By Emmauel Gyadu& Fred Kwasi Anokye, Ph.D. Understanding what once seemed difficult: From fire myths to tax filing realities For thousands of years, fire stood as one of humanity’s most mystifying forces. Ancient people believed it was magical- perhaps a sign of a god’s anger, lightning imprisoned in wood, or a living spirit that demanded […] The post Demystifying

Registration under Canada’s new Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) places LemFi within the country’s new robust federal supervisory framework Strengthens customer trust and positions LemFi to serve Canada’s growing outbound remittance market LemFi, the global financial platform built for the underserved, has officially been registered as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) by the Bank of […] The post LemFi

AAK, a global leader in the production of plant-based oils and fats, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Ghana’s shea sector and broader tree crops industry at the recently concluded Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition 2026, held from 17th to 20th February 2026 at the Accra International Conference Centre. The Summit brought together […] The post AAK reaffirms commitment to

By Michael Kofi Fosu For more than a decade, a quiet crisis has unfolded in Ghana’s Western and Central regions. While thousands of hectares of rubber trees are tapped, local processing factories — including the large Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) — have struggled to operate at full capacity. The primary cause is the widespread […] The post End raw rubber exports appeared first on The

By Blessing Sarfo BOAKYE In recent years, the global business landscape has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainability, with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies emerging as a cornerstone of corporate strategy – policies designed to ensure that companies operate for profit and in a responsible and sustainable manner. This paradigm shift is particularly pronounced […] The post The

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has highlighted the strategic reserve management decisions that have strengthened Ghana’s external buffers, including the diversification of a portion of the country’s gold holdings. Addressing the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Development, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama emphasised that Ghana’s gold remains fully part of the country’s national reserves […] The post Bank

…as Mahama unveils world’s largest calcined clay cement plant The nation is on course to reduce its heavy dependence on imported cement inputs after the opening of a US$110million limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) facility that could cut hundreds of thousands of tonnes from the country’s annual clinker import bill. The plant, developed by CBI […] The post CBI’s US$110m

The maiden edition of the Changemakers Challenge has successfully concluded, marking a pivotal moment for youth-led innovation as a diverse cohort of young visionaries pitched bold, enterprise-driven solutions to Ghana’s most pressing societal hurdles. Under the direct mentorship of Akosua Asaa Manu, the challenge transformed the traditional pitch competition into a high-stakes incubator where creative […] The post Young

…towards seamless execution of impending legal reforms Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr. Basil Ahiable, has called for strengthened collaboration among procurement stakeholders to ensure the seamless and effective implementation of impending legal reforms in the sector. He specifically rallied the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS) and other key institutions […] The post PPA

Indigenous cultural presentations, entertainment, and a new shopping experience have been lined up by Achimota Retail Centre (ARC) for a month-long celebration of Ghana Month. The “Celebrate Ghana” campaign kicked off with Independence Day cultural performances on Friday, March 6, which featured Ghanaian folkloric musical shows that will be replicated on subsequent Saturdays in the […] The post Ghana

By Jimmy Kutin Each year, International Women’s Day invites societies, institutions, and communities to reflect on the place of women in public life. Across the world, the day has become an important moment for recognising achievement, examining persistent inequalities, and renewing commitments to inclusion. This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” offers a particularly useful lens […] The post IWD26:

Star Assurance has marked the successful conclusion of its “40 Reasons to Smile” promo campaign, a customer appreciation initiative which formed part of the company’s 40th anniversary celebrations last year. The promo started in January 2025 and run until December 2025. Over the twelve-month period, customers were automatically entered into the quarterly draws conducted by […] The post Star

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced the resurgence of the national U-17 women’s team, the Black Maidens, as they begin their quest for global glory. Head Coach of the Maidens, Joe Nana Adarkwa, has handed invitations to 30 talented young players to report to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of […] The post FIFA

Antoinette Kwofie is a trailblazing business leader who thrives on breaking barriers and redefining industry norms. As the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of MTN Ghana, she not only made history as the first female and first Ghanaian to hold this role, but has also emerged as a transformative force, championing excellence and driving […] The post IWD26: Antoinette Kwofie appeared first on

How digital financial services can expand access, empower the underserved and boost economic opportunities in Ghana By Nana Aforo Akosua NEWMAN, Financial Technology Leader and Inclusive Finance Advocate Globally, digital banks and neobanks are reshaping economies and driving financial inclusion. These branchless, cloud-native institutions provide faster, more affordable and highly personalised financial services at scale. […] The post Harnessing

For more than three decades, Dr. Abiba Zakariah has been a defining force in the domestic insurance and financial services landscape. Even before her appointment as Commissioner of Insurance at the National Insurance Commission, her career – spanning industry practice, executive leadership, academia, policy reform and advocacy – reflects a rare convergence of technical depth, […] The post IWD26:

Aretha Abena Abrafi Duku is a seasoned insurance and risk management executive with more than 28 years of senior leadership experience spanning Ghana, Europe, South Africa and West Africa. Renowned for driving transformational change, she has a strong track record in steering business turnarounds, leading Greenfield startups and delivering complex strategic programmes within multinational environments. […] The post IWD26:

Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecel Ghana and a leading figure in Africa’s telecom and technology sector. She is the first Ghanaian woman to lead Telecel Ghana and over more than two decades, she has driven innovation, digital inclusion and business transformation across the industry. This month, she was conferred […] The post IWD26: Patricia

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate Yang Yang, a visionary corporate leader whose achievements are transforming Ghana’s automotive industry and creating significant economic impact. As CEO of Zonda Tec Ghana Limited, Madam Yang Yang has leveraged her vision and strategic expertise to elevate the company’s impact in Ghana’s automotive sector. Her leadership has not only […] The post IWD26:

By Portia Oduro-Morrison Walk through Makola on any weekday morning and you’ll see a kind of quiet genius at work. Women run entire mini?economies from behind their tables and containers; women who do not carry fancy titles but carry whole households. One sells fabric, another sells tomatoes, another manages a mobile money booth. And while […] The post IWD26: