By Kizito CUDJOE The government has taken a decisive step in its renewed fight against illegal mining, with the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, ordering the immediate revocation of the lease granted to Akonta Mining Company Limited. The directive follows a joint security operation that led to the arrest of 51 individuals, […] The post Lands

By Peter Martey AGBEKO In a bold and welcome move, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, recently announced a GHC 292.4 million allocation in the 2025 national budget to provide free sanitary pads to female students in primary and secondary schools. The budget also includes significant tax waivers on locally produced menstrual hygiene products—an […] The post Beyond free pads… appeared first on

By Samuel SAM Northern Ghana Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have held a coordination forum in Tamale, with a call on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to collaborate through mutual partnerships for sustainable development project implementation that addresses community needs. Such collaborations will help to avoid project duplication and curb of waste of resources, while ensuring all communities […] The post CSOs

TrustAfrica has called for the establishment of a borderless Africa, emphasising the need for easier mobility across the continent to unlock economic opportunities for its citizens. The Executive Director of TrustAfrica, Ebrima Sall, noted that simplifying visa processes is essential for fostering connections among Africans and facilitating movement for work, study, and improved living conditions. […] The post Africa

By Francis Kwabena Cofie About 70 top tier leaders and entrepreneurs across Africa have been honored at the African Leadership and Entrepreneurship Conference/ Award and Peace Summit at a ceremony at the British Council in Accra. Awardees were drawn from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Egypt, Rwanda among a host of other countries. The […] The post Leaders and

The government is ramping up efforts to integrate sustainable financing into its long-term economic and industrial development strategy, particularly as it advances plans to develop the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Industry (GIISDEC). Speaking at the 5th CFO & Public Finance Conference 2025, Prince Ofosu Baakoh, Director of Finance at GIISDEC, emphasised the growing necessity […] The post GIISDEC

Agribusiness experts and industry leaders have called for the prioritisation of women-owned agricultural enterprises under the proposed Women’s Development Bank (WDB) initiative, citing the sub-sector’s critical role as largest employer in the informal sector. With African Development Bank (AfDB) data placing Ghana’s agricultural financing gap at US$4billion annually, the experts argued that government must prioritise […] The post Prioritise

By Anthony DANQUAH In the intricate framework of Ghanaian company law, primarily governed by the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), the requirements for effecting amendments in a company’s profile at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), presents critical procedural and practical challenges for stakeholders. It is trite that rectifications in a company’s records, […] The post Remedies

By  R. Esi Asante(PhD) Change is inevitable, whether we like it or not. This is because nothing is permanent. To everything, there is a season, a time for every purpose under the heaven (Ecclesiastic 3:1). Although change and transformation are not new, the current pace has become unprecedented and accelerating, overwhelming those who are not […] The post Resilient

By Innocent Samuel Appiah Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Ghana’s central coast, the unassuming town of Saltpond has long been a hidden gem – both in terms of its natural splendor and its pivotal role in the country’s turbulent history. But those days of obscurity are quickly coming to an end, as this once-overlooked […] The post Saltpond:

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Vice-Chancellor, Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, has urged universities to conduct research that responds to the needs of industry to drive growth and development in the country. He argued that academic institutions typically produce research for knowledge acquisition alone, emphasising that in this modern era the trend […] The post Universities

There comes a time in the life of a nation when silence in the face of danger becomes complicity. That moment is now. Ghana is witnessing a surge in lawlessness, particularly among the youth in certain parts of the country, who are increasingly resorting to violence to express grievances. This trend, if not addressed decisively, […] The post  PETE’S

African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries, for the year ended 31 December 2024. Afreximbank has reported strong financial performance despite a complex global economic landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and elevated interest rate, posting a net income of US$973.5 million for FY 2024, […] The post Africa 

By Richard NUNEKPEKU & Akua Karl OHENE-OBENG In less than a decade, technological advancements in smart devices, access to the internet, and social media platforms have unlocked the creative potential of many individuals. Today, anyone can create content by remixing viral clips, layering memes trending videos, or creating parody skits and sharing them across social […] The post COMMENT

The Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed plans to strengthen the logistics infrastructure that supports domestic and cross-border trade, particularly for small businesses aiming to expand beyond Ghana’s borders. Speaking at the ministry’s first-quarter media briefing in Accra, the sector minister announced reforms that target revitalising Ghana Post and digitising […] The post Editorial:

As part of a comprehensive strategy to expand the country’s energy infrastructure and maximise the value of its hydrocarbon resources, plans are afoot to construct three oil refineries, five hydro chemical plants and ten tank farms. The Deputy Energy and Green Transition Minister, Richard Gyan-Mensah, made this public at the ‘2025 Invest in African Energies: […] The post Editorial:

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Immediate past president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has urged law faculties across the West African sub-region to integrate ECOWAS Law into their academic curricula. He emphasised that this step is crucial for fostering a generation of legal professionals equipped to advance regional integration, defend human […] The post Incorporate

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected] ) Potentially mineable nickel deposits have been discovered in the Oti Region—a development that could diversify the country’s mineral portfolio and attract investment into battery metal supply chains. The find was made during ongoing iron ore exploration in the Gyamurume range by the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation […] The post Commercial-grade

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has highlighted a robust roadmap set in tone to transform the country’s digital ecosystem, enhance transparency and accountability across the sector. Speaking during his first quarterly press briefing, the minister emphasised that the technology and innovation space remains a critical pillar […] The post Gov’t

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Federated Commodities Ltd. (FedCo) has become the first company to issue and list a commercial paper (CP) on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), a major step in the country’s capital market development that introduces a new short-term financing tool for corporates. The GH¢72.5million issuance represents the first tranche of a […] The post FedCo