The prevailing 20 percent excise duty on natural fruit juices is undermining the country’s efforts to stabilise the cedi, deepen import substitution and strengthen its agro-industrial base – with as much as US$1.77billion in exports potentially lost annually, the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana has warned. In a recent communiqué signed by its Chief Executive Officer, […] The post 20%

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi The Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC) has called on government to impose a total ban on the export of raw rubber. The house warned that proposals to merely restrict exports will continue to undermine domestic processing and derail Ghana’s industrialisation drive. Nana Kobina Nketsia V, the President of the […] The post Traditional

DOSH Health Insurance, in partnership with MobileMoney LTD (MoMo from MTN), has officially launched a digital health insurance solution that allows Ghanaians to access private health insurance directly through the MoMo App, a first for mainstream health insurance in Ghana. The launch, held yesterday, in Accra, marks a significant step in expanding access to healthcare […] The post DOSH,

By Kizito CUDJOE Cybele Energy, a Ghana-based independent oil and gas company, has announced plans to immediately begin exploration activities on its shallow-water offshore Block S7 in Guyana, days after signing a production-sharing agreement (PSA) with the South American country’s government. This is expected to happen within 12 months of the PSA signing, subject to […] The post Cybele

…leading strategic push for direct Ghana-Colombia trade and south-south private sector collaboration Fidelity Bank Ghana has positioned itself as the financial anchor for a new era of South-South cooperation, following a high-level strategic dialogue with Her Excellency Francia Elena Márquez Mina, Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, at the Bank’s Headquarters in Accra. The […] The post Fidelity

UBA Ghana has made a strong impression at this year’s Marketing World Awards 2025, winning two major awards that highlight the bank’s innovation and leadership. The bank was named Best Brand in Inclusive Banking for its work in making banking services accessible to everyone. A key part of this achievement is UBA’s Braille-enabled banking solution, […] The post UBA wins two awards

Maxwell Investments Group (MIG) and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Maxwell Ampong, emerged among the major winners at the Ghana Shippers Awards 2025, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra. MIG was named ‘Promising Freight Forwarding and Custom House Agent of the Year’, while Dr. Ampong received the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award, positioning the […] The post Maxwell

The Baltic Caledonia St Andrew’s Day Lunch on November 28 once again proved a powerful force for good, raising an outstanding £20,000 in support of the St Nicholas School in Tema, Ghana, a Foundation supported by Tsakos Group and other Greek companies Held at London Scottish House, the 2025 edition brought together 185 guests from […] The post St Nicholas Charity

The sixth Africa Media Ad Sales Innovation Summit (AfriMass 2025) has issued a call to Africa’s media start-ups and digital creators to prioritise monetisation strategies or risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive landscape. Held in Accra as part of Ghana Digital Innovation Week, the summit — themed ‘Innovation and sustainability: Unlocking opportunities in media […] The post Innovation

By Kingsley MOGHALU The coup attempt in the small West African country of Benin underscores the increasing fragility of democracy on the continent. Multiple factors are driving this trend, but chief among them are the decimation of opposition political forces through legal and constitutional maneuvers designed to favor incumbents; broad-based governance failures; and the expansion […] The post Benin’s

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Organon, a global healthcare company, has urged African governments to prioritise sustainable health financing as part of efforts to strengthen reproductive health systems and reduce the continent’s burden of unintended pregnancies. Speaking on sidelines of the World Health Expo (WHX) Leaders Africa 2025 in Accra-Ghana, Mokgadi Mashishi, Organon’s Country Lead for […] The post Organon

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the rush to find the perfect gifts online. While the convenience of online shopping is unbeatable, it also presents an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting shoppers. As people flock to e-commerce sites for deals and discounts, it’s crucial to stay vigilant and protect yourself from […] The post Safe

Wisconsin International University College, Ghana has once again demonstrated why it stands at the forefront of technological innovation and cybersecurity capacity building in West Africa. On December 2nd to 5th, WIUC was represented as the only academic institution invited to the 2025 FIRST & AfricaCERT Symposium in Mauritius (One of the world’s most respected gatherings […] The post WIUC-Ghana

By Razak Kojo OPOKU (PhD) Many private corporate organisations are unable to survive in their industry after being subjected to “sponsored media attacks” by competitors and other interested parties. However, the credibility, integrity, reputation, and selfless nature of the KGL Group, when it comes to its corporate social responsibilities, have successfully negated all attacks, as […] The post KGL’s

By Dr. Nana Ama OPPONG – DUAH We all celebrated Farmers’ Day earlier this month under the theme, “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.” It was exciting to celebrate this great day with an emphasis on local food production, consumption, and self-sufficiency for a resilient economy. At the ‘Eat Ghana Rice Campaign’, the theme […] The post Beyond Farmers’

Protecting people, productivity, and profit As we draw the curtains on another year of economic highs, market volatility, and rising operational standards, one element remains consistently underestimated in Ghana’s business environment: the power of structured pest management and fumigation in protecting business continuity. Across industries from banking halls and warehouses to hospitality, health facilities, and […] The post Pest

Stanbic Bank Ghana has once again affirmed its market leadership by winning the Financial Deal of the Year award at the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA). Stanbic Bank previously won the award with Gold Fields Ghana Ltd and Golden Star Wassa Ltd in 2018 and 2023 respectively. The 2025 win recognizes Stanbic Bank’s landmark […] The post Stanbic

By Samuel SAM The Northern Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (NOMMAAG) has marked its fifth anniversary with a call on government to include mobile money agents in plans for a 24-hour economy, backed by security guarantees. The association also urged the creation of an insurance fund and improved working conditions to safeguard agents’ welfare. […] The post NOMMAAG

By Evelyn ARTHUR  Professor Jacob K. Agbenorhevi – leader of the Knowledge Base Academic Team from the Department of Food Science and Technology, KNUST-Kumasi, met with management of CPC and indicated that significant strides have been made in the ongoing Okra Pectin Exploratory Project between his outfit and CPC with support from other partners. The […] The post Okra Pectin research project

The draw for the Round of 32 of the MTN FA Cup will take place today, December 16, 2025, when 13 Premier League (PL) clubs, 16 Division One League clubs, and three Second Division teams will learn their opponents. Record holders Accra Hearts of Oak have been eliminated from the tournament following a 1-0 loss […] The post MTN FA Cup round of 32 draw takes place today appeared first on