1.0. Introduction The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a U.S. trade initiative launched in 2000, is set to expire on September 30, 2025 (AGOA.info, 2024). While the program has historically enjoyed bipartisan support, recent efforts to secure its renewal have encountered significant obstacles. In December 2024, partisan divisions within the U.S. Congress prevented AGOA’s […] The post AGOA’s

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY and Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Founder of Royalhouse Chapel International, Most Reverend Sam Korankye Ankrah has launched a passionate call for religious unity to tackle the Ghana’s mounting economic and political challenges. The influential pentecostal leader is urging faith groups across the deeply religious West African nation to transcend their differences […] The post Interfaith

… says Fintechs operate within strict regulations A News Desk Story The Chamber of Technology (COT), the representative body for licensed fintech companies in Ghana, has dismissed recent media reports alleging that over US$10 billion in inward remittances remain unaccounted for between 2019 and 2023. In a statement released on February 20, 2025 in Accra […] The post Tech Chamber

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has outlined plans to map investment opportunities across all districts in Ghana. He has explained that the initiative would result in a comprehensive database of regional investment prospects, enabling both GIPC and the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry to effectively market […] The post  GIPC

FirstBank Ghana has donated GH?50,000 to support the Chief of Army Staff’s Quick Impact Project, an initiative spearheaded by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona. This project aims to address the pressing accommodation challenges faced by young soldiers within the Southern, Central, and Northern Commands of the Ghana Army. […] The post First

KPMG Ghana has announced the appointment of Mr. Andrew Akoto as its new Country Managing Partner. With over 30 years of experience at KPMG, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will help drive the firm’s growth in the country and across Africa. Before this new role, Andy served as Partner and Head […] The post KPMG appoints Andrew Akoto as Country Managing Partner

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana, through its UBA Foundation Read Africa Initiative, has expanded its literacy drive to the Western Region of Ghana for the first time, donating a collection of African literature books to students at Ahantaman Girls’ Senior High School in Takoradi. The donation, made in commemoration of International Book Giving Day, […] The post UBA Read Africa Initiative

By J. P. FABRI (guest writer) Following the discussion around my previous article on America’s aid freeze and the potential for a Stars and Stripes Initiative, one thing became evident—while external engagement remains crucial, Africa’s transformation will not come from aid or foreign investment alone. What ultimately determines Africa’s trajectory is not the policies of […] The post Breaking

In a significant stride toward enhancing healthcare services, Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) has officially commissioned an ultra-modern laboratory and surgical theatre at the Larteh Health Centre in Akropong. This initiative is part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment. It also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) three (3), which […] The post CBG

…Pan-African and multinational corporations are regular targets for content-theft syndicates out to profit from their intellectual property. To fight back against these international crime cartels, content producers are building equally sophisticated global partnerships Content piracy is an insidious global challenge undermining the integrity of multiple creative industries, destroying careers and placing individual users of illicit […] The post Content

Holy Child School, a leading educational institution, will celebrate its 79th Speech and Prize-Giving Day on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day. The event, themed ‘Preserving Our Educational Infrastructure as a Sustainable Legacy for Future Generations’, will highlight academic achievements, leadership and the future of the school. As part of the celebrations, the school’s […] The post Holy

By Mawuli ZOGBENU Africa man doesn’t know what romance is oo, especially if he is poor and the wife wants to rest her head on his chest. The sounds she would often hear on his chest are those of debt: ‘broke, broke, loan, the sound of an alert informing him to repay his loan. It […] The post ‘Board Chairman’ appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.

By Buertey Francis BORYOR When Newage Agric Solutions Ltd. was founded in 2019, its mission was clear – to transform the country’s agriculture sector by empowering farmers with the right tools, technology and financial support. Five years later, the company has made significant progress, helping to improve food security, supporting agribusiness and creating opportunities for […] The post Newage

‘Woori: A Festival of our Weaving Tradition’ returns to the township of Loho in the Upper West Region of Ghana for the fifth time from 6th March to 30th June, 2025. Now entering its fifth anniversary, the Woori Festival, organised by Nubuke Foundation Centre for Textiles and Clay, has evolved from its initial focus on […] The post Nubuke Foundation presents Woori

Five Ghanaian change-makers have demonstrated that value addition to home-grown raw materials can and should happen at home.  Charting new paths, Jeanne Donkoh, founder of Bioko Treats, started producing artisanal chocolate on her kitchen table and is now selling high-end products. Nana Aduna Il, the founder of Ohene Cocoa, uses his farm as a platform […] The post Of colonial

By Kwesi BISSUE Since the day their eyes set on each other Those eyes rested on none other Not on another sister Not on another brother Those eyes closed to all others None for a pal None for a neighbour Only eyes to see one another   From that day on The duo lived like […] The post Poetry Corner: Love Was All They Knew  appeared first on The Business &

Community Thu. Feb. 27 – 10:00. Sustainable Pop-Up Event. An exclusive event showcasing vendors offering innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Explore a variety of eco-friendly packaging options designed to reduce reliance on plastics. @ UDS Guesthouse, Accra. Sat. Feb. 22 – 10:00. Nyaniba February Pop-Up Market. Experience the best local crafts, plants, food, games and […] The post The essential

Kojo Aidoo, Managing Director of Front Back Accra – a private members’ club operating as a cocktail bar and restaurant in Osu – and founder of ‘Accra Bar Week’, which celebrates the capital’s bars and hospitality industry with events, guest shifts and more, climaxing with the ‘Accra Bar Show’ – the drinks and hospitality expo […] The post Meet… appeared first on The Business

The Pidgin Conference, a groundbreaking leadership, faith and business event designed for the next generation of trailblazers, is set to take centre-stage in Accra and brings together a powerhouse line-up of thought leaders to inspire and equip Gen Zs and Millennials. With the thematic areas: ‘Faith | Influence | Growth’, the Pidgin Conference will empower […] The post Pidgin

The St. Louis Past Students Association (SLOPSA) has lauded Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei’s achievements, describing her success as both exemplary and inspiring for their group and future generations. During a visit by the SLOPSA Accra Chapter to honour and celebrate one of their own, President Francesca Ackim Anthony expressed the association’s pride in Appiagyei’s […] The post SLOPSA