Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi A performance audit conducted by the Auditor-General has revealed alarming gaps in provision and maintenance of toilet facilities at the country’s public schools, raising fresh concerns about sanitation, health and access to quality education. According to the report, only 13 percent of sampled schools met the required national standard of one toilet […] The post Auditor-General

…to boost energy production and sustainability Eni, together with its Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners Vitol and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has signed a Memorandum of Intent with the government of Ghana to expand oil and gas production while advancing new sustainability initiatives. The agreement, signed in the presence of President John Dramani […] The post Eni,

By Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] Ghana has signed a fresh Memorandum of Intent (MoI) with Eni and its Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners—Vitol and GNPC to expand oil and gas production and roll out sustainable energy initiatives. The agreement, witnessed by President John Dramani Mahama, comes at a pivotal moment: government is pushing a “reset” program […] The post New

By Kizito CUDJOE The government has placed entrepreneurs at the heart of its economic transformation agenda, pledging fresh policy reforms, targeted financing and export support to drive growth, the Deputy Chief of Staff – Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, said during the National Kaizen Awards. The government’s strategy, she said, includes easing the tax burden […] The post Entrepreneurs

Young Ghanaian businessman and former student of Achimota School, Akora Maxwell Ampong, has urged final-year students of Achimota School to remain committed to the school’s values and stay connected to its Old Achimotan Association (OAA) to succeed in life. Akora Ampong was a Guest Speaker at the 2025 Induction Ceremony to welcome the students who […] The post Akora

One afternoon last year I sat in a small computer lab in a public senior high school. The room smelled of varnish and hope. The students were practicing code on donated laptops while their teacher toggled between a printed lesson plan and a WhatsApp chat with the tech company that supplied the software. “We wouldn’t […] The post Edtech Insights

Once upon a time in Africa, being an “expert” was enough. You got your degree, you mastered your field, and people treated you with the kind of reverence usually reserved for village chiefs and church elders. If you were a lawyer, you wore the wig; if you were a doctor, you wore the white coat; […] The post On Cue with Kafui Dey: From expert to influencer:

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) president, Humphrey Ayim-Dake, has sounded an alarm over the growing threat of parallel imports, warning this practice is undermining the domestic manufacturing base, eroding jobs and could ultimately weaken the cedi. Speaking at the 2025 Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) opening in Accra, Mr. […] The post Local

Experts have praised the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol as a game changer that has created a legal framework and basis to drive and shape the future of digital trading to accelerate Intra-Africa trading. “We’ve seen this over the last few years as a task force looking at the digital trade protocols of the AfCFTA. It […] The post AfCFTA digital trade protocol

Ghana is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Japan’s chocolate market, with Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) opening talks with some of the country’s biggest confectionery firms to expand trade and cooperation. At an industry expo in Japan, COCOBOD Chief Executive Dr. Ransford Abbey met with executives from chocolate manufacturers including Glico and Itochu – discussing […] The post COCOBOD

By Prince ASUMAH The domestic food processing industry is expanding rapidly, but analysts warn that its growing dependence on imported ingredients could fuel pressure on the local currency if left unchecked. A new report from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) notes that the industry has become one of the economy’s […] The post Boom

By Francis Yaw DAAH & Nathan DANQUAH Non-compliance of the tax laws has been one of the major challenges the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been grappling with over the years. While the authority is making all efforts and putting in place measures to ensure that taxpayers comply with the country’s tax laws, some  taxpayers […] The post Assessing the

 By Musah ABDALLAH With Africa striving for sustainable economic growth, many local industries find themselves in transitional phases that not only encourage market expansion and transformation but also sustain operational industries during these changes. Across West Africa, gas is recognized as a crucial component in meeting the energy needs of the region, and this has […] The post Fuelling

By Sammy CRABBE A new frontier of place-based investment In a rapidly changing global economy, location is no longer just about geography – it is about purpose, identity, and potential. Ghana’s One Square Mile initiative exemplifies this new frontier. It isn’t just an urban planning concept or another infrastructural experiment. It is a vision for […] The post Africa’s

The US$500million financing agreement signing between the 24-Hour Economy Plus (24H+) Programme Secretariat and Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) represents one of the most tangible steps yet taken in government’s agenda for mobilising more than US$4billion over five years to operationalise the programme. Hosted at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) headquarters in […] The post Editorial:

While family-owned businesses dominate Ghana’s private sector, it is crucial to point out that they face a precarious future unless they adopt structured succession plans and formal governance frameworks. This came to light at the second Family Business Governance Workshop held with the theme ‘Family Governance and Legacy: The Family Constitution Blueprint’, where IFC officials […] The post Editorial:

bets on disinflation and strong GDP lowers MPR to 21.5% By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has lowered its monetary policy rate by 350 basis points (bps) to 21.5 percent, the lowest level since 2019, as it signalled confidence that inflationary pressures will continue to ease while economic growth remains […] The post BoG extends easing cycle appeared first on The

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has unveiled the novel Govtech Innovation Challenge, a programme intended to develop innovative digital solutions to enhance effective tax administration in the e-commerce and informal sectors of the economy. Designed to connect government partners with innovative technology companies to address critical public sector challenges, this inaugural initiative […] The post GRA

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) and Trades Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana, in a joint appeal, have urged government to adopt a series of bold and targetted policies that tackle Ghana’s slow economic transformation, volatile macroeconomic ecosystem and unlock sustainable growth. The two social partners emphasised that productivity is central to […] The post Bold

… stands ready to support clients leveraging growth opportunities in the economy. Standard Chartered has convened a high-level Business and Economic Roundtable at its Accra headquarters, bringing together senior government officials, private sector leaders and development partners to discuss opportunities for Ghana’s economic transformation.   The event, held under the theme ‘Road to Transformation: Stability, Strategy […] The post Standard