The government is overhauling its cocoa financing and pricing model after a production shortfall and contract rollover triggered losses of more than US$1 billion, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson said on Thursday. The reforms follow a turbulent 2023-2024 season in which Ghana Cocoa Board projected output of 800,000 tonnes but harvested 432,145 tonnes, a […] The post Gov’t reworks

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB PLC) has marked a significant corporate milestone with the unveiling of a new corporate cloth, symbolising the Bank’s enduring legacy, shared values, and renewed commitment to excellence as it continues its transformation journey. The launch of the new corporate cloth, which coincided with the Bank’s annual thanksgiving, forms part […] The post ADB

Prudential Bank (PBL) and Nita Travels and Shipping Ventures Limited are set to take their valued customers on exclusive business trips to Korea, Turkey, and China, as part of their ongoing efforts to foster business growth and international partnerships. The tours come off at the back of a successful one held in 2025 where customers […] The post Prudential

By Ahn-zim Wusa MANGA By any measure, an international airport is more than concrete, runways, and baggage belts. It is a nation’s first handshake and last impression. For Ghana, Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is not just an aviation facility; it is a brand touchpoint, a national symbol, and the emotional starting point of the Ghana […] The post Renaming Kotoka

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Ghana has failed to break into the top five English-speaking countries on the continent, despite its long-standing reputation as a West African education hub and its self-proclaimed status as the gateway to Africa. The country’s standing in the 2025 English Proficiency Index (EPI), when viewed alongside a recent government directive promoting […] The post English

Ghana’s economic growth moderated in November 2025, with weaker industry performance offsetting continued strength in services, according to provisional data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) shows the economy expanded 4.2 percent year-on-year in November, down from 7.1 percent in the same month last year. The index rose […] The post Growth

By Dela Herman AGBO The question “Should I invest in local stocks or foreign stocks?” is one many investors grapple with, particularly in an increasingly globalized financial market. As rightly highlighted in Mary Henewaa Karikari’s recent LinkedIn contribution, the answer is not a simple “either/or.” And she nicely concluded by saying “keep your battlefield and […] The post Investing

There’s a moment in interviews when you start losing your audience, and you probably don’t even notice it. The presenter asks a question. You give an answer. Then the next question comes and somehow, your response sounds exactly the same. Different question. Same line. By the third repetition, viewers can predict what you’re going to […] The post On

By Dr. Emmanuel Acquah-Sam As Valentine’s Day approaches, it is easy to be dazzled by flowers, chocolates, apparels, footwears, and invitation to grand parties. Yet history and scripture repeatedly remind us that gifts, gestures, and outward displays of affection do not always reflect genuine love, loyalty, or intention. Considering Robert Greene’s story of the Duke […] The post Gifts,

Fidelity Bank Ghana has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to digitise lottery operations, expand market access, and strengthen regulatory control across Ghana’s lottery ecosystem. The partnership, unveiled during an engagement session held at Palms by Eagles with NLA management and Regional Sales Managers in Accra, seeks to address longstanding […] The post Fidelity

Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org Every month, millions of dollars sent home by Ghanaians abroad quietly power the local economy. These remittances pay school fees, fund health care, finance housing, and seed small businesses. For many households, they are more reliable than wages or credit. For the nation, they are a major source of foreign exchange […] The post Compliance as Competitive Advantage

The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) joined Ghanaian-owned agribusiness exporters, alongside other international agribusiness players, at the 2026 Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin, Germany, one of the world’s largest platforms for fresh produce and horticultural trade. The delegation, led by the Board Chairman ,Prof. Richard Jinks Bani,the  Chief Executive Officer […] The post GIRSAL

Ghana is experiencing rapid urban expansion as cities like Accra, Kumasi, Koforidua and secondary urban centres continue to grow. In response to rising demand for housing and infrastructure, vast tracts of agricultural land, particularly on the urban fringe are being converted into residential estates. While this trend reflects economic growth and increased investment in real […] The post Housing

MTN Ghana has been adjudged the overall best-performing operating company (OPCO) within the MTN Group after winning the MTN Group 2025 Million Dollar Challenge, cementing its position as a pacesetter across the Group’s footprint. The prestigious recognition was announced at the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) 2026, a high-level forum that brings together leadership from […] The post Local

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The Treasury bill market has rallied sharply at the start of 2026, with interest rates falling fast as investors rush into government securities. While the move reflects improving inflation and strong demand, amid further rate cut expectations, it is also raising a key question: are yields falling too quickly, before […] The post Is

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The financial sector is accelerating efforts to deepen bank listings on the capital market, as regulators move to redirect domestic savings into local assets and reduce reliance on offshore exposure. The renewed momentum comes under the Bank Listing Project, which brings together officials from financial markets, […] The post Regulators

Government has announced plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to strengthen financial oversight and decision-making after the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The announcement was made by the Deputy Minister Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during a courtesy call by the Head of Regional Economic Department of France for Nigeria and Ghana, […] The post Gov’t

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has debunked and clarified concerns over a possible increase in consumer prices and market distortion following the implementation of the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime. The GRA rolled out major VAT reforms effective January 1, 2026, under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), streamlining […] The post GRA debunks price hike

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is using the ongoing 2026 African Mining Indaba to deepen high-level engagements with leading mining firms, advancing partnerships aimed at strengthening Ghana’s mining sector. In separate meetings with Asanko Gold Mine Ghana Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited, and Gold Fields Ghana Limited, discussions focused on streaming arrangements, foreign exchange […] The post MIIF

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A new report by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) reveals that the country’s industrial trawl fleet continues to harvest large volumes of illegal bycatch, including juvenile fish vital to artisanal fisheries. The report, titled Breaking the Vicious Circle, says urgent action is needed to safeguard Ghana’s fisheries and indicates that artisanal fishing […] The post Illegality