Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has hosted the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), urging member states and stakeholders to demonstrate bold leadership and collective resolve in advancing the bank’s development mandate. Delivering the welcome address, the Minister underscored the rising expectations of citizens across the […] The post Accra

…strengthening capital base to scale support for Ghanaian SMEs Growth Investment Partners (GIP), an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has welcomed Axis Pension Trust and Norfund as new investors, marking a significant milestone in the platform’s growth and reinforcing its role in supporting Ghana’s private sector. The addition of the two investors […] The post GIP

Eight small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have received direct financial support to scale their operations following the conclusion of Bolt Ghana’s “She Moves to Win Campaign” initiative in partnership with Duafe Organisation to celebrate women this year’s International Women’s Day celebration. The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from Bolt Ghana, the Duafe Organisation, […] The post Bolt

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the selection of 10 startups for the fourth edition of its Qualcomm® Make in Africa Mentorship Program, reinforcing efforts to strengthen Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem. The company stated that the program, under its Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, is designed to provide mentorship and technical training focused on advanced connectivity and processing technologies, […] The post Qualcomm

By Peter Anti PARTEY, PhD (IFEST Ghana) Let me start by indicating that most of us in the advocacy and policy analysis space do our work with the default assumption that our leaders have the country at heart and would want to genuinely solve our problems. Prospective teachers are admitted into accredited Colleges of Education, […] The post Proposed model for an ideal

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Abosso  A total of 121 tricycle (Pragya) operators in the Abosso community near Tarkwa have been trained on road safety practices as part of efforts to reduce accidents and promote responsible riding. The training was organised by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authourity (NRSA) […] The post Tricycle

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) Mark Badu-Aboagye has urged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to prioritise legal representation in all business transactions. He said failure to do so continues to expose many organisations to fraud and costly disputes. He was speaking […] The post Prioritise

“People visit the rich with gifts, but they visit the poor with advice.” — African proverb There is a peculiar cruelty in the age we have built. Often, we demand people to act in particular ways, and then we turn around and punish then when they do. Presently, it is has become trendy to participate in activism for mental health awareness. One […] The post The

By Konrad Kodjo Djaisi The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of TUC hosted delegates from trade unions operating in Africa’s mining sectors in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Mali, Tanzania, Egypt, among others, in Accra for a two-day ( March 26-28) summit. The programme was themed “Strengthening unity and solidarity among the […] The post Third

…across Saudi Arabia (A+/A-1), Kuwait (AA-/A-1+), Oman (BBB-/A-3), and Bahrain (B/B) by S&P Global Recent sovereign rating affirmations by S&P Global Ratings across four Gulf economies Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain present a consistent headline: stability in outlook. However, beneath this uniform rating posture lies a wide dispersion in fiscal strength, balance sheet resilience, […] The post The

The CA Foundation, through its flagship initiative, The CA Project, has organised a constitutional literacy quiz in Accra. The event brought together approximately 1,000 students in a vibrant and intellectually engaging competition aimed at deepening knowledge of the nation’s 1992 Constitution. Held at the Accra Grammar School at Oyibi in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, participating houses […] The post CA

By Appiah Kusi ADOMAKO, Esq The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced a significant price hike for sachet water, effective Monday, April 6, 2026. The new structure sets the ex-factory price at GH¢8 per bag (30 sachets of 500ml), ex-truck at GH¢10, and a recommended maximum retail price of GH¢15. […] The post Sachet

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The fifth edition of the Western Regional Chamber Bazaar has opened in Takoradi, bringing together small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their products and build capacity for global competitiveness. On the theme, “Empowering and Preparing SMEs for Global Markets,” the 10-day event highlights a wide array of made-in-Ghana products, […] The post Fifth

By Dickson ASSAN For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana, the mere mention of a tax audit by the Ghana Revenue Authority often triggers anxiety and, in some cases, outright panic. Yet, in reality, a tax audit is not a punitive exercise. It is a fundamental regulatory tool designed to ensure that taxpayers […] The post Navigating tax audits: A practical compliance

The sentiment is admirable. President John Mahama’s announcement that Ghana will open its borders to all African passport holders from May 25 (Africa Day)  carries the warm glow of Pan-African idealism that this country has long claimed as its birthright. From Kwame Nkrumah’s vision of continental unity to the ‘Year of Return’, Ghana has never […] The post Editorial: Open

By Eric Osiakwan The initial round of 1st quarter bourse reports is out, and the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is officially Africa’s best-performing securities market. The GSE rally topped 43% as Tanzania, Nigeria and Zimbabwe gained more than 30% – all in dollar terms. The value of the dollar is weakening while African currencies are […] The post Africa stock markets

By Dr. Prince Osei HYEAMAN-ADDAI In the wake of the digital innovation mandate, Ghanaian banks must effectively expand focus from adoption and engagement metrics to monetisation. As banks pour substantial resources into mobile-first strategies — leveraging Apps, USSD, and chat-based services — the imperative is clear: translate high transaction volumes and user bases into sustainable revenue […] The post Effective

Strong trade policies only matter when they translate into real transactions for businesses. That was the position GCB Bank PLC took to the GEXIM@10 International Conference, where the bank called for stronger, earlier collaboration between EXIM banks and commercial banks to ensure trade policies deliver real export outcomes. At the conference, which marked the 10th […] The post GCB

By John Pabi Ntifo The structural misalignment between how credit is packaged and how borrowers actually earn money is not a market failure. It is a design failure, and it is hiding in plain sight. In Accra’s Makola Market, a fabric trader takes a GH?5,000 loan in January. Her sales are seasonal and her income […] The post  Why most loan products are designed backwards appeared

By Kwabena Kankanfo Oheneba-Gyebi Executive Summary Single sourcing procurement has emerged as a critical issue in Ghana’s public procurement landscape, prompting extensive debates regarding its effectiveness and potential drawbacks. This policy paper offers a comprehensive examination of single sourcing within the context of the Public Procurement Act of 2003 (Act 663) as amended, which establishes […] The post Single