… predicts 4.6% to 5.9% growth                                                                                                 By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The economy is entering a pivotal era in 2026, shifting from the aggressive crisis management of previous years toward a period of stabilisation, recovery and private sector opportunity, says a new report. According to the inaugural ‘Ghana 2026

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Head of Women Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Marian Amartey, has stated that the main barrier to finance for women entrepreneurs is not access to funds, but their readiness to qualify for support. She made this statement on the side-lines of the 3rd edition of the Women in Business (WIB) […] The post Bankability, not funding, limits women access

Old Mutual Ghana has announced the launch of the Legacy Transition Plan, a next-generation insurance product that goes beyond conventional funeral cover to give Ghanaian families a structured vehicle for financial protection and legacy planning. The new flagship product redefines funeral cover as comprehensive family financial planning, with inflation-proof benefits, extended family coverage, and no […] The post Old

The 16th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards 2026 was held in Accra, bringing together leading business figures, policymakers, members of the diplomatic corps, and industry stakeholders to celebrate excellence in entrepreneurship. About 30 top entrepreneurs, entrepreneur-supportive companies, and distinguished personalities were honoured on the night for their immense contributions to Ghana’s socio-economic development through […] The post Business

In a powerful testament to the grit and creativity of the Ghanaian spirit, Enterprise Spotlight has officially announced the top 24 finalists for its prestigious nationwide entrepreneurship challenge. This initiative, a landmark collaboration between Enterprise Group PLC and the Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF), serves as a launchpad for the visionaries who are not just […] The post Enterprise

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has marked this year’s World Malaria Day with a community-focused programme aimed at deepening awareness, strengthening prevention and promoting collective action against the disease On the theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must,” brought together stakeholders from the Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea/Huni-Valley Municipalities […] The post Gold

The Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) ambitious vision to transform Africa’s infrastructure landscape has received strong political endorsement at the recently concluded Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit, themed “Infrastructure as the Engine of Industrialisation”, brought together policymakers, financiers, and industry leaders to chart a new course for the continent’s economic future. […] The post AFC’s

The inaugural Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum (ACFIF 2026) will feature a Special Address by H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, former President of the Republic of Ghana, under the theme: “Africa Cocoa Vision 2050 – Historical Reflections and Future Pathways.” The high-level forum, taking place at the London Stock Exchange on May 6, 2026, will […] The post J.

A troubling public health picture is emerging in Ghana’s Amansie West District, where malaria cases have risen for a second consecutive year and children are bearing the heaviest burden. Official data now shows that cases among children under five jumped from 8,000 in 2024 to 10,000 in 2025, a 25 per cent increase that health […] The post Asanko

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The Centre for Transition Economy Studies of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences has held a two-day scientific conference under the theme: “Industrial Development Strategies of African Countries” aimed at road-mapping priority investment spheres for Russian investors and entrepreneurs. The conference was opened by Professor Irina Abramova, […] The post Russian

CSquared, the leading pan-African technology company building open-access broadband infrastructure, today announced the renewal of its operating licence in Ghana by the National Communications Authority (NCA), reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to Ghana and its broader West African backbone expansion strategy. The licence renewal gives CSquared the regulatory platform to scale its infrastructure investments across […] The post CSquared

Over the weekend, the streets of Akim Oda Zongo were filled with a renewed sense of hope as the Birim Charity Organisation, in partnership with the UAE-based Sharjah Charity International, conducted its bi-annual disbursement of the Orphan Support Program. The exercise is a critical component of a long-standing international partnership signed in 2018 between Accra and Sharjah. […] The post Birim

By Seth KRAMPAH, back from Nairobi, Kenya The Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) ambitious vision to transform Africa’s infrastructure landscape has received strong political endorsement at the recently concluded Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit, themed “Infrastructure as the Engine of Industrialisation”, brought together policymakers, financiers, and industry leaders to chart a […] The post AFC’s

For decades, the newsroom has been the heartbeat of journalism—a space where critical decisions are made, stories are shaped, and careers are built or broken. It is the engine room of every media organization. Within every media organization, the newsrooms serve as the central hub where journalists gather to deliberate on stories, share ideas, argue, […] The post The relevance

…He went on television and said she contributed nothing The divorce case of Joana Quaye and businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye, widely known as RNAQ, took a fresh and deeply contentious turn when the microfinance mogul sat down with media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso on The Delay Show on 25 April 2026 and told the […] The post Her

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO At the heart of Kumasi’s vibrant fashion scene, Coloured Yarns Ventures is quietly stitching together a story of creativity, culture and growth—one that has recently gained fresh momentum through the Women In Business (WIB) Dialogue Series exhibition organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT). For Chief Executive Officer Cecilia Afram, […] The post From

By Seth KRAMPAH, back from Nairobi, Kenya Africa possesses the capital required to fund its own development but has historically lacked the architecture to channel it effectively into productive infrastructure assets, the Senior Vice President and Head of Capital Mobilisation & Partnerships at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Mohammed Abdul-Razaq, has told Business & Financial […] The post AFC

Ghana joined the global celebration of International Jazz Day with a concert and tribute to Ella Fitzgerald held at the Accra Marriott Hotel on April 30. The event, organised by Maximum Jazz and themed “International Jazz Day & Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald,” featured Yomi Sower and Friends, delivering a night of world-class jazz performances by […] The post Maximum

…Why headlines about a “50% cocoa price drop in 2026” mislead Ghanaian farmers and policymakers Dr. Wisdom Kofi DOGBEY The recent reporting around the World Bank’s April 2026 Commodity Markets Outlook, which projects cocoa prices to fall by more than 50 percent in 2026, has understandably caused anxiety among Ghanaian cocoa farmers, licensed buyers, and […] The post Reading

Impakers Creative Hub, represented by CEO Freda Kingful Abraham Cudjoe, is exhibiting at MACFRUT 2026, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for the fruit and vegetable industry. The exhibition ran from April 21 to 23 at the Rimini Expo Centre in Rimini, Italy. It brings together producers, exporters, packaging providers, technology companies, and international buyers. […] The post Impakers