By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) PLC has shown notable growth and profitability in recent years. The company attributes its strong performance to robust corporate governance, effective risk management systems and strategic investments. Financial and operating performance During the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Takoradi, Dr. Alfred Mahamadu Braimah, the […] The post BOPP

…as 60-day Tema–Mombasa shipment via Europe hinders intra-African trade By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The continent’s over-reliance on foreign-owned shipping lines is increasingly seen as a critical barrier to unlocking the African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) full potential. Industry stakeholders argue that this dependence results in inflated logistics costs, excessive transit times and reduced control […] The post Time

The second edition of the Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC 2025) concluded in Accra with resounding success, marking a pivotal milestone in the continent’s quest for sustainable energy transformation. Held under the theme ‘Innovate, invest, implement: Revolutionised financing for sustainable energy sector growth in Africa’, this year’s event drew high-level dignitaries, international development partners, policy-makers, […] The post AETC

By Eric OSIAKWAN On 12th May 2005 when Alex Bram, Ernest Apenteng and Leslie Gyimah set out right after college on the mission of making Short Messaging System (SMS) a business communication tool under the auspices of SMSGH, least did they know that in 2025 they would be celebrating their 20th anniversary as Hubtel – […] The post The making of Hubtel: An African success story appeared

By Enoch AKUFFU-DJOBI (PhD) In recent months, the  cedi has shown signs of appreciation against major foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar. Perhaps this is attributable to a combination of factors including the government’s fiscal consolidation measures like a sharp reduction in public spending, suspension of new projects, and a freeze on the clearance of […] The post Cedi

By J. N. HALM A December 2024 article on the Forbes magazine website on the highest-paying jobs truly makes for interesting reading. As was to be expected, the usual “suspects” are on that list. Physicians, Medical Directors, Software Engineers, and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), among others. However, among the jobs that pay the most in […] The post Beyond

By Charles MANUEL-KORBLAH In the world of Human Resources, documentation is everything. It tells the story of your employment journey—your entry, your growth, your accolades, and ultimately, your exit. Yet, countless professionals ignore the importance of routinely auditing their personal files until it’s too late. One growing trend in HR offices across Ghana and beyond […] The post Why

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson 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. Speaking at a corporate forum organised by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) in Accra, Governor Asiama acknowledged the manufacturing sector contributions’ importance to […] The post Editorial:

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU After weeks of lacklustre performance, the NewGold Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is on course for a recovery, following a sharp rebound in global gold prices at the beginning of June 2025. The rally in spot gold, triggered by a weakening US dollar and […] The post Rebounding gold prices to lift NewGold ETF

National Business Agenda (NBA) aimed at reforming the country’s entrepreneurial environment to better support youth and women-led enterprises has been launched. The initiative, unveiled at a high-level event in Accra, represents a rare collaboration between government agencies, business associations, civil society, and international development partners. Developed by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) with […] The post National

The Ghana Grows programme, an initiative by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with the Springboard Road Show Foundation, has successfully concluded the third pilot training of its Empower360 initiative. The five-day session, held from 2nd to 6th June, equipped 30 young women with practical entrepreneurial skills in tie-dye and batik, shoemaking and food processing. Participants […] The post Ghana

The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) announces the 7th edition of its flagship symposium, Incubating Climate Innovation 2025, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 12th June 2025, at the Marriott Hotel, Accra. Held under the theme “Building for Scale: Action for Greater Impact”, this year’s event will bring together climate innovators, policymakers, investors, and SME […] The post Scaling

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has announced two major leadership appointments, naming Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective June 1, 2025. According to a statement from the Chamber, both leaders bring a wealth of experience and industry knowledge to their […] The post Ghana

Organisers of this year’s national clean-up exercise, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, are intensifying engagements with key stakeholders as preparations enter their final phase. The exercise, to be held at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, will mark the 10th anniversary of the June 3 disaster, which claimed over 150 lives in one of the nation’s most tragic […] The post Stakeholder

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) incurred a cost of GH¢8.6billion in 2024 for its open market operations (OMO), making it one of the primary contributors to the central bank’s annual operating loss of GH¢9.49billion. The operations, aimed at mopping up excess liquidity to contain inflation and […] The post Liquidity control measures

By Seth KRMAPAH, Kumasi The National Council of Association of Rural Banks – Ghana has successfully organized a Corporate Governance Certification training for directors of rural banks across some selected regions in Ghana. This initiative aims to strengthen governance practices within the rural banking sector and enhance the leadership skills of directors to drive sustainable […] The post Rural

The Tema Development Company (TDC) Limited has officially launched an innovative suite of client services, including a 24-hour call centre alongside newly introduced Prestige and Premium Service platforms, aimed at redefining public real estate service delivery and aligning with the national “resetting agenda” championed by the government. The landmark event, held in Tema—the country’s foremost […] The post TDC unveils

Grace Arthur, Country Representative and Consultant for Henley & Partners, has been honoured with the Leadership Excellence Award in Wealth Management (Multinational) at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit held in Accra. The award recognised her outstanding contributions to Ghana’s wealth management sector, particularly her pioneering efforts in introducing investment migration solutions to the local high-net-worth […] The post Henley

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) organized a signing ceremony of Grant Agreement for the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) on June 3, 2025. Executive Senior Vice President of JICA, Miyazaki Katsura signed the grant agreement with Honorable Minister at the Ministry of Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato […] The post JICA,

In a bold move to transform mental healthcare in Ghana, VINT & Aletheia Attorneys and Consultants has launched a nationwide and global fundraising campaign to renovate the Special Ward of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital into Ghana’s first Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The initiative spearheaded by the firm’s mental health CSR platform, The Wholesome Mind, […] The post The