Antoinette Kwofie is a trailblazing business leader who thrives on breaking barriers and redefining industry norms. As the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of MTN Ghana, she not only made history as the first female and first Ghanaian to hold this role, but has also emerged as a transformative force, championing excellence and driving […] The post IWD26: Antoinette Kwofie appeared first on

How digital financial services can expand access, empower the underserved and boost economic opportunities in Ghana By Nana Aforo Akosua NEWMAN, Financial Technology Leader and Inclusive Finance Advocate Globally, digital banks and neobanks are reshaping economies and driving financial inclusion. These branchless, cloud-native institutions provide faster, more affordable and highly personalised financial services at scale. […] The post Harnessing

â??Ghanaian forward Eric Appiah was on target but could not prevent MEAP Nisou from slipping to a 4â??2 home defeat against Nea Salamis in the Cypriot 2. Division Promotion Group.After falling behind on 33 minutes to Daniel Pérezâ??s opener, MEAP rallied after the break, with Appiah levelling the contest in the 57th minute, finishing off a rare flowing move to make it 1â??1. Three minutes later Curtis Junior Makosso Moungadji struck to complete the turnaround and

A meeting between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) on March 9 has ended without a resolution, leaving the Association’s nationwide strike in force. According to CLOGSAG, the Commission indicated it would need to consult other key stakeholders before it could persuade the […]

Ghanaian defender Kasim Adams says he is looking forward to a new challenge after completing a two-year move to KuPS.The 30-year-old joined the Finnish club as a free agent and brings considerable experience from several European leagues.Adams has previously played in Switzerland, Germany and Spain, featuring for clubs including Young Boys, TSG Hoffenheim, Fortuna Düsseldorf, FC Basel and Servette FC.The defender has also represented Ghana and has experience in European competitions

For more than three decades, Dr. Abiba Zakariah has been a defining force in the domestic insurance and financial services landscape. Even before her appointment as Commissioner of Insurance at the National Insurance Commission, her career – spanning industry practice, executive leadership, academia, policy reform and advocacy – reflects a rare convergence of technical depth, […] The post IWD26:

Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama says GH?17bn liquidity management measures helped cut inflation from 23.8% in 2024 to 3.3% in February 2026 while stabilising the cedi and boosting reserves.

A 12-year-old girl, Vida Kwarteng, has allegedly been assaulted by her mother after selling plantain they harvested from the farm, an incident that has sparked concern among relatives and residents in the community. The incident happened at Abrabra in the Sefwi-Wiawso municipality on March 8. According to the victim, the incident occurred shortly after she […]

Contrary to concerns that Ghana loses over one billion dollars from the sale of the 18 tonnes of gold, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has said that this action did not represent a loss of Ghana’s national assets. He said the gold was converted into foreign exchange assets, which remain […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has responded to concerns raised about the sale of 18 tonnes of Ghana’s gold. He makes the point that this was not the first time the Bank has rebalanced its gold portfolio. Portfolio rebalancing is a standard practice in central bank reserve management and is […]

South African Tourism used the prestige of the Accra Polo Independence Cup match on 7 March to advance a broader strategy of lifestyle-led diplomacy and high-value tourism engagement between Ghana and South Africa. Held at the Accra Polo Club, the annual Independence fixture between the home side and the visiting Nairobi Polo Club attracted a […]

Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has directed the recentralisation of the Customs Technical Services Bureau as part of measures aimed at strengthening border controls and preventing revenue losses. The directive, according to the minister, will establish a one-stop shop for customs valuation while improving intelligence sharing within the Ghana Revenue Authority. Dr. Forson explained that […]

Aretha Abena Abrafi Duku is a seasoned insurance and risk management executive with more than 28 years of senior leadership experience spanning Ghana, Europe, South Africa and West Africa. Renowned for driving transformational change, she has a strong track record in steering business turnarounds, leading Greenfield startups and delivering complex strategic programmes within multinational environments. […] The post IWD26:

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has met with the Committee on Economy and Development of the Parliament of Ghana today, Monday, 9 March 2026, at the Parliament House. The meeting was to brief Committee members on the Bank’s 2025 Monetary Policy Report. Discussions covered various economic issues, including […]

The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project. In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra … The post Traffic

Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecel Ghana and a leading figure in Africa’s telecom and technology sector. She is the first Ghanaian woman to lead Telecel Ghana and over more than two decades, she has driven innovation, digital inclusion and business transformation across the industry. This month, she was conferred […] The post IWD26: Patricia

Ghana’s Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson directs the Ghana Revenue Authority to ban the land transit of nine goods including rice, sugar, and pharmaceuticals to curb revenue leakages and tighten border controls.

The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values. In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their … The post Chief

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate Yang Yang, a visionary corporate leader whose achievements are transforming Ghana’s automotive industry and creating significant economic impact. As CEO of Zonda Tec Ghana Limited, Madam Yang Yang has leveraged her vision and strategic expertise to elevate the company’s impact in Ghana’s automotive sector. Her leadership has not only […] The post IWD26:

Speaking at the Annual Dr. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu Ramadan Lectures at the National Mosque in Accra, Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, called for proper upbringing of children and spending time with family to teach them Allah’s teachings, so they grow to be disciplined and responsible. He stated that good nurturing and teaching will … The post Annual