By Vivian Kai LOKKO For decades, Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry followed a familiar script. A few dominant brands controlled the pumps, set the tone on quality, and commanded fierce customer loyalty. Local oil marketing companies (OMCs) operated on the fringes—present, but rarely powerful. That story has now been shattered Over the past five years, Ghana’s […] The post How fuel underdogs

…as gold touches US$5,300 in Jan ‘26 The Bank of Ghana’s gold holdings fell to 18.6 tonnes at the end of December 2025, according to the Summary of Economic and Financial Data released on January 28, 2026. The development marks a more than reduction from the 38.04 tonnes recorded in October 2025. The data suggests […] The post Gold reserves decline to 18.6 tonnes in Dec. ‘25

By Professor Douglas BOATENG There is a painful truth many prefer to whisper, if at all. It sounds harsh. It feels unfair. But history, markets, and global behaviour keep confirming it with uncomfortable consistency: the world does not doubt Africa as much as Africans doubt Africa. Before investors hesitate, before partners patronise, before global powers […] The post The

Platinum Impex, operating under the brand Sigma Appliances, has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to “powering growth together” by distributing more than GH¢1million in cash rebates to its wholesale partners. The rewards were issued under the company’s flagship loyalty program, the Platinum Partner Program. Launched in January 2025, the program was designed to […] The post Sigma

By Dr Andrews AYIKU Introduction As a business coach with over 20 years of experience working with Ghanaian entrepreneurs, I’ve seen businesses withstand currency changes, power outages, and worldwide pandemics. The most persistent “silent killer” of Ghanaian Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) has always been the cost of funding. In January 2026, we find ourselves […] The post Why

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has warned that 2026 will mark the start of a full-scale enforcement drive, with public and private institutions which process personal data without registration facing fines and possible imprisonment. Executive Director of the Commission Arnold Kavaapu? said there will be no exemptions, stressing that the law […] The post DPC to

By Juliet ETEFE The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA) has flagged deep-rooted, system-wide weaknesses across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), warning that persistent gaps in planning, budgeting, procurement and auditing continue to undermine public financial management at the local level. This follows findings from the 2024 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table (PFMCLT), […] The post System-wide

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Henley Global Mobility Report 2026 has revealed that even though the Ghanaian passport has achieved notable improvements in access, it still remains in the lower half of global rankings – far behind European, Asian and some countries in the Middle East. The report maintained that issues of shorter visa validities, […] The post Despite

…urges diversification in its 2026 Global Market Outlook Standard Chartered Bank expects global financial markets to deliver strong returns in 2026, led by equities and other risky assets as artificial intelligence-driven earnings growth, easing monetary policy and lower trade tensions support investor appetite. However, the bank warned that gains are likely to be uneven, reinforcing […] The post Standard

Ghana has sent a strong and unequivocal signal to the international community, reaffirming that its resolve to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing remains firm and irreversible. Speaking at the opening of the on-site Mutual Evaluation of Ghana’s Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) regime in Accra, the Deputy Minister for […] The post Gov’t

By Samuel SAM The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH) has called on government to provide targeted support to address the widespread infestation of root-knot nematode (RKN), which is undermining vegetable production in the Upper East Region. The pest has severely affected crops, particularly tomatoes, with yield losses estimated at over 70 per cent. The infestation […] The post Horticulturists

Newmont has donated critical medical equipment valued at over GH?2 million to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Ghana’s premier referral hospital, as well as its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare delivery in Ghana. The equipment were donated to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the […] The post Newmont