By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A joint operation by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and National Security has intercepted smuggled goods valued at GH¢3.6 million in two separate exercises conducted in Tema and Aflao. Briefing the media in Accra yesterday, the Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, said the interventions prevented the loss of significant state […] The post GRA

A News Desk Report The local capital markets have expanded only modestly over the past two decades even as developing economies worldwide experience a dramatic deepening of equity and bond financing, according to a new analysis by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The findings, contained in the report ‘Financing Firm Growth: The Role of Capital […] The post Domestic

By Seth KRAMPAH, Ho The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana Mrs Matilda Asante Asiedu has called on Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) to place women at the centre of their strategies, stressing that empowering women is not only fair but also smart business. The call comes at a time when Ghana is […] The post 2nd ARB Women’s Conference: BoG

By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s push to revive its dwindling oil fortunes is taking centre stage again as the state prepares to drill its first onshore exploration well in the Voltaian Basin during October 2026 – a move civil society groups say still lacks the clarity and technical assurance needed for such a major undertaking. […] The post GNPC to begin onshore

Ghana’s fiscal situation for 2026, though still facing pressures, looks more encouraging as to the mid-year revised budget for 2025. This is according to an economic analysis by Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research Economics at Stanbic Bank, who says the country is showing signs of fiscal improvement. At first glance, the country’s budget deficit […] The post 2026 fiscal

Stanbic Bank Ghana  reaffirmed its leadership in Ghana’s financial markets, emerging as the Best Primary Dealer at the 10th Anniversary Dinner and Awards of the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM), held in Accra. The prestigious recognition, verified by KPMG through an independent data review covering the market’s ten-year history, celebrates Stanbic’s consistent excellence, innovation, and […] The post Stanbic

By Evelyn ARTHUR The Vice President ,Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the  cocoa value-addition drive. She said this when the Board and Management of Cocoa Processing Company PLC (CPC) paid a courtesy call on her to acknowledge her sustained advocacy for Ghana’s cocoa products both locally and internationally. Professor Opoku-Agyemang […] The post CPC

By Evelyn ARTHUR The Vice President ,Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the  cocoa value-addition drive. She said this when the Board and Management of Cocoa Processing Company PLC (CPC) paid a courtesy call on her to acknowledge her sustained advocacy for Ghana’s cocoa products both locally and internationally. Professor Opoku-Agyemang […] The post CPC

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, has stated that comprehensive sustainability reporting is no longer optional but a fundamental requirement for businesses and financial institutions to access funding and remain operational. Speaking at the National Stakeholder Conference on Sustainability Reporting in Accra, under the theme “Driving Sustainable […] The post Sustainability

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The establishment of the Ghana Sports Fund (GSF) and the infrastructure drive, as announced by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson in the 2026 Budget is highly relevant to directly address athlete welfare, grassroots participation and international competitiveness in the near future. This will prioritise investments in the welfare of athletes, expand […] The post Sports

Nuffield Clinic, an Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Clinic located in Osu, Sunkwa Road road has launched Diabetes Can Start in the Kitchen and End in the Kitchen project with the goal of teaching caregivers, parents, chefs, health-conscious persons how the right ingredients and portion control can help prevent and manage Diabetes. Diabetes is no longer […] The post Diabetes

…under its ‘40 Reasons to Smile’ promo Star Assurance, a leading  and trusted customer-focused insurance firm, has once again demonstrated its commitment to customer loyalty. As part of its ongoing ‘40 Reasons to Smile’ Promo, Star Assurance has rewarded 10 lucky vehicle owners with GH¢10,000 each, reaffirming its promise to consistently give back to loyal […] The post Star

…An essential guide to Ghana’s benchmark rate, how it affects borrowing and investment, and what to expect from the November meeting By Justice OFFEI Jr Across leading economies, central banks consistently leverage monetary policy as a powerful tool for stabilizing prices, managing inflation, and guiding investment confidence. In South Africa, the Reserve Bank reviews its […] The post Bank

Dr. Richmond ATUAHENE, Banking Consultant 1.0 Background/ Introduction International trade is a vital component of any modern economy. Exporting around the world can provide a vehicle for job creation and economic growth, and imports can often provide access to goods and services at lower cost than producing domestically. International trade involves a range of risks […] The post Rising

Ghana’s Ministry of Education is on a transformational path – redefining the future of AI in African education. At the heart of this transformation is a pioneering, African-led approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, one that is both responsible and contextually grounded. The effort is being spearheaded by the National Council for Curriculum […] The post Ministry

The country has launched its first-ever national masterclass on carbon markets to build local expertise and position the country to benefit fully from the rapidly growing global carbon trading industry. The training, organised by the Ghana Carbon Market Office under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), brings together participants from private companies, energy institutions, technology firms […] The post EPA

If you’ve ever read a newspaper and thought, “But that’s not what I meant!”, congratulations — you have unlocked Level One of Media Reality. As someone who has spent years interviewing business leaders, politicians, CEOs, football administrators and the occasional overconfident spokesperson, I’ve learned one thing: people rarely get misquoted; they often get misunderstood. And […] The post On

In its ongoing effort to boost media practitioners climate change reporting capabilities, the Jospong Group provided 20 journalists with the opportunity to participate in the 30th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP30). The global climate talks took place in Belém, Brasil, from November 10 to 21, 2025, with the central […] The post Jospong Group

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Virtual Career Office, in partnership with Calbank, has prepped about 200 Senior High School (SHS) leavers and tertiary students with real-world insights on the world of work. Through the Tertiary Unlock Initiative – a youth career development initiative, the Virtual Career Office brings together high school graduates and tertiary students […] The post Tertiary

… integration and collaboration, not duplication By  Dr. Kofi Anokye Owusu As Ghana moves to update its digital governance through the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, it is crucial to ask whether the proposed reforms solve a real gap — or simply create legal clutter. While the bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity regulation, it does so […] The post Rethinking the Cybersecurity Amendment