By Swazi Tshabalala Africa cannot trade if it cannot connect. Intra-African trade makes up just 15% of total exports—compared to over 60% in Europe and Asia. This is not a failure of ambition. It is a failure of connectivity. And it is holding back growth, integration, and resilience across the continent. My vision is to […] The post LiFT Africa: Connecting the Continent to unlock

In these so-called developed economies, there’s the widespread practice of corporations discarding food or dumping unsold inventory in landfills, rather than reducing prices or donating, and they do so due to complex economic, legal, and strategic considerations. One primary concern for corporations is brand protection and market positioning. By maintaining high prices and avoiding deep […] The post The

As the European football season nears its conclusion, several Ghanaian players across various leagues continue to make notable contributions for their respective clubs. England In the English Premier League, Kamaldeen Sulemana played 60 minutes for Southampton in their 2-0 defeat to Everton, while Mohammed Kudus featured for 79 minutes for West Ham United in their […] The post Players

By Kevin P. GALLAGHER, José Antonio OCAMPO &Kunal SEN  A slowing global economy, rising trade tensions, and increased risks of recession could mean a perfect storm for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) burdened by high sovereign debt. Faced with exorbitant borrowing costs and an increasingly jittery international environment, these countries’ potential for economic growth and […] The post Getting

By David King BOISON(Dr) & Raphael Nyarkotey OBU(Prof) Legal and regulatory challenges AML/CFT enforcement and surveillance gaps – Despite Nigeria’s advances under ISA 2024, effective anti–money?laundering and counter?financing?of?terrorism (AML/CFT) supervision of virtual?asset service providers (VASPs) remains a work in progress. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has placed virtual?asset regulation squarely within its Recommendation 15 mandate, yet […] The

Ghana’s aviation regulator is set to complete the construction of a state-of-the-art air traffic control tower at Kotoka International Airport by the end of year, a key infrastructure project aimed at boosting safety and efficiency in the country’s airspace. The new facility, described as ultra-modern and technologically advanced, will replace the current tower, which has […] The post Air

A new real estate school tailored for women is set to open in Accra, marking a significant step toward professionalizing Ghana’s property market and increasing female participation in the sector. The initiative, led by U.S.-based real estate professional Lisa Watt, was announced during the Ghana Real Estate Meetup, an event that featured an all-female panel […] The post Real Estate school

A harmonious collaboration between the Clergy and the laity is essential to the holistic development of the Christian community, especially the people called Methodists, the Rt. Rev. Professor Joseph M.Y. Edusa-Eyison, Immediate Past Bishop of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana has disclosed. In addition, he said, it was also key for […] The post Airport

The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr. Toni Aubynn, has paid his first official visit to Jomoro in the Western Region, the proposed site of the country’s flagship Petroleum Hub project. Dr. Aubynn, who was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, was accompanied by his deputies, Onasis […] The post PHDC Chief Dr. Toni Aubynn

It was an action-packed weekend for women’s football in Ghana, as the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League and Women’s FA Cup finals were staged at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra on Sunday. Police Ladies made history by securing their first-ever Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over defending […] The post Women’s

By Richmond EDUKU Ghana’s energy sector has undergone significant transformation in recent years, particularly with the growing role of natural gas as a vital fuel for electricity generation. The construction and operation of gas processing plants are key pillars of this transition. As Ghana continues to grapple with challenges such as power outages, energy sector […] The post New

By Daniel AGBALE As Ghana’s financial landscape undergoes significant change, investors need to stay ahead of emerging trends. With Treasury bill (T-bill) rates declining and the cedi strengthening, traditional low-risk options like T-bills, cash deposits, and USD holdings are becoming less appealing. Meanwhile, the formalization of gold trading through the recently established Ghana Gold Board […] The post Exploring

This paper was motivated by the launch of the code of conduct for Appointees on 5th May, 2025 by His Excellency President John Dramani. This set me thinking and I asked myself that “if governance is a continuum, what major initiatives had been implemented by previous administrations to ensure that SOEs, JVCs, and other state […] The post Ghana’s SOE Performance (1983–2025) appeared first on

World Vision Ghana, in partnership with RACED Ghana and funding support from the PATRIP Foundation, has launched the Border Project to foster sustainable development and enhance stability in vulnerable communities along Ghana’s northern borders. The project is targeted at communities that are highly in need of social interventions in the Upper East and Upper West […] The post World

A high-level virtual forum on 16 May 2025 brought together a distinguished assembly of policymakers, financiers and energy experts to tackle one of the continent’s most critical development challenges: closing Africa’s energy access gap. Held under the theme “Bridging Africa’s energy access gap – challenges, innovations & the path forward”, the Africa Sustainable Energy Dialogue […] The post Africa

The scrap metal industry is reckoned to be a multibillion-cedi enterprise; however, the industry’s unregulated nature leaves a lot to be desired. Without doubt, the scrap metal sector is a critical component of the domestic steel industry – but its strategic importance is undermined because the industry remains largely informal and undocumented. As there is […] The post Editorial:

By Kwaku BOATENG Ghana stands at a historic crossroads, a moment when the rich soil beneath our feet and resilience of our farmers must align with innovation, investment and global opportunity. The upcoming Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025 – slated for June 11-13, 2025 at Accra International Conference Centre – is not just another trade show; […] The post Horticulture

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected])  The central bank is tightening its grip on liquidity faster than it did a year ago, significantly scaling up its open market operations in the first four months of 2025 as inflation stays sticky around the 20 percent range amid fiscal pressures. The Bank of Ghana mopped up a total […] The post Central bank tightens

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Shallow capital markets and a persistent lack of investable alternatives puts the country’s pension industry at risk of systemic fragility, Afriyie Oware, Chief Executive Officer-Axis Pension Trust, has said. The pension sector’s overreliance on government securities has remained unchanged despite multiple regulatory interventions aimed at rebalancing investment portfolios. As of 2023, […] The post Shallow

…urgent action needed to avert health and climate crisis  By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) About 26 million citizens remain at risk due to their dependence on traditional cooking fuels such as charcoal and firewood – a growing threat to both public health and the environment. This warning was echoed by stakeholders during the German Embassy’s Climate […] The post 26m