By Desmond MASOPEH Central University on Wednesday held its 24th Congregation, marked by a strong call from Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kwasi Dartey-Baah for graduates to step into the world with purpose, courage and character. The event was Prof. Dartey-Baah’s first official Congregation address since assuming office on 1st September 2025. Addressing thousands of graduates, families, faculty […] The post Central

…following Hans Nilsson’s decade of service Ghana’s leading payment service provider, Hubtel, has announced the appointment of Patience Akyianu as its new Board Chair. She succeeds Hans Nilsson, who steps down after a decade of guiding the company through major governance reforms and growth milestones. Hans has chaired Hubtel’s Board since 2015, leading the company […] The post Hubtel

By Nana AKUFO-ADDO & Ulrich VOLZ On November 24-25, African and European leaders will meet in Luanda, Angola, for the European Union-African Union summit. Marking 25 years of EU-AU partnership, the gathering is not just a celebration but a moment to define what the next quarter-century will mean for relations between the two continents. For […] The post Europe must help Africa break

The Creatives Connect Afrika is the inaugural Festival & Forum designed to spotlight Africa’s creative industries as catalysts for trade and continental integration. The AfCFTA Creative Connect Africa festival which seeks to unite Africa’s creative minds to build a prosperous future through innovation, cultural exchange, and economic integration will be hosted in La Palm Royal […] The post AfCFTA

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat has officially launched its podcast platform, aimed at providing authentic information about Africa’s flagship trade agreement to millions across the continent and beyond. The bi-weekly podcast, unveiled by the secretariat’s communication unit, will feature conversations with trade experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers and Africans benefiting from intra-African trade. Speaking […] The post AfCFTA

In applauding government’s reform of the current VAT system as a sound policy and good response to concerns raised by private sector businesses, professional services company Deloitte believes its success will depend on broadening the tax base, improving administration and ease of compliance and maintaining strong enforcement. These, Deloitte adds, will help safeguard revenue, promote […] The post Editorial:New

…a retrospective on the historical antecedents  By Constance Gbedzo  The 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, presented to Parliament, centers on a strategic shift from recovery to transformation, aiming to consolidate macroeconomic stability gains and leverage them to drive sustained economic development, job creation, and infrastructural modernization. The budget, which is anchored on the theme […] The post 2026

 By Joshua AMLANU The economy expanded 5.1 percent in August on the back of strong activity in the services and agriculture sectors while industry continued to struggle, according to the latest monthly indicator of economic growth released by the Ghana Statistical Service. Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the August outcome points to continued economic […] The post Economy

Government needs stronger policy backing to deliver on its targets for growth, jobs and economic transformation in 2026, according to the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER). The Institute said budget ambitions may fall short without clearer spending commitments, especially on infrastructure and agriculture. Speaking at a post-budget media engagement, ISSER Director Prof. […] The post ISSER

By Ebenezer Adjei NJOKU The 2026 Budget faces significant risks from persistent revenue underperformance, according to a new analysis by Deloitte that raises serious questions about the sustainability of government’s fiscal consolidation agenda. While headline macroeconomic indicators showed marked improvement in 2025, the advisory firm cautioned that weak tax mobilisation, volatile oil receipts and structural […] The post Revenue

…to champion Africa’s next generation of innovators FirstBank Ghana has announced a strategic partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) 2025 in supporting innovation and promoting entrepreneurship. The GEF, considered to be the world’s largest and most influential gathering, provides a solid platform for achieving the same goals and is expected to be held in Accra […] The post FirstBank

The Jospong Group of Companies has opened formal dialogue with the government of Namibia toward a potential collaboration in integrated waste management and green job creation. The engagement took place at the COP30, in Belem-Brazil. The Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni N. Daniel, hosted the Jospong delegation. The meeting showcased Jospong’s expanding […] The post COP30:

The Achimota Retail Centre has kicked off this year’s Black Friday celebrations with a bang, launching a thrilling two-week Sidewalk Sale. The sale, which runs until November 30, promises to deliver an exceptional shopping experience, extending the festive cheer and heightening the joy of shopping at the centre.” The Sidewalk Sale will merge with the […] The post Achimota