By Richard A. WIAFE Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) have become increasingly vital instruments for financing high-growth enterprises, especially in regions where traditional financial intermediation remains underdeveloped or exclusionary. In many developing economies, access to long-term capital through conventional banking systems is often limited by stringent collateral requirements, high interest rates, and short […] The post Private

  The Court of Appeal has granted William Ato Essien, founder of the defunct Capital Bank, a GH?10 million bail with two sureties pending his appeal. This follows a campaign Read More... The post Court Of Appeal Grants Ato Essien GH?10m Bail

Reading captain Andy Yiadom is set to rejoin training this week as the Royals prepare for their League One curtain-raiser against Lincoln City on Saturday.The 32-year-old full-back signed a new contract over the summer, committing to an eighth season at the club. With his 250th appearance on the horizon, Yiadom remains a key figure in Noel Huntâ??s plans, both on and off the pitch.However, his pre-season involvement has been limited. Yiadom featured for just one half during the

The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) is embarking on a transformative energy initiative, which seeks to roll out solar power systems across its key fuel depots as part of a broader green transition strategy. The move, which aligns with Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework, is expected to significantly cut operational costs, reduce emissions, and […]

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaâ??s Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, to prioritise sportsmen and women during security services recruitment exercises.The President made this appeal during a meeting with officials of the Ghana Football Association and members of the Black Queens at Jubilee House.The engagement followed Ghanaâ??s third-place finish at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco â?? the countryâ??s first medal at

By Peter Martey AGBEKO For over three decades, a powerful bond of friendship, philanthropy, and quiet service has existed between the people of Ghana and the family of Greek shipowner Captain Panagiotis N. Tsakos. What began as a commercial maritime relationship in the early 1980s has grown into a remarkable legacy of compassion, education, and […] The post Three Generations,

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has noted that though the local currency, the Cedi is performing well against major world currencies, its purchasing power continues to decline indicating weaker economic fundamentals driven by the current administration’s strategies. At a news conference in Accra yesterday, which was jointly addressed by the Mohammed Amin Andam, Ranking Member, […] The post Purchasing

The management of the Forestry Commission (FC) has expressed dismay over the forcible closure of its District Offices at Bekwai, Nkawie and Offinso, all in the Ashanti Region, on Monday, July 28, 2025 by a group of 20 masked and heavily-armed men, claiming to be operatives from the National Security (NS). A statement issued on […] The post Forestry Commission condemns

Joyous fans received the Blank Queens at the airport   THE BLACK Queens returned to Accra to a rousing and emotional reception after clinching the bronze medal at the 2024 Read More... The post Black Queens Welcomed Home As Heroes

The Lionesses at Downing Street   THE LIONESSES, England’s women’s national football team received a rousing welcome on Monday as they arrived home following their Euro 2025 championship victory over Read More... The post Lionesses

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that the government is going to identify contractors who do shoddy work and surcharge them. He says this is the only way to ensure sanity in the system relative to the award of road contracts and the execution of the projects. Addressing a press […]

Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum   THE GHANA Football Association (GFA) has named Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum as the new head coach of the national U17 team, the Black Starlets, as Read More... The post Dr. Prosper Ogum Appointed Black Starlets Head Coach appeared

In a bold and transformative step for Ghanaian football, five clubs have joined TransferRoom - the worldâ??s leading football marketplace - to elevate their player trading strategies and expand their international reach.Ghana Premier League titleholders Bibiani Gold Stars, Medeama SC, Dreams FC, FC Samartex 1996, and Division One outfit Koforidua Semper Fi are leading the charge in linking local talent with global football markets.This groundbreaking partnership provides these

Dignitaries at the launch of GOCEMS   IN RESPONSE to the country’s environmental pollution, which has contributed to the decline in ecosystem services, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched Read More... The post EPA Launches

Swedish international of Ghanaian descent Isak Malcom Kwaku Hien has agreed terms to extend his contract with Italian outfit Atalanta.The 26-year-old centre-back is expected to sign a one-year new deal with Atalanta, keeping him at the club until summer 2029.Isak joined Atalanta in August 2024 from fellow Italian club Hellas Verona and has since established himself as a key member of the team.Despite attracting significant interest this summer, the tough-tackling defender has committed

Politician and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s rapidly escalating debt profile. In a statement on his X handle, Obi warned that the country’s fiscal trajectory could compromise future generations and worsen living conditions for millions of citizens. His warning comes one week after the Senate approved a […] The post Nigeria’s

The donated fertilizers   The Kingdom of Morocco has presented 2,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer to the government in support of the country’s agricultural sector. The support forms part of Read More... The post Morocco Supports Ghana With 2,000mt Fertilizer

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, has confirmed the recovery of 13 bodies after Saturday’s boat mishap in Kwata heading to Zumba market, in Shiroro Local Government Area. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 11:45 am in the morning, when the boat loaded with goods and passengers capsized on its way to […] The post Niger boat mishap: 13 bodies recovered,

The Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministry has announced its commitment to revealing beneficial owners and who ultimately profit from activities of fishing vessels in the country’s territorial waters. Speaking at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in France, sector minister Emelia Arthur said the measure is a critical step toward ending illegal fishing, human rights abuses and […] The post Editorial:

Nigerian farmers have raised concerns over the takeover of imported rice and maize in the country’s markets at the expense of locally made grains. Farmers expressed their frustration in separate statements on X, noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy is killing local cultivation of maize and rice. The development comes as rice and maize […] The post Farmers slam Tinubu for encouraging