The International Monetary Fund’s April Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa highlights high cost of doing business, weak state-owned enterprises and limited regional trade integration as key constraints holding back productivity, investment and long-term growth across the region. The Fund stresses that fast-tracking the African Continental Free Trade Area agenda, particularly reducing non-tariff barriers and […] The post Editorial:

By Samuel SAM President John Dramani Mahama has directed government to mobilise resources to self-finance the stalled €277million Tamale Water Supply Project, following the collapse of an external funding arrangement amid the country’s debt challenges. The project is expected to provide more than 30 million gallons of water daily to Tamale and surrounding communities, significantly […] The post Gov’t

By Rodrigue Ishimwe The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises a single market of over a billion people. Trade among African countries is rising, especially within regional blocs, yet transportation remains a major barrier. A container arriving at ports such as Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, or Lagos can take several days to reach inland […] The post Railways are Africa’s missing link appeared

Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD. (CBG) has successfully conducted a free health screening exercise at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, benefiting hundreds of residents from the community and surrounding areas. The initiative reflects CBG’s commitment to promoting preventive healthcare and improving access to essential health services. Speaking on the rationale behind the outreach, Managing Director […] The post CBG

Senior policymakers, regulators, telecom operators, financial institutions and digital infrastructure providers will gather in Accra on May 6, 2026, for a closed-door executive AI Infrastructure Readiness session hosted by Africa Hyperscalers examining Ghana’s readiness to support artificial intelligence at scale. The session, titled “AI-ready infrastructure: powering the future of enterprise innovation,” is being convened by […] The post Ghana

Over the last few weeks there have been several news reports on the decline in the production of oil in Ghana for some time now. In this interview, David Ampofo provides some insight into the reasons why and what the country can do to reverse the decline. Q: How would you characterise the current phase […] The post Upstream

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM  ([email protected]) A nationwide investigation into cereal mixes by the Food and Drugs Board Authority (FDA) in partnership with UNICEF has revealed that 30.06 percent of products on the domestic market are contaminated with unsafe levels of cadmium, while 3.68 percent contain dangerous levels of lead. This report raises urgent concerns about food […] The post Over

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has stated that the role of the government in wealth generation is both facilitative and participative, achieved through targeted business policies and programmes. According to the Chief of Staff, social democracy, also referred to as ‘welfare capitalism’ or a ‘social market economy’, entails a partnership between government and the […] The post Gov’t’s

By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Chamber of Mines has pushed back against claims the mining sector retains less than half of its export value in-country, describing the widely cited 46.2 percent figure as methodologically flawed and warning that such analysis risks distorting economic policy. This comes as scrutiny grows over the sector’s foreign exchange retention […] The post Chamber of Mines

First National Bank Ghana has announced the appointment of Sylvia Inkoom as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2026, continuing the bank’s strategic ambition to deepen financial access and deliver intuitive, client-centred services across Ghana. Sylvia brings into this new role 21 years of extensive experience in banking, notably in relationship management, treasury, global markets, […] The post Sylvia

The 10th edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards came to a spectacular close at the weekend, celebrating a decade of excellence, innovation, and growth within Ghana’s vibrant beverage industry. Held at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, corporate executives and key stakeholders for an evening of recognition, […] The post Beverage