By Robert M. BENNIN Ghana is going through a leadership transition, much like the most powerful democracy in the world right now. Both Presidents achieved sweeping mandates against the incumbent. Both have similar visions; One wants to Make America Great Again. The other wants to Reset Ghana. Beyond these, the similarities are hard to find. […] The post Tips

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd. (SML) has filed a GH¢21 million defamation lawsuit against prominent investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni over allegations made in his recently published book ‘The President Ghana Never Got’. The lawsuit centers on Chapter 28 of Mr. Awuni’s book, titled ‘The Mother of All Scandals’, which discusses SML’s contracts with the Ghana […] The post SML

By Felix Larry ESSILFIE (Dr) The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) stands at the heart of Ghana’s energy sector, a vital institution charged with ensuring the provision of stable and affordable electricity to households, businesses, and industries. Yet, over the years, ECG has become a symbol of inefficiency, financial mismanagement, and operational failures. The persistent […] The post Electricity

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Bernard Ohemeng-Baah, a lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, as the Acting Deputy Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NIC). In this role, he will support the Acting Commissioner to ensure effective regulation, supervision, and growth of Ghana’s insurance industry. Mr. Ohemeng-Baah is a Chartered Insurer with […] The post Bernard

The U.S. trade initiative, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) launched in 2000, is set to expire on September 30, 2025. AGOA has been a cornerstone of U.S.-Africa economic relations, offering duty-free access to U.S. markets for a wide range of goods as a means to encourage trade and investment across the African continent. […] The post Editorial: AGOA…what next? appeared first on The

Probably, the enactment of a law to prevent public sector recruitment done just before presidential and parliamentary elections are held will cure this perceived overly-partisan means of employment into the public sector that is slowly eroding competence for patronage. Mr. Kofi Bentil, Vice President-IMANI Africa, is advancing the proposition that future governments should consider enacting […] The post Editorial:

GrowForMe, a leading investment crowdfunding platform, is excited to announce the launch of its investment-crowdfunding platform that enables businesses to raise capital through the power of individual investors on Mobile Money and the Web. This innovative approach opens up an exciting opportunity for business owners to access much-needed working capital outside the traditional bank loan […] The post A

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has outlined key proposals for the 2025 budget, urging government to prioritise macroeconomic stability, streamline taxes and enhance access to capital to support business growth and facilitate investment planning. The 2025 budget, set to be presented next month, will be first under the new government. […] The post 2025

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has emphasised the need for a robust import substitution strategy and stronger support for manufacturing as key components of government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda. The industrial body believes that by prioritising domestic production, the country can reduce reliance on imports, strengthen value chains and enhance domestic […] The post 24-hour

Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has assured stakeholders in the shipping, logistics, and transport sectors that no data was lost following a temporary system interruption on October 23, 2024. In a statement issued on Monday, the company confirmed that all attached documents and historical records from 2020 […] The post No data

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has pledged his commitment to supporting the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) in the comprehensive implementation of its new law. According to the Minister, the GSA Act 2024 (Act 1122) is crucial in enhancing efficiency, promoting transparency, and strengthening the regulatory environment within Ghana’s shipping and logistics sector. Speaking […] The post New

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq. has affirmed government’s commitment to address the challenges with the implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM). He assured businesses operating in the LPG distribution chain of the petroleum downstream industry of the NPA’s continued collaboration to deal with the lingering […] The post NPA

The Chiefs and people of South Dayi District/Constituency have expressed  their heartfelt appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for the appointment of Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). In a statement issued and signed by Togbega Atikpladza Agbi Yao VIII ,Paramount Chief, Kpalime Traditional Area,Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII […] The post South

Every child goes through a phase in their lives where they view their fathers as heroes. In these years, the father can do no wrong. No matter how outlandish a story shared, it is taken as law because it’s coming from the father. No matter how difficult a task may seem, you’ll find a child […] The post Celebrating Sam Korankye Ankrah: To my hero! Here’s

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) governing council met with the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to discuss pressing issues affecting the banking sector. The meeting opened with congratulatory remarks from GAB members, who emphasized the need for stronger collaboration and open dialogue between banks and the regulator to foster trust […] The post GAB

…A heartfelt message from Rev. Mrs. Rita Korankye Ankrah to Apostle General Rev. Samuel Korankye Ankrah, her husband, on his 65th birthday My dearest Honey, As I sit to write this message to you on the joyous occasion of your 65th birthday, my heart overflows with gratitude, love, and admiration for the man you are. […] The post Celebrating

 The sandwich. Named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich in 18th century England. The story says the Earl was an avid gambler who wanted a convenient food that could be eaten without interrupting a card game. He asked his servants to bring him meat placed between two slices of bread, allowing him to eat with […] The post Care for a Sandwich?: Finding the right balance in employee

The Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM), Sylvester Mensah, has affirmed the Bank’s support for players in the garden, textile and apparel industry in line with the government’s agenda to generate growth in job opportunities through the 24-hour economy policy. Mr. Mensah made this commitment when he accompanied the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness & […] The post GEXIM

By Samuel SAM The Northern Regional Director-Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Angelo Dogbe, has solicited support for the Paediatric Unit of Tamale Central Hospital to enhance delivery of quality healthcare. According to Mr. Dogbe, the unit forms part of the hospital’s clinical service and provides medical care for children – but lacks essential medical equipment and […] The post GTA

By  Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] Ghana’s ongoing short-term debt auction practices, such as the February 16, 2024 auction that raised GH?9.43 billion, thus 119% above the GH?8.06 billion target—reflect robust market confidence. However, the implications of these auctions stretch far beyond fiscal figures. Behind the numbers lies a complex narrative of economic strain on businesses, workers, […] The post The