By Kizito CUDJOE The Auditor-General has directed the Petroleum Commission (PC) and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to impose statutory penalties on International Oil Companies (IOCs) which fail to pay surface rental fees on time, warning that persistent defaults are eroding petroleum revenues and exposing weaknesses in enforcement of the country’s upstream fiscal regime. This directive […] The post Sanction

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has raised alarm over the growing influx of smuggled oil products into the domestic market, warning that the trend is eroding the competitiveness of local producers and threatening the sustainability of the industry. According to OPDAG President, Paul Kwame Aminu, smugglers are exploiting tax […] The post Oil palm

GOIL PLC has announced a significant reduction in fuel prices at 150 out of its 447 outlets nationwide, as part of a targeted pricing intervention aimed at easing transportation costs and ensuring that recent economic gains translate into tangible relief for ordinary Ghanaians. The price reduction applies to strategically selected GOIL stations located closer to […] The post GOIL

Fidelity Bank Ghana has successfully concluded its nationwide Agent Engagement and Awards Night, culminating in a national ceremony held at Amber Garden, Tesano, Accra. The event brought together top-performing agents and members of the Bank’s Agent Network team from across the country to recognise excellence, strengthen partnerships, and celebrate the critical role agents continue to […] The post Fidelity

A newly-launched digital marketplace is seeking to bring the country’s largely informal business sector online while helping to curb the rise in online business scams, its promoters have said. Golden Dreams Events and Promotions Management said its platform, GHKonect.com, aims to digitise local businesses across the country, connect them directly with customers and improve trust […] The post New

By Evelyn ARTHUR Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is resurging in the country’s eastern coastal waters, particularly in the Volta Region, raising serious concerns about sustainability of marine resources and the future of artisanal fishing livelihoods. Fresh findings by the Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) show a worrying increase in the use […] The post IUU

By Samuel Sam The Northern Regional Office of MTN Ghana on December 25 presented 30 hampers to mothers who delivered on Christmas Day at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) and Tamale West Hospital, as part of efforts to share in the festive spirit and support families at a critical moment. A total of 16 hampers […] The post MTN donates hampers to mothers who delivered on Christmas

Business activity returned to growth in December, 2025, as companies increased their purchasing activity and employment. Private-sector firms continued to benefit from a lack of inflationary pressure, with both input costs and output prices down again in December. Business activity returned to growth in December after stagnating in November, and rose solidly during the month. […] The post Editorial:

Currently, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee is sitting with discussions centring on gold-related programmes and the financial burden they have placed on the central bank. Committee members are questioning how losses linked to these programmes were recorded and who should ultimately bear the cost. Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr. Johnson P. Asiama explained that […] The post Editorial: Matters arising

Simplicity, sophistication, elegance is what defines Goldbod Jewellery-a Ghana Gold Board subsidiary- as it relentlessly crafts stunning new designs to push the boundaries of creativity and beauty for customers. These new stunning array of locally crafted pieces give you the luxury to elevate your everyday elegance with responsibly sourced Ghanaian gold. GoldBod Jewellery believes that […] The post GoldBod

As Ghana’s economy continues to grow and urbanize, the country’s real estate sector has emerged as a major driver of economic activity. Over the past decade, property development has expanded beyond basic housing provision into a dynamic market shaped by lifestyle changes, investment demand, and innovation. From luxury developments in prime urban locations to renewed […] The post Real

By Dr Kofi ANING Jnr Every December, Ghana becomes a host, not just to visitors, but to global attention. As people arrive from across the world, their experiences quickly turn into stories, opinions, and online commentary that shape how the country is perceived far beyond its borders. While “Detty December” did not begin as a […] The post Detty December: Who shapes the narrative? appeared

By Prof. Samuel LARTEY, www.pefghana.org In his 2019 book Fake: Fake Money, Fake Teachers, Fake Assets, Robert Kiyosaki makes a statement that unsettles conventional financial wisdom. He argues that the world is no longer operating on real money, but on belief, confidence and policy decisions that can change overnight. For countries like Ghana, where households, […] The post Fake

Senior Project Officer of Green Transition Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Gloria Kusi has questioned why the Group’s extensive contributions to sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals continue to receive limited public attention, despite their scale and impact. Speaking at the Jospong Leadership Conference held at Gomoa, Dr. Kusi noted […] The post Jospong’s

…A Tax Planning Perspective By Fred Kwasi Anokye, Ph.D A former U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr, profoundly made a quote that: “Tax is the price we pay for living in a civilized society.” This statement underscores the importance of taxes in the developmental strides of every country. The architecture for taxation in […] The post Exploring the

By Maame AWINADOR-KANYIRIGE For generations, scholars and citizens alike have grappled with a persistent question: “Why is Africa poor?”. Despite the continent’s vast natural resources and decades of independence, the endurance of extreme poverty and underdevelopment has led many to assume its fate is fixed. Some dismiss the continent as a lost cause, while others lay […] The post From

… in Retail Banking customer excellence survey Standard Chartered Bank has retained its position as the premier institution for customer service in Ghana, leading the retail segment for the second consecutive year according to the 2025 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience (CX) Survey. The report, which evaluates financial institutions across Nigeria and Ghana, […] The post Standard

If events had hidden judges, time would be the strictest one in the room. It does not clap, it does not complain, and it does not forgive. Yet, for many beginner MCs across Africa, time is treated like a suggestion, not a rule. You can spot the problem early. The programme says the event starts […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: The clock is not your enemy appeared first on The

By Elvis Nana Yaw YEBOAH Every billboard, every ad, every scroll-stopping post you see in Ghana hides a workforce of unsung heroes. They are the creatives: the copywriters who craft the lines you remember, the designers who turn ideas into visuals that sing, the animators who breathe motion into stillness, and the illustrators who give […] The post The makers, the builders, the

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Cashew value chain actors are at odds with government after the minimum producer price for the 2025/26 crop season was set at GH¢12 per kilogram, down 20% from the previous year. The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) announced the new floor price on Dec. 15, a reduction from GH¢15 in 2024, […] The post Value chain actors criticize 20% cashew price