Cocoa farmers across the cocoa growing regions of Ghana have raised the red flag over what they described as the government’s failure to significantly increase cocoa prices as it promised during the 2024 election campaign. Last week the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board and the Ministry of Finance announced an increase of GHS128.75 per […] The post Development

In a nation where stalled public projects have locked up over $3 billion in undisbursed loans, the 2025 Project Management Excellence Awards (PMEA) offered a powerful counter-narrative: that Ghana has the talent, discipline, and leadership to turn the tides, by turning vision into reality through world-class project delivery. Held at the prestigious Aqua Safari Resort, […] The post PMEA

In a transformative move to create possibilities and innovatively advance youth involvement within our food systems, Ghana’s Agrihouse Foundation and Italy’s Rural Hack have entered into a long-term strategic partnership aimed at empowering the youth to take lead in building a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative agrifood solutions and approaches. The collaboration further seeks to cultivate […] The post Italy’s

Picture yourself at a major industry conference, surrounded by potential collaborators, mentors, and clients. Yet despite the opportunities, most conversations never progress past “How’s business?” This frustration is nearly universal among professionals who recognise the importance of networking but struggle to move beyond surface-level exchanges. After two days at a major industry conference, many professionals […] The post Insights

By Elliot WILLIAMS The Ghana Oil and Gas Insurance Pool (GOGIP), the consortium of 21 local insurance and reinsurance companies, which is the exclusively mandated vehicle for insuring activities, assets and liabilities of the country’s upstream oil and gas industry, held a three-day upstream energy insurance seminar. The event,  started on August 4 and closed […] The post GOGIP

By Emmanuel ACQUAH-SAM (PhD) On 22nd July, 2025, Ghana’s Attorney-General (AG) and Minister for Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, announced the government’s decision to discontinue the ongoing court proceedings against the shareholders and directors of defunct UniBank Ghana Ltd., opting for a negotiated settlement of about 60 percent of the revised figure of GH¢3.3billion debt they […] The post  Legality

By Raymond DENTEH Ghana’s poultry sector is not merely underperforming—it is structurally constrained and at risk of further collapse unless deliberate national action is taken. With over 400,000 metric tonnes of poultry meat imported annually—mostly from the European Union (EU), Brazil, the United States and now China, Ghana’s domestic poultry producers have been systematically edged […] The post Reviving

By Joshua AMLANU The economy has shown signs of stability after years of turbulence, with a sharp cedi rebound, improved fiscal balances and easing inflation. But analysts warn the gains could be short-lived without tackling deeper structural weaknesses. A mid-year economic review by Emerging Markets (EM) Advisory described the cedi’s 42.6 percent appreciation against the […] The post Economic

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Credit enquiries in the financial sector more than doubled in 2024, driven by a surge in digital lending and greater use of credit data by financial institutions. According to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Credit Reporting Activity Report 2024, a total of 29.5 million credit searches […] The post Credit checks double on digital lending

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Importers & Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has renewed calls for a fundamental overhaul of port operations, warning that improved efficiency is vital to boost competitiveness and drive economic growth. The association also flagged the widening gap between the interbank and black-market exchange rates as a major driver of surging […] The post IEAG

Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, says that government remains the core partner to Ghana’s business community and will continue to provide sound policies and interventions that support their growth, expansion and sustainability. “Government is a partner, not a competitor; and we’re creating an enabling environment—policy stability, digitization, lower taxes, reliable energy, skills development and smart […] The post Govt’s

Petra Aba Asamoah, an accomplished business executive and marketing professional, has been appoinyed as the new Chairperson of the Governing Board of Ghana Post Company Ltd. Her appointment forms part of a broader government strategy to bring proven industry experience into the leadership of key state-owned enterprises. Ms. Asamoah joins a growing list of private […] The post Petra

records 215% growth in profit before tax shareholders get 15% returns on current GH¢30p share price By Seth KRAMPAH, Osino Mumuadu Rural Bank PLC at Osino in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region has held its 36th Annual General Meeting of shareholders and posted impressive growth in all financial indicators for the year […] The post Mumuadu Rural Bank posts remarkable

…as EFG marks 15years of` rewarding entrepreneurial excellence Ghana’s seasoned entrepreneurs, industrialists and topmost private sector business leaders have been recognized for their immense contribution to the country’s social and economic growth aspirations over the years at the 15th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards, held over the weekend at the plush Movenpick Ambassador Hotel […] The post Topmost

Absa Bank Ghana has successfully unveiled 10 new boreholes across the country as part of Phase II of its Water for Life Project, an initiative under the Social Impact Response Pillar of its Force for Good agenda. This milestone brings the total number of boreholes constructed to 21, spanning all 11 regions where the bank […] The post 11 regions benefit from Absa Bank’s Water

In a proud and groundbreaking achievement, four secondary school students from Ecole Ronsard have emerged winners in the “Best Outplay Hunger Game” category of the Games for Change (G4C) Student Challenge 2025. The challenge, a flagship programme of G4C Learn, is a globally recognised competition that invites students between the ages of 10 and 18 […] The post Ecole

By Fiifi NETTEY Have you ever considered how you’ve saved the contacts in your phone? In the event of an emergency, would a good Samaritan be able to identify the right person to call just by scrolling through your contact list?  Think about it. I was sitting quietly, lost in thought, reflecting on life and […] The post Cracking the code: Secrets hidden in my contacts list

Kojo Owusu Marfo is not just the founder of ‘My Runway Group’, rather someone I describe as a creative arts and socio-economic growth strategist with a specialty in connecting emerging creatives and black-led small businesses with new opportunities and commercial visibility through brand partnerships and policy. For over a decade, Kojo has curated multiple global […] The post Chris

Her Network, a global inspirational and lifestyle platform for women, has announced the 4th edition of Her Summit, taking place on Friday, September 19, 2025 at La Villa Boutique Hotel, Accra, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Following the success of previous editions in Lagos, this year’s summit marks a significant milestone with its first edition in […] The post Her Summit 2025 heads to Accra

By Samuel AGYEMAN-PREMPEH Kojo Choi is the recently-appointed Ghanaian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of South Korea, a significant diplomatic post reflecting Ghana’s effort to strengthen bilateral relations with South Korea. Although born in South Korea, Choi relocated to Ghana at the age of 14 and has since become a naturalised Ghanaian citizen. He embodies a […] The post Kojo