The CA Foundation, through its flagship initiative, The CA Project, has organised a constitutional literacy quiz in Accra. The event brought together approximately 1,000 students in a vibrant and intellectually engaging competition aimed at deepening knowledge of the nation’s 1992 Constitution. Held at the Accra Grammar School at Oyibi in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, participating houses […] The post CA
By Appiah Kusi ADOMAKO, Esq The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced a significant price hike for sachet water, effective Monday, April 6, 2026. The new structure sets the ex-factory price at GH¢8 per bag (30 sachets of 500ml), ex-truck at GH¢10, and a recommended maximum retail price of GH¢15. […] The post Sachet
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The fifth edition of the Western Regional Chamber Bazaar has opened in Takoradi, bringing together small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their products and build capacity for global competitiveness. On the theme, “Empowering and Preparing SMEs for Global Markets,” the 10-day event highlights a wide array of made-in-Ghana products, […] The post Fifth
By Dickson ASSAN For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana, the mere mention of a tax audit by the Ghana Revenue Authority often triggers anxiety and, in some cases, outright panic. Yet, in reality, a tax audit is not a punitive exercise. It is a fundamental regulatory tool designed to ensure that taxpayers […] The post Navigating tax audits: A practical compliance
The sentiment is admirable. President John Mahama’s announcement that Ghana will open its borders to all African passport holders from May 25 (Africa Day) carries the warm glow of Pan-African idealism that this country has long claimed as its birthright. From Kwame Nkrumah’s vision of continental unity to the ‘Year of Return’, Ghana has never […] The post Editorial: Open
By Eric Osiakwan The initial round of 1st quarter bourse reports is out, and the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is officially Africa’s best-performing securities market. The GSE rally topped 43% as Tanzania, Nigeria and Zimbabwe gained more than 30% – all in dollar terms. The value of the dollar is weakening while African currencies are […] The post Africa stock markets
By Dr. Prince Osei HYEAMAN-ADDAI In the wake of the digital innovation mandate, Ghanaian banks must effectively expand focus from adoption and engagement metrics to monetisation. As banks pour substantial resources into mobile-first strategies — leveraging Apps, USSD, and chat-based services — the imperative is clear: translate high transaction volumes and user bases into sustainable revenue […] The post Effective
Strong trade policies only matter when they translate into real transactions for businesses. That was the position GCB Bank PLC took to the GEXIM@10 International Conference, where the bank called for stronger, earlier collaboration between EXIM banks and commercial banks to ensure trade policies deliver real export outcomes. At the conference, which marked the 10th […] The post GCB
By John Pabi Ntifo The structural misalignment between how credit is packaged and how borrowers actually earn money is not a market failure. It is a design failure, and it is hiding in plain sight. In Accra’s Makola Market, a fabric trader takes a GH?5,000 loan in January. Her sales are seasonal and her income […] The post Why most loan products are designed backwards appeared
By Kwabena Kankanfo Oheneba-Gyebi Executive Summary Single sourcing procurement has emerged as a critical issue in Ghana’s public procurement landscape, prompting extensive debates regarding its effectiveness and potential drawbacks. This policy paper offers a comprehensive examination of single sourcing within the context of the Public Procurement Act of 2003 (Act 663) as amended, which establishes […] The post Single
Exporters, financial institutions, and key players in the trade sector are set to gather at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on April 9 for a high-level forum focused on improving access to export financing. The event, themed “Credit Insurance as a Financing Tool for Exporters,” is being organised by Activa International Insurance in partnership with […] The post Activa, Coface to host
…Why the problem is not the method but our understanding and application of it By Ing. Prof. Douglas Boateng For over a decade, procurement debates across Africa have revolved around the same questions, yet the real issue remains unchanged: a weak understanding, inconsistent application, and the absence of sustained professionalisation. A debate that refuses to […] The post The
A tender committee’s recommendation to award the Damang mining lease to Engineers and Planners Company Limited (E&P) has ignited a defining moment in the mining sector—one that could signal a decisive shift toward indigenous firms taking full control of large-scale mining operations. The recommendation, which followed a rigorous and competitive evaluation process conducted by the […] The post Engineers
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has warned that the cedi could come under renewed pressure unless critical leakages in the country’s export value chain are addressed. Delivering a lecture at the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Evening with Joe Jackson in Accra, themed ‘Ananse stories about […] The post Fix
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, on Sunday 5 April, participated in the Kwahu Business Forum Governor’s Roundtable session to discuss economic development and its impact on the business community. Governor Asiama used the occasion to reflect on the country’s economic progress in 2025, highlighting the difficult policy decisions central banks face globally. […] The post Inflation
The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa last week Thursday toured the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP) in Accra as part of his State visit to Ghana, describing the facility as a strong example of how technology and local expertise can transform sanitation into opportunity. In his remarks, President Mnangagwa underscored the importance of embracing […] The post Prez
…seeks to help leaders turn AI interest into board-ready decisions IY&A has announced the launch of its Executive Lunch & Learn Series: ‘Applied AI Advantage’, a weekly leadership forum designed to help boards and senior executives convert artificial intelligence from abstract interest into practical, governance-ready business decisions. The series addresses a growing challenge facing organisations […] The post IY&A
Mantrac Ghana has demonstrated its commitment to operational excellence and customer-focused innovation by successfully hosting industry stakeholders at the 2026 Mantrac Component Rebuild Centre (CRC) Experience at its facility in Biakakrom in the Western Region. Themed ‘Powering Progress’, the event offered guests an exclusive behind?the?scenes look at the world?class safety standards, technical expertise, and local […] The post Mantrac
By Evelyn ASARE Ghana is increasingly opening space for young people in governance, entrepreneurship, and national development. From policy frameworks to public discourse, youth inclusion has become a central theme. But a critical question remains: are we truly preparing young people for the roles we are inviting them into? The answer, increasingly, is no. Ghana’s […] The post Youth
By Adwoa Birago NYANTAKYI Every day in Ghana, thousands of people walk into banks, microfinance institutions, savings and loans companies, and rural banks to sign as guarantors for family members, business partners, and colleagues. Most of them do so without fully understanding what they have agreed to. Some do it out of love. Some do […] The post Loan
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