By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The nation is haemorrhaging over US$9billion each year due to corruption, tax evasion, smuggling and systemic inefficiencies across critical sectors – a figure that experts say threatens national development and undermines public confidence in government institutions. At a public dialogue on revenue leakages, Professor Isaac Boadi, […] The post US$9bn

A News Desk report The Accra–Kumasi highway, a strategic economic corridor linking the nation’s two most economically significant cities, is drawing renewed concern as deteriorating road conditions compromise commuter safety, disrupt economic activity and pose potential health risks. Despite its status as the country’s most travelled roadway, sections of the highway remain in disrepair – […] The post Travelling

…backing youth, women-led startups The Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has thrown its support behind President John Dramani Mahama’s newly announced plan to establish a National Venture Capital Fund targeted at youth and women-led businesses, describing the initiative as a bold move to deepen entrepreneurial support and accelerate inclusive growth. President Mahama made the announcement […] The post VCTF

…as plans for local ownership transition continue Gold Fields Limited has reached an agreement with the government to extend the mining lease for its Damang operation for a further 12 months, paving the way for a restart of open-pit mining while laying the groundwork for a long-term transition to local ownership. The South African-listed miner […] The post Gold Fields secures

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has reassured Zoomlion Ghana Limited that the government will settle its outstanding debts for sanitation services provided over the past two years. Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has been owed to the tune of GH¢1.2 billion for its services […] The post MPs reassure Zoomlion

Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing some resilience despite uncertainty in the global economy and restricted fiscal space. Regional growth is expected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3% in 2026-2027. This growth is mainly due to increased private consumption and investments as inflation cools down and currencies stabilize. The median […] The post Economic