By Sandra Agyeiwaa Otoo Vice-President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Emelia Asiakwa, has called for deliberate investment in women as a key driver of inclusive economic growth. She made the call at the International Women’s Day National Economic Empowerment Programme, held in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), where stakeholders discussed […] The post Investing

By Juliet ETEFE The economy is underpinned by a vast network of formal and informal enterprises, with the latest Integrated Business Establishment Survey I (IBES I) identifying a total of 2.64 million businesses operating nationwide. The survey, conducted by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in 2024, provides a comprehensive picture of the country’s business landscape by […] The post 2.64

The Jospong Group of Companies has extended its annual gesture of goodwill to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu with a donation of bags of rice, boxes of cooking oil, and an undisclosed amount of money during the Eid celebration. The presentation, which took place at the residence of the National Chief […] The post Jospong Group donates to Chief Imam to Mark Eid

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ministry of Education (MoE), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Learning Generation Initiative (LGI), has held the inaugural National Policy Dialogue (NPD) on foundational learning, aimed at reshaping the country’s education landscape. The first session of the NPD, held in Accra under the theme “Leadership for […] The post National

Prudential Bank extended its International Women’s Day celebrations to Labone Senior High School hosting an empowerment session for final year female students on the theme “PBL Women Empowerment Series: Ignite Her for a Sustainable Future.” The event brought together experienced professionals from banking, business, medicine, and corporate leadership to inspire the young women preparing for […] The post Prudential

The anticipated transition of the Damang Mine from Gold Fields Limited to local participation is stirring national debate. But industry experts and stakeholders are urging a shift in narrative—from claims of “state capture” to recognition of Ghana’s growing industrial capability. At the center of this conversation is Engineers & Planners (E&P), a Ghanaian-owned firm with […] The post Engineers

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a unified continental roadmap to integrate digital technology into classrooms, asserting that Africa’s future prosperity depends on the resilience and relevance of its education systems. The minister, in a speech read on his behalf by the Technical Advisor at the ministry, Prof. […] The post Education

By Constance Gbedzo The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama was not just a constitutional requirement, but a victory lap for a resilient nation and a strategic roadmap for its most valuable asset, the youth. For the first time in a generation, Ghana’s story is no […] The post Why 2026 is the Year of the Youth appeared first on The

Africa’s digital infrastructure debate is shifting from basic connectivity to a more complex phase centred on compute capacity, policy alignment and institutional readiness. Two upcoming editions of Africa Hyperscalers Conversations – a global view will examine this transition, featuring Guy Zibi and Bright Simons in separate sessions. The discussions come amid a surge in global […] The post Zibi,

By Emmanuel Bewaji ELEMO, Doctoral Scholar, RUCST [email protected] +2348101035214 In an era defined by geopolitical turbulence, shifting alliances, supply chain disruptions, and economic nationalism, the relevance of effective international relations and diplomacy has never been more pronounced. For emerging economies such as Ghana and Nigeria, diplomacy is no longer confined to political dialogue alone. It […] The post International

By Juliet ETEFE The economy is underpinned by a vast network of formal and informal enterprises, with the latest Integrated Business Establishment Survey I (IBES I) identifying a total of 2.64 million businesses operating nationwide. The survey, conducted by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in 2024, provides a comprehensive picture of the country’s business landscape by […] The post Informal

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has launched a Junior Chamber at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa to equip students in the mining and technology sector with entrepreneurship training, industry skills and direct private sector access, a targeted response to youth unemployment in the country. The UMaT-GNCCI Junior […] The post GNCCI

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has defended the government’s flagship Big Push Infrastructure programme, dismissing claims that the initiative is dominated by widespread sole sourcing. Speaking in Parliament, the minister described such assertions as misleading and presented detailed figures and safeguards to show that procurement under the programme is conducted lawfully […] The post Roads

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signalled a strategic shift in Africa’s fintech trajectory toward system integration and cross-border interoperability, positioning the next phase of growth around coordinated policy, infrastructure and investment alignment rather than standalone innovation. Speaking at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama […] The post BoG

… as demand doubles, transmission lags The national electricity transmission network has entered what the Institute for Energy Security (IES) describes as a ‘higher-risk zone’, after a decade of rapid demand growth failed to elicit commensurate investment in grid infrastructure. This structural mismatch, the think tank warns, now threatens energy security, industrial competitiveness and the […] The post Power

Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched a new women-focused banking proposition, Obaa Sima, aimed at expanding access to finance and business support for women, particularly those operating within the informal sector. The product was unveiled  under the theme “Unlocking the Strength of a Woman”, drawing a cross-section of regulators, development partners, clients, and senior executives of […] The post Stanbic

It’s Tony Elumelu’s birthday, and as has become something of a tradition, Africa is the one receiving the gift. On March 22, 2026, at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) announced its 12th cohort of entrepreneurs, 3,200 young Africans from all 54 countries on the continent, each walking away with a non-refundable […] The post Tony

BACK PAGE LEAD Apex Bank supports Institute of African Studies In a move that blends corporate foresight with cultural preservation, ARB Apex Bank has committed GH¢81,315.10 toward the rehabilitation of a key facility at the Institute of African Studies (IAS) at the University of Ghana, Legon, reaffirming the growing role of financial institutions in safeguarding […] The post appeared first on The