Newmont Corporation’s Ahafo North project has commenced implementation of an influx management plan, with the construction of a divisional police headquarters at Duayaw Nkwanta in the Ahafo region, valued at GHS 4.1 million (approximately US$250k). Newmont, in 2018, commissioned an influx study to determine the probable human migration into the Ahafo area, following the construction […] The post

Delta Air Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Gbobaniyi as the new Manager Sales- West Africa, effective immediately. In her new role, Mary will be based in Lagos, Nigeria, and will oversee Delta’s sales and commercial operations across the West African region, including the airline’s key online stations in Nigeria, Ghana and […] The post Delta

An alarming 60 percent of the Northern Region’s cultivated land has been severely affected by a prolonged dry spell. According to B&FT’s regional correspondent, a total 460,784 hectares of farms – representing 60 percent of the region’s cultivated land – is affected. Various commodities including maize, rice, soybean, millet, cassava, sorghum, cowpea, groundnut and yam […] The post

Mr. Duncan Amoah – Executive Secretary, COPEC The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has commended PETROSOL Platinum Energy for its unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality fuel and accurate quantities to consumers. In a congratulatory message marking PETROSOL’s 10th anniversary, COPEC’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Duncan Amoah, hailed the company as a shining example of excellence in […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Ahantaman Rural Bank PLC has donated two jumbo size 10,000 litres water tanks, totalling GH¢24,000, to Sankor Senior High School (SHS) at Sankor in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. This is to ensure access to safe water, which is very essential to the health of the students. […] The post Ahantaman Rural

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the release of GH? 1.5 billion to continue the bailout programme for investors affected by the 2019 revocation of fund management licences. This move follows the approval by the government through the Ministry of Finance. The GH?1.5 billion will be disbursed in three tranches: GH?700 million in […] The post Fund

Although Ghana’s housing deficit witnessed a 33 percent reduction from 2.8 million in 2010 to 1.8 million in 2022, partly attributable to the real estate boom and a 72 percent increase in residential structures within the period, a lack of affordable housing solutions still plagues the nation. The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa […] The post Editorial:

Imagine this: You’re driving through the bustling streets of Accra, the sun setting over the horizon, casting a golden hue over everything. As you wait at a traffic light, your attention is drawn to a billboard. It’s not the bright colours or the catchy slogan that captivates you, but a heartwarming image of a father […] The post The power of storytelling

By Dani RODRIK I wrote a speculative article in 2000 on what I called “the political trilemma of the world economy.” My claim was that advanced forms of globalization, the nation-state, and mass politics could not coexist. Societies would eventually settle on (at most) two out of three. I suggested that it would be the […] The post A new trilemma haunts the world economy

By Kwame Asamoah In all my years in the cocoa-chocolate sector, one of the most frustrating observations I’ve made is how reverse psychology is often employed in bad faith. It’s used to justify reactionary moves and political rhetoric, all while exploiting the public’s lack of awareness about our underlying mistakes and ineptitude. This is what […] The post

The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has declared an all-out war on the destructive practice known locally as ‘galamsey’. PRINPAG, in a communiqué signed by its President, Andrew Edwin Arthur, said the initiative aims at exposing and combatting illegal mining activities across the country. PRINPAG’s press release strongly condemned what […] The post

A third commercial port in the Keta municipality remains a major priority on the itinerary of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The board and management of GPHA have expressed commitment to ensuring that due processes are followed to see to the successful construction and operationalisation of the port project. While the project is […] The post GPHA

In a remarkable effort to bridge the educational and health gaps in the Bawjiase enclave, HOPE for little lives with the support of the KGL Foundation and Star Assurance, has successfully conducted a series of impactful educational sessions targeting both primary and senior high schools. These sessions, part of the broader HOPE Train initiative, occurred […] The post The

Thousands of runners filled the streets of Accra this past weekend for the 2024 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon, an event that saw participants from various African countries, including Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The marathon featured two main races: a 5-kilometre fun run and a more competitive 21-kilometre race. Starting at the Accra Sports Stadium […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU &Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced a significant increase in the price of cocoa for the 2024-2025 season, pegging the price at GH¢48,000 per tonne. This translates to GH¢3,000 per 64-kilogram bag of cocoa, marking an unprecedented 129.36 percent increase from the previous season. The announcement […] The post Cocoa price up

Market watchers warn of remaining upside risks By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Consumer inflation dropped to 20.4 percent in August 2024, down from 20.9 percent in July – marking the fifth consecutive month of easing inflation, according to latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). While it is more than […] The post Inflation

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU As African trade continues to lag behind global averages, financial institutions – compliance and trade facilitating functions are turning to cutting-edge digital solutions to navigate the complex landscape of regulatory compliance without hampering economic growth and breaching the regulatory sanctions. This shift towards digitization was a […] The post

Access Bank Ghana has received praise from both the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Ghana Education Service (GES) following the official launch of phase two of the bank’s “A Sandal More for a Better Tomorrow” initiative. The initiative, which aims to supply 20,000 sandals to schoolchildren across the country, was launched at […] The post

Imperial General Assurance, a leading insurance company in Ghana, has announced the appointment of Harry E. B. Ofori-Attah as its new Managing Director. Prior to his new role, Harry served in two capacities as the Deputy Managing Director and Acting Managing Director of the company. His appointment took effect from August 1, 2024. With 20 […] The post Imperial

Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC at Wasa Akropong in the Wasa Amenfi East District of the Western North Region has been adjudged the ‘CIMG MARKETING-ORIENTED Rural Bank of the Year 2023’ by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG). The Bank won the award after being nominated from among about 144 rural banks in Ghana. The […] The post Amenfiman