By Kwame ASANTE The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a landmark U.S. trade initiative launched in 2000, now faces an uncertain future as renewal discussions stall in Washington. If allowed to expire, it would mark the end of a two-decade-long preferential trade relationship that has shaped Africa–U.S. economic engagement, particularly in sectors such as […] The post AGOA

After the controversial banking sector clean-up undertaken a couple of years ago, it is refreshing to learn that the country’s savings and loans sector is experiencing renewed public confidence – with deposit mobilisation rising by 39.4% year-on-year (YoY) to reach GH¢6,104.29million in 2024. This strong performance underscores the sector’s growing role in financial intermediation and […] The post Editorial:

The long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the country’s oil palm industry is being questioned. This is because the industry is grappling with significant production shortfalls. Despite an annual output of approximately 350,000 metric tonnes, domestic demand has surged to around 400,000 metric tonnes – creating a deficit of about 50,000 metric tonnes each year. Experts […] The post Editorial:

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The 26 savings and loans companies operating under the Ghana Association of Savings and Loans Companies (GHASALC), have experienced explosive growth, with total assets reaching GH¢10.2 billion, as of March 2025, representing a 30 percent year-on-year growth. Despite the fact that the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of these institutions declined to […] The post Savings

By Kizito CUDJOE The government is considering revisions to Act 865, the law that established the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s investment framework and attract more foreign direct investment, Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has said. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the GIPC governing […] The post Gov’t to

…GSA, EPA, others to blame By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), have expressed worry over the escalating cost of demurrage paid by importers and businesses on weekly basis to shipping lines. Data from the Institute, indicates that every week, importers pay an estimated GH¢30 million in demurrage to shipping lines at […] The post Regulatory

Highlights capital preservation, innovation and sustainability as pillars for growth Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has held its 55th Annual General meeting (AGM) to present its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 to its shareholders. The Bank declared a dividend payout of GH¢1.67 per ordinary share culminating in a total […] The post Standard

As part of activities to mark the 5th edition of the World Public Relations Day Festival, Global Media Alliance (GMA), in collaboration with ALX Ghana and Women in PR Ghana (WiPR), hosted an educational masterclass on the theme ‘PR x AI x Data Analytics’. Held at the ALX Hub in Accra, the session served as […] The post WPRDFestival 2025: GMA partners

The fourth edition of The Bold New Normal Conference, convened by transformational business leader, author, and global speaker Lucy Quist,  takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at The Enclave Garden, East Legon, Accra with focus on Language and Culture. Each year, hundreds of change leaders gather at the conference to build on their journeys […] The post Lucy Quist’s

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Ghana Chapter has officially launched its Student Chapter at Sunyani Technical University (STU), alongside the inauguration of the university’s newly established Department of Architecture and Real Estate. The landmark event marked a significant stride in bridging academic instruction with industry practice, while also deepening the role of professional facility […] The post IFMA

The USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), in collaboration with U.S. Soy, has successfully concluded its biennial National Training Program and Chicken Cooking Competition. The three-day program, held from Monday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Accra, aimed to educate and empower the next generation of culinary professionals in Ghana on the […] The post USAPEEC

Once Upon a Song… In a quiet corner of Ghana, where most 12-year-olds are still trying to memorize their times tables or figure out which TikTok dance is trending, Emily Adade Boateng is doing something profoundly different—she’s writing history in melody. While other kids sing along to their favorite gospel tunes, Emily is composing them. […] The post The

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has officially launched its prestigious Industry and Quality Awards’ 14th edition  in Accra, urging businesses to adopt and maintain high quality standards to remain competitive on the global stage. This year’s edition, themed ‘Accessing new markets through improved quality standards to drive business growth and job creation’, brought together […] The post AGI

By Joseph ZIEM The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged Ghanaians to take an active interest in how the country’s oil revenues are managed and used, warning that, without sustained citizen oversight, Ghana risks repeating the mistakes of its mining past. This call was made during a well-attended public forum held in Yendi […] The post Citizens must

Stakeholders in Ghana’s environmental sector have called for urgent reforms, stronger enforcement, and clear national direction to address the growing problem of marine litter. The event, held in Accra, July 8, 2025- forms part of the three-year Prevention of Marine Litter in the Gulf of Guinea (PROTEGO) initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry for […] The post National

The sixth induction of members into the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG) has been held at the Alisa Hotel, Accra last Saturday. It was held under the theme ‘Insurance for Ghana’s Prosperity: Redefining Standards and Building confidence’. It was held in collaboration with the Ghana Insurance College (GIC) and other corporate members in good […] The post 103

By Ama Kudom-Agyemang In 2016, Ghana was one of seven African countries that submitted their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), after the coming into force of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change also known as the Paris Climate Accords or L’Accord de Paris. It is an international instrument on climate change mitigation, adaptation and finance. The […] The post Charting climate ambition appeared

Across successive governments in Ghana, one troubling pattern has become deeply entrenched: the default posture of official communication is too often reactive, emotional and combative — rather than strategic, measured and purposeful. From one administration to the next, the actors may change, but the script remains stubbornly the same. Instead of leveraging communication as a […] The post Comms

By Dela EVANS In the aftermath of Ghana’s 2024 Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), which restructured over GH¢137 billion in domestic bonds, the nation faces the urgent task of restoring public trust in its financial institutions. The DDEP, though critical for fiscal recovery, tested the resilience of savings systems, pension funds, and long-term financial security […] The post Building

Procura Global Ltd, a leading Ghanaian procurement and supply chain consultancy, has received top honours at the 7th Africa Procurement & Supply Chain Summit & Awards, held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was recognized with the “Young Procurement CEO of the Year” award, presented to Managing Director Nii Obodai Doku, alongside […] The post Procura