By Dr. Ebo Afful Leadership, at its core, is a position of trust. Those who serve as presidents of countries, organisations, and public bodies are entrusted with responsibilities that extend beyond personality, ambition, or individual achievement. They are custodians of systems meant to endure, evolve, and serve people long after any one leader has stepped […] The post An open appeal to the

By: Elizabeth Owusu-Kissi As Ghana marks Workers’ Day, the Human Resource Service Providers Association of Ghana (GHRASP) celebrates the resilience, dedication, and contribution of Ghanaian workers—the true drivers of our nation’s progress. Across every sector, from formal employment to the informal economy, workers remain at the heart of productivity, innovation, and growth. Their commitment, especially […] The post Celebrating

…we have a development challenge that is rooted not in a lack of ideas, but in an institutional architecture that separates planning from power, execution, and money… There is a certain kind of frustration that repeats itself in Ghana’s development story. It is the frustration of watching intelligent plans dissolve into institutional fog. The country […] The post RE-IMAGINE

By Peter Martey AGBEKO In the quiet, disciplined halls of St. Augustine’s College (Augusco), generations of young men have been shaped by the enduring motto Omnia Vincit Labor—perseverance conquers all. For Vincent Kwesi Parker, a proud member of the Class of 1975, that motto was not merely a school creed; it became a lifelong compass guiding […] The post From Cape Coast to the

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Association of Ghana Rice Producers and Processors has expressed worry over an estimated one million metric tonnes of unsold paddy rice on the local market. The glut, which is valued at GH¢5billion according to the association, is due to a severe shortage of buyers for the commodity. Speaking to B&FT at […] The post Local producers anxious over

Plans to raise long-term funding from the diaspora are increasingly focusing on more structured financial instruments rather than simple retail bonds. This comes as policymakers are looking at ways to package remittance inflows and back them with guarantees, in an effort to turn rising overseas transfers into a more reliable source of investment capital while […] The post Securitisation,

… predicts 4.6% to 5.9% growth                                                                                                 By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The economy is entering a pivotal era in 2026, shifting from the aggressive crisis management of previous years toward a period of stabilisation, recovery and private sector opportunity, says a new report. According to the inaugural ‘Ghana 2026

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Head of Women Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Marian Amartey, has stated that the main barrier to finance for women entrepreneurs is not access to funds, but their readiness to qualify for support. She made this statement on the side-lines of the 3rd edition of the Women in Business (WIB) […] The post Bankability, not funding, limits women access

Old Mutual Ghana has announced the launch of the Legacy Transition Plan, a next-generation insurance product that goes beyond conventional funeral cover to give Ghanaian families a structured vehicle for financial protection and legacy planning. The new flagship product redefines funeral cover as comprehensive family financial planning, with inflation-proof benefits, extended family coverage, and no […] The post Old

The 16th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards 2026 was held in Accra, bringing together leading business figures, policymakers, members of the diplomatic corps, and industry stakeholders to celebrate excellence in entrepreneurship. About 30 top entrepreneurs, entrepreneur-supportive companies, and distinguished personalities were honoured on the night for their immense contributions to Ghana’s socio-economic development through […] The post Business

In a powerful testament to the grit and creativity of the Ghanaian spirit, Enterprise Spotlight has officially announced the top 24 finalists for its prestigious nationwide entrepreneurship challenge. This initiative, a landmark collaboration between Enterprise Group PLC and the Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF), serves as a launchpad for the visionaries who are not just […] The post Enterprise

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has marked this year’s World Malaria Day with a community-focused programme aimed at deepening awareness, strengthening prevention and promoting collective action against the disease On the theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must,” brought together stakeholders from the Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea/Huni-Valley Municipalities […] The post Gold

The Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) ambitious vision to transform Africa’s infrastructure landscape has received strong political endorsement at the recently concluded Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit, themed “Infrastructure as the Engine of Industrialisation”, brought together policymakers, financiers, and industry leaders to chart a new course for the continent’s economic future. […] The post AFC’s

The inaugural Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum (ACFIF 2026) will feature a Special Address by H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, former President of the Republic of Ghana, under the theme: “Africa Cocoa Vision 2050 – Historical Reflections and Future Pathways.” The high-level forum, taking place at the London Stock Exchange on May 6, 2026, will […] The post J.

A troubling public health picture is emerging in Ghana’s Amansie West District, where malaria cases have risen for a second consecutive year and children are bearing the heaviest burden. Official data now shows that cases among children under five jumped from 8,000 in 2024 to 10,000 in 2025, a 25 per cent increase that health […] The post Asanko

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The Centre for Transition Economy Studies of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences has held a two-day scientific conference under the theme: “Industrial Development Strategies of African Countries” aimed at road-mapping priority investment spheres for Russian investors and entrepreneurs. The conference was opened by Professor Irina Abramova, […] The post Russian

CSquared, the leading pan-African technology company building open-access broadband infrastructure, today announced the renewal of its operating licence in Ghana by the National Communications Authority (NCA), reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to Ghana and its broader West African backbone expansion strategy. The licence renewal gives CSquared the regulatory platform to scale its infrastructure investments across […] The post CSquared

Over the weekend, the streets of Akim Oda Zongo were filled with a renewed sense of hope as the Birim Charity Organisation, in partnership with the UAE-based Sharjah Charity International, conducted its bi-annual disbursement of the Orphan Support Program. The exercise is a critical component of a long-standing international partnership signed in 2018 between Accra and Sharjah. […] The post Birim

By Seth KRAMPAH, back from Nairobi, Kenya The Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) ambitious vision to transform Africa’s infrastructure landscape has received strong political endorsement at the recently concluded Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit, themed “Infrastructure as the Engine of Industrialisation”, brought together policymakers, financiers, and industry leaders to chart a […] The post AFC’s

For decades, the newsroom has been the heartbeat of journalism—a space where critical decisions are made, stories are shaped, and careers are built or broken. It is the engine room of every media organization. Within every media organization, the newsrooms serve as the central hub where journalists gather to deliberate on stories, share ideas, argue, […] The post The relevance