By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The government has secured International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff-level backing for a new three-year Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), marking the country’s transition from crisis-era financing under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) toward a reform-focused framework aimed at preserving macroeconomic stability and restoring long-term investor confidence. The […] The post IMF

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE An environmental impact assessment of government-imposed fishing closed season regime, has received an overwhelming approval from fishers and fisheries sector stakeholders in key fishing communities across the country. The three-year assessment, conducted by the UK-Headquartered global CSO, Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) since 2023, in eight coastal towns including; Axim, Sekondi, Shama, Elmina, […] The post Over

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Access Bank PLC in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC) has disbursed approximately GH?1billion to support cocoa production and purchases as part of efforts to boost agricultural development and strengthen the country’s export sector. Managing Director of the  bank Pearl Nkrumah disclosed this when answering a question on the bank’s effort […] The post Access

By Evelyn ARTHUR Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) has returned to a very bold and strong cash position as it reversed three conservative years of negative cash balances, ending the 2025 financial year with a positive cash and cash equivalent position of GH? 18.77 million. The company considers this a dramatic recovery from negative GH?108,079 […] The post GPCL returns to bold and

When the 2026 AD Scientific Index rankings were released, one name once again stood above every other marketing scholar on the African continent, Professor Robert Ebo Hinson of the University of Ghana Business School. For the fifth consecutive year, Professor Hinson has been ranked Africa’s Number One Marketing Scholar, extending what many observers are increasingly […] The post UG

Iconic IIE Rosebank College steps into the future as it positions for university status Advtech today announced the launch of Rosebank International, a significant rebranding and strategic elevation of its iconic IIE Rosebank College as it positions for full university status. The move strengthens Advtech’s pan-African higher education ambitions and marks a major step in […] The post Advtech

Ecobank Ghana PLC is aware of the recent court ruling in respect of claims on the Bank. As a responsible financial institution, Ecobank Ghana PLC respects the judicial process and will continue to uphold the rule of law. We wish to reassure our customers that the Bank’s financial position remains strong and resilient and our […] The post Ecobank Ghana PLC statement appeared first on The

Before many audiences knew his story, they first heard the voice. At the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, that voice proved impossible to ignore, as emerging singer Asiama claimed the Best Male Vocal Performance award with his debut single, Akoma. The song also secured a nomination for Record of the Year and earned recognition in […] The post Asiama wins Best Male Vocal Performance

A classroom question opens a wider reflection on why evidence often struggles to move from academic output to real-world decision-making. By Vicentia Quartey During a recent student engagement organised by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), one Senior High School student asked a simple but disarming question: how many policies has ISSER […] The post When does research

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has announced that Ghana has emerged as a continental leader in forest governance, becoming the first country in Africa to issue a Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) license. The milestone, achieved in August 2025 according to the minister, places […] The post Ghana

The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Ghana on the final review of its Extended Credit Facility programme and a new 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), marking the country’s transition from bailout financing to reform-focused engagement. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson said Ghana was “not in a hurry” to return […] The post IMF

Ghana’s premier family-focused event returns for its second edition, Fam Affair 2026, happening on Friday, July 3rd 2026 at the University of Ghana Campus. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, Fam Affair 2026 promises impactful discussions, wellness activities, and expert insights to strengthen family bonds and foster a sense of community. Fam […] The post Fam

According to Further Africa report and SAP research, AI is projected to contribute up to $2.9 trillion to Africa’s economy, with 230 million new digital jobs forecast for the continent over the same period. For Ghana’s business leaders, where do you sit when the rules, the talent pipelines and the capital flows of that economy […] The post The

By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s plan to expand public transport with 300 newly procured diesel buses is raising questions about policy coherence, as the move apparently runs counter to ambitions of accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption and cutting transport-sector emissions. The first batch of 100 Isuzu-manufactured 29-seater buses has arrived, with further deliveries expected in […] The post EV

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, has announced plans to deploy an automated system that will deduct Value Added Tax (VAT) from online payments for goods and digital services at the point of purchase. The move is aimed at improving tax compliance and boosting domestic revenue mobilisation. […] The post GRA to charge

Africa’s economic future will take centre stage in El Alamein, Egypt, this June as Afreximbank convenes its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026). The gathering, expected to draw more than 4,000 delegates from across Global Africa and beyond, will focus on how intra-African trade can accelerate industrialisation and strengthen the continent’s economic sovereignty in an era of […] The post Africa

…private sector urged to open doors to youth-led SMEs By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp aims to empower 3,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana’s agri-food ecosystem to create 55,000 jobs in 10 years, the Director of Secretariat of the Nkabom Collaborative, Pierre Brunache, has disclosed. Speaking at the launch of […] The post Nkabom targets 55,000

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed confidence that the newly established Office for Value for Money will play a critical role in reducing inflated public contracts and cutting wasteful government expenditure. Speaking after President John Dramani Mahama assented to the bill establishing the office, Dr. Forson said the initiative would strengthen fiscal discipline […] The post Office

Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Women’s Committee of the Ghana Mine Workers’ Union branch at Golden Star Wassa has held this year’s Empowered Miners’ Summit, rallying women in mining to push for stronger inclusion, professional growth and practical action. Held on the theme ‘Driving Productivity Through Inclusion and Bold Advocacy’, the summit brought together women across […] The post Women

Four students from Ghana have recorded outstanding results in the Strategic Case Study Exam, the final capstone assessment of the globally recognised Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Professional Qualification, placing them among high-performing students worldwide. Frederick Kwasi Darteh, Samuel Nyarko, Mohammed Amin and Richmond Attuah, who studied through Aspire Executive Institute, all scored above 100 […] The post Four