By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Trading in locally issued US dollar-denominated government bonds surged nearly fifty-fold in the first five months of 2026, with volumes rising to US$35.36million from US$739,092 during the same period last year according to Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) data. The 4,684 percent year-on-year increase marks one […] The post Local

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The economy is losing more than GH¢1billion in revenue each year to illegal lottery activities, highlighting the growing threat posed by unregulated operators to the country’s gaming industry and public finances. Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, disclosed this while addressing stakeholders at the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) Industry […] The post NLA

…deepening commercial footprint in the United States The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana’s first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast and reinforcing the country’s strategy to deepen access to key international markets. The Philadelphia facility adds to Ghana’s growing network of […] The post GEPA

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has convened development partners working across Ghana’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) ecosystem to strengthen collaboration, improve coordination and accelerate the adoption of sustainable business practices that support private sector growth and long-term development. The ESG Roundtable for Development Partners brought together key […] The post IFC

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) marked this year’s Father’s Day with a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to celebrating the enduring values of fatherhood, leadership and service. During the visit, the Managing Director of UMB, Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, presented the President with a commemorative […] The post UMB

UBA Ghana and Brussels airline have launched an exciting summer travel campaign designed to reward customers with exclusive discounts on international air travel through partnerships with Brussels Airlines. Under the campaign, UBA customers will enjoy an impressive 15% discount on Brussels Airlines tickets, making international travel more affordable for customers planning holidays, business trips, educational […] The post UBA

By Marie-Noelle Nwokolo When Ghana’s latest tourism figures were released, most of the attention focused on a familiar number: arrivals. In 2025, the country welcomed 1.31 million international visitors and generated US$4.34 billion in tourism receipts. Domestic tourism also continued to grow, with nearly 1.8 million visits recorded across the country’s tourist sites. These are […] The post Beyond

From a grieving brother’s open letter to the goalkeeper whose mother nearly missed his big moment, this week’s World Cup notebook is for the women, the families, and the fine print behind the football. Last week, this notebook covered Thomas Partey’s visa block, the tournament’s six women referees, and Argentina’s stadium ban on fathers behind […] The post Her

By Fiifi Nettey The 2026 FIFA World Cup has ushered in a new era of football, characterized by unprecedented innovation, advanced technology, and enhanced regulations. For the first time in the tournament’s history, artificial intelligence is playing a significant role in officiating and match analysis. The official match ball is equipped with a microchip that […] The post World

Memory, museums and the responsibility of remembrance: Why Ghana’s slave dungeons must become an experience we feel, not just a story we hear. Some places ask us to remember. Others demand that we feel. On the grounds of Osu Castle this past Juneteenth, history stepped out from the pages of books and into the realm […] The post Bentsifi’s Tattle: Going forward with the past appeared

People. Long before I understood wines, spirits or operations, I was fascinated by the way a simple act of welcome could transform a room. I loved the idea that food, drink and conversation could bring strangers together and make people feel at ease. Hospitality, for me, has never been about service alone; it has always […] The post CHATS UNDER THE ODUM with

Ho, Volta Region A delegation from the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations [GFD] interacted with the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, on the sidelines of the National Labour Conference in Ho. The conference, organized by the National Tripartite Committee from 26th to 28th June 2026 at the Volta Serene Hotel under the theme _“Strengthening […] The post GFD

Antoine Semenyo says Ghana are determined to continue their impressive World Cup campaign as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage clash against Croatia. Following an impressive draw against England, confidence is growing within the Ghana camp as they look to build further momentum heading into the knockout rounds. Antoine Semenyo, the new global […] The post Antoine

Op-Ed By Fuvi Kloku Following the intense 0-0 stalemate between Ghana and England at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026, England captain Harry Kane stood before the cameras and offered an assessment that exposed far more than just post-match frustration. When asked about the Black Stars’ resilient defensive performance, Kane remarked: “Yeah, I think whenever […] The post Who Exactly Are

Ask a child growing up in Ghana in the late 1990s or early 2000s what they hoped to become in the future, and chances are the answers would have been simple: A doctor. For Dr. Patrick Annan-Noonoo, that dream did not change even though life led him through other paths first. His academic journey led […] The post From

The Government of the Republic of Seychelles is ready to host UN Tourism Member States, Affiliate Members, and key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to the Sixty-Ninth Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (UN Tourism CAF) followed by a Thematic Conference Strengthening Human Capital to Boost Africa’s Tourism Growth. […] The post Human

Africa is positioning itself for a stronger foothold in the fast-growing global golf tourism market with the launch of the Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2026, a new continental platform designed to connect African golf destinations directly with international buyers, investors and tourism decision-makers. Scheduled for 18–21 August 2026 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, the […] The post Africa

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italian engineering firm, Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A., for a proposed €300 million investment in downstream aluminium infrastructure. The latest development is aimed at accelerating the country’s industrialisation drive. The agreement, signed in Accra at the Residence of the […] The post GIADEC

By Constance Gbedzo In April 2023, I journeyed into the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, driven by a singular, urgent mission; to catalyze economic independence through community youth entrepreneurship development. Stepping into Odumasi Krobo, a landscape vibrant with potential yet challenged by systemic youth underemployment, the goal was to equip young minds with the practical […] The post Echoes

By Samuel SAM The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has inaugurated the National Shea Commodity Platform in Tamale to modernise the country’s shea value chain, improve market transparency and strengthen climate-resilient agriculture. The digital platform will serve as the industry’s policy advisory and coordination body, integrating traceability technology with real-time market data to enhance efficiency […] The post TCDA