The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has declared a victory for the domestic trading community, throwing its “full support” behind the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) directive to slash and cap Container Administrative Charges (CAC) at the nation’s ports. In a statement released on Tuesday, 21st April 2026, IEAG described the regulatory intervention as […] The post Importers

By Samuel SAM The construction of the Tamale Teaching Hospital’s (TTH) Cardiology Centre, a special facility to offer advanced diagnosis, treatment and care for cardiovascular conditions under one roof, is advancing steadily. The facility, constructed under the Mahama Cares of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in collaboration with the Ministry of Health initiative, started as […] The post Construction

By Ing. Joseph Koranteng Digital Realty in Ghana Ghana’s economy is rapidly becoming more digital. Each day, millions of transactions flow through mobile money platforms, banks depend on real-time systems to serve customers, and businesses increasingly operate through digital channels. This digital shift has delivered greater speed, efficiency, and new opportunities. Yet it has also […] The post Digital

By Maria OGBUGO With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on course, after a 12-month setback, to take a major decision this year on rules to decarbonise global shipping, the future of the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for maritime has come into sharp focus. Many have called for the withdrawal of the ETS from […] The post Ghana faces lose-lose

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is rolling out targeted interventions worth over GH¢4.2million to address persistent low voltage and reliability challenges at Enchi and Mpohor in the Western North and Western Regions. Acting Managing Director of ECG, Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, explained that the interventions are aimed at improving power quality […] The post ECG

The day Ghana stops watching the AI revolution and starts leading it. Across Ghana, the stakes of artificial intelligence are not abstract. They are farmers in the Upper East Region, waiting for uncertain rains. A nurse in the Volta Region triaging patients with nothing but experience and exhaustion. A graduate in Kumasi sending out CVs […] The post Ghana’s AI Moment:

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, led a high-level delegation to meet with the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, in a move to elevate Ghana’s standing on the global football stage. The meeting, which included the newly appointed CAF General Secretary Samson Adamu, served as a strategic dialogue on […] The post GFA

A cross-section of players in Ghana’s digital finance space has renewed calls for a unified response to escalating digital fraud at a partner exchange hosted by MobileMoney Fintech Ltd. Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Ltd., Shaibu Haruna, said the nature of fraud is rapidly changing, with criminals operating across multiple platforms and exploiting gaps between […] The post MobileMoney

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), in an exclusive partnership with Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, hosted an exhilarating live match viewing party on Sunday, bringing together business leaders, football enthusiasts and the expatriate community to witness the English Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal. The event, held at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel, […] The post UKGCC,

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development and innovation following the successful hosting of its maiden Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Bootcamp in Obuasi. The bootcamp marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in education, particularly in advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics within the region. Central to this […] The post AngloGold

According to latest data from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) 2025 report, the nation’s top-10 Non-Traditional Export (NTE) products racked up US$3.28billion last year. This represents a 53% increase over the US$2.15billion recorded in 2024. These 10 products account for 65.48% of total NTE earnings, with each product bringing in an average of US$327.86million. […] The post Editorial:

International investors are increasingly buying into government’s ‘reset’ agenda as they witness tangible reform progress and improving macroeconomic indicators, as indicated during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 held recently in Washington D. C. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said participants expressed strong confidence in the depth and sustainability of policy adjustments aimed at stabilising […] The post Editorial:

By Ben TAGOE The Security-Productivity Challenge Every business faces a fundamental tension: security measures designed to protect the organization often slow down the very workflows that drive growth and profitability. Strict password policies frustrate employees. Multi-step approval processes delay critical decisions. Access restrictions prevent collaboration. Security training takes people away from productive work. When security […] The post Empowering

By Nana Ampasi BENE-MIREKU I (Aka Dr. Toni Aubynn) The Damang precedent As the global mining industry enters an era of consolidation and “maturing” assets, the transition of large-scale mines from private multinationals to host governments is gradually becoming an emerging phenomenon. In a few days’ time, Ghana will witness a fundamental shift in its […] The post The

Ghana enacted the Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 one of Africa’s most comprehensive digital consumer protection statutes nearly two decades ago. Its eight consumer protection sections grant shoppers the right to full disclosure, a grace period to cancel purchases, and recourse against payment fraud. Yet millions of Ghanaians buying goods on social media and e-commerce platforms […] The post Clicks,

This column studied the divergent methods of two ancient gold powers—Ghana and Egypt—in a piece titled “The Golden Axis: Ghana, Egypt, and the Future of Power” in early March. The report stated that, whereas Egypt was using gold as a central bank hedge, Ghana was redefining itself as a sovereign manager of the commodity through […] The post Oil

By Alhaji  Seidu AGONGO It is now widely accepted that African countries, like those in the West, the Gulf and Asia, cannot solve their developmental challenges without strong collaboration with a robust and resilient private sector. Globally, entrepreneurs create jobs, finance infrastructure through taxes and fees; and deliver practical solutions to local problems. Yet in […] The post What

By Desmond NYAMPONG Indeed, no country is an island. The exchange of human resources, logistics, culture and ideas demonstrates how nations are willing to go the extra mile to collaborate. Through such engagements, public private partnerships often emerge, serving as key drivers of development. Historically, interactions in the Gold Coast, now Ghana, were rooted in […] The post Diplomacy

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington D.C The Bank of Ghana is targetting billions of dollars in diaspora remittances for bonds, small businesses and infrastructure projects, as policymakers move to transform overseas transfers into a long-term source of investment capital, foreign exchange inflows and broader economic financing. Central bank Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama said, at […] The post BoG

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) focused on the extractive sector have called for further legislative reforms to strengthen the governance and transparency framework of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). The CSOs’ concerns centre largely on revisions to the Fund’s governing law, particularly the reduction of MIIF’s share of mineral income to […] The post CSOs