… warns chairs to fix governance or risk IMF return The nation risks undermining its economic recovery efforts unless the quality of boardroom governance improves significantly, Professor Douglas Boateng has cautioned, urging board chairpersons of state institutions to enforce strict discipline, transparency and accountability in both the public and private sectors. Delivering the welcome address […] The post Boardroom

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), a leading public policy think tank, will present a new study on the rice sector to a gathering of stakeholders in Accra today (Wednesday). Entitled “Increasing Importation of Rice in Ghana: Can the Country Transform Its Fortunes in the Rice Sector?” the study examines the challenges and potentials of […] The post IFS engages rice stakeholders

The Makola Market in Accra erupted into cheers and excitement as Reverend Samuel Yaw Essel, a 52-year-old former banker and reverend minister received the grand prize of GH¢1.2 million to climax the Telecel 2Moorch Money Promo. The Kumasi-based pastor beat millions of subscribers to emerge winner and become Ghana’s newest millionaire in the grand draw, […] The post Banker-turned-reverend

By Samuel SAM PureTrust Foundation (PTF) LBG, a non-profit organisation focused on livelihoods, advocacy, social services and community development, has empowered over 500 women from the Dalogyili Zaapayim Shea Butter Group with the provision of an agro-processing centre at Dalogyili in the Tamale Metropolis of the Northern Region. The facility is expected to boost shea […] The post PureTrust

By Ama Kudom-AGYEMANG The 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress is underway in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and promises to deliver one of its most consequential debates in recent years that the global conservation community has been preparing for. At the heart of the debate are two critical motions: Motion 087, outlining IUCN’s Policy on […] The post IUCN

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Ghana Black Stars have officially booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealing the qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros at a vibrant Accra Sports Stadium. The Accra Sports Stadium came alive on Sunday as the Black Stars shone bright, qualifying for the fifth time for the […] The post Black Stars secures 5th

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Obuasi AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable community development with plans to construct a 24-unit classroom complex at the Obuasi Cluster of Schools – a project that will create one of the largest and most modern basic school facilities in Ghana. This new development follows the company’s recent […] The post AngloGold

By Peter Justice GARIBA On the 16th of July 2025, I published an article in the Business & Financial Times (BFT) drawing attention to the long-standing issue of prisoner feeding in Ghana. Specifically, I highlighted the gross inadequacy of the GHC 1.80 daily feeding allowance allocated per inmate—an amount that could hardly provide a nutritious meal, let […] The post A

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Bamiankor The Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) has inaugurated  a community water system with a daily supply capacity of 20,000 litres for residents of Bamiankor in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. The facility, valued at GH¢230,000, forms part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at […] The post GREL

Your Excellency, Ghana’s foreign policy under your leadership has advanced key priorities, including youth mobility and strategic partnerships. Recent steps, such as the reversal of U.S. visa restrictions on September 26, restoring five-year multiple-entry visas, the September 2025 awarding of diplomatic passports to distinguished Ghanaians like Ibrahim Mahama, Wode Maya, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine, and […] The post Open

For years, the Ashanti Region has been known as the stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).  But in recent times, elections and events show that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has become more attractive to voters in the area. The 2024 elections marked a turning point, with the NDC recording over 34 percent presidential […] The post The growing

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Ghana’s new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Russia, Dr. Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah, in a brief ceremony, has presented copies of his credentials to the Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Vershinin, at the Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “During the conversation, a substantive discussion took place on the further development of the traditionally […] The post Jehu-Appiah

Medeama SC climbed to the top of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Dreams FC at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa on Friday evening. A hero-turned-villain moment from Christian Owusu, who scored an own goal deep into stoppage time, handed the Mauve and Yellow all three points and extended […] The post GPL Week 5: Medeama edges Dreams FC to go top appeared

By Ebenezer FORSON Road accidents and reckless driving significantly contribute to increased insurance claims, resulting in higher costs for insurance companies and, ultimately, higher premiums for all drivers. To create a fairer, data-driven, and transparent insurance pricing model, insurance companies can collaborate with the Drivers and Vehicles Authority (DVLA) And Police MTTD to introduce a […] The post Integrating

By Seade CAESAR As the global energy landscape evolves, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is proving that its economic future extends far beyond oil. With forecasts from the IMF, World Bank, and the UAE Central Bank projecting real GDP growth between 4.0% and 5.0% in 2025 and slightly higher in 2026 the country’s non-oil sector […] The post Inside the

By Kambale Musavuli Africa is once again at the center of a global scramble. This time not for rubber, gold, or oil, but for data. Every mobile payment, social media post, satellite image, and biometric enrollment enriches the digital empires of Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, and other power centers. The pattern is hauntingly familiar: Africa supplies […] The post Africa at the digital crossroads appeared

By Hannah Gyamfua Mensah Migration, whether voluntary or forced, increasingly shapes the dynamics of family life and relationships across borders. As people cross borders in pursuit of opportunity or refuge, they carry with them their personal histories, cultural norms, and emotional attachments. As individuals move between legal systems, marriages contracted in one country often face […] The post The

Hundreds of investors, professionals, and diaspora attendees gathered at the Washington Marriott Georgetown for the Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo (GPLE) – Washington DC Edition, marking the dynamic launch of the 2025 Global Series. The two-day international showcase delivered a powerful mix of credible investment opportunities, expert insights, and strategic networking, spotlighting Ghana’s booming real […] The post Ghana

The KGL Group of companies, Ghana’s leading wholly-owned indigenous conglomerate and proud headline sponsor of the Ghana Black Stars, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the senior national football team and its management and technical staff for their remarkable qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, […] The post KGL

The 24-hour economy policy is reshaping operations at the nation’s ports, enhancing trade facilitation and strengthening the country’s competitiveness, Director General-Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono has stated. Successful implementation of the round-the-clock operations policy at ports has significantly improved efficiency, reduced vessel turnaround times and accelerated goods clearance processes. He […] The post Editorial: