’ and the rise of the ‘self’ in our age is inspiring many of us to be content with enjoying the benefits of belonging to a family, group or society without burdening ourselves with the responsibility of being […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Belongingness

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The local poultry industry is recording notable progress under the Harmonising Agricultural Productivity and Profitability (HAPPY) Programme, with stakeholders reporting improved competitiveness, rising investment and expanded year-round market access for locally produced chicken. According to Agribusiness and Value Chain Specialist at Agri-Impact, Abraham Sarfo, although the cedi’s recent strengthening has made […] The post HAPPY

By Kizito CUDJOE The country risks being locked out of the most profitable segments of the global energy transition economy if it continues to delay a clear policy framework for critical minerals, the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has warned, as competing producer countries move swiftly to secure processing investments and negotiate stronger fiscal and […] The post Green

EDA Logistics and business partners, including Rubis Asphalt Middle East (RAME) and ERES Togo, have commissioned a renovated three-unit classroom block and canteen at Avornyokope Community Calvary Baptist Basic School in the Domeabra-Obom constituency. The project is part of the company’s commitment to supporting education and promoting inclusive economic growth in Ghana through its corporate […] The post EDA

…The hidden risks behind right-hand-drive (RHD) to left-hand-drive(LHD) conversions By Edward Boateng OPOKU Ghana is currently experiencing what can only be described as an epidemic of Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) right-hand-drive vehicles. To be clear, right-hand-drive (RHD) cars are not inherently bad. In fact, Ghana itself was once an RHD country before authorities switched driving […] The post Why

Suhum Senior High Technical School (SUTESCO) and the Kibi Presbyterian College of Education have emerged as the grand champions of the first-ever J.B. Danquah senior high inter-school (SHS) quiz competition and inter-tertiary debate. The event, held under the distinguished patronage of the Twafohene of Akyem Abuakwa, Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio, and in collaboration with the […] The post SUTESCO,

MTN Ghana has been named the overall winner of the 2025 MTN Group Million Dollar Challenge, cementing its position as the leading operation across the MTN footprint. The announcement was made at the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) 2026, where executives from across the Group convened to celebrate innovation and breakthrough performance. The Million Dollar […] The post MTN Ghana

By Seade CAESAR Ghana enters 2026 in a better economic position than it was a few years ago. Macroeconomic stability has improved, inflationary pressures have eased, and confidence is gradually returning to key sectors of the economy. But recovery alone is not the finish line. The real policy question now is how Ghana converts stabilization […] The post Why Ghana must hasten the UAE’s

Tackling clearance delays, improving border management and strengthening operational efficiency would deliver competitive gains for Ghana’s business environment as the country seeks to expand trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the World Bank advises. The World Bank’s view is that port clearance delays in the country are constraining trade and slowing private-sector […] The post Editorial:

By Dickson Assan Many employees in Ghana are surprised when they take a closer look at their payslips and notice that the PAYE tax deducted each month is sometimes higher than their pension contribution. While the employee’s SSNIT deduction is limited to a mandatory 5.5% of basic salary, employee income tax in Ghana can rise […] The post PAYE optimisation

…About blended finance and how risk is shared? By Desmond Isaac Addo Email: [email protected] In the windy plains of northern Kenya stands Lake Turkana Wind Power, the largest wind farm in Africa. Today, its 310 megawatts of clean electricity flow into Kenya’s national grid, helping to stabilize power supply and reduce electricity costs. But years […] The post What do you know appeared first on

There was something quietly heartwarming about the recent sight of parliamentarians, commentators, public figures and fellow Ghanaians, brothers and sisters, turning up in fugu. What began as playful cross-border banter quickly became a shared moment of cultural pride. MPs donned smocks in parliament, analysts wore them on television panels and social media brimmed with explanations […] The post Editorial:

Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org Mobile money has become the invisible infrastructure of everyday life. It powers commerce, remittances, salaries, transport, informal trade and household survival. In Ghana, MoMo is not simply a payment channel. It is the economy moving at digital speed. Yet within this success lies a parallel economy. A criminal ecosystem that feeds […] The post Stolen

China–Africa relations are often described in the language of scale: trade volumes, infrastructure corridors, financing agreements, and high-level summits. These metrics matter. They reflect ambition, seriousness, and long-term commitment. Yet no partnership—however well financed or institutionalised—can endure on agreements alone. Relationships are sustained by people. Contracts establish frameworks; human connections give them meaning. China’s designation […] The post

By Hamza Mumuni In Ghana’s rapidly evolving entrepreneurial landscape, business incubators have become more than just launchpads for new ventures. They have emerged as the engines that power formalization, innovation, and global competitiveness. Once focused primarily on mentorship and access to finance, incubators are now playing a catalytic role in helping entrepreneurs establish legally recognized […] The post The

By Charles OFORI In Ghana’s electricity sector, the search for affordable and reliable power has become an increasingly herculean task. As of January 2026, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has implemented a 9.86% increase in electricity tariffs. This is driven by International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreements, and a generation mix increasingly reliant on thermal […] The post Imagine

…How discipline, institutional continuity, and strategic intent have shaped China and continue to elude Africa By Ing. Prof. Douglas BOATENG Africa’s engagement with China is one of the most discussed, misunderstood, and emotionally charged relationships of the 21st century. It is debated in parliaments, criticised in editorials, praised at summits, and condemned on social media; […] The post The

The Founder of Alagumgube, Gabriel Agambilla, has stated that the recent surge in patronage of the popular local fabric, Fugu triggered by President John Dramani Mahama’s visit to Zambia represents a significant boost for the local Fugu industry. Offering his perspective on this trending issue, Mr. Agambilla noted that local producers of Fugu stand to […] The post Implement

By Juliet ETEFE About 12.5 million Ghanaians remained food insecure in third quarter-2025 despite a modest improvement from the previous quarter, according to the latest Quarterly Food Insecurity Report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The report shows that the national prevalence of food insecurity declined from a peak of 41.1 percent in second quarter-2025 […] The post 12.5m

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has saved the national coffers GH?5.7billion in the now cancelled Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) contract deal and seized assets in other corruption cases. In a half-year report for the second half of 2025, the OSP commended President Mahama for cancelling the SML contract, […] The post OSP saves nation GH?5.7bn appeared