By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has joined the world to commemorate this year’s International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) at Mehuntem- Mile 10 in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region. It was on the theme “Demonstrating Impact: From Challenge to Change,” and formed part of the foundation’s […] The post Gold

By Kizito CUDJOE The government is turning to domestic meter production as part of a broader push to curb import bills and tighten revenue collection in the power sector, following the commissioning of an electricity meter manufacturing plant in Tema. Speaking at the inauguration of the MBH Power Limited facility, the Minister for Energy and […] The post Gov’t bets on

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) is calling for an independent technical reconciliation into the enforcement incident involving 18 trucks linked to Bill of Entry (BOE) number 80226125039. At a press conference held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the GIFF National Secretariat in Tema and addressed by the General Secretary, Paul Kobina Mensah […] The post GIFF

The government will raise the country’s gross international reserves to 15 months of import cover by end-2028 under a new gold-backed strategy aimed at strengthening external buffers, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson told Parliament. The Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy targets at least 8.6 months of import cover by 2026 and 11.8 […] The post Finance

The Africa Trade Academy (ATA) celebrated a historic maiden graduation of its inaugural class from the FITT Diploma in International Trade. In a ceremony , 25 senior business executives from across the continent transitioned from scholars to leaders, ready to shape the future of African commerce. The event commenced with a dignified academic procession led […] The post Africa

“Wherever a person goes to dwell, his or her character goes with him or her.” – African proverb Whenever we talk about Ghana’s development, we often treat corruption as a boardroom transaction. What is most interesting about our treatment is how we have tricked our hearts into believing that corruption is a distant monster from […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Tema Parents’ School has organised a staff development programme aimed at strengthening its culture of excellence through a deliberate shift in professional mindset. The session, titled “Moving from Good to Great: A Mindset Change Programme for Staff — Part 1,” was facilitated by renowned Marketing Scholar and Leadership Consultant, Professor Robert […] The post Tema

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Kumasi-based 11-year-old boy in primary six, Eugene Osei Mensah, has outshone the 13-year-old, New Jersey-United States of America (USA)-based Ghanaian, Keona Dannette Osae-Twum, to be crowned Champion of the 19th edition of The National Spelling Bee after an intense competition. Eugene, a student of Peniel Academy, took just one shot at […] The post 11-year-old

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has officially taken up the mantle as the Chief Patron for Agrihouse Foundation’s Gathering of the Royals, which for the past eight years has remained the leading platform for in-depth dialogue and action-oriented discussions among Queen Mothers, traditional leaders and policymakers, who are spearheading growth and development in the aagricultural value chain […] The post Dr.

… About sovereign guarantees and contingent liabilities? By Desmond Isaac ADDO Email: [email protected] A few days ago, news broke that some Ghanaian traders had been killed in a terrorist attack while travelling outside the country. They were not diplomats. They were not soldiers. They were tomato traders. They had crossed the border to buy tomatoes […] The post What do you know appeared first on The

Ahead of President Mahama’s second State of the Nation Address under his second term presidency on February 27 this year, government has announced what it describes as one of the most significant economic turnarounds in Ghana’s history; citing strong fiscal consolidation, sharp declines in inflation and interest rates, currency appreciation and a substantial reduction of […] The post Editorial:

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Agona Nkwanta The Western Regional House of Chiefs (W/R – HC) Vice President, Nana Kwesi Agyemang IX, has called on government to expedite action on the proposed restriction of raw rubber exports. He pointed out that delays are crippling local processing factories. He therefore urged authorities to urgently lay a Legislative […] The post W/R

By Ebenezer YALLEY The proliferation of agency banking as a convenient form of banking has been widely touted as a major financial inclusion tool tailored toward integrating the financially excluded population into the formal financial system. The model is characterized by the opening and activation of digital accounts and wallets with relatively low Know Your […] The post Agency

As the Bank of Ghana (BoG) targets earlier detection of structural risks, the regulator is set to integrate business model analysis into routine supervisory assessments, Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama has stated. The move follows a thematic review of banks’ funding structures, asset allocation patterns, earnings composition and governance effectiveness under both baseline and stress […] The post Editoria:

The Ghana Energy Awards has officially launched activities marking its 10th  edition with a high-level courtesy call on the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, setting the tone for a landmark year for the prestigious industry recognition scheme. The delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Awards Secretariat, Henry Teinor, and the […] The post Ghana

By Michael Kofi FOSU A recent transit fraud case has once again exposed structural weaknesses within Ghana’s customs architecture. What reportedly began as a GH¢2.6 million discrepancy escalated into a potential revenue exposure of more than GH¢85 million. Beyond the headline figure lies a more troubling reality: systemic gaps that continue to create opportunities for […] The post Closing

Gulf power competition in Africa in 2026 is no longer a background trend. It is shaping parts of the AU’s diplomatic agenda, influencing conflict dynamics in the Horn of Africa, and accelerating Gulf-led economic diplomacy across the continent. The core question for Africa, and for Ghana in particular, is how to turn this rivalry into […] The post Gulf Power

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The International Education group at Cambridge University Press and Assessment marked its first Cambridge International Schools Day in sub-Saharan Africa on Saturday 21 February 2026. The one-day conference, held at the International Community School in Accra, was themed ‘Future-Ready: Navigating a Changing Educational Landscape’ and brought together educators, school leaders and […] The post Cambridge

The President, John Dramani Mahama, has cut sod for a new float glass factory in Shama, marking what he described as another stride in the country’s push to expand local industry. The project, New Float Glass Manufacturing Company, is being developed alongside ongoing investments by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited in the Western Region. At […] The post Shama gets a glass manufacturing company

I have seen the future, and it does not work. When presenting the 2026 budget, it was revealed that the government had a revenue shortfall of GH¢7.7 billion during the first nine months of 2025. Officials anticipated that robust fourth-quarter results would narrow this gap to GH¢3 billion by year’s end, working toward an updated […] The post SIKAKROM