The Board of Directors of Activa International Insurance Ghana has announced the appointment of Salifu Abubakari as the Acting Managing Director of the Company, effective February 2026. Mr Salifu Abubakari is a highly accomplished insurance and risk management professional with over 18 years of progressive experience spanning underwriting, sales leadership, risk advisory, and strategic management […] The post Activa

…highlights shift to bank-led digital asset infrastructure Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Plc hosted a Business roundtable in Accra to examine the evolution of Ghana’s capital markets, with discussions focusing on how digital assets are transitioning from retail-driven activity toward structured, bank-led infrastructure. The meeting brought together regulators, exchange officials, pension fund trustees, real estate investment […] The post Standard

The Business and Financial Times (B&FT), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Godwin Acquaye, has paid a courtesy call on Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC to strengthen collaboration and align strategic priorities for the 2026 business year. The engagement, part of B&FT’s annual stakeholder outreach, focused on expanding cooperation in business, youth engagement and digital […] The post B&FT

In commemoration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Telecel Foundation has trained about 100 students on foundational robotics and digital skills at La Cluster of Schools in Accra as part of its flagship Grow Girls in STEM programme. The interactive and hands-on session, mostly targeted at girls, reflects an intentional […] The post Telecel

By Dr Elsie SARKODEE-ADDO Rice, the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, faces mounting threats from drought, soil degradation and the excessive use of chemical fertilisers. As global food security hangs in the balance, scientists are rediscovering nature’s ancient partners: beneficial microorganisms. These microscopic allies form symbiotic relationships with plants, enhancing […] The post Harnessing

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment marked its first Cambridge International Schools Day in Sub-Saharan Africa on Saturday 21 February, 2026. The one-day conference, held at the International Community School in Accra, was themed ‘Future Ready: Navigating a Changing Educational Landscape’, and brought together educators, school leaders […] The post Cambridge

Government has announced what it describes as one of the most significant economic turnarounds in Ghana’s history, citing strong fiscal consolidation, sharp declines in inflation and interest rates, currency appreciation, and a substantial reduction in public debt in 2025. According to an official statement issued in Accra on Monday, the 2025 fiscal year marked a […] The post Gov’t

…How to be young, gifted and black? Oh, how I long to know the truth There are times when I look back And I am haunted by my youth…” This are opening lines from the 3rd verse of her popular Civil Rights song “To be Young Gifted & Black” Every opportunity I have had to […] The post Me & My Jazz by Yomi Sower : Episode 10: Black

By Samuel SAM The government has commended technical universities for producing skilled graduates equipped with practical expertise to drive national development. Speaking at the 8th Congregation Ceremony of Tamale Technical University (TaTU), Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, praised the institution’s management for its commitment to demand-driven programmes, industry-aligned training and community engagement. The ceremony, held […] The post Gov’t

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM MTN Ghana has donated computers and accessories to the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability to enhance operational capacity of the newly established ministry. This gesture follows an earlier engagement between the telecommunications company and the ministry, during which the ministry’s operational needs were brought to […] The post MTN

The Hunger Project Ghana (THP-Ghana) has officially launched the “Enhancing Food Security, Wellbeing and Livelihoods of Households Project” in Asenema in the Eastern Region during an inception workshop. The one-and-a-half-year initiative, generously supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Australia, aims to significantly improve food security, strengthen livelihoods and enhance the overall […] The post THP

Get ready for a mobile experience designed to remove friction from the things you do every day. The new Galaxy S series is coming – built to simplify everyday interactions, inspire confidence, and make Galaxy AI feel seamlessly integrated from the moment it’s in hand. On February 25, Samsung Electronics will host Galaxy Unpacked in […] The post Samsung set to unveil new Galaxy S

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that its subsidiary, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd., is launching the all-new Gravite, a 7-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The launch marks a new chapter in the India market and underscores Nissan’s commitment to delivering vehicles tailored to meet the diverse needs of local customers. The Gravite will be manufactured […] The post Motoring

The Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana (ADUG) has announced a 15 percent reduction in vehicle prices nationwide. This effective adjustment is attributed to the stabilising of the Ghana cedi against the U.S. dollar and the government’s recent abolition of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy. Impact on the Market The price cut applies to a broad […] The post Motoring with Bob

By Samuel SAM The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has sensitised pensioners in the Northern Region to a new mandatory annual Pensioner Certificate Renewal Policy, which takes effect from April 2026. The policy requires all pensioners, regardless of age, to renew their certificates every year during their birth month to ensure uninterrupted payment […] The post SSNIT

By Professor Felix Nikoi Hammond For many years, Ghana’s urban centers have experienced a subtle yet harmful issue: the deep-rooted dollarisation of the property market. This is not a new occurrence; quoting property prices and rents in US dollars—especially in luxury high-rises in Cantonments and Airport Residential Area, as well as large estates in East […] The post The

The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Wamkele Mene, has held substantive discussions with Seychelles’ top leadership on positioning th island nation to maximise opportunities under the continental free trade agreement while addressing the unique challenges that geography and economic structure present for small island developing states. The high-level exchange brought together Vice […] The post AfCFTA

By Ernest Yaw OSEI This writer holds a Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of Ghana School of Law Executive Summary Digital platforms in Ghana and across Africa have transformed markets, enhanced convenience and expanded consumer choice. Yet, many rely on opaque algorithms, exploitative contracts and unchecked data practices that […] The post Policy

The government is seeking to reposition its shea sector from a largely informal rural activity into a climate-linked industrial asset, as policymakers push to integrate the crop into carbon markets and expand domestic processing. Speaking on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin at the Ghana Tree Crop Investments Summit and Exhibition […] The post Shea trees touted as climate

Ghana’s Parliament has ratified an extension of petroleum agreements covering the Jubilee and TEN oil fields to Dec. 31, 2040, granting long-term tenure to Tullow Oil plc while embedding a higher future stake for the state. Under the revised terms, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation will increase its participating interest in the fields by an additional […] The post Gov’t