…commissions ultra-modern African Trade Centre in Abuja African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Africa’s foremost financial institution has officially commissioned its first Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja, Nigeria, ushering in a transformative era for trade and investment in Africa. During the grand commissioning ceremony, speakers, including Dr. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of Federation, […] The post Afreximbank

A delegation from the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) visited the head office of Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, GCB Bank PLC, on Thursday, 10th April 2025 to officially invite the bank to participate in the sixth edition of the Bankers’ League. The visit formed part of the association’s trophy tour, which offers participating banks and […] The post GAB officially invites

Bukom Banku fights Aka Ebenezer at Ashantifest Boxing Night (Video)

The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has said traders operating illegally on pavements and roadsides in the Adum area have started heeding the warning to vacate the pavements. He says the threat to lash the traders will not happen because of compliance with the directive “I believe we won’t get there because some of […] The post We

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Ghana for US$370 million disbursement

The expulsions came after an Algerian official was accused of kidnapping an influencer who had been granted political asylum in France.

By Samuel SAM Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for the inclusion of all stakeholders in development and implementation of the 2026–2029 Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), stating that broad participation is essential in addressing the diverse needs of Ghanaians and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They stressed the need for citizen engagement from community […] The post CSOs

By Ethel COFIE  Months ago, I wrote an article speculating on what it would look like if MTN Ghana obtained a banking license. I followed it up with a piece exploring how fundamentally cross-border payments across Africa would change if telcos like MTN and Orange were licensed to do wallet-to-wallet transactions across their operational countries. […] The post So

Police ban movement of personnel in Bawku, Binduri, others over targeted attacks

In a decisive move, all 27 assembly members of Chereponi have confirmed Amadu Sheini as the District Chief Executive (DCE). The affirmation comes in the wake of a contentious election process for the presiding member that was resolved peacefully. Regional Minister Ibrahim Tia emphasized the importance of local youth embracing postings within their district for […] The post Chereponi

By Cyril Mawuli ASARE The recent United States tariff is the most topical issue at the global business front. The initial imposition of tariff by the United States and retaliation by China sparked a cycle that many analysts believe could lead ultimately lead to recession as a result of the initial inflation caused by the […] The post Recent United States tariff and the way forward appeared

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In an era where faith is often tested and the world grapples with uncertainty, there arise individuals whose divine calling is unmistakable—men and women who stand as lighthouses in the storm, guiding nations, shaping destinies, and preserving the will of God on earth. Among these rare individuals is Prophet Elvis Mbonye, a man whose prophetic […] The post Prophet

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Professor of chemistry and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Nathaniel Owusu Boadi, has underscored the transformative potential of nanotechnology in advancing green energy solutions in Ghana and across Africa. Delivering his Professorial Inaugural Lecture at KNUST, Prof. […] The post Nanotechnology

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

A new moral and civic curriculum for national development A new moral and civic curriculum is necessary Addressing ethical decline through education reform to protect our democracy. By Hene Aku KWAPONG Ghana is facing a critical challenge—a decline in discipline, weakening respect for institutions, and an erosion of ethical values. Political discourse has become hostile, […] The post Revamping education appeared

“People need to stop financing denial of climate change” —–Al Gore, Former US Vice President Climate change issues have become imperative globally because of the growing and dire manifestation of the phenomenon with time. The global concern for climate change and its implications has been strongly represented in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs), precisely SDG […] The post Sustainability

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI The TUC’s assessment of the 2025 budget points to overprioritising macro stability, resulting in recurring bouts of macroeconomic instability. This is reflected in persistence of the inflation problem, high interest rates, subdued economic growth and a depreciating national currency. In its submission to government on the 2025 budget, the TUC indicated […] The post TUC’s assessment

By Shang-Jin Wei US President Donald Trump reportedly delayed the launch of his global “reciprocal tariffs” until after April 1. If his goal was to avoid being dismissed as a fool by the rest of the world, it is not at all clear that he has succeeded. Despite the branding, Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” are nothing […] The post Trump’s misguided tariff formula appeared first on The