Development Economist and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Policy Studies (CSPS) at the College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Dr. George Domfe, has emphasized that Ghana’s current economic recovery trajectory should be credited to former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. According to the Founding President of Africa Policy Lens, APL, the decision […] The post Ken

Emirates and Air China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic framework for expanding their existing reciprocal interline cooperation. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 81st Annual General Meeting (IATA AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in New Delhi. The MoU was signed by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ […] The post Emirates, Air

By Elikplim Kwabla APETORGBOR (PhD) Ghana’s electricity sector is flashing red and we must not ignore the alarm. The recent surge in scheduled and emergency maintenance operations by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) points to a deeper structural crisis. These maintenance exercises—occurring with increasing frequency—are no longer just […] The post Frequent

The women’s wing of UBA Ghana, U-Lioness, hosted an inspiring and engaging event dubbed “Time with the Amazons.” This session brought together women from various departments and branches across the bank to engage in open conversations around life, career, and personal development. The event was part of U-Lioness’s broader mission to foster a culture of […] The post Time

In a move to advance Ghana’s position as a preferred aviation hub in West Africa, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, visited Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). A key focus of his visit was an inspection of ongoing projects at Kotoka International Airport. He toured the construction of GACL’s new 11-storey head office, scheduled […] The post Transport Minister tours GACL appeared

By Tolulope EKWE Did you know that up to 60% of African youth feel they lack the confidence to speak publicly or lead teams—despite having the necessary skills? In an era when African innovation is rising, a quieter crisis is brewing: the crisis of self-doubt. While our economies expand and our digital spaces thrive, many […] The post Africa

University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), has appointed Professor Ernest Yaw Tweneboah-Koduah as the new Dean. He takes over from the Prof. Justice Nyigmah Bawole, who has anchored the business school on a very strong footing in a successful two-term administration, achieving major milestones in the school’s history. Prof. Tweneboah-Koduah is the first faculty member […] The post Ernest

The Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, has been elected as the first Director-General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) at the just ended 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda. In a highly competitive process that began with 149 applications following […] The post After

 Vows to raise a new breed of African leaders Bishop Dr. Gideon Titi-Ofei, Founder and Presiding Bishop of Pleasant Place Church, has been officially invested as the Chancellor of the newly renamed University of Gold Coast, formerly Accra Business School. The investiture ceremony, held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the institution’s Assembly Hall in […] The post Bishop

Some analysts are cautioning that the newly approved GH¢1 fuel levy could drive fuel prices higher, thereby adding further strain on consumers and the downstream sector. Others have criticised government for imposing the levy without proper consultation. The Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) bill, 2025 – which introduces an additional GH¢1 charge on every litre of […] The post Editorial:

The central bank will soon issue a directive to ensure that boards and management teams based in Ghana retain “genuine authority” over all material credit and risk decisions. This move is a direct response to the growing trend of key lending and risk assessments being outsourced to offshore principals beyond the scope of Ghana’s supervisory […] The post Editorial: Central bank expands

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH As access to finance continues to pose a major challenge to Ghanaian businesses and industries, stifling growth and expansion, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has assured the business community of a drastic reduction in lending rates to less than 10 percent before the end of his four-year tenure […] The post Governor’s pledge : Lending rates

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU  Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with international oil firms and state-owned partners to extend two key offshore production licences until 2040, unlocking up to US$2billion in new investment aimed at bolstering crude output and gas supply. The agreement, announced in a statement on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, involves government, […] The post Gov’t

 By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Headline inflation eased further to 18.4 percent in May 2025 from 21.2 percent in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of year-on-year decline and the lowest rate since February 2022. This signals a steady return to price stability, offering relief to households and improved predictability for businesses and investors. The monthly […] The post May

…inaugurates new MIIF board The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has called on the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to collaborate closely with the Gold Board (GoldBod) to significantly increase indigenous stakes in Ghana’s mineral assets. Speaking at the inauguration of MIIF’s new nine-member board in Accra on Tuesday, Dr. Forson emphasised […] The post Fin

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Global gold trader, India Gold Metaverse (IGM), is courting investment opportunities in the country’s gold value chain, in a bid to explore more sustainable gold sourcing options. IGM introduces dynamism in the bullion trade by leveraging cutting-edge technological expertise to create and operate robust and scalable online marketplace for the precious yellow […] The post India

The Management of Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL), Accra West Region, has taken a decisive action to curb illegal water connections that continue to affect its operations. Following a recent detection exercise, the Region uncovered nearly 1,500 cases of illegal connections across its 12 operational Districts between the last quarter of 2024 and the first quarter […] The post GWL to prosecute

Achimota Retail Centre is revving up for a delightful Father’s Day extravaganza that could make most mothers jealous, as the mall unveils a stunning package of activities and fun-filled entertainment for families, beginning with Friday’s Eid al Adha celebration. The high points of ARC’s Father’s Day celebrations include a spectacular three-day Auto Show, which opens […] The post Father’s

By Peter Justice GARIBA For far too long, Africa — a continent rich in resources, heritage, and human potential — has been subjected to the strategic extraction and manipulation of Western powers. From colonial resource theft to modern-day visa extortion and economic “aid” with hidden strings, the global power dynamics continue to suppress true African […] The post Africa

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has voiced strong opposition to the government’s GH¢1 levy on every litre of fuel, describing the measure as “short-sighted” and disproportionately burdensome on citizens. The levy, which is intended to raise funds to support the country’s beleaguered energy sector, has sparked concern that it will exacerbate the financial strain […] The post ASEC