…2026 dual milestone year, celebrating 75 years of VWGA in SA and 3 decades of building an export icon Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is celebrating a landmark year in 2026, marking both its 75th anniversary in South Africa and 30 years of Polo production at its Kariega manufacturing plant. The latter significant feat has seen […] The post Motoring

By Rev’d Fiifi Afenyi-Donkor The recent failure of Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun’s widely publicized prediction that Mr Kennedy Agyapong would win the New Patriotic Party’s national primaries has reignited a familiar debate about prophecy in Ghanaian politics. What drew attention was not only the prophecy’s inaccuracy, but that it came from a prophet whose earlier […] The post Prophets and Politicians

The president of the Africa Business Council, Dr. Amany Asfour has called for African governments to reserve at least 40% of public procurement for continental businesses, arguing that preferential treatment for African firms is essential to implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Speaking during a session on the AfCFTA podcast, Dr. Amany […] The post 40%

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO World Vision Ghana – a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on relief, development and advocacy for vulnerable groups – and Business & Financial Times (B&FT) held a strategic meeting to deepen their existing collaboration and explore concrete avenues to transform lives of the most vulnerable in society. The collaboration, among others, aims […] The post World

Concerns over a possible increase in consumer prices and market distortion following implementation of the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime have been debunked by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). It is to be recalled that GRA rolled out major VAT reforms since January 1, 2026 under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), […] The post Editorial: Deeper public education on VAT reforms

Urgent action is needed to safeguard Ghana’s fisheries, a new report by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) implies. EJF reveals that the country’s industrial trawl fleet continues to harvest large volumes of illegal bycatch, including juvenile fish vital to artisanal fisheries. The report indicates that artisanal fishing communities are paying a heavy price with 94 […] The post Editorial:

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government will convert billions of cedis in debt, cut cocoa producer prices and mandate local processing for at least half its beans as part of a broad sector overhaul, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson said on Thursday. The measures come after a sharp drop in global cocoa prices, a failed […] The post Debt conversion, price cuts

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The country’s economic growth slowed in November, with industry weighing on overall output even as services remained strong according to provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) showed the economy expanded 4.2 percent year-on-year in November 2025, down from 7.1% in the same […] The post Growth

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has intensified efforts to position Ghana as a premier destination for global mining capital, encouraging investors to view the country as a secure and stable environment for long-term projects. Addressing participants at the Ghana Day event during the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South […] The post Lands

A local fabricators’ post-harvest equipment programme by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been inaugurated at the Technology Solution Centre in Savelugu in the Northern Region to address persistent challenges in Ghana’s food systems, particularly post-harvest losses. The programme, implemented in partnership with the GRATIS Foundation, seeks to strengthen local fabrication, enhance skills […] The post WFP

Promasidor Ghana has hosted its Partners’ Dialogue & Awards event in Accra, reaffirming its commitment to strong distributor engagement, shared growth, and long-term collaboration. The event brought together key distributors from across the country for strategic discussions and culminated in an awards ceremony celebrating outstanding performance and excellence. Tonifel Prestige Limited bagged the coveted 2025 […] The post Promasidor

RTP Africa has honoured Ambassador Edward Akwasi Boateng with the Media Visionary Award at the 15th Radio and Television Personality (RTP) Awards, recognising his visionary leadership and transformative contributions to media development in Ghana and across Africa. The award celebrates Ambassador Boateng’s pioneering role in shaping modern broadcasting, amplifying African voices, and building media platforms […] The post Amb Boateng

By Ebenezer ADU-ACQUAH In recent times, many Ghanaians have heard encouraging economic news. Inflation is easing, interest rates are beginning to fall, foreign reserves are improving and key indicators suggest the economy is stabilizing. Yet, for many households and businesses, daily life still feels expensive and financially tight. This has led to a common and […] The post Why

By Elikem Desewu The Ministry of Trade, Industries and Agribusiness is positioning ‘Feed Industries’ as a central pillar of the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy, with a focus on expanding industrial raw-material supply, sustaining round-the-clock factory operations, creating jobs for young people and boosting exports. Working in collaboration with relevant ministries, agencies and private-sector partners, the […] The post Trade

The government is overhauling its cocoa financing and pricing model after a production shortfall and contract rollover triggered losses of more than US$1 billion, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson said on Thursday. The reforms follow a turbulent 2023-2024 season in which Ghana Cocoa Board projected output of 800,000 tonnes but harvested 432,145 tonnes, a […] The post Gov’t reworks

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB PLC) has marked a significant corporate milestone with the unveiling of a new corporate cloth, symbolising the Bank’s enduring legacy, shared values, and renewed commitment to excellence as it continues its transformation journey. The launch of the new corporate cloth, which coincided with the Bank’s annual thanksgiving, forms part […] The post ADB

The United Nations University’s Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) has called for a strategic shift in Africa’s position within the global critical minerals economy, urging stronger South-South collaboration to secure greater value from the energy transition. In a new report “Africa Redefining Critical Minerals for a Shared Future: South-South Solidarity in Action”, the […] The post South-South

Prudential Bank (PBL) and Nita Travels and Shipping Ventures Limited are set to take their valued customers on exclusive business trips to Korea, Turkey, and China, as part of their ongoing efforts to foster business growth and international partnerships. The tours come off at the back of a successful one held in 2025 where customers […] The post Prudential

By Ahn-zim Wusa MANGA By any measure, an international airport is more than concrete, runways, and baggage belts. It is a nation’s first handshake and last impression. For Ghana, Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is not just an aviation facility; it is a brand touchpoint, a national symbol, and the emotional starting point of the Ghana […] The post Renaming Kotoka

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Ghana has failed to break into the top five English-speaking countries on the continent, despite its long-standing reputation as a West African education hub and its self-proclaimed status as the gateway to Africa. The country’s standing in the 2025 English Proficiency Index (EPI), when viewed alongside a recent government directive promoting […] The post English