By Kizito CUDJOE Government is set to overhaul the existing mining policy regime as part of efforts to reset the country’s regulatory and economic direction, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has said. Speaking during a working visit to the Minerals Commission in Accra, one of the key agencies under his […] The post Gov’t plans major overhaul

By: Peter Kelly AGBEEHIA In Africa, transfer pricing has come to stay in so far as multinationals continue to do business in Africa and their constituent entities continue to trade between and amongst themselves. Many African countries are rapidly adopting transfer pricing legislation. While some countries have adopted the provisions of the OECD Guidelines, the […] The post Key

Olam Cocoa Processing (OCP) Ghana Limited, a leader in cocoa ingredients processing and one of the companies of olam food ingredients, last Friday welcomed the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. Mary Awusi at its premises. This was part of her two-day working familiarisation tour of selected Free Zones […] The post Olam

By: Peter Kelly AGBEEHIA  What role does culture play in shaping our built environment? Does it seamlessly merge tradition with modernism, or does it translate tradition into modernism? The way we design, and construct homes is not just about shelter—it is a reflection of who we are, our history, values, and way of life. In […] The post Housing in Ghana: Cultural

By: Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Western Regional office of Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recorded 26 incidents of fire outbreaks as at the first quarter of 2025. In 2024, the Service experienced 39 fire outbreaks. “Last year and in the first quarter, fire cases were mostly caused by bush fires. This tells us that […] The post Palm wine tappers,

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and progress of work by Justmoh Construction Limited on the Takoradi-Agona Junction Road. “I am impressed with the quality of work on this 23-kilometre road. This road is strategic and serves a lot of people in […] The post Roads

By: Richard K. SHERWIN In the days since US President Donald Trump unleashed his tariff tsunami on the world, economists, investors, and business leaders have almost universally questioned its rationality. As a policy matter, they are right to be scratching their heads. But Trump’s tariffs are not simply about policy. They are of a piece […] The post Trump’s tariffs and the will to power appeared

By: Theophilus Tei AYANOU (ChMC.) In the fast-paced world of modern business, on-time delivery has become a critical factor for success. Whether you’re running a small local shop or a large multinational corporation, ensuring that products and services reach customers as promised can significantly impact your reputation, customer satisfaction and bottom line. Let’s explore why […] The post On-time

CEO of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai has advocated for stronger collaboration between higher educational institutions and industry to prioritize the integration of industrial skills into academic curricula, asserting its relevance to nation-building. Addressing the theme, ‘Inculcating Industrial Skills in Academia: Key to Nation Building,’ as the guest speaker at the 14th Matriculation and 16th […] The post Telecel

By: Sammy CRABBE In Part 1, I argued that Ghana’s education system is long overdue for a radical redesign. We explored how institutions like Legon could be leased—yes, for one dollar—to proven global academic and religious consortia capable of transforming them into world-class universities. We proposed shifting government’s role from direct management to strategic support, […] The post Rebuilding

By Gerald Nana KUSI In the dynamic global commodity markets, producers and consumers of energy, base metals, precious metals, and soft commodities encounter a multitude of challenges. Volatile prices, geopolitical disruptions, and unpredictable demand patterns can disrupt even the most robust operations. However, these uncertainties also present opportunities for those equipped with the appropriate tools. […] The post Managing

President-Ghana Chamber of Shipping (GCS) Stanley Raja Korshie Ahorlu notes that Ghana spends an estimated US$2billion annually on foreign shipping services, a situation that highlights the country’s overreliance on international maritime transport. This situation deprives the country of value it could be generating locally through a well-developed shipping industry. While the country owns and manages […] The post Editorial:

The acting Head-Banking Supervision Department of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Ismail Adam, at a post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) media engagement after the Bank’s 123rd MPC meeting said BoG is working closely with the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to develop a coherent plan that will revitalise the Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions (SDI) sector. It […] The post Editorial: Revitalising

despite MPR hike rallies support for inclusive growth, sector reforms By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The  Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, has urged banks to moderate the pace of interest rate adjustments and sustain credit flow to viable enterprises – especially those in vulnerable sectors – despite a tightening monetary environment. […] The post Governor

to upgrade infrastructure and operational efficiency targets 6m tonnes of production by close of 2025 By Seth KRAMPAH, Awaso Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has set an ambitious target of producing 6 million tonnes of bauxite by the end of 2025. To achieve this goal, the Company has invested a substantial US$122.97 million in upgrading […] The post Ghana Bauxite invests US$122.97m appeared first

By Kizito CUDJOE The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) head has said that new U.S. tariffs on African exports highlight an urgent need for the continent to strengthen its own economic foundations and reduce reliance on foreign markets. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of AfCFTA, noted that the measures imposed by Washington serve as a wake-up […] The post U.S.

…as 60 graduate from apprenticeship programme By Elizabeth PUNSU, Sefwi Bekwai Cargill, in collaboration with the International Cocoa (ICI), has held a graduation ceremony to honour 60 adolescent apprentices – reaffirming its commitment to preventing and addressing child labour in cocoa-growing communities. The initiative forms part of Cargill’s long-term Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System […] The post Cargill,

…as 60 graduate from apprenticeship programme By Elizabeth PUNSU, Sefwi Bekwai Cargill, in collaboration with the International Cocoa (ICI), has held a graduation ceremony to honour 60 adolescent apprentices – reaffirming its commitment to preventing and addressing child labour in cocoa-growing communities. The initiative forms part of Cargill’s long-term Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System […] The post Cargill,

…as John Apea grabs ‘Outstanding Fintech CEO of the Year 2024’ eTranzact Ghana Limited, a leading provider of innovative payment technology solutions, has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the Ghana Corporate Finance Awards and Dinner Gala 2025. The Fintech company won the Outstanding Payments Technology Provider of the Year 2024, while its Chief […] The post eTranzact

Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness and food company in the country, hosted the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, at its wheat-milling facility in Kpone on Friday, April 4th, 2025. This visit forms part of the ministry’s ongoing engagement with local manufacturers. It provided Olam Agri with the opportunity to discuss the […] The post Trade