Chief Content Officer at Olympic Channel Services (International Olympic Committee), Benny Bonsu, has been honoured as one of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sport for the year 2025. The recognition was conferred by the Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) in partnership with the Women Sport Africa Network (WSAN). The accolade places Benny Bonsu […] The post Benny

By Frema ADUNYAME In the evolving landscape of Ghana’s entertainment industry, few names have risen as rapidly and as remarkably as Akabenezer, popularly known as Dr. Likee. His comic style — rooted deeply in Kumasi street culture, everyday Ghanaian experiences, and the expressive vibrancy of the Asante language — has reshaped audience expectations and redefined […] The post Akabenezer:

Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice – a CANAL+ company, has opened the call for entry for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa’s premier celebration of film and television excellence. Entries opened in early January and will close on Sunday, February 15, 2026, inviting filmmakers and content creators across the […] The post Africa

Celebrated Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Antwi Hamilton has officially launched the 2026 edition of her annual concert, Awake Experience with Diana Hamilton, at a star-studded event held at the ICGC Christ Temple East in Accra. The media launch brought together industry players, media personalities, fellow gospel musicians and members of the media, highlighting the significance […] The post Diana

Over the past few weeks, long queues have become familiar sights at major bus terminals and bus stops across the city. Each morning and evening, frustrated commuters wait endlessly, raising a troubling question: Is the city genuinely facing a shortage of public transport, or is the situation deliberately engineered? Many commuters suspect that the rush-hour […] The post The

The Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney LTD, Shaibu Haruna, has assured customers and the general public that MTN MobileMoney will continue to prioritise security and digital transformation in 2026. Reflecting on the past year, Mr. Haruna described 2025 as a turning point for Ghana’s fintech industry, noting that MobileMoney LTD successfully transitioned more customers onto […] The post MTN

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Access Bank Ghana Plc have announced a partnership to expand affordable financing for Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) and strengthen the resilience, productivity and sustainability of the cocoa sector. The initiative, announced in Accra on January 23, 2026, is expected to benefit thousands of smallholder farmers […] The post IFC,

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Access Bank Ghana Plc have announced a partnership to expand affordable financing for Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) and strengthen the resilience, productivity and sustainability of the cocoa sector. The initiative, announced in Accra on January 23, 2026, is expected to benefit thousands of smallholder farmers […] The post IFC,

By Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) The establishment of the Ghana Gold Board, commonly referred to as GoldBod, under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), represents perhaps the most significant institutional overhaul of the domestic mining sector since the late 1980s. For decades, the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, which currently employs […] The post GoldBod

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org Ghana’s economic journey over the last decade has been marked by expansion, shocks, correction and recovery. Between 2022 and 2024, the country experienced its most severe macroeconomic stress since the early 1980s, characterised by elevated inflation, debt distress, currency depreciation and a sharp contraction in investor confidence. By 2025, however, […] The post Will

By Kwesi MBIR A year ago, the unthinkable happened. The tap was turned off. USAID, the largest bilateral donor to Africa’s development, was dismantled, leaving a dent in the continent’s aid-dependent economy. Many, myself included, predicted severe consequences. We were wrong. In her book Dead Aid, Dambisa Moyo asks a question that once seemed impossible: […] The post One

Alisa Hotel Tema has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and collaboration through a series of donations and stakeholder visits to mark the New Year. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the hotel donated a computer together with its accessories and a printer to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of […] The post Alisa

By Ben Brako (koBENa BRAKO) A call to return, restore, and rise. There is a question — a sacred, unsettling question — that every Black soul must eventually face: Who are you, really? This question is personal, but it is also shaped by a world that has spent centuries trying to erase Blackness, redefine beauty, […] The post Who are you, really? appeared first on The Business

If you want to see panic move quietly across a room, watch what happens after an MC mispronounces an important name — and then does it again. The first time, the audience forgives you. We are human. Tongues trip. Syllables fight back. Africa has many languages, and grace is part of our social contract. The […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: Names matter. Say them right appeared

By Jacob AZAARE Business is the lifeline of every nation, whether state- owned or privately owned. Businesses account for significant part of the economies in both developed and developing countries across the globe (1). Literally, business involves selling and buying of goods or services (2). As defined by (3), a business is an establishment where goods […] The post The

The decision by the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) to reduce the price of certified seeds by 20-25 percent for the 2026 farming season couldn’t have come at a better time. It is aimed at directly alleviating the financial burden on farmers and accelerating the adoption of high-quality, improved seeds nationwide. Mr. Seidu […] The post Editorial:

A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) suggests that majority of Ghanaians have confidence in the management of the country’s affairs in sharp contrast to a few years ago, when they expressed a stoic disapproval. According to the IEA survey, fifty-eight percent of Ghanaians endorse this position to which the IEA […] The post Editorial: Prioritising inclusive

By Christabel Danso Abeam An oversupply of agricultural produce is emerging as a growing concern nationwide, with farmers struggling to sell harvested crops amid weak demand and policy delays – raising fears about the country’s future food security. The Executive Director-Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Bismark Owusu Nortey, has warned that the worsening glut […] The post Food

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A veteran industrialist and former President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tony Oteng-Gyasi, has urged government to seize what he describes as a “once-in-a-century opportunity” to build a manufacturing-led economy, as the global trade order increasingly shifts towards protectionism. He made the call at the investiture ceremony of the […] The post Oteng-Gyasi

Public optimism about the country’s direction is picking up as inflation eases, the currency stabilises and financial conditions improve, according to a new survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs. The survey shows that 58 percent of respondents say they are happy with how things are going in the country, signalling a shift in mood […] The post Public optimism returns as economy