The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has joined the UNESCO University Network on Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue (MILID) fraternity. This initiative, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by UniMAC and the University of Lagos, Nigeria, in April 2025, marks a significant step in UniMAC’s commitment to advancing Media […] The post UniMAC

By Samuel SAM The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has strongly opposed privatisation of public utility services, warning that the policy threatens job security, workers’ rights and equitable service delivery. According to the TUC, privatisation is not the best solution to challenges confronting state-owned enterprises such as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company […] The post Privatisation

By Anne O. KRUEGER Imagine someone announcing that they are going on a diet and then quitting exercise, doubling their caloric intake, and giving up just one piece of chocolate a day. Most people would conclude that the real goal is to gain weight, not to lose it. The same could be said of US […] The post Trump’s anti-growth policies appeared first on The Business &

By Seade CAESAR The world is witnessing a seismic shift in the geopolitical landscape of technology, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as the new frontier of global influence. Central to this transformation is the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States, which has rapidly evolved into a powerful AI alliance. […] The post Why

By Collins Ofoe KWASHIE In today’s global economy, one often overlooked yet powerful force drives growth: confidence. When consumers, investors, and businesses believe in the stability and potential of the economy, they are more inclined to spend, invest, and innovate. This collective optimism doesn’t merely reflect economic conditions—it actively shapes them. What drives economic confidence? […] The post The

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Ghana’s cocoa sector faces an urgent crisis that requires an “all-hands-on-deck” approach from all relevant stakeholders, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs, has said. Speaking at the launch of the Ghana chapter of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Africa (COFAAA) in […] The post Cocoa

African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three months ended 31 March 2025. Financial Highlights Afreximbank Group delivered satisfactory financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, meeting expectations with solid profitability, strengthened liquidity and a resilient capital base. This performance […] The post Africa

By Albert A. ARHIN(PhD) On 25 July 2024, the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D – Directive 2024/1760) officially entered into force, signaling a major shift in how global businesses must address human rights and environmental harms across their value chains. The Directive applies to: EU Companies with over 1,000 employees and a […] The post Staying

By Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI Accra, has become synonymous with perennial flooding during the rainy seasons. Every year, as the skies open up and the rains persist for days, the city grapples with flooded streets, submerged homes, disrupted livelihoods and, tragically, loss of lives. The flooding incidents that have plagued Accra recently are not isolated occurrences but […] The post Nurture

By Evans KORANTENG A delegation of 32 Dutch agribusiness leaders of 19 Dutch companies, embark on a high-impact trade mission to boost Dutch-Ghanaian collaboration in Ghana’s horticultural industry. The mission will be led by the Dutch Vice Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Mr. Marten van den Berg, and will take place from Monday 26th until Wednesday […] The post Dutch horticulture

Golf in Ghana is evolving into an exciting new phase, where heritage, sophistication, and innovation meet on the course. On May 30th and 31st, the Johnnie Walker Annual Ghana Golf Championship will launch for the first time at Achimota Golf Club, signaling a milestone event with growing anticipation. This is a grand celebration of craft, […] The post Johnnie Walker Ghana annual

By Sammy CRABBE In part one of this series, we looked at – Laying the foundations, the early enabling works phase. Energy and Connectivity as the Lifeblood of the Future A city is not just a collection of buildings and roads; it is a living, breathing organism. For the One Square Mile to become Africa’s […] The post Building

According to a recent report from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), foreign corporate investors continued to be the dominant force in the domestic equity market – accounting for nearly 86 percent of total shares value sold between January and April 2025. The data show that foreign companies sold GH¢531.71million in equities during the period out […] The post Editorial:

In view of creeping global protectionist measures, Ghana and its African counterparts must urgently reposition their trade and industrial strategies in response to this state of affairs, international relations scholar Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso has noted. For instance, protectionist measures by the United States under President Donald Trump has witnessed  a baseline 10 percent duty on […] The post Editorial:

Enterprise Group PLC, which recently swept four top honours at the 9?? Ghana CEO Excellence Awards, where Group Chief Executive Officer Daniel Larbi-Tieku was adjudged Overall CEO of the Year and the Managing Directors of Enterprise Life, Enterprise Insurance and Enterprise Trustees—Jacqueline Benyi, Akosua Ansah-Antwi and Joseph Ampofo, respectively—each received category leadership trophies, has also […] The post Enterprise

Former Minister for Food and Agriculture and current Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has announced the formation of an exploratory committee to assess the viability of a potential leadership bid within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a public statement issued on Wednesday, Dr. Acheampong revealed that the decision follows “growing encouragement […] The post Bryan

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])   One in six persons who engaged public officials in 2024 paid bribes to access public services, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed in its newly launched Governance Series Wave 1 Report. The study found that 18.4 percent of individuals who interacted with public officials within the year under review […] The post Over

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has indicated that government is signalling a renewed commitment to long-term investment partnerships, underpinned by a genuine macroeconomic turnaround driven by substantive reforms rather than rhetoric. Speaking at a private investor roundtable convened by Invest Africa and Standard Chartered on the side-lines of […] The post BoG

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO A recent assessment of property tax administration in Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) has revealed that only about 50 out of the 261 maintain some form of property database, with most records being incomplete or outdated. The MMDAs that had reliable databases were those supported by international partners and donor […] The post Only

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The country is eyeing a significant leap in non-traditional export (NTE) earnings, with government targeting an annual revenue increase from US$3.5 billion to US$10 billion by 2030, according to the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare. Echoing President Mahama’s ambitious NTE vision, the minister said the target would be […] The post Trade