The induction of Eric Joseph Eduam as a Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors is more than a ceremonial honour. For Ghana’s construction and infrastructure industry, it is a signal of how professional value is being redefined in a sector under increasing economic, regulatory, and investor pressure. At a time when project delays, cost […] The post Raising the bar in the construction

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] www.pefghana.org Gold has shaped the history, economy, and global identity of Ghana for centuries. In 2023, Ghana produced over 4 million ounces of gold, and by 2025 output was estimated at approximately 6 million ounces, consolidating its position among Africa’s top producers. Annual export earnings have ranged between 8 billion […] The post Turning gold into growth

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The 24-Hour Economy Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ATRI Energy, an Indian renewable energy company, to provide affordable and sustainable industrial power along the Volta Economic Corridor and develop agro-ecological parks in the country. The deal was signed in Accra on Friday, March 5, 2026. The framework […] The post 24-Hour

By  Dickson ASSAN On Monday, 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced the expiration of the three-year restriction on new domestic bond issuance. The restriction was imposed in 2023 following the debt default that preceded the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), as part of broader efforts to stabilise the domestic debt market and rebuild […] The post Government’s

By E. N. Kwame Nkrumah, Ph.D, In an increasingly interconnected global economy, geopolitical conflicts rarely remain confined to the regions in which they originate. Modern trade networks, energy supply chains and financial markets ensure that events occurring thousands of kilometres away can exert measurable economic effects across continents. For emerging economies in particular, the consequences […] The post A

By Elsie Appau ESQ Ghana’s tax system has been criticized for perpetuating gender inequality, particularly affecting women in the informal sector. A report by ActionAid Ghana highlights that the country’s reliance on indirect taxes, such as Value Added Tax (VAT), disproportionately burdens women, especially those with lower incomes and fewer assets. The tax system in […] The post Promoting

By Joseph BENSON Ghana just logged back-to-back record years in gold output and is on pace to extend the run. Entrepreneurship is widely praised as the engine of jobs and innovation, yet Ghana’s approach to entrepreneurship education may be arriving too late to deliver the scale of economic transformation policymakers expect. The good news is […] The post Entrepreneurship

Heavy reliance on oil imports could threaten the country’s economic stability as conflict in the Middle East escalates and drags on. The benchmark oil price has passed US$100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 causing G7 finance ministers to hold an emergency meeting. G7 nations held an emergency meeting on Monday, (yesterday), to […] The post Editorial: Major disruption as oil

By Nathaniel Lomotey Philanthropist and CEO, Nagmas Ltd., Ghana. Ghana’s evolving economic landscape is quietly transforming one of the most important pillars of national development: the building and housing ecosystem. Rapid urbanisation, demographic growth, diaspora investment, and a gradual recovery from macroeconomic turbulence are reshaping the demand for homes across the country. Accra, Kumasi, and […] The post The

By Samuel SAM The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tatale-Sanguli Constituency, Ntebe Ayo William, has advised young people in the area to take their education seriously and avoid social vices in order to build a better future. “You are the leaders of tomorrow, and the nation will depend on your dedication, discipline and hard […] The post Tatale-Sanguli MP advises youth to

By Samuel SAM Tamale Girls Senior High School (SHS) has won this year’s march past at the 69th Independence Day parade held at the Tamale Jubilee Park. A total of 13 schools from the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly participated in the event. Ghana Senior High School (Ghanasco) placed second, while Anbariya SHS took third place in […] The post Tamale Girls SHS wins Independence Day march

By Emmauel Gyadu& Fred Kwasi Anokye, Ph.D. Understanding what once seemed difficult: From fire myths to tax filing realities For thousands of years, fire stood as one of humanity’s most mystifying forces. Ancient people believed it was magical- perhaps a sign of a god’s anger, lightning imprisoned in wood, or a living spirit that demanded […] The post Demystifying

Registration under Canada’s new Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) places LemFi within the country’s new robust federal supervisory framework Strengthens customer trust and positions LemFi to serve Canada’s growing outbound remittance market LemFi, the global financial platform built for the underserved, has officially been registered as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) by the Bank of […] The post LemFi

AAK, a global leader in the production of plant-based oils and fats, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Ghana’s shea sector and broader tree crops industry at the recently concluded Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition 2026, held from 17th to 20th February 2026 at the Accra International Conference Centre. The Summit brought together […] The post AAK reaffirms commitment to

By Michael Kofi Fosu For more than a decade, a quiet crisis has unfolded in Ghana’s Western and Central regions. While thousands of hectares of rubber trees are tapped, local processing factories — including the large Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) — have struggled to operate at full capacity. The primary cause is the widespread […] The post End raw rubber exports appeared first on The

By Blessing Sarfo BOAKYE In recent years, the global business landscape has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainability, with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies emerging as a cornerstone of corporate strategy – policies designed to ensure that companies operate for profit and in a responsible and sustainable manner. This paradigm shift is particularly pronounced […] The post The

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has highlighted the strategic reserve management decisions that have strengthened Ghana’s external buffers, including the diversification of a portion of the country’s gold holdings. Addressing the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Development, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama emphasised that Ghana’s gold remains fully part of the country’s national reserves […] The post Bank

…as Mahama unveils world’s largest calcined clay cement plant The nation is on course to reduce its heavy dependence on imported cement inputs after the opening of a US$110million limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) facility that could cut hundreds of thousands of tonnes from the country’s annual clinker import bill. The plant, developed by CBI […] The post CBI’s US$110m

The maiden edition of the Changemakers Challenge has successfully concluded, marking a pivotal moment for youth-led innovation as a diverse cohort of young visionaries pitched bold, enterprise-driven solutions to Ghana’s most pressing societal hurdles. Under the direct mentorship of Akosua Asaa Manu, the challenge transformed the traditional pitch competition into a high-stakes incubator where creative […] The post Young

…towards seamless execution of impending legal reforms Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr. Basil Ahiable, has called for strengthened collaboration among procurement stakeholders to ensure the seamless and effective implementation of impending legal reforms in the sector. He specifically rallied the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS) and other key institutions […] The post PPA