President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the Republic South of Korea for a series of official engagements. He is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Lee Jae Myung and meet with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik. President Mahama will also participate in a ship-naming ceremony at the Hyundai Heavy Industries … The post President Mahama arrives

The final batch of 51 continuing tertiary students from Takoradi Technical University are among 250 beneficiaries of the Obaatanpa Scholarship Initiative, supported by Prof. Grace Ayensu Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan. The students, alongside peers from University of Mines and Technology, University of Education Winneba, and University of Development Studies, University of Development studies, University Cape […]

The induction of Eric Joseph Eduam as a Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors is more than a ceremonial honour. For Ghana’s construction and infrastructure industry, it is a signal of how professional value is being redefined in a sector under increasing economic, regulatory, and investor pressure. At a time when project delays, cost […] The post Raising the bar in the construction

The Black Starlets will intensify preparations for the upcoming 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with a double-header of friendly matches against FC Samartex 1996 at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Samraboi. The national U-17 side will first take on the youth team of Samartex on Saturday at4pm, as the technical team continues to assess player … The post Black Starlets Line Up Double-Header

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] www.pefghana.org Gold has shaped the history, economy, and global identity of Ghana for centuries. In 2023, Ghana produced over 4 million ounces of gold, and by 2025 output was estimated at approximately 6 million ounces, consolidating its position among Africa’s top producers. Annual export earnings have ranged between 8 billion […] The post Turning gold into growth

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The 24-Hour Economy Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ATRI Energy, an Indian renewable energy company, to provide affordable and sustainable industrial power along the Volta Economic Corridor and develop agro-ecological parks in the country. The deal was signed in Accra on Friday, March 5, 2026. The framework […] The post 24-Hour

A high-level audit of Ghana’s 2024 arrears has exposed and revealed GH¢8.1 billion in rejected claims, including fictitious 1D1F debts and ghost bank accounts.

By  Dickson ASSAN On Monday, 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced the expiration of the three-year restriction on new domestic bond issuance. The restriction was imposed in 2023 following the debt default that preceded the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), as part of broader efforts to stabilise the domestic debt market and rebuild […] The post Government’s

By E. N. Kwame Nkrumah, Ph.D, In an increasingly interconnected global economy, geopolitical conflicts rarely remain confined to the regions in which they originate. Modern trade networks, energy supply chains and financial markets ensure that events occurring thousands of kilometres away can exert measurable economic effects across continents. For emerging economies in particular, the consequences […] The post A

FABAG supports the Finance Minister’s directive banning selected transit goods from entering Ghana by land, saying the policy will reduce smuggling, protect local industries and boost government revenue.

By Joseph Aguyire Abonenga Over 69 years of independence, our country has relied heavily on natural resources such as cocoa and gold, and for almost two decades now oil has joined that list as another pillar of growth. That model helped finance the state and supported economic expansion at different moments in our history. Yet […] The post Beyond cocoa, gold and oil: Rethinking

By Elsie Appau ESQ Ghana’s tax system has been criticized for perpetuating gender inequality, particularly affecting women in the informal sector. A report by ActionAid Ghana highlights that the country’s reliance on indirect taxes, such as Value Added Tax (VAT), disproportionately burdens women, especially those with lower incomes and fewer assets. The tax system in […] The post Promoting

Corporate stages attract power. And power, occasionally, arrives with ego. You have seen it. The panelist who insists on speaking first and last. The executive who corrects colleagues publicly. The keynote speaker who treats time limits as polite suggestions. Egos are not inherently bad. Confidence built many of the companies we celebrate. But unmanaged ego […] The post On Cue

Government insists Ghana must maximise benefits from its mineral resources under the new Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, 2025, as the Minority warns the policy could cost up to one million jobs.

By Joseph BENSON Ghana just logged back-to-back record years in gold output and is on pace to extend the run. Entrepreneurship is widely praised as the engine of jobs and innovation, yet Ghana’s approach to entrepreneurship education may be arriving too late to deliver the scale of economic transformation policymakers expect. The good news is […] The post Entrepreneurship

The Minority in Parliament has predicted the loss of about one million jobs following the government’s introduction of the Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, 2025. The Legislative Instrument, which matured into law on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, establishes a sliding-scale framework that allows royalty rates to be adjusted in response to fluctuations in international market […]

By Buertey Francis BORYOR A newly expanded Accident and Emergency (A&E) block funded by MTN Ghana Foundation has been handed over to Ho Teaching Hospital in Volta Region, aimed at enhancing the hospital’s capacity to provide timely and critical emergency care. The modern facility, completed and equipped at a cost of over GH¢15million, is expected […] The post Ho

Heavy reliance on oil imports could threaten the country’s economic stability as conflict in the Middle East escalates and drags on. The benchmark oil price has passed US$100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 causing G7 finance ministers to hold an emergency meeting. G7 nations held an emergency meeting on Monday, (yesterday), to […] The post Editorial: Major disruption as oil

Andre Ayew   Sudan national team assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has suggested that Ghana captain Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew should consider stepping away from the Black Stars to allow younger players Read More... The post Calls Grow For Andre

A chaotic moment during the game   A dramatic Campeonato Mineiro final between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro ended in chaos after 23 players were sent off following a mass brawl. Read More... The post 23 Players Sent