Kasapreko PLC has successfully concluded its Initial Public Offer (IPO), raising GH¢700 million after the offer attracted subscriptions worth approximately GH¢1.73 billion, making it 146 percent oversubscribed. The beverage manufacturer issued 583.3 million new ordinary shares at GH¢1.20 per share under the offer, which was managed by Absa Bank Ghana, Consolidated Bank Ghana and Databank […] The post Kasapreko

A record-breaking year for Ghana’s non-traditional export sector has placed exporters firmly at the center of the country’s economic transformation agenda. With export earnings crossing the US$5 billion mark for the first time in history, industry players have been urged to not only celebrate the milestone, but to also sustain the compliance, innovation and discipline […] The post Exporters

– A VRCC perspective By Josephine DAKE-ABRAHAMS The rhythm of public service life is uniquely demanding. Unlike the private sector, where profit often drives pace, the civil service dances to the drumbeat of duty. This rhythm is both a challenge and a calling; a daily balancing act of managing limited resources against soaring public expectations. […] The post Time and resources

By Buertey Francis  BORYOR Phoenix Insurance Company Limited has donated 10 high-end desktop computers valued at GH?95,000 and accessories worth GH?11,000 to the Surgical Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to support healthcare delivery, teaching and research activities. The donation, valued at a total of GH?106,000, was presented at a brief ceremony at […] The post Phoenix

By Kwesi Amoafo-Yeboah ?The phrase “Artificial Intelligence” may be one of the most misleading terms of the modern era. Embedded within those two words is an assumption so deeply ingrained that most people never stop to question it: that intelligence is naturally human and only artificially machine. But what if that assumption is fundamentally wrong? […] The post Rethinking

By Elikem Desewu Telecom operators profit from every active subscriber, but should taxpayers pay to maintain the customer databases that drive those profits? A National Conversation Ghana Must Have As Ghana once again embarks on discussions around SIM registration and re-registration exercises, an important question deserves national attention: Why should the State bear the cost […] The post SIM

The question has never been whether Accra will flood at the peak of the rainy season every year between June and July, the question has always been to what extent or degree the damage will be. But as with all things, we could never have prepared enough for effects of the impact, especially as this […] The post Real estate minute with

For years, conversations about African creativity have often focused on potential. Potential waiting to be discovered and invested in. But perhaps the more interesting story is this: “What happens when the people building the future of African creativity are no longer waiting for permission?” This June, Daniel Ampofo, founder of dEX Ghana, will join creative […] The post dEX founder

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association (GLFMA) has sounded an alarm over what it describes as the growing takeover of the footwear market by cheap imported products from China. According to the association, more than 70 percent of footwear sold in the country between 2024 and 2025 was imported from […] The post Cheap Chinese shoe imports

By  Pof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org [email protected] The latest Treasury bill auction conducted by the Government of Ghana has provided an important snapshot of investor sentiment, public sector financing conditions and the broader direction of the country’s economy. While the government successfully mobilised substantial short-term funding from the domestic financial market, the auction results reveal a […] The post Treasury

Over the past decade, Uber has helped transform mobility across four cities, facilitated more than 1.18 billion kilometres of movement, and created earning opportunities for thousands of drivers and their families. Uber is marking its 10th anniversary this month, celebrating a decade of helping millions of people move, connect, and access economic opportunities through technology. […] The post Uber

Global Media Alliance (GMA) has officially launched the World PR Day (WPRD) Festival 2026, marking its sixth consecutive edition. Running from June to July, this year’s festival, themed “Reimagining PR,” focuses on storytelling, innovation, and research. As digital disruptions, shifting cultural paradigms, and data analytics continue to reshape the traditional communications landscape, the role of […] The post GMA

By Daniel OSABUTEY (PhD) The debate over fuel prices in Ghana is ultimately a debate about survival. For households, traders, transport operators, and small businesses, every increase at the fuel pump carries immediate consequences. Transport fares rise almost overnight, food prices begin to climb, and household budgets that are already stretched become even tighter. For […] The post Fuel

AAK, a global leader in plant-based oils and fats, in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana, has launched the inaugural AAK Academy in Ghana to strengthen innovation, technical expertise and value addition in chocolate, confectionery and other food applications. The initiative forms part of AAK’s broader commitment to advancing technical capability and sustainable […] The post AAK

As thousands of local farmers are struggling with large volumes of unsold rice, the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) is calling for an immediate six-month ban on rice imports. In a statement issued on June 4 and signed by its president, Douglas Annor, PFAG noted that the continued influx of imported rice has made […] The post Editorial: Unsold paddy rice weighs heavy on

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah Leadership is often associated with vision, influence, decision-making and the ability to inspire others. Yet, one of the most powerful leadership habits is often overlooked: self-talk. The ability of leaders to engage in honest conversations with themselves is a defining factor in their growth, relevance and long-term effectiveness. In every organisation, […] The post Leading

West African countries are seeking deeper regional integration and expanded cross-border gas infrastructure to strengthen energy security, lower electricity generation costs and support economic growth across the sub-region. Speaking at the 2026 West Africa Gas Summit in Accra, Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, said regional cooperation in the gas sector […] The post West

They collapse when their guardians stop guarding The greatest threat to governance is rarely the absence of rules. It is the gradual surrender of independent judgment by those entrusted to protect institutions from interference, expediency and short-term pressures. Sometimes the erosion begins not with malice, but with good intentions operating outside proper governance boundaries. There […] The post The

…as services and mining drove expansion By Juliet ETEFE The economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, driven mainly by strong performances in the services and industrial sectors – particularly information and communication as well as mining and quarrying – according to provisional estimates from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This growth […] The post Economy grew 6.4%

The Coalition of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana (CONRAG) has proposed a six-pronged Regulated Export Quota System as an alternative to government’s 10-year prohibition on raw rubber exports, arguing that a blanket ban risks suppressing farm-gate prices, eliminating thousands of rural jobs and ultimately undermining the domestic processing industry it seeks to promote. The proposal […] The post CONRAG