Ghana’s economy remains resilient despite recent global shocks, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has stated following a meeting with Anna Bjerde, Managing Director for Operations at the World Bank, at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings. According to the Minister, the country’s resilience is anchored on prudent policy decisions, strong reforms, and buffers built since […] The post Economy
Insurance is often misunderstood in Ghana, shrouded in myths and misconceptions that deter many from embracing its benefits. This article aims to decode these myths by shedding light on what insurance truly covers and what it doesn’t, helping Ghanaians make informed decisions about protecting their assets, life and future. Common Insurance Myths in Ghana One […] The post Breaking
Staff of MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL), the newly merged mobile money business structurally separate and independent of MTN’s core telecom business, on Saturday embarked on a spirited health walk aimed at promoting fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The “MMFL Staff Wellness Walk” spanning 8 kilometres, began at Ayi Mensah and proceeded up the mountains at […] The post MTN Momo staff
Ghana’s corporate recognition landscape is set for another major highlight as the Ghana Business League Awards (GBLA) 2026 has been officially announced, with organisers confirming a grand ceremony scheduled for Friday, 19th June 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. Organised by Maven Communications, the fourth edition of the […] The post Ghana Business League
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey stopped Namibia’s Jonas Erastus in the seventh round on Friday night to win the WBA Africa Super Flyweight title and sent a clear message to rivals. Headlining the Legacy Rise showcase at a packed Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, the 23-year-old prodigy overcame both a bloody cut and […] The post Allotey demolishes Erastus to clinch WBA
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Asiama, is set to perform the ceremonial tee-off at the 3i Africa Invitational Golf Tournament, marking the official opening of activities leading to this year’s 3i Africa Summit in Accra. The tournament, scheduled for May 5, 2026, will take place at the Achimota Golf Club and is […] The post BoG Governor to tee off 3i Africa golf
Tech firm, Andurar, has offered solid IT solutions to Oyster Agribusiness Limited, leading to improved efficiency and cost-cutting measures for the company. The agribusiness firm had previously heavily relied on manual systems for most parts of its operation, thereby causing challenges such as inventory scattered across locations, delayed visibility into farmer balances, inefficiencies in production […] The post Oyster
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Severe power fluctuations and growing environmental challenges are crippling water production in the Ashanti Region, with the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) recording significant shortfalls in supply to Kumasi and surrounding areas. Managing Director of GWL, Mutawakilu Adam, disclosed that unstable electricity supply and the shallow nature of the Barekese Dam caused […] The post Power
By Benedicta Lasi At the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization in Yaoundé, 165 countries were ready to advance the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement. One objection brought the effort to a halt. The count itself is straightforward; the meaning is not. What unfolded was less a procedural impasse than a moment that […] The post The WTO is debating
…The beginner’s podcast equipment guide One of the biggest myths in media is that you need expensive equipment to start. I have seen young people delay their dreams for years because they believed they could not begin until they bought professional cameras, studio microphones, and soundproof rooms. Let me free you from that myth today: […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: You
Ghana’s economic recovery story took centre stage at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, as Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the country’s turnaround experience at the 13th African Fiscal Forum’s High-Level Roundtable. Addressing the session on “Macro-Fiscal Developments and Outlook in Sub-Saharan Africa,” Dr. Forson said Ghana’s experience over the past fifteen months […] The post Economic
The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) is calling on the Audit Service to undertake an independent and comprehensive technical audit of road projects under government’s flagship ‘Big Push’ infrastructure programme. The call comes amid growing concerns over procurement practices and project delivery. Following investigations by ‘The Fourth Estate’, which uncovered widespread use of single-source procurement […] The post Editorial:
By Ben TAGOE The enduring human element in cybersecurity Organizations invest heavily in cybersecurity technology; advanced firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, encryption, multi-factor authentication, and artificial intelligence-powered threat detection. Yet despite these sophisticated technical defences, the majority of successful cyberattacks exploit human vulnerabilities rather than technical weaknesses. An employee clicks a phishing link, a […] The post
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Professor Komla Tsey, a Professorial Research Fellow at Central Queensland University in Australia, has stated that Ghana’s long-standing railway challenges stem not from a lack of ideas, but from the failure to translate those ideas into decisive actions that deliver tangible benefits to citizens. He noted that despite the sector’s strategic […] The post Shift
The Africa–China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) was represented at a high-level roundtable hosted by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, where Executive Director Paul Frimpong delivered an intervention on the future of Africa in a rapidly reconfiguring global supply chain landscape. The roundtable, convened under the theme “Global Supply […] The post ACCPA’s
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Petroleum imports into the country surged 36.7 percent to hit 8.71 billion litres in 2025 from the 6.2 billion litres in 2024, the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has reported. The COMAC Full-Year 2025 Analysis of Petroleum Product Volumes, referencing data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG), stated that the […] The post Fuel imports surge 36.7% , as local
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has revealed that the country loses about US$400million annually to smuggling, describing the practice as a significant economic and security threat. According to OPDAG, smugglers exploit land borders to flood the domestic market with cheaper, untaxed vegetable oils. It alleged that the products mostly […] The post US$400m
By Juliet ETEFE Stakeholders in the digital financial ecosystem are calling for urgent, coordinated action to combat rising digital fraud as attacks become more sophisticated, interconnected and increasingly organised across platforms. Chief Executive Officer MobileMoney Ltd., Shaibu Haruna, warned that fraud has evolved beyond isolated mobile money incidents into a broader digital crime environment – […] The post Experts
Tema Shipyard and Drydock Limited (TSY), one of Africa’s largest and most strategically positioned drydock and ship repair facilities, is experiencing a decisive revival, with shipowners returning, revenues rising, and confidence firmly restored under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Alhaji Osman Sulemana. Appointed with the full confidence of President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Sulemana […] The post Tema
Edmond Boateng, Honorary Consul of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to Ghana and Secretary General of the Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana, is set to deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Africa–Luxembourg Community (ALC) Summit, a high level platform focused on deepening economic, financial, and institutional collaboration between Africa and Luxembourg. The ALC Summit […] The post Edmond
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