By Prof. Kobby MENSAH The State of the Nation Address by President John Dramani Mahama articulates a reformist national vision anchored on economic stability, productive transformation, and institutional restoration. Framed through the Resetting Ghana Agenda, as domestic renewal philosophy, and the Accra Reset, which is Africa’s global repositioning, the vision prioritises rebuilding public trust, strengthening […] The post Operationalising

A corruption scandal has erupted within Bolt’s Azerbaijan operations — and it is not a minor compliance breach. The controversy has exposed alleged systemic bribery, selective onboarding, manipulation of bonuses, and the deliberate blocking of drivers’ accounts until payments were made through intermediaries. Even more troubling, reports indicate that elements within the local transport regulatory […] The post Motoring

By Jerry HALM The most common question any prospective EV buyer asks is a simple one: Does it actually save me money? In Ghana, the answer is nuanced — but increasingly, it is leaning towards “yes”. To understand why, it helps to look beyond the sticker price and consider the full picture of vehicle ownership. […] The post Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO: The cost

The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area,  Wamkele Mene, is conducting a two-day official visit to the Central African Republic (CAR) focused on accelerating the country’s full participation in the continental free trade area, with gazetting of tariff offers identified as the critical next step for CAR to access the preferential market of […] The post AfCFTA

Explorco, the upstream exploration subsidiary of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has signed a project management consultancy contract with LubriMax Ghana Limited and its technical partner, Well Engineers and Planners, to commence drilling activities in the Voltaian Basin. The agreement, signed at the Explorco head office in Accra on Wednesday, March 4, marks a […] The post GNPC

African trade ministers have adopted a unified continental position on World Trade Organisation matters ahead of the organisation’s 14th Ministerial Conference, with the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area emphasising the mutually reinforcing relationship between multilateralism and regional integration as essential to advancing Africa’s economic interests. Wamkele Mene participated in the African Group […] The post MAPUTO

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has issued a notice proposing an amendment to the licence of Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC) that would remove the company’s exclusive rights to provide 5G infrastructure services in the country, a move regulators say is intended to promote competition and accelerate the country’s digital transformation. In a statement issued on March […] The post NCA

By Juliet ETEFE Year-on-year inflation eased further to 3.3 percent in February 2026, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline and lowest rate recorded since the 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebasing, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The latest figure represents a 0.5 percentage-point drop from 3.8 percent recorded for January 2026 and […] The post Inflation

Ghana’s urban transport challenges are no longer just a matter of convenience; they are an economic imperative that demands urgent attention. This was the central message delivered by the Head of Brands and Marketing at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu, at the Stanbic Bank/Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting held in Accra. Speaking under the theme: […] The post Resetting

New business rises slightly in February Output down for second month running Input costs and output prices decrease again New orders returned to growth in Ghana’s private sector during February following a soft start to the year. The rate of expansion was only modest, however, and output therefore continued to be scaled back, as did […] The post New orders return to growth, but

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has secured a series of high-profile recognitions that underscore the Bank’s disciplined execution, bold innovation agenda, and unwavering commitment to responsible growth. Under the leadership of Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, UMB continues to pursue a clear ambition — to become Ghana’s most reliable bank, built on integrity, resilience, and measurable impact. At […] The post UMB’s

In a bold demonstration of its growing role as a global connector in agribusiness and agritourism, Voazok successfully hosted a high-level delegation from AgriInstitute Indiana for an immersive six-day Agricultural Study & Leadership Tour across Ghana. Held from 16 to 21 February 2026, the immersive programme connected American agricultural leaders directly with Ghana’s policymakers, researchers, […] The post Voazok