Star Assurance, a leading insurance company in the country, has awarded 10 customers at the maiden draw event of its ’40 Reasons to Smile Promo’ in Koforidua as part of its 40th anniversary celebration. The first-quarter draw brought together key stakeholders including representatives from the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), […] The post Star

By: Kizito CUDJOE Ghana is set to overhaul its gold industry after parliament passed a bill aimed at curbing illicit trade and boosting foreign exchange reserves. The Ghana Gold Board bill 2025, now awaiting presidential assent, will pave the way for creating a regulatory body to oversee gold trade, boost value addition and strengthen the […] The post Parliament passes Gold

By: Joe JACKSON The Ministry of Finance—under the baton of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson—is proudly waving the banner of “Fiscal Responsibility.” Why? Because it has slashed the 181-day Treasury Bill rate from a lofty 28.68percent down to 16.73percent in just the first quarter of 2025. That’s a pretty good story to tell when your public […] The post ‘Policy

A former Chief Justice of Ghana and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Sophia Akuffo, has called for an end to natural resource contracts that give foreign companies an unfair advantage over the country. The former Chief Justice made this comment at an IEA press conference on March 24 this year, under […] The post Editorial: Mineral/Resource

The Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) last year collected in excess of      GH¢3.94billion, representing a 9.5 percent increase in revenue mobilization. Indeed, the GRA collected a revenue of GH¢45.27billion against a set target of GH¢41.33billion. A former Commissioner of Customs Division, Brigadier General Zibrim Ayorrogo, at his farewell ceremony in Accra […] The post Editorial:

…reaffirms commitment to lawful operations Zoomlion Ghana Limited has firmly denied allegations linking the company to the use of landguards, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. This follows a report published in the Daily Guide newspaper on Monday, April 7, 2025, which alleged that property belonging to Turkish investors had been destroyed by individuals […] The post Zoomlion

By Kizito CUDJOE Government has vowed to clamp down on illegal mining, calling it a direct threat to the country’s economy and environment, following its widespread devastation across mining regions. President John Dramani Mahama, in a speech read on his behalf during the Association of China-Ghana Mining’s (ACGM) inauguration in Accra, described the practice as […] The post Mahama vows

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has secured nearly US$100million in foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments since 2019 under the Ghana Economic Transformation Project (GETP). The GETP is a flagship initiative of government, implemented by the Ministry of Finance with funding from the World Bank. It aims to promote private sector-led […] The post GIPC

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Sophia Akuffo, former Chief Justice of Ghana and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has called for an end to natural resource contracts that give foreign companies an unfair advantage over the country. Speaking at an IEA press conference on March 24, 2025 under the theme ‘Maximising the […] The post IEA pushes for

Claim: A Facebook user alleged that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President of Ghana, is a co-owner or shareholder of Hubtel, he gets a percentage share from payments made to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) through the app. Verdict: False! DUBAWA’s checks at the Office of the Registrar General indicate that Bawumia is […] The post Dubawa investigates

FirstBank Ghana has appointed two new Non-Executive Directors to its Board namely Mr. Duke K. Essiam and Mrs. Folasade O. Adebayo. Their extensive experience and impressive track records in the financial services sector are anticipated to significantly enhance the strategic direction of the Bank, reinforcing its commitment to excellence and innovation. Duke K. Essiam brings […] The post FirstBank

Absa Bank Ghana and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) have partnered to help Ghanaian businesses appreciate and respond to the opportunities presented in the 2025 National Budget. The fifth edition of the Chamber National Dialogue Series was organised by GNCCI in partnership with Absa Bank, and served as a platform for […] The post Absa,

Ghacem Limited has once again fulfilled its pledge of supporting deprived communities in the country with free cement bags for their health and educational infrastructure with the commencement of the 2024/2025 Ghacem Cement Foundation(GCf) donation ceremonies. Established in 2002 as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) to assist deprived communities to improve their health […] The post Ghacem

By: Buertey Francis BORYOR  The Victor Yaw Asante Foundation, in collaboration with Rotary Club of Accra- Ring Road Central, and friends of the late Galina Okartei-Akko, has renovated and handed over an ICT laboratory to Mamfe Methodist Junior High School (JHS) in the Akuapim North District of the Eastern Region. The project, which cost GH¢350,000, […] The post Victor

Agrihouse Foundation has successfully organized the second edition of the Ghana Agrochemicals and Crop Protection Exhibition and Awards (GACA) at the Techiman Community Center. The two-day event, themed “Sustaining the Climate and the Environment: The Role of Input Dealers,” provided a platform for industry players in agriculture to explore modern farming technologies and sustainable practices […] The post Second

A book on ‘Notaries’ Public Practice in Ghana’, the first of its kind, has been published to serve as a guide for notaries’ education and practical literature review within the local context. The 1,500-page book, titled ‘Notaries Public Practice in Ghana: The Law, Cases and Materials, discusses in detail the legal framework and practice of […] The post Notary

In a trailblazing initiative redefining youth financial empowerment, the Young Investors Network (YIN) has spearheaded the ABSA Money Matters Financial Literacy Program, an ambitious nationwide movement that has transformed the financial knowledge of 101,234 students across Ghana. This monumental achievement, executed in partnership with ABSA Bank and the National Banking College (NBC), unfolded between May […] The post Young

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku Blindness should never be a life sentence—especially when it is preventable. Cataracts, one of the leading causes of blindness in the country, can be treated with a straightforward surgical procedure. Yet, for thousands of Ghanaians in rural communities, access to this life-changing surgery is slipping further out of reach. For […] The post TheHealthReport25:

By: Kizito CUDJOE A coalition of climate-focused organisations has raised concerns over the push for biofuels in international shipping, warning that its adoption under new climate measures could exacerbate food insecurity, deforestation and human rights violations. Despite ongoing discussions on decarbonising the shipping industry, the three-member coalition comprising Biofuelwatch (UK), the Global Forest Coalition (US) […] The post Coalition

By: Sapient Envision As digital transformation accelerates, organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) must not only defend against these threats but also integrate cybersecurity into broader business strategies. The CISO Summit is a specialized event that unites high-ranking cybersecurity executives, professionals, subject matter experts, policy makers and thought leaders from […] The post The