By Francis Buertey BORYOR The 2SCALE program, one of Africa’s largest agribusiness initiatives, has officially closed its Ghana chapter after more than a decade of empowering smallholder farmers, SMEs, and low-income consumers through inclusive partnerships. The initiative, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and implemented by IFDC, Bopinc and SNV- demonstrated […] The post Farmers

By Francis Buertey BORYOR The 2SCALE program, one of Africa’s largest agribusiness initiatives, has officially closed its Ghana chapter after more than a decade of empowering smallholder farmers, SMEs, and low-income consumers through inclusive partnerships. The initiative, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and implemented by IFDC, Bopinc and SNV- demonstrated […] The post Farmers,

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa Health facilities in Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea-Huni Valley Municipalities have received medical equipment and supplies from the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) in partnership with Project C.U.R.E. The package, valued at US$793,491.75, includes hospital beds, incubators, anaesthesia machines, imaging devices, gloves, syringes, and sterile dressings, among other essential items. According […] The post Gold

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH For decades, smallholder fish farmers operated on intuition and hope, often waking up to the devastating sight of dead fish floating in their ponds, due to slight changes in water quality. However, with Aquamet and a smartphone, it takes only an alert to avert such disasters. This  smart monitoring device was […] The post How home-grown

Accra gets set for a gripping blend of business and sport as the  Corporate Tennis Tournament 2025  begins from  3rd to 11th October at the Ghana Tennis Club, Adabraka. The tournament will witness Ghana’s top corporate institutions exchange boardroom strategies for tennis strategies in a week of intense tennis action. With event categories of  Men’s […] The post Corporate

BoG’s new licensing framework seeks to balance innovation, inclusion, and protection in Ghana’s fast-growing digital credit space. Acheampong is a young dealer in Abossey Okai who trades in spare parts. Every week, he takes a small loan through his mobile wallet to restock some of the parts for his stall. The money arrives within minutes—faster […] The post Digital

Telecel Ghana capped off its annual Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Month celebrations with the Telecel Business Runway, a high-energy event designed to give young entrepreneurs practical skills and visibility to grow their emerging businesses. Held at the Labadi Beach Hotel under the theme ‘Gen Z Impact: Skills, Money and Mindset’, Telecel Business Runway brought […] The post Telecel

By Prof. Samuel LARTEY [email protected] In September 2025, Ghana’s year-on-year inflation fell to 9.4%, down from 11.5% in August, its lowest reading since August 2021, and the first single-digit print in four years. The decline was broad-based: food inflation eased to 11.0% (from 14.8%), non-food to 8.2% (from 8.7%), with locally produced items at 10.1% […] The post Mighty

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Esiama Ankobra West Rural Bank PLC has recorded strong financial growth in 2024, with significant increases in deposits, profits and assets. At its 33rd annual general meeting held in Esiama, Ellembelle District, the Board Chairman, Dr. Frank Boateng, reported that deposits almost doubled from GH¢39.3 million in 2023 to GH¢77.7 million […] The post Ankobra

By Elikem ADISENU-DOE “Economic development depends, to a large extent, on healthy financial interaction and transaction; these, in turn, cannot exist without credibility. It is only when participants in business live up to their legal obligation and cease using the processes of the courts to evade financial responsibilities that this country can finally launch itself […] The post Vanishing

By Norman Adu BAMFO The decision by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to revise the allowable FX Net Open Position (NOP) for banks from a symmetric band of –5percent to +5percent to a more restrictive –10percent to 0percent represents a significant shift in market regulation. While the policy is aimed at stabilizing the Ghanaian cedi […] The post Potential

Passport application, though a right entitled to every Ghanaian, has become an avenue for corruption – particularly those granting the booklet due to the centralised nature of its acquisition. It in view of this that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced all regions in Ghana without a passport application centre will […] The post Editorial:

In gathering input for a new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP) set to run from 2026 to 2030, a regional stakeholder forum on anti-corruption was held in Tamale recently. The forum forms part of government’s efforts to strengthen accountability, promote ethical culture and curb corruption – estimated to cost the country about US$3billion […] The post Editorial:

… 12.27% rise makes it GH¢3,625 per bag Government has raised the producer price of cocoa by GH¢400 per bag, representing a 12.27 percent increase in a move aimed at shoring-up farmer incomes and easing mounting pressure within the cocoa sector. The revision, announced in Accra on Thursday following deliberations by the Producer Price Review […] The post Cocoa farmgate price up by GH¢400

… bows out with call for finance-driven integration By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU & Solange BANSON Professor Benedict Oramah, outgoing president and chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has declared that Africa’s trade and integration project remains alive and thriving despite persistent structural and financial challenges across the continent. Delivering his farewell lecture at […] The post Africa’s

By Kizito CUDJOE Ghana has renewed efforts to attract foreign investment into its petroleum industry, with a senior government adviser highlighting “bankable opportunities” in a sector that remains central to the country’s growth agenda. Dr. Yussif  Sulemana, Technical Adviser to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, told prospective investors at the Africa Oil Week […] The post Gov’t

The Legal Green Association (LGA), a left-wing group of professional law students, has urged government and stakeholders to pursue sustainable alternatives in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. In a position paper submitted ahead of planned civil society engagement on the matter, the Association stressed that outright bans on community mining would […] The post Legal

Mr. Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, has urged communicators and Public Relations (PR) professionals to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovative tools in reshaping global communication, stressing that technology and disciplined engagement are central to solving today’s pressing challenges. He said with technology rewriting the rules of engagement, geopolitical shifts redefining alliances, and environmental […] The post AI,

A student, entrepreneur and mentor, Hassana Issaka Bambara has emerged as the winner of the 2025 Youth in Business Pitch Challenge securing GHC 10,000 in prize money, generously sponsored by the Yaw Adutuwum Foundation. Her win crowned a day of fierce pitches, compelling stories and innovative business solutions designed to address community needs and youth […] The post Hassana

Africa’s leading platform for youth and women in climate leadership, the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC), has announced the return of its second edition, scheduled for October 6–7, 2025. The event which will be held at the  Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra is themed “Young Voices, Innovative Ideas, Greater Impact for Africa.” It will […] The post AFRIWOCC to host