By Kizito CUDJOE Applicants seeking leases on public lands will now be required to pay at least 70 percent of the assessed market value upfront, under sweeping reforms introduced by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to tighten oversight, boost state revenue and curb longstanding concerns over the opaque allocation of public lands. The […] The post Gov’t demands 70% upfront

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has moved to safeguard local businesses and consumers following the imposition of War Risk Surcharges (WRS) and emergency conflict surcharges by international shipping lines after the escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict has disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing vessels to […] The post Shippers’

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has said it possesses technical capability to refine domestic crude oil, disputing suggestions that the country’s only refinery cannot process output from the nation’s offshore oil fields. In a statement signed by it’s Corporate Affairs Executive, Godwin Mahama, the refinery said technical studies and crude assays have confirmed that Ghana’s light […] The post TOR

Three-way collaboration commits US$600,000 to deliver tailored financial solutions for women entrepreneurs and professionals across Ghana. Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Mastercard have engaged in a strategic collaboration to accelerate access to finance and business support for female-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and professionals in Ghana, under IFC’s Banking […] The post Stanbic

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has begun a major push to transform Ghana’s Volta Basin into a network of agro-industrial hubs aimed at driving agricultural productivity and supporting the 24-hour economy agenda of former President John Dramani Mahama. A high-level delegation led by MiDA Board Chairman Charles Abugre and Chief Executive Officer Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould […] The post MiDA

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has joined global industry leaders at the ongoing Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention 2026 in Canada, to position Ghana as a preferred destination for responsible and sustainable mining investment. The convention, which commenced on March 1 and ended on March 4, 2026, was held at the […] The post MIIF

On the 11th floor of one of Accra’s bustling financial towers/buildings, a room beamed with lights, digital vibes and the unmistakable energy of the next generation of professionals. Gen Zs and Millennials staff of Standard Chartered, came together to engage in a dynamic conversation about the future of careers in a world where artificial intelligence […] The post Gen