The European Union (EU) and the German government have concluded the “Resilience against Climate Change – REACH” project in Northern Ghana. Launched in 2020, the programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities to cope with the effects of climate change. It supported about 200 communities across Northern Ghana with climate-resilient […] The post EU,
………………….with a strong call for women inclusivity Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Guest of Honour at this year’s PETROSOL Platinum Energy 2026 Women in Leadership Conference has commended the company for setting up this platform for yearly deliberations about women inclusivity. She encouraged women to seek reliable support amid challenges, praising Petrosol Women’s Network (PWN) platform […] The post PETROSOL
By Michael Kofi FOSU In an era of increasing global volatility, Ghana’s financial sector stands at a critical crossroads. For commercial banks and financial institutions, the dual challenges of managing non-performing loans (NPLs) and navigating the complexities of trade finance now demand more than traditional banking practices. They require technological innovation and strategic collaboration. A […] The post Modernising
By Ghana Amalgamated Trust PLC Ghana Amalgamated Trust (GAT) has taken note of the article authored by Dr. Richmond Akwasi Atuahene titled “Dealing with Ghana Amalgamated Trust Albatross on Two Indigenous Banks,” published on page 12 of the Business & Financial Times (B&FT) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. GAT welcomes informed public discourse on financial […] The post Rejoinder:
By Elliot WILLIAMS Ghana is currently hosting the five day long 4th Africa Network of Insurers Associations (ANIA) Annual General Meeting and conference. The meeting is taking place at Insurance House, the head office of the Ghana Insurers Association, in Accra. The ongoing meeting is discussing strategies for strengthening the continent’s insurance sector and expanding […] The post African
By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] www.pefghana.org In boardrooms, offices, banks, universities, and government institutions across the world, the most dangerous adversaries rarely announce themselves. They smile warmly, congratulate colleagues, praise supervisors, and appear supportive. Yet beneath the polished appearance often lie envy, hidden agendas, and calculated antagonism. These individuals appear in many forms. They may […] The post When
Legacy Girls’ College has celebrated the outstanding achievements of two of its students, Huda Suglo Suleman and Paula Adzo Elinam Sowu, who have received national recognition for their exceptional performance in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council. Huda Suglo Suleman has been named Best Overall […] The post Legacy
By Charles Kofi ADAMS China–Africa trade has become one of the most influential and significant drivers of economic transformation across the African continent. Over the past two decades, China has emerged as Africa’s largest trading partner, reshaping trade flows, infrastructure development, industrial capacity, and employment patterns. China’s investments in Africa have primarily been in construction, […] The post The
By Peter Martey Agbeko (APSU ’80) There are institutions that educate. There are institutions that inspire. And then there are those rare institutions that shape generations, mould character, and quietly but powerfully influence the destiny of a nation. For ninety-six remarkable years, St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast, affectionately known across Ghana and beyond as AUGUSCO, has done precisely […] The post AUGUSCO
Yesterday – Thursday, March 12 – the International Energy Agency (IEA) said war in the Middle East was “creating the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market”. It said that Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have cut total oil production by at least 10 million barrels […] The post Editorial: Refine domestic
The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) Board Chairman Charles Abugre and its Chief Executive Officer Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould recently toured Ghana’s Voltaian Basin to assess sites for the establishment of Agro-Ecological Parks (AEPs). The proposed Agro-Ecological Parks will serve as integrated production zones designed to support year-round farming, food processing, storage, logistics and export. The tour […] The post Editorial:
Consider two organisations operating in the same space. The first is well-funded, strategically coordinated across continents, and has been quietly placing the right letters in front of the right heads of state at precisely the right moment. The second is underfunded, frequently operating in isolation, and is often one grant cycle away from shutting its […] The post Her
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana’s effort to stabilise the economy has carried a significant financial cost, with liquidity sterilisation expenses rising to about GH¢17billion in 2025 as the central bank intensified operations to absorb excess cash in the banking system following Ghana’s recent macroeconomic crisis. Central bank Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama […] The post BoG
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has tightened controls on poultry and table egg imports in one of the most extensive updates in recent years, banning poultry products from 40 countries including Ghana. The import-ban list also confirms that imports from these countries are fully […] The post Saudi bans poultry imports from Ghana,
By Kizito CUDJOE The decision to bring large credit unions under Bank of Ghana (BoG) supervision is long overdue and could mark a turning point for the sector, according to rural banking expert and Executive Director of Proven Trusted Solutions, Joseph Akossey. He said this move is a critical step in strengthening governance and expanding […] The post BoG oversight of large credit
The Member of Parliament for Okaikoi Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has urged the government to honour its pledge to reduce the Growth and Stabilisation Levy from 3 percent to 1 percent, warning that failure to do so could undermine investment in Ghana’s mining sector. According to Mr. Boamah, the commitment was made by the government […] The post Delay in mining levy cut risks
Assets Under Management (AuM) of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) increased from GH¢20.4billion in 2024 to GH¢25billion for 2025. This represents 25 percent growth in the Trust’s total investments within one year. The Director-General of SSNIT, Kwesi Afreh Biney, disclosed this during the Trust’s Regional Forum with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) […] The post SSNIT’s
Goldkey Properties LTD, a part of the CH Group, has officially launched Rangoon Real Estate Investment PLC (Rangoon REIT) following an oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO), a move which simultaneously deepens the domestic capital and real estate markets. The launch event, held at Cantonments City in Accra, marks a significant step in the development of […] The post Goldkey
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has challenged the government’s narrative of economic recovery, arguing that the lived reality for many Ghanaians contradicts official claims of stability and renewed investor confidence. Her remarks came during debate on the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered by President John Dramani Mahama, in which the […] The post Minority
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