By Paul FRIMPONG Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing development challenges of our time, threatening economies, livelihoods, and ecosystems worldwide. For Africa — and Ghana in particular — the impacts are acute: extreme weather events, declining agricultural productivity, and rising energy demands are undermining growth and sustainable development. Against this backdrop, […] The post From

By Kizito CUIDJOE The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged the government not to renew or extend any commercial mining leases held by foreign companies when they expire in the coming years, calling instead for a shift toward full local ownership of the country’s mineral resources. The policy think tank said the expiry of […] The post IEA calls for halt to

Picture this: It’s 2035, and the African Union is hosting its annual summit. The leaders gather—sharp suits, colorful kente stoles, gele tied high, and shoes polished enough to blind a cameraman. The speeches begin. Leader A takes the stage and drones: “Our macroeconomic indicators remain resilient despite volatile fiscal headwinds…” Cue snoring. Leader B rises […] The post On

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Experts in the digital ecosystem at the 4th ‘National E-Commerce Forum’ – an initiative by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ Ghana) – have deliberated and proffered pragmatic solutions capable of addressing existing trust and security gaps in the digital trade space of Accra. The forum, attended by policymakers, entrepreneurs and tech […] The post 4th

By Scofray Nana Yaw Yeboah, MCC, FInstCM Leadership and executive functions emphasise command-control, productivity-reward, and performance metrics (ways of doing). In this BANI era, which is causing management and C-suites to face burnout at an alarming rate and cost, executive leadership coaching and other support systems become innovative, integrative interventions to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and […] The post Executive

By Peter Martey AGBEKO Most mornings, I wake up without remembering my dreams. But one dream returns often and vividly — a transformed Ghana. A Ghana where truth is treasured, where leaders serve selflessly, and where the media stands tall as the fearless conscience of the nation. A fearless media Lord Acton once warned: “Power […] The post My dream!!! appeared first on The Business

Ghana will take center stage at the International Cassava Fair (FIMAN) 2025, the world’s largest event dedicated to cassava and its related industries, scheduled for November 25–27, 2025, in Paranavaí, Brazil. Agrihouse Foundation, the official franchise holder of FIMAN in Ghana, is partnering with Podium Alimentos once again to ensure strong Ghanaian representation at this […] The post Agrihouse

Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a groundbreaking Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement. This strategic partnership aims to unlock a cumulative investment value of at least US$1 billion and is set to significantly transform housing and urban development across the continent and boost trade and investment. Signed […] The post ShafDB,

By Ama KUDOM-AGYEMANG Accra is hosting what promises to be one of Africa’s most significant youth-led gatherings on climate action and sustainable development. More than 2,000 young leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and development partners from across Africa have gathered for the 2025 African Youth Conference on Natural Resources and Environmental Governance (AYC-NREG). The in-person attendees and […] The post African

By: Hilda Aku ASIEDU When we talk about climate change, one phenomenon scientists often use is the tipping point. A tipping point happens when small changes build up until they cause big, often irreversible effects on the Earth. Imagine the earth as an egg lying almost at the edge of a table; one tiny nudge […] The post Climate tipping points: How small actions push

By Ebenezer OSEI  As a regular observer of Ghana’s bustling construction scene, I am fascinated by how new players keep shaking things up in the cement market. Driving through Accra or Kumasi, you can’t miss the stacks of cement bags fueling everything from high-rise apartments to rural clinics. Among them, a particular Togo-sourced brand is […] The post Cross-border

Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is procuring advanced equipment for residue deposit testing in a bid to tighten quality control for locally produced honey in order to re-enter the lucrative European Union (EU) market. This initiative comes after years of limited access to the EU market because of concerns over quality assurance. Industry players […] The post Editorial: Honey’s

Africa’s biggest iGaming brand, betPawa, has taken a bold step towards modernising African football by introducing a new digital platform to manage its flagship Locker Room Bonus (LRB) initiative. The brand hosted a two-day technical training workshop bringing together administrators from all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs and representatives from the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier […] The post betPawa

Ghana’s economy maintained its expansionary trajectory in second-quarter (Q2) 2025 – posting the highest second-quarter momentum since 2019, data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have shown. Q2, 2025 posted a quarter-on-quarter growth rate of 1.4 percent,  though marginally below the 1.6 percent growth recorded in the first quarter which occurred despite weakening in the […] The post Editorial:

President John Dramani Mahama has donated 20,000 sets of protective equipment (PPE) to women shea nut collectors in northern Ghana, in a move hailed as both humanitarian and strategic for the billion-dollar sector. The donation – comprising boots, gloves and durable clothing – was unveilled at the World Shea Expo 2025 in Tamale by Deputy […] The post Mahama

…stimulate economic growth: The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Edward Ato Sarpong, has expressed support for the Bank of Ghana’s (BOG) non-interest banking and finance initiative, describing it as a transformative model that can empower businesses and stimulate Ghana’s economic growth. Mr. Sarpong noted that non-interest banking and finance offers more […] The post Non-interest

SIC Financial Services Ltd (SIC-FSL), has announced a 20 percent salary reduction for its Acting Managing Director, Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu, and all staff, effective October 2025, as part of measures to lower operational expenses and restore the company’s financial health. A statement issued on September 11, 2025, and signed by Dr. Iddrisu said: “As part […] The post SIC-FSL

Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has officially unveiled Annor James Tetteh, popularly known as Nana Tea, as the project ambassador for its flagship sustainability initiative, “A Sandal More for a Better Tomorrow.” The announcement, made  at the Bank’s Head Office in Accra, marks the launch of the project’s third phase. The initiative, which has already touched […] The post Access

Huawei Technologies is urging the domestic mining industry to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions, warning that failure to do so would leave it at risk falling behind global competitors in efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Speaking at the Green Future Mining Summit in Accra, Huawei Ghana Managing Director, Jason Cao said digitalisation should no longer […] The post Huawei

The Ghana Institute of Real Estate Brokers (GhIREB), a subsidiary of The Ghana Association of Real Estate Brokers (GAREB), has inducted its first batch of trained diaspora members in a move to improve professionalism, curb fraud and deepen diaspora investment in the country’s property market. The induction followed a three-week online training programme covering land […] The post GhiREB