By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) have intensified efforts to crack down on the increasing incidents of cybercrime in the country, targetting crime networks and human trafficking. The two-state institutions, in a joint operation between May and July 2025, arrested a […] The post Cyber

The Managing Director (MD) of State Housing Company Limited (SHC), John S. Bawah, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to completing abandoned housing projects across the country, in line with the President’s vision to ensure value for taxpayers’ money. Speaking at the inauguration of a recently completed nine-unit housing development at Adenta in Accra, the MD […] The post State

Hollard Ghana, the country’s favourite insurance group with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance, has been honoured with the Product Innovation Award for its flagship product, Asomdwee MSME Insurance, at the prestigious 2025 Ghana Insurance Awards, held at the plush Labadi Beach Hotel. The Asomdwee MSME Insurance product satisfies the need for affordable, accessible, […] The post Hollard

Tamale is preparing to welcome the world in grand style this September as Ghana takes the spotlight with the eagerly anticipated World Shea Expo 2025. Scheduled for September 2–4, 2025 at the Modern City Hotel, Tamale, this landmark event is shaping up to be the most significant gathering yet for the country’s booming shea industry. […] The post Comms

By Joshua AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has reinforced its commitment to institutionalising digital currency and modernising its monetary policy framework, through a raft of initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between academic research and central banking. At the launch of the Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana […] The post BoG leverages academia

The Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI) congratulates the government of Ghana on officially opening its 2025/2026 cocoa season and for its announcement of a new producer price that reflects sustained commitment to the welfare of cocoa farmers. CIGCI commended the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and applauded the bold step as an essential contribution in ongoing […] The post Editorial:

According to the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, more than 68 percent of Ghana’s employed working-age population are engaged in vulnerable jobs. Citing findings from the 2023 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the minister said that of 19 million working age Ghanaians, just over […] The post Editorial:

We often discuss attracting investment into rural areas, focusing on agriculture, infrastructure, and essential services. Usually, the conversation revolves around how to draw in urban or foreign capital. Yet, after years working across agriculture, finance, technology, and community empowerment, I found a compelling alternative while writing my last article: What if the village itself was […] The post What

A military helicopter carrying senior government officials and army personnel has crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom district of Ashanti Region – killing all eight people on board, including the Defence and Environment Ministers, the presidency has said. The Z9 helicopter, operated by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), took off from Accra at 09:12 a.m. local […] The post Disaster:

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Business and Financial Times (B&FT), in partnership with Ecobank Ghana, has launched the Youth Economic Forum (YEF) to support young entrepreneurs and drive youth-led economic growth across Africa. The forum aims to provide start-ups and young professionals with access to resources, mentorship, business development support, and opportunities for leadership. It […] The post B&FT

Headline inflation’s rate fell to 12.1 percent in July 2025, down from 13.7 percent the previous month – marking the lowest level since October 2021 and extending a seven-month disinflationary trend, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This decline represents a cumulative drop of 11.7 percentage points from the peak of […] The post Inflation

Ghana’s largest cocoa farmers’ group has endorsed the new producer price of GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag for the 2025/2026 season, describing the adjustment as a step in the right direction. The Ghana Cocoa, Coffee and Sheanut Farmers Association (COCOSHE) expressed appreciation to the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for what it called a […] The post COCOSHE

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from across Africa renewed their commitment to promoting ratification of the African Union (AU) Free Movement Protocol during a high-level workshop held in Accra from 28–29 July 2025. The two-day hybrid event brought together 48 in-person and 31 virtual participants from 10 AU member-states, including migration experts, policy actors and development […] The post CSOs

The Ghana–Hungary Agribusiness Stakeholders Forum has been in Accra, under the theme: “Feeding Futures Together: Ghana–Hungary Partnership for Agribusiness Innovation.” The event was jointly organized by the Embassy of Hungary and the Governance Africa Foundation (GAfF) as part of a growing effort to foster sustainable agribusiness collaboration between both countries. The Forum brought together key […] The post Feeding

…fund eyes residential-focused expansion strategy in 2025 Republic Real Estate Investment Trust (Republic REIT) closed 2024 with modest growth in fund value, capitalizing on improving conditions in Ghana’s real estate sector despite persistent macroeconomic and structural constraints. According to the fund manager’s annual report, Republic REIT’s total fund value rose to GH¢66.34 million, up from […] The post Republic

The 13th edition of the Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS), will take on Saturday, 20th to Sunday, 28th September 2025 at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, Accra. Organized by Strategic Communications Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa),this year’s Show, themed “Urban Places, Green Spaces”, shines a spotlight on the urgent need to reimagine Ghana’s urban environments […] The post GGFS

From Columns to Characters For the past two decades, I have written nonfiction – books, articles, and weekly columns that explore themes such as leadership, personal growth, work, and faith. Many readers know me through Insight Forge (or its earlier forms, Life Sense and Personal Development Series), my long-running column in the Business and Financial […] The post Insight Forge with

“The one who defecates on the road, will meet flies on his or her return.” – African proverb Somewhere between the weird and wonderful, we long for that one act that blends seamlessly into one catchy, head-bobbingly addictive solution for all our woes. We assume something good would just happen. That is why we believe […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon:

Engen Ghana has officially rebranded as MISA Energy Ghana Limited, marking a bold step in its journey to become a distinctly African energy brand powered by Ghanaian leadership and guided by global standards. Speaking at the official launch in Accra, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Brent Nartey, said the rebrand signifies a renewed commitment to innovation, […] The post Engen

By Seade CAESAR In 2025, Qatar stands out not just as a wealthy Gulf nation but as a strategic player in global trade through its unique “relationship economy”. Unlike purely transactional markets, Qatar emphasizes long-term partnerships, cultural alignment, and mutual trust in its trade and investment engagements. For African governments looking to attract sustainable investment […] The post Beyond