By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Kumasi-based 11-year-old boy in primary six, Eugene Osei Mensah, has outshone the 13-year-old, New Jersey-United States of America (USA)-based Ghanaian, Keona Dannette Osae-Twum, to be crowned Champion of the 19th edition of The National Spelling Bee after an intense competition. Eugene, a student of Peniel Academy, took just one shot at […] The post 11-year-old

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has officially taken up the mantle as the Chief Patron for Agrihouse Foundation’s Gathering of the Royals, which for the past eight years has remained the leading platform for in-depth dialogue and action-oriented discussions among Queen Mothers, traditional leaders and policymakers, who are spearheading growth and development in the aagricultural value chain […] The post Dr.

… About sovereign guarantees and contingent liabilities? By Desmond Isaac ADDO Email: [email protected] A few days ago, news broke that some Ghanaian traders had been killed in a terrorist attack while travelling outside the country. They were not diplomats. They were not soldiers. They were tomato traders. They had crossed the border to buy tomatoes […] The post What do you know appeared first on The

Ahead of President Mahama’s second State of the Nation Address under his second term presidency on February 27 this year, government has announced what it describes as one of the most significant economic turnarounds in Ghana’s history; citing strong fiscal consolidation, sharp declines in inflation and interest rates, currency appreciation and a substantial reduction of […] The post Editorial:

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Agona Nkwanta The Western Regional House of Chiefs (W/R – HC) Vice President, Nana Kwesi Agyemang IX, has called on government to expedite action on the proposed restriction of raw rubber exports. He pointed out that delays are crippling local processing factories. He therefore urged authorities to urgently lay a Legislative […] The post W/R

By Ebenezer YALLEY The proliferation of agency banking as a convenient form of banking has been widely touted as a major financial inclusion tool tailored toward integrating the financially excluded population into the formal financial system. The model is characterized by the opening and activation of digital accounts and wallets with relatively low Know Your […] The post Agency

As the Bank of Ghana (BoG) targets earlier detection of structural risks, the regulator is set to integrate business model analysis into routine supervisory assessments, Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama has stated. The move follows a thematic review of banks’ funding structures, asset allocation patterns, earnings composition and governance effectiveness under both baseline and stress […] The post Editoria:

The Ghana Energy Awards has officially launched activities marking its 10th  edition with a high-level courtesy call on the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, setting the tone for a landmark year for the prestigious industry recognition scheme. The delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Awards Secretariat, Henry Teinor, and the […] The post Ghana

By Michael Kofi FOSU A recent transit fraud case has once again exposed structural weaknesses within Ghana’s customs architecture. What reportedly began as a GH¢2.6 million discrepancy escalated into a potential revenue exposure of more than GH¢85 million. Beyond the headline figure lies a more troubling reality: systemic gaps that continue to create opportunities for […] The post Closing

Gulf power competition in Africa in 2026 is no longer a background trend. It is shaping parts of the AU’s diplomatic agenda, influencing conflict dynamics in the Horn of Africa, and accelerating Gulf-led economic diplomacy across the continent. The core question for Africa, and for Ghana in particular, is how to turn this rivalry into […] The post Gulf Power

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The International Education group at Cambridge University Press and Assessment marked its first Cambridge International Schools Day in sub-Saharan Africa on Saturday 21 February 2026. The one-day conference, held at the International Community School in Accra, was themed ‘Future-Ready: Navigating a Changing Educational Landscape’ and brought together educators, school leaders and […] The post Cambridge

The President, John Dramani Mahama, has cut sod for a new float glass factory in Shama, marking what he described as another stride in the country’s push to expand local industry. The project, New Float Glass Manufacturing Company, is being developed alongside ongoing investments by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited in the Western Region. At […] The post Shama gets a glass manufacturing company

I have seen the future, and it does not work. When presenting the 2026 budget, it was revealed that the government had a revenue shortfall of GH¢7.7 billion during the first nine months of 2025. Officials anticipated that robust fourth-quarter results would narrow this gap to GH¢3 billion by year’s end, working toward an updated […] The post SIKAKROM

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The International Monetary Fund has endorsed government’s cocoa sector stabilisation measures, urging swift implementation of structural reforms at Ghana Cocoa Board as authorities cut producer prices and overhaul the sector’s financing framework. Responding to a query from Business and Financial Times, an IMF spokesperson said Ghana’s cocoa industry is facing pressure […] The post IMF

… as shallow markets stall infrastructure drive By William Selassy ADJADOGO Africa is not short of capital but mechanisms to deploy it efficiently, Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive of Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank Group, has said. Addressing participants at the African Markets Conference 2026 held in Cape Town-South Africa, he noted that although […] The post Africa’s

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The country’s public debt declined by GH¢82.1billion in 2025 – one of the largest annual reductions in its fiscal history – as tighter expenditure controls and improved macroeconomic conditions strengthened government’s balance sheet, the finance ministry said. In a statement, the ministry said the debt stock fell from GH¢726.7billion, equivalent to […] The post Debt,

By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) has urged government to review its decision appointing the Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) as national gas aggregator, warning that stalled institutional reforms and legal gaps are undermining clarity in the country’s gas governance framework. In its latest report, GHEITI noted that although Cabinet […] The post GHEITI

Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched the Fidelity Green Lending Fund (GLF), a dedicated concessionary financing facility designed to support businesses operating within Ghana’s growing green economy. The Fund provides tailored financing to climate-friendly and environmentally responsible businesses whose operations reduce environmental harm, promote sustainability, and contribute to inclusive economic growth. The initiative aligns with the […] The post Fidelity

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has described the country’s food insecurity report as not just statistics but a national alarm bell. This month, Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reported that the food insecurity is worsening, with 12.5 million people (roughly 38.1 percent of the population) facing difficulties accessing adequate food as of […] The post Food

The rural and community banking sector has witnessed a historic moment as the Association of Rural Banks officially launched the 50th anniversary celebrations of Rural and Community Banking, a milestone hailed as a triumph of innovation, resilience, and community empowerment. The grand occasion, graced by regulators, policymakers, financial leaders, and stakeholders, was not only a […] The post Rural