Cassona Global Imaging Ltd, a lead distributor of advanced medical imaging technology in Ghana and across Africa, has launched a groundbreaking recruitment initiative aimed at bridging the healthcare talent gap in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by attracting top African medical graduates from international universities. Cassona’s Chief Operating Officer, Leni Chigbu, as part of this effort, recently […] The post Cassona

By Seth KRAMPAH, Abuja, Nigeria The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially opened its 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a return to the continent after last year’s edition in The Bahamas. Themed “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience. The high-level gathering brings together over 6,000 delegates from across Africa, the Caribbean, […] The post Afreximbank

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on the formulation of a Drone Sector Roadmap and Candidate Projects. The ceremony was held at the GCAA headquarters located within Kotoka International Airport. The Korean delegation included Principal Researchers Cho Joo-Yong and Jung Gi-hun, as […] The post GCAA

By Elliot WILLIAMS Ghana Reinsurance Company PLC, the state-owned largest locally owned reinsurance firm operating in the country, has held the 2025 edition of its annual Life Training. The four-day training programme took place at the Volta Serene Hotel, Ho from Monday June 23 to Thursday, June 26, 2025.and was held on the topic: Annuities […] The post Ghana Re holds four-day training

Stanbic Bank Ghana has successfully launched the maiden edition of Stanbic Trade Connect, a new initiative designed to prepare Ghanaian entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for entry into the global market. Held under the theme “Global Gateway: Preparing Your Business for the International Market,” the event brought together business owners across various sectors. […] The post Stanbic

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has stepped up efforts to strengthen oversight and compliance with technology transfer agreements (TTAs) as part of its broader strategy to ensure effective regulation and investor protection in the business environment. At a stakeholder engagement in Accra, GIPC officials reiterated that companies are required by […] The post GIPC

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The government of Switzerland, through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), has announced a CHF65million (approximately US$77million) grant to support three strategic development areas in Ghana, including the improvement of local governance systems. The initiative, dubbed the SECO Country Programme 2025–2028, aims to strengthen local governance, boost private sector […] The post US$77m

The Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Wamkele Mene has encouraged United States and African Business and governments to recognize that Africa’s economic future cannot depend on trade alone but must also have production at the centre of is strategy. Speaking at the 2025 Corporate Council on Africa’s 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit opened by João […] The post AfCFTA

By Seth KRAMPAH, Abuja As the 32nd Annual Meetings of Afreximbank continue in Abuja, panelists and delegates alike are showering praise on the bank’s President and Chairman, Professor Benedict Oramah, for his transformative leadership and enduring contributions to Africa’s trade and development landscape. The accolades come amid growing recognition of his decade-long tenure, which has […] The post Oramah

By Mercy SIMPSON At StarLife Assurance, sustainability is more than a corporate initiative, it is a commitment to future generations. As a leading indigenous life insurance company, we recognize our responsibility to not only secure lives but to also safeguard our environment, where we operate. Through a range of purposeful activities, we are embedding environmental […] The post Sustainability

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Wahu Mobility has launched a new digital platform to support electric vehicle (EV) users in Ghana, describing it as Africa’s first all-in-one companion for EV ownership. The launch, held at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Accra on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, brought together key stakeholders in transport, energy, technology, and […] The post Wahu

In every workplace – from the buzzing startup to the sprawling multinational – managers face a common, often frustrating challenge: people. Why do some employees leap into action while others linger in deliberation? Why does one team member thrive in group brainstorming sessions while another retreats into silence? Why do communication breakdowns happen – even […] The post Comms

“Garbage in, garbage out.” But in today’s digitised economy, that phrase underestimates the problem. Dirty data is more than a nuisance. It’s a silent threat that can sabotage strategies, undermine innovation, and cost organisations millions without a single alarm bell ringing. Yet many businesses, even those that champion digital transformation, still treat data integrity as […] The post Dirty

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Panellists at the just-ended Environmental Sustainability Summit 2025 concurred that the precarious plastic pollution situation in Ghana continues to worsen due to a disjoint between policy and its implementation and lack commitment to promoting investments in viable alternatives. As the country grapples with plastic pollution and seeks to advance circular economy […] The post Policy

Following PURC’s announcement of a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs across all consumer categories effective July 1, some civil Society Organisations have criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for its recent decision. In a joint statement, CUTS International Accra and the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE) accused PURC of violating Section […] The post Editorial:

The Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio reduced to 23.6% in April 2025 from 25.7% in April 2024,  BoG says in its May 2025 Banking sector Development Report. The decrease in NPL ratio was attributable to higher growth in total loans relative to growth in NPL stock. The banking industry’s NPL stock grew by 8.7% to GH¢21.7billion […] The post Editorial: Rein-in banking industry’s

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Head-Capacity Development, West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), Charles Kojo Vandyck has emphasised an urgent need for innovative and creative financing models to address the country’s widening development funding gap. Speaking during a presentation on sustainable financing options at an ActionAid Ghana dialogue, Mr. Vandyck warned that traditional methods of funding […] The post Innovative

… as it clarifies scope of imminent ban By Ebenezer NJOKU The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has moved to clarify the scope of an impending plastic ban, stating that only single-use and non-recyclable plastics will be targetted under the forthcoming policy measures – not all plastic products. Speaking at the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS) […] The post Not all plastics

… warns revenue distortions are forcing gov’t into unsustainable borrowing cycle By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The nation’s mounting debt crisis stems directly from fundamental flaws in the tax system that have undermined revenue collection and forced government into an unsustainable borrowing cycle, Seth Terkper, former finance minister and current Special Presidential Advisor on […] The post Soaring

By Kizito CUDJOE The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has raised concerns over indications that government intends extending the production licence of Tullow Oil PLC (Tullow) to 2040, following a recent  memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing between the state and the international oil company. According to the policy think-tank, although the MoU has been described […] The post IEA