By Kizito CUDJOE The Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) has raised concerns over persistent encroachment on its operational lands in Pokuase, saying the incursions are undermining its ability to deliver critical regulatory services and expand infrastructure. The PPRSD, a division of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), plays a central role in […] The post Plant

The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSD) Limited has appointed Clara B. Arthur as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership change at the country’s primary payment infrastructure operator. Mrs. Arthur, who will assume the role on 1 September, brings extensive experience from the banking sector and international financial services. She previously held senior […] The post GhIPSS

Fidelity Bank Ghana has officially launched its third annual Sustainability Month, reaffirming its leadership in advancing sustainable development within Ghana’s financial sector. With the broader theme, ‘Sustaining Our World: Collaborating for a Greener Future’, the month-long initiative, popularly known as Orange Goes Green, aims to deepen awareness, inspire action, and showcase how finance can become […] The post Fidelity

The Charles Gordon Trust Awards is back this year with a bang! The 2025 edition, billed to be a spectacular event and an unforgettable experience, is scheduled to take place at the Grand Sapphire in London, United Kingdom on October 11, 2025. The highlights of the award show will include high-end entertainment throughout the night, […] The post Henry Amponsah nominated for Charles

The inaugural Mobex Africa Partnership Day was held in Accra, under the theme ‘Powering innovation through partnerships’. The event brought together policy-makers, industry leaders, development partners and tech entrepreneurs to mark ten years of Mobex Africa’s impact in advancing digital transformation across the continent. Delivering the keynote address, Chief Executive Officer of Mobex Africa, George […] The post Mobex

Background As outlined in Section 28 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the Finance Minister of Ghana delivered the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review for the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on behalf of the President on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis provides […] The post Highlights of the Mid-Year

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH On July 28, the Valdai Discussion Club in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) held the 3rd Russian-African Conference titled: “Realpolitik in a Divided World: Rethinking Russia-South Africa Ties in a Global and African Context”  in Pretoria, South Africa. In this insightful interview, Fyodor Lukyanov, Chairman of […] The post South

Renowned African business strategist and policy advocate, Lord Ibrahim Sani, has called on entrepreneurs across the continent to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a critical tool for growth, innovation, and global competitiveness. According to him, emerging business leaders should move beyond traditional practices and integrate smart technology into their operations. He warned that failing to […] The post Don’t

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Achieving a 29 percent growth in revenue year-over-year and a 127 percent growth in profit after tax, La Community Bank seeks to explore diversification of its portfolios and upgrade of digital banking services to sustain the recorded expansion. The bank, which rebounded from a GH?2 million shortfall in 2021 to issuing […] The post La

By Samuel SAM, Tamale The Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants-Ghana (CIAMC) has launched its 25th anniversary celebrations with a strong call for members to embrace information and communication technology (ICT), particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in the performance of administrative functions. This call was made during the institute’s anniversary launch and dinner – which […] The post CIAMC

In a resounding testament to his bold legacy, renowned Chief Executive Officer of EDA Logistics Limited, Eric Dziedzom Akukumah, has emerged triumphant at the fourth edition of the 2025 Ghana CEO Awards held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. He won the prestigious “Promising CEO of the Year Award,” solidifying his position as […] The post EDA Logistics CEO,

The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has reviewed the Minister for Finance’s 2025 Mid-Year Budget Statement presented to Parliament on July 24, 2025. The review acknowledges Ghana’s encouraging fiscal turnaround and improved macroeconomic indicators while urging a deeper focus on structural reforms, development spending, and policy execution in the months ahead. The […] The post CERPA

Bills Micro-Credit has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting health, culture and community well-being with a GH¢250,000 donation in support of the 2025 Ga Mashie Homowo Health Walk, scheduled for Saturday, 9 August, 2025. The donation forms part of the company’s broader partnership with Team OkintinKlan, organisers of the walk, and reflects its continued dedication to […] The post Bills

Procus Ghana Ltd, manufacturers of Kivo products, is excited to announce the signing of globally renowned Ghanaian chef, Abena Amoakoa Sintim-Aboagye, popularly known as Chef Abbys, as the brand ambassador for Kivo range of products. The partnership marks another bold step in Kivo’s journey to elevate local food culture, reinforcing its commitment to quality, nutrition, […] The post Procus

By Kizito CUDJOE The Director-National Metrology Institute of Ghana, Prince Isaac Kingsford Arthur, has called for greater technical preparedness across the continent to support implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the 18th General Assembly of the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS) in Accra, Mr. Arthur said Africa’s integration agenda must go […] The post Africa

Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Julius Debrah, has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider the creation of a football museum to preserve the industry’s rich football heritage and immortalise legendary personalities. He argued that a Ghana Football Hall of Fame or Museum to showcase iconic moments and memorabilia would be more attractive […] The post Chief

By Lady-Ann ESSUMAN & Verissa ODAME-KORANTENG Ghana is six months into the term of a new President elected by the Ghanaian people, and the country continues to navigate its governance landscape. We are also in the season of Board appointments for State-Owned Entities, and there is a need for a reminder of good corporate governance […] The post Overview

By Laud NARTEY A major campaign promise was made by the then biggest opposition leader, and now President John Dramani Mahama, ahead of the 2024 general elections, to restore licenses of the banks that, in his view, were unjustly collapsed during the banking clean-up exercise undertaken by the Akufo-Addo administration. Then candidate Mahama’s promise was […] The post Why

A 62.58% producer price hike has been announced for the 2025/2026 cocoa season, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne. This landmark decision was taken by the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC) chaired by the Minister for Agriculture, ahead of the new cocoa season which opens this week on Thursday, August 7. The new […] The post Editorial: Cocoa producer price hike rewards

Data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) suggest petroleum revenues fell by more than half in the year’S first six months (2025), dropping 56 percent year-on-year to US$370.6million. This development marks a steep decline from the same period of 2024, when receipts stood at US$840.8million. According to the central bank’s ‘2025 First Half Semi Annual […] The post Editorial: