The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of St Kitts and Nevis have signed a hosting agreement for the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026). The event will be held from 29–31 July 2026 at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in Basseterre. The agreement underscores a […] The post St Kitts &

The important transgenerational role of the Law, in every aspect of our national developmental agenda and progress as a people, cannot be ever underestimated, especially when it permeates every fiber of our society. This foundational truth, reiterates the import of the sesquicentennial national celebration, as announced by His Lordship Richard Adjei-Frimpong, a Justice of the […] The post Law

By Juliet ETEFE Ghana has commenced implementation of a climate risk modelling programme aimed at strengthening the country’s disaster risk management systems and improving decision-making on climate-related challenges. The initiative, under the Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA), officially began with an inception workshop in Accra, bringing together representatives from government, development partners, the private sector […] The post Ghana

“The fight between grasshoppers is a joy to the crow.” – African proverb There is a story from ancient China, told by the philosopher Zhuang Tzu, about an archer. When this archer shoots for fun, he is a master. His back is straight, his eye is true, and the arrow flies exactly where he wills […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Shooting for the brass

MODEC and its MV25 charter partners have formally handed over critical gynecological and paediatric medical equipment valued at over GHS 830,000 to the Assemblies of God Hospital, Saboba (AG Hospital, Saboba) in the Northern region. The donation, which includes multiple hospital beds and cots for the maternity and paediatric wards, anesthesia machines, modern delivery tables, […] The post More

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Rethink Africa Intelligence (RAI), a Pan-African intelligence ecosystem has called on African countries to build systems that retain and process data locally, stressing that data and artificial intelligence are emerging as the continent’s most valuable resources in the 21st century. President of RIA, Josua Opoku Agyemang, in an interview with the […] The post Africa

The global economy is undergoing a profound transformation. Supply chains—once optimized primarily for efficiency and cost—are now being reconfigured along lines of resilience, diversification, and geopolitical risk management. From boardrooms in Asia to policy circles in Africa, a central question is emerging: where does Africa fit in this new global supply chain order? Increasingly, the […] The post Africa

The Minister for Food and Agriculture,Eric Opoku, will lead a delegation of key value chain actors within the livestock sector to the Ghana–Nebraska Livestock Modernization Partnership in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Scheduled to take place from May 17 to 23, 2026, the week-long programme will bring together Ghanaian agribusiness leaders and policymakers in the livestock […] The post Agric

By Stephen FLATMAN Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP growth is projected at 4.3% in 2026, up from 4.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2024, supported by improving macroeconomic stability and domestic demand in parts of […] The post Meeting

By Blessing Sarfo BOAKYE, Esq. & Kwabena Adjepong AFRIFA Jnr  The administration of justice in Ghana has long been anchored on litigation through the formal court system. While this system remains fundamental, it is increasingly constrained by delays, high costs, and procedural rigidity, particularly in the face of growing commercial activity. These challenges have brought […] The post Leveraging

The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA), in partnership with ROPEAK Company Limited, a sub-contractor of Newmont Ahafo Mines, has invested GH¢600,000 in the construction of a 218-metre walkway at the Asutifi North District Hospital in Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region, as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery in the area. The project, named after UMA’s […] The post UMA,

By Ekow QUANDZIE I recently had the honour of being invited by the Ghana Chamber of Mines to lead a strategic session on a topic that is rapidly redefining corporate leadership: Public Relations in 2026 and its implications for Ghana’s mining industry. The timing could not have been more appropriate. Mining has become one of […] The post Why PR now matters more in mining industry

Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP growth is projected at 4.3% in 2026, up from 4.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2024, supported by improving macroeconomic stability and domestic demand in parts of the continent. However, […] The post Meeting

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has appointed Noble Eduamah as Group Head, Corporate Banking, strengthening its leadership as part of a deliberate strategy to deepen its corporate banking franchise and transform customer experience and relationship management across key sectors of the economy. This strategic decision forms part of UMB’s broader leadership evolution and brand transformation journey, […] The post UMB

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah Modern organisations are increasingly shaped by leaders who project confidence, ambition, and certainty. In fast-moving, high-stakes environments, these qualities can be magnetic. Leaders who speak boldly, articulate grand visions, and radiate self-belief often rise quickly. Yet beneath this appeal lies a leadership paradox that organisations ignore at their peril. Narcissistic leadership […] The post The

By Dr. Samuel Kenneth Adolphus Bernard CRABBE The persistent failure of rural finance in Ghana- particularly within subsistence agriculture- is often framed as a problem of access, liquidity, or weak policy implementation. However, as the original framing correctly suggests, this interpretation obscures a deeper structural reality: the financial system is fundamentally misaligned with the nature […] The post Rethinking

Amantin and Kasei Community Bank, headquartered in Amantin in the Bono East Region, plans to strengthen financing for agribusiness as part of efforts to support growth in the sector. The bank has budgeted to disburse more than GH¢21.19 million to about 1,000 actors across the agricultural value chain in the 2026 financial year. The agribusiness […] The post Amantin

By Lewis FRIMPONG Operational resilience has become a central concept across industries, particularly in banking. According to the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision (BCBS), it is the ability of a bank to deliver critical operations through disruption. These disruptions may arise from technology failures, disasters, or human and system-related downtime. Building resilience enables banks and […] The post Building

By Carla OLYMPIO Every weekend in Accra, dozens if not hundreds of people go walking and running on the grounds of the University of Ghana at Legon, Ghana’s oldest and most prestigious university. With its shady, tree lined streets and grid layout, it is beautiful, serene and safe. What is sad though – is why. […] The post Accra’s overlooked environmental crisis appeared first on The

GOIL has reduced its pump prices to align with the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) price floor, offering some relief to consumers despite rising global crude oil prices driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The international oil market has seen upward pressure in recent weeks as geopolitical tensions push crude benchmarks higher, a development […] The post GOIL reduces