Welcome to Work in Progress, your source of unique, inspiring stories of founders of African start–ups. In this episode, I had a riveting conversation with Wisdom Anku, the Chief Executive Officer of Propartners Exchange Limited. He shares their journey of highs and lows and the incredible resilience that has kept him and his team afloat […] The post Work

By Tawiah MENSAH Africa Day, observed on 25th May every year, is used by member states of the African Union (AU) to celebrate the progress made since the inception of the continental body. The occasion is also used to reflect upon the common challenges faced by members states within the global economy. Thankfully, this year’s […] The post Africa

By Samuel ALESU-DORDZI  Plastics are considered as one of the principal sources of both land-based and marine pollution. On land, plastics are non-degradable. Their footprints are longstanding and enduring. In the oceans and water bodies, plastics and their variants (i.e., microplastics and nano-plastics) have been linked to the poisoning and suffocation of fish and other […] The post Regulating

By Amb Edward Boateng With a heavy heart, I mourn the passing of my dear friend, mentor, and physician of over 30 years, Dr. Felix Konotey-Ahulu. We met in 1994 at Cromwell Hospital, and from that moment, I knew I had encountered a rare soul—brilliant, principled, deeply respectful, and unwavering in his pursuit of truth. […] The post Tribute to Dr. Felix Konotey-Ahulu appeared first on The

The AfCFTA Secretariat in partnership with Zambia have launch the inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade and Services Forum in Lusaka, Zambia marking a significant milestone in Africa’s journey toward building a unified digital economy. Convened under the theme “Boosting Digital Trade to Accelerate AfCFTA Implementation,” the three-day Forum brought together Heads of State and Government, Ministers, […] The post  AfCFTA

Government is targetting an annual revenue increase from US$3.5billion to US$10billion by 2030 for non-traditional export (NTE) earnings. Echoing President Mahama’s ambitious NTE vision, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, believes this will be realised through effective stakeholder collaboration and implementation of a robust National Export Development Strategy The strategy prioritises value addition, […] The post Editorial:

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama indicated government’s renewed commitment to long-term investment partnerships at a private investor roundtable convened by Invest Africa and Standard Chartered on the sidelines of the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings. Dr. Asiama indicated that Ghana’s economy is “back on a credible path” after a period of volatility marked […] The post Editorial:

By Thomas-Moore ADINGO The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoATI) has begun talks with six other ministries to procure uniforms and apparel from local manufacturers and designers. The move is expected to leverage state purchasing power and stimulate the textile and garment sector, according to Chief Director-MoATI Noah Tumfo, will see ministries including Education, […] The post Gov’t

By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU Government is reaffirming its commitment to fair treatment for all external creditors as it nears the final stage of its debt restructuring process, which is aimed at restoring financial stability and investor confidence after the crushing defaults of 2022. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance said […] The post Gov’t promises fair

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has expressed grave concern over government’s continued inability to attract new investments into the upstream petroleum sector, warning that persistent stagnation in exploration and production activities poses significant economic risks. According to PIAC, Ghana has not signed a single petroleum agreement since 2018 — […] The post PIAC

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged Ghanaian businesses to seek restructuring and insolvency services in times of temporary financial difficulty to avert liquidation. “I want to strongly urge SMEs, state-owned enterprises and even large corporations to seek restructuring support at the first sign of distress and […] The post Seek

In today’s social media-craze world, motivational stories are not in short supply but only a few of them tickle real emotions. Frederick Agaaya Adongo’s story is one of the rare exceptions. Last week, beneath the historic elm trees at Yale University’s graduation ceremony, the once cattle herder stood tall in his academic regalia, the same […] The post From