By Kumeshen NAIDOO and Narisa BALGOBIND Kenyan beverages giant East African Breweries recently refinanced an existing KES11billion corporate bond through a medium-term note priced at 11.8 percent, marking the first issuance under its newly approved KES20billion programme. The timing mattered. Kenya’s 10-year government bond yield had eased to around 13.3percent, its lowest level since mid-2022, which made the economics of refinancing workable again. The offer received […] The

By Kizito CUDJOE The recent 28.63 percent reduction in producer price for cocoa has reignited debate over the country’s ability to shield its key revenue earners from market shocks, with the Co-Chair of Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) Dr. Steve Manteaw, warning that the economy remains dangerously exposed without a functioning price stabilisation mechanism. […] The post Absence

The 2026 Youth Economic Forum (YEF 2026) kicks off today at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), under the theme ‘From Potential to Prosperity: Youth Driving the New Economy’. Organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in partnership with Ecobank Ghana, UPSA and Moreshet Foundation, the forum aims to provide a platform for […] The post YEF

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The petitioner for Kotoka International Airport’s (KIA) name change, Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, has lauded President John Mahama’s administration for acting on his petition following confirmation of the name-change by the Ministry of Transport in a press statement on Monday, February 23, 2026. According to a press statement, Government has officially renamed […] The post Activist

Certification affirms internationally audited information security controls, continuity planning and risk governance for Ghana’s trade and revenue backbone Ghana Link Network Services Limited has announced that its new Kumasi Tier IV Data Centre, which hosts and supports operations of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognised benchmark for […] The post Ghana

Prudential Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to Ghana’s agricultural transformation, throwing its weight behind the Tree Crop Development Authority’s (TCDA) vision to make six targeted tree crops major economic drivers. This came to the fore when the Bank participated in a high-level panel discussion, themed ‘Investment Opportunities in the Tree Crops Sector in Ghana’, which was held as part […] The post Prudential

The board of the Bui Power Authority, led by Board Chairman Ambassador Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, paid a courtesy call on the King and Overlord of the Dagbon Traditional Area, His Royal Majesty Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari II, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi as part of its familiarization tour of the Authority’s key projects in the […] The post BPA board tours ongoing 50MWp solar project in Yendi

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has joined the world to commemorate this year’s International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) at Mehuntem- Mile 10 in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region. It was on the theme “Demonstrating Impact: From Challenge to Change,” and formed part of the foundation’s […] The post Gold

By Kizito CUDJOE The government is turning to domestic meter production as part of a broader push to curb import bills and tighten revenue collection in the power sector, following the commissioning of an electricity meter manufacturing plant in Tema. Speaking at the inauguration of the MBH Power Limited facility, the Minister for Energy and […] The post Gov’t bets on

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) is calling for an independent technical reconciliation into the enforcement incident involving 18 trucks linked to Bill of Entry (BOE) number 80226125039. At a press conference held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the GIFF National Secretariat in Tema and addressed by the General Secretary, Paul Kobina Mensah […] The post GIFF

The government will raise the country’s gross international reserves to 15 months of import cover by end-2028 under a new gold-backed strategy aimed at strengthening external buffers, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson told Parliament. The Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy targets at least 8.6 months of import cover by 2026 and 11.8 […] The post Finance

The Africa Trade Academy (ATA) celebrated a historic maiden graduation of its inaugural class from the FITT Diploma in International Trade. In a ceremony , 25 senior business executives from across the continent transitioned from scholars to leaders, ready to shape the future of African commerce. The event commenced with a dignified academic procession led […] The post Africa

“Wherever a person goes to dwell, his or her character goes with him or her.” – African proverb Whenever we talk about Ghana’s development, we often treat corruption as a boardroom transaction. What is most interesting about our treatment is how we have tricked our hearts into believing that corruption is a distant monster from […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Tema Parents’ School has organised a staff development programme aimed at strengthening its culture of excellence through a deliberate shift in professional mindset. The session, titled “Moving from Good to Great: A Mindset Change Programme for Staff — Part 1,” was facilitated by renowned Marketing Scholar and Leadership Consultant, Professor Robert […] The post Tema

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Kumasi-based 11-year-old boy in primary six, Eugene Osei Mensah, has outshone the 13-year-old, New Jersey-United States of America (USA)-based Ghanaian, Keona Dannette Osae-Twum, to be crowned Champion of the 19th edition of The National Spelling Bee after an intense competition. Eugene, a student of Peniel Academy, took just one shot at […] The post 11-year-old

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has officially taken up the mantle as the Chief Patron for Agrihouse Foundation’s Gathering of the Royals, which for the past eight years has remained the leading platform for in-depth dialogue and action-oriented discussions among Queen Mothers, traditional leaders and policymakers, who are spearheading growth and development in the aagricultural value chain […] The post Dr.

… About sovereign guarantees and contingent liabilities? By Desmond Isaac ADDO Email: [email protected] A few days ago, news broke that some Ghanaian traders had been killed in a terrorist attack while travelling outside the country. They were not diplomats. They were not soldiers. They were tomato traders. They had crossed the border to buy tomatoes […] The post What do you know appeared first on The

Ahead of President Mahama’s second State of the Nation Address under his second term presidency on February 27 this year, government has announced what it describes as one of the most significant economic turnarounds in Ghana’s history; citing strong fiscal consolidation, sharp declines in inflation and interest rates, currency appreciation and a substantial reduction of […] The post Editorial:

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Agona Nkwanta The Western Regional House of Chiefs (W/R – HC) Vice President, Nana Kwesi Agyemang IX, has called on government to expedite action on the proposed restriction of raw rubber exports. He pointed out that delays are crippling local processing factories. He therefore urged authorities to urgently lay a Legislative […] The post W/R

By Ebenezer YALLEY The proliferation of agency banking as a convenient form of banking has been widely touted as a major financial inclusion tool tailored toward integrating the financially excluded population into the formal financial system. The model is characterized by the opening and activation of digital accounts and wallets with relatively low Know Your […] The post Agency