By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Despite cedi-appreciation against the US dollar in first-half 2025, cement prices have remained stubbornly high even as costs of other key building materials have declined significantly. Market checks show that iron rods, for instance, have dropped from about GH¢9,600 at beginning of the year to between GH¢6,000 and GH¢7,000. Security doors […] The post What will

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE With an estimated Africa cotton market size reaching US$6billion in 2024, Ghana’s cotton sector remains stagnant – contrasting with the progress seen in other West African countries. Mordor Intelligence, a global market research company, has projected that the value of Africa’s cotton industry will reach US$7.7billion by 2029. Despite promising prospects the […] The post Cotton

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Treasury on Tuesday disbursed GH¢9.7 billion in coupon payments to holders of bonds issued under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, the fifth such payout since the 2023 restructuring. The settlement has been closely tracked by investors as a gauge of the government’s commitment to post-exchange […] The post GH¢9.7bn

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a call to action for consumers of water and electricity in Ashanti Region, reminding them of their obligations to settle bills promptly and adhere to rules governing these essential services. This will allow utility providers to maintain and improve service quality for consumers. The appeal is part […] The post PURC

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has expanded its flagship training on report writing and presentation skills to meet growing demand from institutions across the subregion, stressing that effective communication is critical to governance and economic management. At the opening of the 2025 regional course in Accra, WAIFEM’s Director General, Dr. […] The post WAIFEM

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, on Wednesday, August 13, unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Kenya’s waste management landscape and create over 52,000 jobs annually. According to him, this will involve a clustering operation into regional counties by Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of (JGC), to […] The post Kenya’s President applauds

By Samuel SAM Chief Finance Officer of MTN Ghana, Antoinette Kwofie, has urged young people to set ambitious but achievable goals and take deliberate steps to realise them, stressing that perseverance and preparation are key to success. She was speaking at the 10th Youth Empowerment Summit of the Martha Inspires Foundation in Tamale, which attracted […] The post MTN CFO urges youth to set