MTN Ghana has been adjudged the overall best-performing operating company (OPCO) within the MTN Group after winning the MTN Group 2025 Million Dollar Challenge, cementing its position as a pacesetter across the Group’s footprint. The prestigious recognition was announced at the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) 2026, a high-level forum that brings together leadership from […] The post Local

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The Treasury bill market has rallied sharply at the start of 2026, with interest rates falling fast as investors rush into government securities. While the move reflects improving inflation and strong demand, amid further rate cut expectations, it is also raising a key question: are yields falling too quickly, before […] The post Is

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The financial sector is accelerating efforts to deepen bank listings on the capital market, as regulators move to redirect domestic savings into local assets and reduce reliance on offshore exposure. The renewed momentum comes under the Bank Listing Project, which brings together officials from financial markets, […] The post Regulators

Government has announced plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to strengthen financial oversight and decision-making after the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The announcement was made by the Deputy Minister Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during a courtesy call by the Head of Regional Economic Department of France for Nigeria and Ghana, […] The post Gov’t

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has debunked and clarified concerns over a possible increase in consumer prices and market distortion following the implementation of the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime. The GRA rolled out major VAT reforms effective January 1, 2026, under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), streamlining […] The post GRA debunks price hike

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is using the ongoing 2026 African Mining Indaba to deepen high-level engagements with leading mining firms, advancing partnerships aimed at strengthening Ghana’s mining sector. In separate meetings with Asanko Gold Mine Ghana Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited, and Gold Fields Ghana Limited, discussions focused on streaming arrangements, foreign exchange […] The post MIIF

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A new report by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) reveals that the country’s industrial trawl fleet continues to harvest large volumes of illegal bycatch, including juvenile fish vital to artisanal fisheries. The report, titled Breaking the Vicious Circle, says urgent action is needed to safeguard Ghana’s fisheries and indicates that artisanal fishing […] The post Illegality

Mr. Simon Madjie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has paid a working visit to Olam Agri Ghana’s wheat milling facility in Kpone and toured the company’s soon-to-be-inaugurated state – of – the – art commissioned pasta production factory. The visit forms part of GIPC’s continued engagement with key private […] The post Olam

“One does not love if one does not accept from others.” – Nigerian proverb The trend of ‘rights’ and the rise of the ‘self’ in our age is inspiring many of us to be content with enjoying the benefits of belonging to a family, group or society without burdening ourselves with the responsibility of being […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Belongingness

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The local poultry industry is recording notable progress under the Harmonising Agricultural Productivity and Profitability (HAPPY) Programme, with stakeholders reporting improved competitiveness, rising investment and expanded year-round market access for locally produced chicken. According to Agribusiness and Value Chain Specialist at Agri-Impact, Abraham Sarfo, although the cedi’s recent strengthening has made […] The post HAPPY

By Kizito CUDJOE The country risks being locked out of the most profitable segments of the global energy transition economy if it continues to delay a clear policy framework for critical minerals, the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has warned, as competing producer countries move swiftly to secure processing investments and negotiate stronger fiscal and […] The post Green

EDA Logistics and business partners, including Rubis Asphalt Middle East (RAME) and ERES Togo, have commissioned a renovated three-unit classroom block and canteen at Avornyokope Community Calvary Baptist Basic School in the Domeabra-Obom constituency. The project is part of the company’s commitment to supporting education and promoting inclusive economic growth in Ghana through its corporate […] The post EDA

…The hidden risks behind right-hand-drive (RHD) to left-hand-drive(LHD) conversions By Edward Boateng OPOKU Ghana is currently experiencing what can only be described as an epidemic of Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) right-hand-drive vehicles. To be clear, right-hand-drive (RHD) cars are not inherently bad. In fact, Ghana itself was once an RHD country before authorities switched driving […] The post Why

Suhum Senior High Technical School (SUTESCO) and the Kibi Presbyterian College of Education have emerged as the grand champions of the first-ever J.B. Danquah senior high inter-school (SHS) quiz competition and inter-tertiary debate. The event, held under the distinguished patronage of the Twafohene of Akyem Abuakwa, Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio, and in collaboration with the […] The post SUTESCO,

MTN Ghana has been named the overall winner of the 2025 MTN Group Million Dollar Challenge, cementing its position as the leading operation across the MTN footprint. The announcement was made at the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) 2026, where executives from across the Group convened to celebrate innovation and breakthrough performance. The Million Dollar […] The post MTN Ghana

By Seade CAESAR Ghana enters 2026 in a better economic position than it was a few years ago. Macroeconomic stability has improved, inflationary pressures have eased, and confidence is gradually returning to key sectors of the economy. But recovery alone is not the finish line. The real policy question now is how Ghana converts stabilization […] The post Why Ghana must hasten the UAE’s

Tackling clearance delays, improving border management and strengthening operational efficiency would deliver competitive gains for Ghana’s business environment as the country seeks to expand trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the World Bank advises. The World Bank’s view is that port clearance delays in the country are constraining trade and slowing private-sector […] The post Editorial:

By Dickson Assan Many employees in Ghana are surprised when they take a closer look at their payslips and notice that the PAYE tax deducted each month is sometimes higher than their pension contribution. While the employee’s SSNIT deduction is limited to a mandatory 5.5% of basic salary, employee income tax in Ghana can rise […] The post PAYE optimisation

…About blended finance and how risk is shared? By Desmond Isaac Addo Email: [email protected] In the windy plains of northern Kenya stands Lake Turkana Wind Power, the largest wind farm in Africa. Today, its 310 megawatts of clean electricity flow into Kenya’s national grid, helping to stabilize power supply and reduce electricity costs. But years […] The post What do you know appeared first on

There was something quietly heartwarming about the recent sight of parliamentarians, commentators, public figures and fellow Ghanaians, brothers and sisters, turning up in fugu. What began as playful cross-border banter quickly became a shared moment of cultural pride. MPs donned smocks in parliament, analysts wore them on television panels and social media brimmed with explanations […] The post Editorial: