The Head of Strategy and Enablement at Stanbic Bank, Darwin Mireku, has called for a more balanced approach to digital lending across Africa. Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit 2026, he stressed that sustainability and positive customer outcomes must remain at the center of financial innovation. During a panel discussion on the topic, “Access vs. […] The post Stanbic

The Deputy Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), responsible for Finance and Administration, Mr. Ato Boateng, has disclosed that significant progress has been made towards implementing a new locally financed funding mechanism aimed at raising working capital through the issuance of commercial paper. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the Ghana–UK […] The post COCOBOD

By Dr. David Antwi Ghana is facing a growing but often overlooked problem in its food system—losses in frozen fish and chicken supply chains. While these foods are essential for many households, especially as affordable sources of protein, a large portion is being compromised before it reaches consumers. Globally, nearly one-third of all food produced […] The post When

By Rachel Gyabaah,  a Development Practitioner In my earlier piece in February, Beyond Preferences and Rhetoric: What Africa’s 2025 Integration Moment Really Demanded I argued that Africa’s long-term competitiveness would not be secured by waiting on external trade preferences, but by taking integration seriously as an economic project. I called for political will, industrial strategy, […] The post African

By Lorraine Mac-Pods West Africa stands at a defining moment in its development journey. The region is richly endowed with mineral resources, a youthful population, and growing industrial ambition. At the same time, it faces rising energy demand, climate vulnerability, infrastructure deficits, and increasing expectations for inclusive growth. In this context, responsible mining and sustainable […] The post Responsible

By Dr. Ernest ASIMENU In a world where access, privilege, connections and perception often shape outcomes, golf remains one of the clearest reminders that performance eventually speaks louder than reputation. On the golf course, titles do not hit the ball. Wealth does not sink the putt. Influence does not rescue a poor swing. When a […] The post Golf is the ultimate meritocracy appeared first on

An arbitral tribunal has ruled in favour of Moringa Mauritius Africa, Moringa SCA SICAR and B-Bovid Limited in a dispute with B-Bovid founder Issa Ouedraogo, dismissing all counterclaims brought by him. According to a statement issued by Moringa, the tribunal’s final award, delivered on February 25, 2026, upheld all claims brought by Moringa and B-Bovid […] The post Arbitral

By Dr. Michael BUADOO, Ph.D. The recent attacks against African migrants in South Africa have generated widespread condemnation across the continent and beyond. Much of the discussion has focused on governments, diplomacy, immigration policy, and the responsibilities of the South African state. Those discussions are important and necessary. However, there is another conversation that Africa’s […] The post South

By Hannah Gyamfua MENSAH The recent xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in South Africa, which prompted the evacuation of Ghanaian citizens by the Government of Ghana, have once again brought attention to a recurring challenge within Africa’s migration landscape. Beyond the immediate humanitarian concerns, the situation raises deeper questions about African unity, regional integration, migration […] The post “Ghana

By Paul Rex DANQUAH The current Government, led by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama’s ambition to develop world-class sports infrastructure has gained new momentum, driven by recent investments such as the Borteyman Sports Complex built by the previous NPP govenment and growing interest in hosting continental events. Yet fiscal constraints, rising public debt pressures, […] The post PPPs

One of the greatest mysteries of human behaviour is this: A person can sing loudly in the shower. Dance shamelessly in the living room. Argue confidently with a football referee on television. Even give unsolicited relationship advice to friends. But the moment you ask that same person to speak in public, they suddenly behave as […] The post On Cue with Kafui Dey: The audience

By Dr. Stephen LARTEY Ghana has restored macroeconomic stability. Now comes the harder question: stability for whom? Answering that demands a model that counts GDP, jobs, and wages at the same time — and Ghana has the data to run one. When the National Development Planning Commission’s Chairman, Dr Nii Moi Thompson, called for a […] The post Growth without jobs is meaningless appeared first

For the hundreds of students who gathered at the Aggrey Memorial AME Zion Senior High School in Cape Coast, this year’s World Milk Day celebration was more than a ceremony. It was a reminder of the important role nutrition plays in helping young people learn, grow and achieve their dreams. Observed globally on June 1, […] The post Arla Foods marks

For professional women in Accra, balancing a demanding schedule with impeccable personal presentation is a daily priority. While full lace frontals have long dominated the premium hair market, their limitations under the local climate are driving a shift in consumer preferences. High humidity and rising daily temperatures frequently compromise hair adhesives, leading to visible lace […] The post Explore

The Ministry of Finance has released GH¢1.677 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 2026, representing 85 percent of the ministry’s approved budget for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX). The disclosure was made by the Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during the launch of Ghana’s National Pact for Agricultural […] The post 85%

In private equity (PE), corporate governance is more than a compliance mechanism. It is a strategic driver of value creation and exit readiness. In Ghana’s PE market, where exit routes remain limited and institutional weaknesses are more pronounced, stronger governance has become even more essential. Recent market data underscores why this matters. Ghana’s private capital […] The post Ghana’s

Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has urged international investors to assess Ghana based on the institutional reforms and economic frameworks implemented in recent years rather than the economic crisis that confronted the country in 2022. Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, Dr. Asiama said many investors continued to […] The post Governor

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Confidence in Ghana’s capital market is steadily returning, creating renewed opportunities for businesses to access long-term financing needed for expansion and sustainable growth, experts at the 2026 Money Summit have observed. Speaking during the summit’s second plenary session on the theme ‘Mobilising long-term capital for growth and enterprise’, industry leaders highlighted improving […] The post Confidence

By Juliet ETEFE Consumer inflation rose marginally to 3.7 percent in May 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly increase and signalling a slight rebound in price pressures largely driven by higher food costs, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The year-on-year inflation rate increased from 3.4 […] The post Price

…for first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and Numatter Recycling Technologies Ltd. (formerly Intellivision Technologies Limited) have signed a binding feedstock agreement for the long-term supply of 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste per day to Ghana’s first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward a circular […] The post AMA,