By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo has said the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is ready to aid producers of local poultry to intensify marketing and improve sales of locally produced chicken in order to motivate poultry farmers, especially women. Mr Dumelo was speaking at a chicken road show […] The post MoFA supports WIPVaC, FSRP chicken road

By Thompson Rexmond KOTEY The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah at the recent Africa Leaders and Partners Forum stated that the Central Bank has started the necessary step to regulate the cryptocurrency industry in Ghana by September 2025. This statement by the new Governor is a major shift in the […] The post Regulating

By Peter Martey Agbeko, APR Gold smuggling from Ghana has become an open secret, with most of the illegal trade reportedly flowing by air to destinations like Dubai and India. This shadowy operation is bleeding the country dry—not only of its precious resources but also of vital revenue that could otherwise be channeled into national […] The post The silent exodus: How

By Elizabeth PUNSU President John Dramani Maham has unveilled a major youth employment and entrepreneurship initiative, ‘Adwumawura’, designed to stimulate sustainable business development and job creation among youth in the country. The policy is anchored on six thematic pillars – promoting inclusivity, building a robust national system for ideation and acceleration, facilitating access to funding, […] The post Gov’t

A major milestone in enhancing cross-border business has been chalked up with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreeing on rules of origin for 92 percent of traded products. This means most goods moving between African nations will now have clear guidelines on tariffs and origin requirements. Cynthia Gnassingbe-Essonam, Senior Advisor to the Secretary-General, […] The post Editorial:

Experts at the 2025 Money Summit in Accra say financial services providers must expand their offerings to include more alternative investment vehicles and pair them with robust investor education. Panellists pointed to growing demand for diversified, inflation-beating instruments – particularly in the wake of domestic debt restructuring that shook public confidence in traditional government securities. […] The post Editorial:

…as NPRA boss advocates diversified pension investment By Kizito CUDJOE and Christabel Danso ABEAM Labour consultant and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gamey and Gamey Group, Mr. Austin Gamey, has called for a thorough overhaul of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), urging the state pension manager to rethink its core strategy and […] The post SSNIT must deliver

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The domestic pension system requires refinements grounded in diversification, governance reform and professional management if it is to remain sustainable and deliver adequate retirement income for the country’s aging population, according to John Awuah, Chief Executive-Ghana Association of Banks. Speaking at The Money Summit (TMS2025) 2025 edition in Accra, held […] The post TMS

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Head of Marketing & Brand at Ecobank Ghana Plc, Regina Ofori, has called on Ghanaians to take proactive steps in securing their financial futures through smarter investment and pension planning. Delivering a speech at The Money Summit 2025 organised by Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in partnership with Ecobank Ghana, […] The post Prioritise

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd has demonstrated robust financial and operational performance for the 2024 financial year, showcasing its resilience, innovation, and commitment to sustainable growth. The bank made this announcement at its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held  in Accra, where shareholders applauded the solid strides made despite a challenging economic landscape. […] The post UBA

In a landmark move to boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the global travel industry, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Together in Travel SME initiative, with VFS Global proudly joining as a Founding Partner. WTTC is the only global body representing the travel and tourism private sector and its […] The post WTTC launches ‘Together

In a vibrant gathering of entrepreneurs, business executives, and industry professionals, Dynaspace successfully hosted a networking event aimed at fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth among businesses. The event served as a dynamic platform for participants to engage, connect, and explore new opportunities in an inspiring setting. Addressing the audience, Abraham Worwui, CEO of DynaSpace, highlighted […] The post Dynaspace

Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, has reaffirmed the university’s commitment to redefining higher education by deepening collaboration between academia and industry to drive innovation and business resilience in emerging economies. Delivering the keynote address at the 10th edition of the International Conference on Business Management […] The post UPSA

The Executive Committee of the Pan African Business Forum (PABF) has made two new appointments to its senior management structure. After a Special Annual General Board Meeting (SAGM) held in Johannesburg (South Africa) a unanimously decision was made to adopt the proposition of the chairman of the PABF Board, Dr Ladislas Prosper Agbesi for the […] The post Pan African Business Forum

By Appiah Kusi Adomako Esq On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Ghana will once again observe May Day as a statutory public holiday. As is customary, many workers will leave their offices by noon on Wednesday, with some not returning until the following Monday. This pattern, common for holidays falling on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, […] The post  The hidden costs of midweek

Maternal healthcare remains a critical concern in our world today. FEEP Fibertech, a KIC-funded business, provides a solution that merges sustainability with affordability. With the commitment to improving maternal health, FEEP Fibertech is transforming plantain stem fibers into eco-friendly delivery mats, providing a safer, cleaner, and more accessible birthing experience for mothers. With the increasing […] The post Transforming

By Konrad Kodjo Djaisi Dr. Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, deputy Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has observed that the labour market is marked by low pay and incomes in Ghana. Elucidating further, he observed that the daily minimum wage of GH?19.97 translates to      US$1.28 for eight hours work and this is below […] The post Organised labour discusses wages @ pre-May

It’s a conversation many avoid but feel every day — Ghanaian salaries are painfully low. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, the average public sector worker earned about GH?2,594 per month in 2022, rising slightly to GH?2,922 in 2023. In comparison, the average American worker earned around $65,470 annually — about GH?720,000 — while even […] The post Insight

By Marie-Noelle NWOKOLO Africa’s aviation sector is at a critical juncture. While the challenges – fragmented airspace, high fares, and limited connectivity – are well known, the path forward is now clearer. Several African countries have already demonstrated how the right policies, partnerships, and investments can create robust aviation sectors that drive economic growth and […] The post Soaring

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Rotary International District 9104 has held its second Annual District Conference (DISCON 25) in Takoradi on the theme ‘The Magic of Rotary’. The two-day conference was attended by over 1,000 Rotarians within Ghana and beyond.The District Governor, Florence Maame Hagan, at the conference opening reflected on the year under review […] The post Rotary