By Joshua AMLANU The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has warned that the country could be losing as much as GH¢22.5million annually due to the unchecked export of raw rubber. To curb the losses and protect local processing industries, the Authority has directed all exporters of rubber, cashew and shea to seek written approval before […] The post GH¢22.5m lost annually to

By Evelyn ARTHUR Ghana’s maritime industry has reached a historic milestone with the arrival of the MSC TÜRKIYE, one of the largest vessels ever to berth at a port in the sub-Saharan region. This landmark event occurred just one week after the arrival of another ultra-large vessel, the MSC DILETTA, at the Meridian Port Services […] The post MPS Terminal 3 welcomes record-breaking

Gold mining giant AngloGold Ashanti has reported a 764 percent increase in profits for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, as the company reaps the benefits of higher gold prices and increased production. The London-headquartered miner, which operates primarily in Africa, Australia and the Americas, announced that profit attributable to shareholders reached US$443million in Q1, […] The post AngloGold

In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, FirstBank has emerged as a trailblazer in promoting financial literacy among its customers. The Bank’s unwavering commitment to equipping individuals and businesses with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive is a testament to its dedication to empowering its customers and fostering sustainable economic progress within the communities it […] The post Empowering

…starts tomorrow By Elliot WILLIAMS This week, the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) will host the 3rd edition of its annual International Educational Seminar in Accra. The event, which will last for three days – from Wednesday, May 14 to Friday, May 16 – will be held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel under the […] The post I8 insurance companies sponsor 3-day international

In a moment of proud celebration and industry recognition, Bel-Cola was named Product of the Year at the prestigious Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) 2024, affirming its place as one of the nation’s most exceptional beverage offerings. The award, one of the most coveted in Ghana’s beverage industry, honours products that exemplify excellence in taste, quality, […] The post Bel-Cola is Product

A Journey of Vision, Resilience, and Innovation On a warm, expectant evening in Accra, beneath glittering chandeliers and the weight of 20 years of memories, something rare unfolded — a celebration not just of a company, but of a journey stitched together by resilience, youthful ambition, bold risks, and relentless innovation. Billed as Hubtel’s 20th […] The post Hubtel

By Amrit Amirapu & Arvind Subramanian With the specter of deglobalization looming large, developing economies are scrambling to devise new growth strategies. The most effective path to development in recent history – specializing in export-oriented, unskilled labor-intensive manufacturing – now appears to be blocked. The model that once propelled the economies of South Korea, Taiwan, […] The post Manufacturing-led

It is not surprising that global multinational media like the BBC, CNN, France 24, Fox, NBC News, Al Jazeera, Reuters and AFP have blacked out the ongoing attempts by Western powers led by France and the United States to remove Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso from power. These global media are powerful in shaping global […] The post Development

By Kenneth ROGOFF  Now that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war is in full swing, investors around the world are asking: What’s next on his agenda for upending the global economic order? Many are turning their attention to the so-called “Mar-a-Lago Accord” – a plan proposed by Stephen Miran, chair of Trump’s Council of Economic […] The post Trump’s misguided plan to weaken the

By Dollita OKINE, Dikan Center  According to data submitted to the Basel Convention, Ghana estimated the municipal solid waste generation across the 16 regions at over 7 million tonnes in 2024. This is an enormous volume that, if piled together, would match the weight of over 1.4 million elephants. Accra alone produces about 2,800 metric […] The post Organic waste is gold: The case for biogas

The Radiology Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will soon start providing a 24-hour ultrasound services to patients who need urgent and emergency care. This follows a donation of GHS 45,000 by Imperial General Assurance, a leading insurance provider, to the management of the Department, to support the renovation of key facilities at the […] The post Imperial

When a rising fintech executive took the stage at a major African business forum last year, the audience braced for yet another technical briefing on payment-infrastructure upgrades. What they experienced instead was a masterclass in full-spectrum influence—a seamless fusion of vocal nuance, strategic movement and storytelling that left everyone spellbound. By the end of the […] The post Insights

 By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Morgan Ayawine has noted that the country’s premier investment bank, the National Investment Bank (NIB)has played, and continues to play a significant role within the investment space of the financial sector of the economy. “The Bank’s track record of pre-finncing […] The post ICU

By Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] In the bustling Ghanaian economy, where productivity and development are often measured in balance sheets and GDP growth, the silent engine driving progress is often ignored: people’s inner well-being. As workplaces across Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale expand their focus on efficiency, the question of emotional resilience, personal growth, and staff […] The post “Chicken

By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE Hey! Don’t be late to the party… it has already begun! Today, let’s discuss a timely and relevant topic: how African professionals can harness AI technologies to strengthen and heighten their brands. Digital intelligence is growing fast, and staying relevant means knowing how to tap into that growth strategically and authentically. […] The post Harnessing

By J. N. Halm With its forts and castles lined along the coast from the tip of the Western Region, all the way to the Volta Region, Ghana is blessed to still have many reminders of its rich cultural heritage. This heritage is, however, not restricted to the coast. As one goes inland, one comes […] The post Service Quality vs. Customer Experience: What drives

The corporate environment today is battling with a hidden canker, employee burnout which is fast emerging as a critical issue affecting productivity, morale, and overall business performance. Burnout is more than just stress. It is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive workplace pressures. The World Health Organization (WHO) […] The post HR

By Dela AGBO MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC), the country’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced impressive financial and operational results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025, underscoring its resilience amid a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by elevated inflation and cedi depreciation. Despite facing a 23.0% average inflation rate and a 17.1% year-on-year (YoY) depreciation […] The post MTN

…Microsoft unveils ClickFix technique for credential stealing Microsoft has recently uncovered an ongoing phishing campaign targeting the hospitality industry. This campaign, which masquerades as the popular online travel agency Booking.com, leverages an increasingly used social engineering technique known as ClickFix. The primary objective of the malicious operation is to deliver credential-stealing malware, enabling cybercriminals to […] The post Financial