GCB Bank, Ghana’s leading bank, has hosted a high-level delegation from the Bank of Uganda, the country’s central bank, as part of efforts to strengthen knowledge exchange, deepen financial market development and enhance collaboration among African financial institutions. The engagement brought together members of GCB Bank’s Wholesale & Investment Banking, who provided insights into Ghana’s […] The post GCB

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is expanding its operations in Ghana with the introduction of four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from 12 July 2026. This reaffirms the airline’s long-term commitment to Ghana and supports the country’s growing demand for travel and global connectivity. The new service will complement Emirates’ existing daily […] The post Emirates

Economist, Dr. Stephen Lartey has been appointed Technical Adviser to the Minister for Finance, bringing more than 15 years of experience in economic research, financial-sector leadership and policy analysis to the role. Dr Lartey, a regular columnist to the Business & Financial Times, is known for his evidence-based commentary on Ghana’s economy, public finances and […] The post Dr.

An eleven-year-old student in Accra has brought international recognition to Ghana’s academic space after delivering an exceptional performance in one of the world’s largest mathematics competitions. Anvita Sharma, a Grade 6 learner, secured a Gold Medal and a Global Rank of 3 in the 2026 Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO), placing her among the […] The post Anvita

By Peter Martey Agbeko When the story of modern Ghanaian public service is told, the name Hon. Hackman Owusu-Agyemang will occupy a distinguished place. Diplomat, agricultural economist, parliamentarian, minister of state, party elder, devoted Catholic, and proud APSUnian, his journey has been defined by an unwavering commitment to service, integrity, and nation-building. For many old […] The post A

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO People’s Pension Trust (PPT) in partnership with MTN Mobile Money Fintech Limited has launched FlexiPension, a digital retail personal pension product aimed at expanding retirement coverage to millions of Ghanaians working in the informal sector. The launch, held in Accra as part of PPT’s 10th anniversary celebrations, marked a significant step […] The post FlexiPension

…P&A African Food seeks support to scale operations By Juliet ETEFE The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has called for a stronger national push into agro-processing as part of efforts to address excess farm produce, reduce post-harvest losses and create sustainable employment opportunities for young people. He made the appeal during a courtesy […] The post Govt

Standard Chartered Ghana hosted an exclusive commemorative client dinner to celebrate 130 years of service, partnership and impact in Ghana, bringing together distinguished clients, business leaders, regulators and key stakeholders for an evening of reflection, appreciation and forward-looking dialogue. Held under the theme, “130 Years of Heritage to Power Your Ambitions,” the event honoured the enduring relationships […] The post Standard

SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading HR and payroll technology company, reaffirmed its commitment to driving workplace transformation as a proud sponsor of the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. The summit convened over 100 chief executives, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders under the theme: “Accelerating Ghana’s Economic Transformation: Driving Bold […] The post SeamlessHR

Standard Chartered Ghana hosted an exclusive commemorative client dinner to celebrate 130 years of service, partnership and impact in Ghana, bringing together distinguished clients, business leaders, regulators and key stakeholders for an evening of reflection, appreciation and forward-looking dialogue. Held under the theme, “130 Years of Heritage to Power Your Ambitions,” the event honoured the enduring relationships […] The post Standard

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The first cohort of 70 young innovators under the Code4FoodSecurity Fellowship Programme has graduated after completing intensive training in artificial intelligence, data analytics, machine learning and digital innovation aimed at addressing food security challenges. The graduation ceremony, held in Accra, marked the completion of a programme implemented by the United Nations […] The post WFP

Heavy equipment dealer HMD and its Tuboshu brand have unveiled ForLife – a scheme providing lifetime equipment protection against cost of break-down of machinery in its entire life span. ForLife product was unveiled on the first day of West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) 2026, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. […] The post Motoring

By Mary Henewaa Karikari Over the past few days, investors have been talking about two listings. One is SpaceX, the aerospace company that has captured the world’s imagination with reusable rockets, Starlink satellites, and ambitious plans for Mars. The other is Kasapreko, a proudly Ghanaian company whose products have become household names across the country […] The post SpaceX

By Alex Annan ABAKAH Every time a parent watches a child walk through a school gate, there is an unspoken expectation. The child will return home safer, wiser, and better prepared for the future. That expectation is shattered when the very people entrusted to educate and protect children become the ones who exploit them. A […] The post When

Ghana needs stronger regulation, safer fleets, transparent fares and disciplined implementation to make public transport reliable and sustainable. By Ing Noble John APPIAH Efficient and effective public transportation in any country is essential for economic growth and social inclusion. Studies have shown a relationship between productivity, access to social services, and employment, among others, and […] The post Motoring

By Michael Kofi Fosu Water is the very definition of a basic necessity of life. Whether flowing into a glass for human consumption or into a trough to keep livestock alive, it serves a singular, foundational biological purpose: survival. Yet, in Ghana today, utility consumers are waking up to a harsh reality in which water […] The post When fighting galamsey punishes the farmer appeared first

By Hamza MUMUNI Ghana’s banking sector continues to navigate a difficult credit environment. While progress has been made in reducing non-performing loans (NPLs), levels remain elevated, posing ongoing risks to financial stability, credit expansion, and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As of April 2025, the sector’s NPL ratio stood at 23.6%, with […] The post Business

Strategies do not fail at the strategy table. They fail somewhere between the boardroom and the person doing the work. BY antoinette Gyan I have a question for every leader reading this. Not a rhetorical one. If you stopped five members of your team today — not in a meeting, but in the corridor, at […] The post Leadership communication & building teams: The

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to harmonise cocoa farm-gate pricing policies in a move aimed at strengthening farmer incomes, reducing market distortions and reinforcing the cocoa sector’s resilience against growing market volatility and climate-related risks. The initiative, announced during a high-level summit in Abidjan, builds on ongoing cooperation between the […] The post Can

Although the country is in the midst of the rainy season, tractors remain idle across many of its major rice-producing valleys as farmers hesitate to begin cultivation. Their reluctance stems from a persistent market crisis: more than 700,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice from the previous season remain unsold. With large stockpiles yet to find […] The post Editorial: Unsold paddy,