The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a US$12.83 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance feasibility studies and design development for major projects under the Government’s Big Push programme. The agreement was signed with the AfDB’s outgoing Country Manager in Ghana, Eyerusalem Fasika. The grant will support […] The post Gov’t

A delegation from Angola’s Regulatory Agency for Cargo Certification and Logistics (ARCCLA) has paid a working visit to the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) as part of an exchange programme aimed at strengthening cooperation and sharing best practices in the commercial shipping and logistics sector. The visit provides a platform for both institutions to exchange experiences […] The post Angola’s

By Seade CAESAR In 2026, the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) program is no longer just a trade-policy headline. It is becoming a practical instrument the UAE is using to reshape its economic relationships with Africa, deepen supply chains, and lock in long-term investment pathways across strategic sectors like logistics, agriculture, aviation, clean energy, […] The post UAE-Africa

“When death finds you, may it find you alive.” – African proverb To the casual observer, the narrative of Ghana is one of the African success story interrupted. On the surface, one sees a nation of vibrant churches, bustling ‘tro-tro’ adorned with slogans of faith, and a political stability that is the envy of the […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon:

The country’s dependence on oil and gold is not merely a policy concern but an economic certainty. These resources are finite. The open question is whether the country can build export systems capable of sustaining growth once they are exhausted. That reality underpinned President John Dramani Mahama’s remarks to exporters at the President’s National Awards […] The post Maphlix

Why the real cost of your Kasoa 2-bedroom house is not US$40,000 but may be over US$75,000 Atasa has been house hunting for months, perhaps even years, and for him, despite the number-one real estate mantra of “location, location, location” constantly ringing in his ears, he simply could not shake the desire to find a […] The post Real estate minute: With Cyril Nii Ayitey Tetteh

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has issued a strong warning against corruption and fraud within Customs operations, stressing that revenue leakages directly undermine Ghana’s national development efforts. Speaking at the 2026 International Customs Day celebration, Mr. Ampem said the fight against corruption must be decisive and sustained, noting that public resources lost through […] The post Every

The long-discussed Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) may be edging closer to reality as officials from Global Ports and Container Terminals (YILPORT Holding) paid a working visit to Ghana to hold high-level discussions with the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) on the prospects of developing and operationalising the project. For years, Boankra has existed more in […] The post Boankra

There is something deeply dishonest about how we judge welfare and progress. We are quick in turning to esoteric economic metrics; the GDPs, the inflations, exchange rates tables and, occasionally, Human Development Index (HDI). But hasn’t the greatest measure been how it treats it most vulnerable; its ‘lowly’? And in Ghana today, the ‘lowly’ are […] The post Editorial:

Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has expanded its business channels with the introduction of specialised business desks to enhance service experience and convenience. The strategic initiative includes the establishment of a dedicated Asian & Diaspora Trade Desk; Women’s Business Desk; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME); Asset Management & Advisory Services; as well as Investment […] The post ADB

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Attacks on journalists in Ghana are no longer isolated incidents but an emerging pattern, raising serious concerns about press freedom, accountability and the rule of law. From alleged assaults by security officers to death-threats linked with conflict reporting, media practitioners increasingly face danger while carrying out constitutionally guaranteed duties. Against this […] The post GJA

Recognition of the right to privacy with respect to processing personal data or information led to passing Act 843 to further guarantee the right to privacy enshrined under Article 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution. The Act provides standard principles that must be complied with by all who process personal information across the country and beyond. […] The post Editorial: DPC

By Kizito CUDJOE Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged to release 100 percent of budgeted funds to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), following months of financial uncertainty which have constrained the committee’s ability to independently oversee management of Ghana’s petroleum revenues. The assurance was given at a meeting with PIAC several […] The post Finance

By Prophet Ernest OWUSU Work, at its core, is meant to contribute to the growth and development of an organisation, a business and, ultimately, society. Labour certainly provides wages, and wages are a legitimate means of provision. However, the ultimate purpose of work goes far beyond monthly pay. When labour is reduced solely to wages, […] The post Some reasons start-ups fail appeared first on The

 By Henry Atta NYAME In basic school, there was a poem I remember very well because it taught deep lessons about human life and values. The poem focuses on money and how it affects relationships and conscience. It is titled “Money, O” by William Henry Davies (1871–1940). The poet explains how having money attracted many […] The post When money consumes the human conscience appeared first

Karpowership Ghana has commemorated the International Day of Education by hosting Engineering students from Takoradi Technical University (TTU), who are beneficiaries of the company’s scholarship scheme, aboard its Powership The International Day of Education, a UNESCO initiative marked annually on January 24, was celebrated this year under the theme “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating […] The post Karpowership

AmCham Business Bridge with Doris Kafui Afanyedey As Ghana advances its digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI) agenda, one of its strongest assets is the depth of capability already present on the ground through U.S. firms operating across key sectors. These companies are not only deploying technology but also embedding global best practices in data […] The post How

By: Professor Kwasi DARTEY-BAAH Leadership is rarely a straight line. It is shaped by frameworks, strategy, performance metrics and governance structures, but it is also influenced by something far less formal and far more human, intuition. In practice, some of the most consequential leadership decisions are not born solely from data or processes, but from […] The post The quiet power of intuition

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening foundational education as part of broader efforts to improve learning outcomes and prepare a future-ready workforce, senior officials said during talks with the Jacobs Foundation this week. Vice-President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang stated that education – from kindergarten through senior high school – remains central to the country’s […] The post Gov’t

Fearless Fund, the world’s first venture capital firm built by women of colour for women of colour, and a global leader in economic inclusion, has announced its official expansion into Africa with the launch of the Fearless Microfinance Fund in Ghana. This launch marks a significant step in advancing Fearless Fund’s mission to close the […] The post Fearless Fund