This year’s Local Content Summit 2026 was organised by the Minerals Commission in Takoradi with the theme ‘Strengthening local content and indigenisation – building a resilient mining sector in Ghana’ and addressed by President John Dramani Mahama. He outlined an ambitious roadmap aimed at deepening local content, accelerating industrialisation and positioning Ghana as a technology-driven […] The post Editorial:

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Despite a significant drop in lending rates, commercial banks have become wary of lending due to high non-performing loans (NPLs) in the sector, President-Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) John Awuah has said. He argued that Ghana has the highest NPLs ratio in the West African sub-region, hovering around 19 percent. This, […] The post High NPLs ‘scare’ banks

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A former Chief Justice, Sophia Abena Akufo, has warned that the country’s peace and security are being undermined by the widening gap between improving macroeconomic indicators and the lived realities of ordinary citizens. According to the former head of the judiciary, who studied international law and conflict management, the country cannot […] The post Economic

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A comprehensive recovery and reform campaign to transform the premix fuel regime, following serious financial mismanagement and breaches, indicates identified total irregularities worth GH¢27.7million. The reform, initiated by government, is to transform the sector and deal with governance anomalies in the 53 percent Community Development Fund (CDF) which supports coastal fishing communities. […] The post Premix

By Joshua AMLANU & Evelyn Arthur The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has intensified efforts to trace six articulated trucks that remain unaccounted for in a suspected transit diversion scheme involving goods with more than GH¢85 million in potential tax exposure. The trucks are part of a consignment of 18 vehicles that were […] The post Search

A collaborative partnership among Agridev Real Estate Limited, Clubhouse Ghana Limited and Fairllop Property Developers Limited, has changed the face of the aging Queen Elizabeth II Educational Foundation, known to be the first nursery school to be established in Ghana. The three institutions, on Monday, handed over refurbished school infrastructure and equipment worth some Ghc […] The post Corporate

The Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) in partnership with Jack Daniels and the Ghana Bartenders’ Guild has successfully hosted a highly engaging Bartenders Masterclass, reinforcing its commitment to professional development and capacity building within Ghana’s growing beverage and hospitality industry. The event, which is the third edition, serves as the first official activity on the road […] The post Beverage

Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance and 2nd Vice-President/Chairman of the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, has strongly defended the capacity of local insurance companies to provide cutting-edge, growth-oriented risk cover regimes for marine/aviation cargo to safeguard import trade in the long term. Citing Serene Insurance as an example of local capacity, […] The post Serene

In the digital age, social media has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for branding, advocacy and cultural promotion. In the hands of visionary content creators and strategic stakeholders, social media can elevate national brands, foster global connections and initiate cultural movements. Ghana, a country known for its rich cultural heritage, has harnessed […] The post Comms

By ?ebnem Kalemli-Özcan The United States has long been the principal engine of global growth, powered most recently by an AI boom that shows no signs of slowing. The dollar, still the central pillar of global finance, has funded this transformation. Yet the greenback has been surprisingly weak, and while US President Donald Trump dismisses […] The post Conflicting policies, confused

Yinson Production West Africa has inaugurated an ultra-modern science laboratory for the Salvation Army Basic School at Dixcove in the Ahanta West Municipality to provide pupils with practical science education. The facility will support teaching of Integrated Science, including Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and serve as a shared Resource Centre for neighbouring schools. George Effah, […] The post Yinson

By Edwin S. Kwame KOGE Public transportation is a foundational pillar of economic productivity, social inclusion, and urban functionality. Efficient transport systems move labour to centres of production, connect citizens to education and healthcare, and enable commerce at scale. In Ghana, however, public and quasi-public transport provision is under sustained strain. What commuters experience daily: […] The post Public

…An open letter to policymakers, parliament and the public By Dr. Sammy CRABBE In the previous article, we argued that decentralised equity crowdfunding cannot scale or survive without legal integration. Trust, we noted, does not emerge from technology alone. It must be anchored in law, regulation, and institutional credibility. That argument naturally raises a more […] The post Equity

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted 12 articulated trucks in a major enforcement operation along the Dawhenya–Tema Road, in what officials describe as a serious breach of Ghana’s transit regime with significant revenue implications. The operation, conducted between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., was led by the Deputy Commissioner, Operations, […] The post GH¢85m

You’re in front of a camera. The lights are on. The microphone is live. And the interviewer asks a serious question: “Why has the electricity outage lasted three days?” And then, in a moment that feels like it’ll lighten the mood, you crack a joke. “Ah, well, maybe the power wanted a long weekend too!” […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: Media

Morning Glory MCDC has donated more than 300 tables and chairs to five schools in the Krowor Municipality, as part of activities leading to its 30th anniversary celebrations in September. The furniture, which the officials of the schools said was being replaced on its own campus, was handed over during an outreach exercise to SPMagna […] The post Morning

In celebration of this year’s Valentine’s Day, FirstBank Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to customer appreciation by distributing chocolates to customers and key external stakeholders across all its branches and Head Office. The initiative, which has become a cherished annual tradition for the Bank, reflects FirstBank’s culture of putting customers first in all that it does. […] The post FirstBank

By Yaw Korankye Antwi Pre-retirement leakage refers to anything that reduces your accumulated pension wealth before you begin to draw benefits. Since defined-contribution (DC) schemes, such as the 2nd and 3rd Tiers, depend on contributions plus investment returns minus costs, any disruption to these components weakens your eventual retirement income. Retirement fulfilment does not happen […] The post Tackle

  By  Yaw SOMPA This paper examines Ghana’s Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act, 2020 (Act 1015), analyzing its interaction with the Banks and Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930), and the Insurance Act, 2021 (Act 1061). It reviews the legal framework for addressing distressed financial institutions, focusing on the roles of administrators, receivers, and […] The post Navigating

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah   In today’s volatile and fast-moving business environment, organisations are under relentless pressure to perform, adapt, and remain competitive. Markets shift quickly, technology accelerates change, and uncertainty has become a permanent condition rather than a temporary phase. Strategy matters, systems matter but leadership matters most. At the heart of sustainable performance lies […] The post When