When tensions rise between Iran and Israel, the immediate images are missiles and diplomacy. But for Ghana and West Africa, the real story is measurable in barrels, basis points, freight days, and cedi depreciation. Roughly 20 percent of globally traded crude oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz. That single maritime corridor carries between 17 […]

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior sought a silver lining after Sundayâ??s 2-1 defeat at Arsenal, highlighting the return of Romeo Lavia as a key positive. The midfielder, absent since the Bluesâ?? Champions League clash with Qarabag on 5 November, came off the bench in the second half and impressed with his composure and energy. â??He came on and showed what heâ??s about,â? Rosenior said after the match. â??Itâ??s brilliant for him, even though we lose the game,

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has urged his players to maintain composure as the Kenyan Premier League title race intensifies, following a weekend of high drama in Nairobi.On Saturday, Gor Mahia stretched their lead at the summit to nine points with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Mathare United at Nyayo Stadium, but that was cut to six by AFC Leopards.Akonnor insists the job is far from done. â??Six points gap is good, but it is not over. We still have to keep going,â? Akonnor

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org Just as financial technology has transformed payments, lending, and financial inclusion, marketing technologies have quietly become one of the most powerful engines of modern economic growth. In the digital age, marketing is no longer driven primarily by intuition, billboards, or mass advertising. It is powered by data, automation, artificial intelligence, […] The post Powering

The 2026 Youth Economic Forum (YEF) was organised last week by Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in partnership Ecobank Ghana. It rallied young entrepreneurs to build scalable businesses – shifting the focus from capital access alone to developing structured systems, disciplined execution and strategic partnerships. Held at the University of Professional Studies-Accra (UPSA), the one-day […] The post Editorial:

The Agricultural Development Bank has reaffirmed service excellence as a central driver of its growth agenda, following a superior service experience strategy session held for business heads and senior management on Saturday February 28, 2026. The meeting was aimed at reviewing the Bank’s performance trajectory and to also help accelerate growth in 2026 and beyond. […] The post ADB

A nationwide coalition led by the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) has stepped up pressure on authorities and the public to confront illicit trade and smuggling, warning that the growing shadow economy is draining state revenue and exposing consumers to dangerous products. The group, working with government agencies and civil society partners, has […] The post Group

Today, I want to talk about clients, customers, and the real value of repeat business. Let me begin with an experience. A while ago, I handled a digital publishing project for a client — a book writing and publishing assignment. We discussed the scope, agreed on the pricing, aligned on timelines, and within just a […] The post Personal

Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, Goosie Tanoh, has issued a strong warning against individuals and groups he described as “economic saboteurs” who abuse Ghana’s customs transit, bonded warehouse and auction regimes for personal gain. Speaking at the 5th Annual General Meeting of the Customs House Agents Ghana (ACHAG) in Akosombo […] The post Goosie

Interim head coach Asante Kotoko Prince Yaw Owusu says he remains unfazed by mounting calls for his dismissal following the clubâ??s latest setback in the Ghana Premier League.The Porcupine Warriors were frustrated to a goalless draw by 10-man Vision FC on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in their Matchday 24 fixture â?? a result that has intensified scrutiny around the team.Owusu, who has overseen just three matches since stepping in for Karim Zito, made it clear he is

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A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region. The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the … The post Man sentenced to 25 years for robbery at Manso Akwasiso appeared first

The scene at the galamsey site after the incident An illegal mining or ‘galamsey’ pit at Wassa Dunkwa in the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region has claimed four Read More... The post Galamsey Pit Kills Mother, 3 Children  appeared first on

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic. Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial … The post Ashanti police

Black Queens players celebrate   Ghana women’s national football team, the Black Queens opened their Pink Ladies Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 4–0 victory over Hong Kong Read More... The post Black Queens Thrash

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Across vast stretches of northern Ghana, smallholder farmers cultivate cereals, legumes and tuber crops beneath an increasingly unpredictable sky. Farming there is more than an occupation — it is survival. Agriculture remains the backbone of rural livelihoods, sustaining household food security and providing modest incomes in communities that have depended on […] The post Beyond

 Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea   Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea has been selected among Africa’s elite match officials to participate in the CAF Interclub Quarter-Finals Preparation Course scheduled for March 4–8, Read More... The post Laryea Earns

Antoine Semenyo celebrates his winner   Manchester City have frequently faced criticism this season for their heavy reliance on Erling Haaland. But recent performances suggest the Premier League champions are Read More... The post Semenyo Strike Keeps Man City In Title

Mr. Beautiful   Ghanaian actor and comedian, Clement Bonney, popularly known as Mr. Beautiful, has questioned whether the country’s entertainment sector has a structured creative arts industry. Speaking on the Read More... The post Do We Have Creative Arts Industry?

  President John Dramani Mahama has announced sweeping education financing reforms aimed at expanding access to tertiary education while easing the financial burden on students and their families. Presenting his Read More... The post SONA: Mahama Announces