…as services and mining drove expansion By Juliet ETEFE The economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, driven mainly by strong performances in the services and industrial sectors – particularly information and communication as well as mining and quarrying – according to provisional estimates from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This growth […] The post Economy grew 6.4%

The Coalition of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana (CONRAG) has proposed a six-pronged Regulated Export Quota System as an alternative to government’s 10-year prohibition on raw rubber exports, arguing that a blanket ban risks suppressing farm-gate prices, eliminating thousands of rural jobs and ultimately undermining the domestic processing industry it seeks to promote. The proposal […] The post CONRAG

…at EL Industries Days 2026 The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged members of European Lotteries (EL) and the African Lotteries Association (ALA), as well as stakeholders in the gaming and lottery industry, to be relentless in the fight against illegal gambling to protect their economies and citizens from […] The post NLA

By Kizito CUDJOE Gold production is expected to remain at historically high levels in 2026, with output projected at between 6.1 million ounces (oz) and 6.9 million oz as both large-scale and small-scale miners increase production, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines. The chamber forecasts large-scale gold production of between 3.2 million oz and […] The post Mines chamber bullish on 2026

Ghana’s budget transparency score has nosedived from 46 percent in 2023 to 22 percent in the latest Open Budget Survey, placing the country well below the sub-Saharan African average of 38 percent. According to a press release by SEND Ghana, this triggers concerns about public accountability in the management of state resources. The 2025 Open […] The post Budget transparency

Tony Elumelu has been elected as the next Chairman of Seplat Energy . He will succeed the current Chairman, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, effective January 2027, ushering in a new chapter of leadership as the company continues its growth and transformation journey, said a board statement The board has also appointed Engr. Effiong Okon as […] The post Tony Elumelu appointed chairman of Seplat

As part of efforts to reduce flooding and improve environmental sanitation during this rainy season, the Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), FeDEMS Group Ltd, together with Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, personnel from the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and MMDAs have commenced a three-day […] The post Zoomlion,

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Sekondi High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from conducting its Electoral Area Elections in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency, hours before the scheduled polls. The election – slated for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – was halted following a court order obtained by a group of […] The post Sekondi

Ghana has officially launched the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion (GWYESCO) Programme, a major initiative expected to create more than 30,000 jobs and economic opportunities for women and young people across the country. The programme is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), with the Ministry of Finance serving as the executing […] The post Gov’t

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH In this conversation, Assalama Dawalak Sidi, Deputy Director of Oxfam-Africa, offers an insight into diverse aspects of Oxfam’s performance, and highlights challenges facing its operations across Africa. Oxfam is non-state global organization working in more than 70 countries to fight inequality, end poverty, and deliver lifesaving humanitarian assistance during crises. It also advocates […] The post Despite

Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 6.2 percent recorded in the same period of 2025, driven mainly by strong performances in the services and industrial sectors. Presenting provisional estimates in Accra, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the economy showed broad-based expansion supported by improved production levels […] The post Economy

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi MTN Ghana has commenced the repair and refurbishment of about 500 broken hospital beds at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi. The repair work is part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and help address the country’s persistent “no bed syndrome.” The initiative, being undertaken by MTN employees in partnership […] The post MTN

By E. N. YAW YEBOAH There is a dangerous misconception spreading across Ghana’s marketing and advertising industry. Many believe artificial intelligence is simply another productivity tool. A faster copywriter. A smarter designer. A cheaper media buyer. That thinking is already outdated. The real disruption AI brings to marketing technology is not automation. It is a […] The post The

“God is good, but never dance with a lion.” – African proverb Whether you consider yourself a Machiavellian or not, there are many of us who have become his disciples. The drive to be successful energises many amongst us to handle and manage situations skilfully to serve our own aspirations and objectives. We have become […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon:

By Samuel SAM STUDRAFEST, an annual Students’ Drama Festival, for Senior High School (SHS) students to showcase their creativity, talents and understanding of a critical social issue through drama, has been launched in Tamale. The event, which is scheduled for July 9, 2026, is organised by the Northern Regional Office of the National Commission on […] The post N/R

By Samuel SAM The Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) project has been launched in Tamale to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote innovation and create jobs in northern Ghana. The initiative, a partnership between Ghana and Germany, aims to support more than 1,100 women-led and youth-led businesses in agribusiness and the digital economy. […] The post PSInno

By: Kenneth Owusu Asante AMPONSAH “The more things change, the more they stay the same”-Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr,1849 Ghana has demonstrated remarkable resilience navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), recurring floods, cybercrime, inflationary pressures, energy instability, and geopolitical shocks. Yet every crisis has revealed the same uncomfortable truth: our responses are reactive […] The post From

Your leadership will be remembered not for what you decided — but for how you made people feel every time you spoke.  by antoinette GYAN Years after leaving an organisation, people rarely remember the strategy their CEO unveiled at the all-hands meeting. They do not remember the slide deck or the five-year acronym. What they […] The post  Internal communication

… as participants endorse its innovative solutions Maxceeda Ghana emerged as one of the standout exhibitors at the landmark 10th edition of the Beauty, Cosmetics & Wellness West Africa (Legacy Expo) 2026, earning widespread praise and endorsements from participants, industry stakeholders, beauty professionals, and wellness enthusiasts who experienced the company’s innovative products and services firsthand. […] The post Maxceeda

Stakeholders in Ghana’s sanitation sector have called for an urgent shift from landfill-dependent waste disposal systems to sustainable, engineered waste treatment infrastructure, warning that persistent funding gaps could undermine efforts to maintain cleanliness and environmental safety within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA). The call was made during a high-level stakeholder dialogue on landfill and […] The post Stakeholders