By Center for Blue Economy Africa (CBE Africa) Ghana’s battle against illegal mining (galamsey) has reached a critical turning point. For years, the indiscriminate destruction of water bodies has threatened the nation’s health, economy, and future. In our view, the government’s latest response, the Blue Water Initiative, launched by the Minister of Lands and Natural […] The post Safeguarding

Preliminary exploration data show promising developments for iron ore prospects in the Oti Region with substantial commercial viability that could represent a notable addition to the country’s resource portfolio. Global iron ore demand is projected to rise by three percent annually, driven by construction and industrial needs. The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation […] The post Editorial:

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] Government has reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the fourth review of the country’s three-year economic programme under its Extended Credit Facility (ECG), paving the way for a potential disbursement of about           US$370million once the IMF Executive Board gives its approval in early July. […] The post Fourth

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) is set to prioritise local content in a sweeping infrastructure expansion drive aimed at strengthening the nation’s downstream petroleum sector and positioning the country as a regional hub for fuel logistics. Speaking on the sidelines of the Accra investor briefing session of […] The post BOST

United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd. has once again solidified its reputation as a socially responsible and forward-thinking financial institution by securing two honours at the 2025 Global Brand Frontier Awards. The bank was named Best Sustainable Bank – Ghana 2025 and Best Bank in Corporate Social Responsibility – Ghana 2025 These global awards show […] The post UBA wins two at Global Brand

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The domestic maritime sector is set to receive a significant boost with a US$140million investment in the Takoradi Floating Dock project – a new ship repair facility expected to generate more than US$40million in annual revenue and create 450 direct skilled jobs. Maria Ogbugo, a maritime consultant, disclosed this while speaking […] The post US$140m

The Greens Ghana has officially been awarded the prestigious EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This recognition positions The Greens as one of the first fully EDGE-certified residential communities in Ghana and a frontrunner in environmentally conscious real estate development […] The post The

Eighteen top Ghanaian real estate developers have confirmed to participate in the highly anticipated Diaspora Property Expo (DPE 2025) Canada edition scheduled for May 24 and May 25 2 at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre at 655 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, Toronto. Julz Ossom, CEO of Canada-based Aim 2 Impact, one of the […] The post 18 exhibitors, 21 top speakers

By Kizito CUDJOE The government’s decision not to renew the mining lease of Gold Fields’ Damang operation could threaten investor confidence in the country’s mining sector, the Ghana Chamber of Mines has said. The Chamber warned that the decision may cast doubt on the long-term security of mining investments in Ghana and send negative signals […] The post Govt’s

Bibiani Gold Stars secured a significant 1-0 win over Young Apostles FC at home on Sunday, moving them to joint-top with Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the summit of the Premier League (GPL) table, as the latter dropped points. The Miners extend their unbeaten home run, which sends them level on 47 points with Asante Kotoko, who have […] The post GPL Week 27: Gold Stars go joint-top

…commissions ultra-modern African Trade Centre in Abuja African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Africa’s foremost financial institution has officially commissioned its first Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja, Nigeria, ushering in a transformative era for trade and investment in Africa. During the grand commissioning ceremony, speakers, including Dr. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of Federation, […] The post Afreximbank

A delegation from the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) visited the head office of Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, GCB Bank PLC, on Thursday, 10th April 2025 to officially invite the bank to participate in the sixth edition of the Bankers’ League. The visit formed part of the association’s trophy tour, which offers participating banks and […] The post GAB officially invites

By Samuel SAM Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for the inclusion of all stakeholders in development and implementation of the 2026–2029 Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), stating that broad participation is essential in addressing the diverse needs of Ghanaians and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They stressed the need for citizen engagement from community […] The post CSOs

By Ethel COFIE  Months ago, I wrote an article speculating on what it would look like if MTN Ghana obtained a banking license. I followed it up with a piece exploring how fundamentally cross-border payments across Africa would change if telcos like MTN and Orange were licensed to do wallet-to-wallet transactions across their operational countries. […] The post So

By Cyril Mawuli ASARE The recent United States tariff is the most topical issue at the global business front. The initial imposition of tariff by the United States and retaliation by China sparked a cycle that many analysts believe could lead ultimately lead to recession as a result of the initial inflation caused by the […] The post Recent United States tariff and the way forward appeared

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Professor of chemistry and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Nathaniel Owusu Boadi, has underscored the transformative potential of nanotechnology in advancing green energy solutions in Ghana and across Africa. Delivering his Professorial Inaugural Lecture at KNUST, Prof. […] The post Nanotechnology

A new moral and civic curriculum for national development A new moral and civic curriculum is necessary Addressing ethical decline through education reform to protect our democracy. By Hene Aku KWAPONG Ghana is facing a critical challenge—a decline in discipline, weakening respect for institutions, and an erosion of ethical values. Political discourse has become hostile, […] The post Revamping education appeared

“People need to stop financing denial of climate change” —–Al Gore, Former US Vice President Climate change issues have become imperative globally because of the growing and dire manifestation of the phenomenon with time. The global concern for climate change and its implications has been strongly represented in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs), precisely SDG […] The post Sustainability

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI The TUC’s assessment of the 2025 budget points to overprioritising macro stability, resulting in recurring bouts of macroeconomic instability. This is reflected in persistence of the inflation problem, high interest rates, subdued economic growth and a depreciating national currency. In its submission to government on the 2025 budget, the TUC indicated […] The post TUC’s assessment

By Shang-Jin Wei US President Donald Trump reportedly delayed the launch of his global “reciprocal tariffs” until after April 1. If his goal was to avoid being dismissed as a fool by the rest of the world, it is not at all clear that he has succeeded. Despite the branding, Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” are nothing […] The post Trump’s misguided tariff formula appeared first on The