African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three months ended 31 March 2025. Financial Highlights Afreximbank Group delivered satisfactory financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, meeting expectations with solid profitability, strengthened liquidity and a resilient capital base. This performance […] The post Africa

By Albert A. ARHIN(PhD) On 25 July 2024, the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D – Directive 2024/1760) officially entered into force, signaling a major shift in how global businesses must address human rights and environmental harms across their value chains. The Directive applies to: EU Companies with over 1,000 employees and a […] The post Staying

By Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI Accra, has become synonymous with perennial flooding during the rainy seasons. Every year, as the skies open up and the rains persist for days, the city grapples with flooded streets, submerged homes, disrupted livelihoods and, tragically, loss of lives. The flooding incidents that have plagued Accra recently are not isolated occurrences but […] The post Nurture

By Evans KORANTENG A delegation of 32 Dutch agribusiness leaders of 19 Dutch companies, embark on a high-impact trade mission to boost Dutch-Ghanaian collaboration in Ghana’s horticultural industry. The mission will be led by the Dutch Vice Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Mr. Marten van den Berg, and will take place from Monday 26th until Wednesday […] The post Dutch horticulture

Golf in Ghana is evolving into an exciting new phase, where heritage, sophistication, and innovation meet on the course. On May 30th and 31st, the Johnnie Walker Annual Ghana Golf Championship will launch for the first time at Achimota Golf Club, signaling a milestone event with growing anticipation. This is a grand celebration of craft, […] The post Johnnie Walker Ghana annual

By Sammy CRABBE In part one of this series, we looked at – Laying the foundations, the early enabling works phase. Energy and Connectivity as the Lifeblood of the Future A city is not just a collection of buildings and roads; it is a living, breathing organism. For the One Square Mile to become Africa’s […] The post Building

According to a recent report from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), foreign corporate investors continued to be the dominant force in the domestic equity market – accounting for nearly 86 percent of total shares value sold between January and April 2025. The data show that foreign companies sold GH¢531.71million in equities during the period out […] The post Editorial:

In view of creeping global protectionist measures, Ghana and its African counterparts must urgently reposition their trade and industrial strategies in response to this state of affairs, international relations scholar Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso has noted. For instance, protectionist measures by the United States under President Donald Trump has witnessed  a baseline 10 percent duty on […] The post Editorial:

Enterprise Group PLC, which recently swept four top honours at the 9?? Ghana CEO Excellence Awards, where Group Chief Executive Officer Daniel Larbi-Tieku was adjudged Overall CEO of the Year and the Managing Directors of Enterprise Life, Enterprise Insurance and Enterprise Trustees—Jacqueline Benyi, Akosua Ansah-Antwi and Joseph Ampofo, respectively—each received category leadership trophies, has also […] The post Enterprise

Former Minister for Food and Agriculture and current Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has announced the formation of an exploratory committee to assess the viability of a potential leadership bid within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a public statement issued on Wednesday, Dr. Acheampong revealed that the decision follows “growing encouragement […] The post Bryan

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])   One in six persons who engaged public officials in 2024 paid bribes to access public services, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed in its newly launched Governance Series Wave 1 Report. The study found that 18.4 percent of individuals who interacted with public officials within the year under review […] The post Over

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has indicated that government is signalling a renewed commitment to long-term investment partnerships, underpinned by a genuine macroeconomic turnaround driven by substantive reforms rather than rhetoric. Speaking at a private investor roundtable convened by Invest Africa and Standard Chartered on the side-lines of […] The post BoG

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO A recent assessment of property tax administration in Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) has revealed that only about 50 out of the 261 maintain some form of property database, with most records being incomplete or outdated. The MMDAs that had reliable databases were those supported by international partners and donor […] The post Only

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The country is eyeing a significant leap in non-traditional export (NTE) earnings, with government targeting an annual revenue increase from US$3.5 billion to US$10 billion by 2030, according to the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare. Echoing President Mahama’s ambitious NTE vision, the minister said the target would be […] The post Trade

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine (AGA) has formally handed over a state-of-the-art soap-making factory to the Dokyiwa community in Obuasi municipality, marking a significant milestone in its drive to support local economic empowerment. The GH?1.8million facility, constructed under AGA’s 10-Year Socioeconomic Development Plan (SEDP), is expected to serve as a hub for […] The post AngloGold

Dr. Nick Danso Adjei, Executive Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, has once again cemented his status as one of Ghana’s most transformative business leaders, receiving three prestigious honours At the high-level summit themed “Leading Ghana’s Economic Reset: Transforming Business and Governance for a Sustainable Futuristic Economy,” Dr. Danso Adjei was named Entrepreneur of […] The post Nick

The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has published a new policy brief examining the feasibility and implications of transitioning to an hourly wage system in Ghana. The brief, co-authored by Research Fellow Elizabeth N. Appiah (PhD) and Research Manager, Augustine Owusu Mensah responds to growing calls for wage structures that better reflect […] The post CERPA

Introduction Ghana’s labor market is at a critical juncture, shaped by rapid globalisation, technological transformation, and the growing influence of non-traditional employment models. Although the current wage system in Ghana has traditionally relied on monthly salaries, offering financial stability and predictability, it may no longer completely match the changing dynamics of the workforce. The rise […] The post Policy

By Louis Gyimah  Executive Summary The implementation of individual consumer credit scoring systems represents a transformative force in Ghana’s financial sector, reshaping lending practices and expanding financial inclusion. This analysis explores the multifaceted economic impact of credit scoring on financial institutions, businesses, and individual consumers. Drawing comparisons with similar economies, it highlights the system’s role […] The post Financial

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed accomplished pharmacist and marketing expert, Dr. David Tetteh, to the Governing Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). His appointment is part of a broader strategy to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of Ghana’s health insurance system under the next NDC government. Dr. Tetteh brings to the board […] The post President Mahama