By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Unilever Ghana’s financial base has strengthened – with revenue growing to GH¢1.039billion in 2025 from GH¢930.8million a year earlier – as the company introduces Comfort Fabric Conditioner into the Ghanaian market and doubles down on its sustainability drive. The company’s profit stood at GH¢96million and cash holdings at GH¢210million. Speaking at […] The post Unilever

Exclusive Events Ghana, the organizers of the prestigious Miss Ghana pageant, have officially unveiled a star-studded panel of judges for the upcoming auditions of the 69th edition of the competition. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel, off the Spintex Road in Accra. […] The post Stacy

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has elected Dr. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (FCIB), as its new president for a two-year tenure. The election took place during the institute’s sixth annual general meeting (AGM) held in Accra on Thursday, 25 June 2026. Dr. Ohene-Afoakwa, who […] The post Dr.

…Beyond Trade: Can Zero Tariff Trigger Industrialization in Africa? Opening Hook: A trade policy with bigger ambitions On May 1, 2026, China’s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment across all product lines for eligible African exports entered into force, marking a significant milestone in Africa–China economic relations. Much of the early discussion has focused on what […] The post AFRICA

…The case for an integrated 13 – Step Process Map Dr. Tetteh AFFOTEY-WALTERS    The article analysis the Value for Money Office (VFM) Act that is now law. But without a clear institutional process architecture that defines precisely when each actor acts, and with what legal authority the reform risks becoming another well-intentioned law that collides […] The post The procurement

Not all challenges in family businesses are visible. Some are carried quietly. For many NextGens, the experience of stepping into a family business is not only about learning operations, understanding strategy, or contributing to growth. It is also an internal journey. One that is often not spoken about openly. From the outside, it may look […] The post Family

By Dr. Josephine Adusei-Poku Teaching is the profession that makes all other professions possible. Every professional – whether in the vocational, technical, academic or corporate sectors in Ghana – was once a student sitting in a classroom, looking up to a teacher for guidance. The hard truth facing our education system is that the quality […] The post Breaking

Before Ghana’s World Cup clash against England, many Black Stars supporters had already prepared themselves emotionally for disaster. The predictions were plentiful. The concerns were genuine. The confidence levels were somewhere between “let’s hope for the best” and “where did I leave my calculator?” To be fair, England arrived with a squad full of stars, […] The post On

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Environmental sustainability experts have identified behavioural change as the most important innovation needed to transform the waste management sector, arguing that the country’s ability to tap into the global waste management market begins with a shift in mindset rather than investment in machinery. Speaking at the 2026 Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS) […] The post Behavioural

VFS Global has reinforced its commitment to transparency, applicant protection and secure visa application services in Ghana, amid rising travel demand and increasing cases of fraudulent intermediaries targeting unsuspecting applicants. The company is urging applicants to rely strictly on official channels, avoid agents promising early appointments or guaranteed visa approvals and plan applications well ahead […] The post VFS

By Carl Odame-Gyenti At the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi on 11–12 May 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto offered what may prove to be the most consequential observation of the two-day gathering. Speaking to a plenary audience that included over 30 heads of state, multilateral institution chiefs, and some of the continent’s most prominent […] The post The

…warns illegal timber trade is becoming a national security threat By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation (GTMO) has called for arrest and prosecution of those responsible for a violent attack on a Forestry Commission timber monitoring checkpoint in Bono East Region, warning that the incident highlights a growing threat posed by illegal timber […] The post GTMO

By Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah The recent Father’s Day celebrations provided an opportunity not only to honour fathers but also to reflect on a deeper truth that extends beyond the home and into the workplace. At their core, leadership and fatherhood share a common purpose: guiding people towards becoming the best versions of themselves. In both […] The post Leadership

Policy think-tank CUTS International has called on government to increase funding for road maintenance in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. This is in view of the fact that recent heavy rains have worsened the condition of roads, bridges and drainage systems across the country, placing an increasing burden on road users. It observed that the […] The post Editorial:

On Juneteenth – the 161st anniversary of American slavery ending – eighty nations stood at Osu Castle in Accra and endorsed the most comprehensive reparations declaration in history. The symbolism was precisely calibrated. The 17th-century fortress that once processed enslaved Africans toward the Atlantic now hosted a 19-point framework demanding financial compensation, debt relief, a […] The post Editorial:

The Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbe, has been sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment for contempt of court after an Accra High Court found that he breached an injunction restricting publications relating to businessman Kevin Okyere. Presiding judge, Justice Isaac Addo handed down the sentence on Thursday, June 25, following contempt proceedings brought […] The post Herald

By Korsi DZOKOTO In recent times, the stock market in Ghana has returned to the centre of public attention. After many years in which equities were often seen as distant from the ordinary saver, more Ghanaians are now following share prices, public offers, company listings, and the performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange. The renewed […] The post Buying fear, selling

By Kizito CUDJOE Fresh flooding in Accra and other parts of the country has exposed deep weaknesses in the country’s flood management strategy, with climate experts warning that poor land-use planning, weak enforcement of regulations and aging infrastructure are leaving communities increasingly vulnerable despite years of public investment. The warning comes as recurring floods continue […] The post Climate

The United Nations increased its programme delivery rate in Ghana to 80 percent in 2025 from 64 percent a year earlier, implementing development programmes worth US$112 million as the country navigated economic recovery and fiscal adjustment, according to the UN Ghana Annual Results Report 2025. UN Resident Coordinator Zia Choudhury said the improved delivery reflected […] The post UN

Ask any Ghanaian business executive about trade within the African continent, and you will hear a familiar refrain: it is often cheaper and easier to source from Europe, Asia, or the Americas than from a neighbouring country. This is not a matter of preference. It is a structural failure, one that persists despite the promise […] The post   AmCham Business Bridge: The