The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has adopted Bloomberg’s BMatch solution to enhance transparency and efficiency of interbank foreign exchange trading in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As part of Bloomberg’s foreign exchange electronic trading platform, FXGO, the BMatch solution enables participants to electronically negotiate trades securely and efficiently in real time. This offers greater […] The post Central

By Elizabeth PUNSU Africa’s fintech sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with revenues projected to reach US$65billion by 2030 following a remarkable 180 percent expansion since 2020, according to a new report by Africanews. The report highlights how mobile money platforms, digital wallets and interoperable payment systems are reshaping the continent’s financial landscape by bringing millions […] The post Africa’s

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Twin-City of Sekondi-Takoradi is set to host hundreds of Lions, Leo Lions and Leos from across the country as the 7th Convention of Lions Clubs International District 418 Ghana comes off from May 28-30, 2026. On the theme “Every Lion Counts”, the 2026 convention is expected to blend leadership, […] The post Takoradi to host hundreds

FON Packaging Ventures, one of Ghana’s leading carton manufacturers, has launched a structured internship initiative designed to transition engineering students from the lecture hall to the factory floor. Through a five-year partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), which has already seen more than 500 packaging technology students tour its Accra […] The post FON

… as analysts push jobs-focused financing model By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Policymakers should introduce a Skills Impact Bond (SIB) — an outcomes-based financing instrument that ties investor returns to verified employment results, to address a worsening youth unemployment situation that has defied conventional policy responses, analysts have told the B&FT. The call comes as […] The post Skills

WhatsApp is trying out a new placement for Status updates, showing them at the top of the chats tab. The tech company is running a limited test to see if making statuses more visible will help people catch updates before they disappear in 24 hours. Status is used by hundreds of millions of WhatsApp users […] The post Meta announces feature Testing Status in the WhatsApp Chat

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has hosted a high powered delegation from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Nigeria who were in Ghana for a Study Tour on the Creative Economy. The delegation was led by Prof Dabin Haruna Khitwe, mni. In his remarks, Prof Dabin indicated that the delegation is […] The post MUSIGA hosts Nigerian delegation appeared first on The

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to regulating Container Administrative Charges (CAC) imposed by Shipping Lines and their Agents, despite growing opposition and pending legal action by industry players. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, the Authority explained that the review of the CAC was initiated under the Ghana Shippers’ […] The post Shippers’

In tackling the rising incidence of financial fraud and restoring public confidence in the country’s banking sector, the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) says it is set to roll out a six-month nationwide anti-fraud campaign. It is expected to run from May 22 to October 2026 and will focus on public education and behavioural change. […] The post Editorial: Sustaining trust in Ghana’s

The Bank of Ghana 130th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting maintained its benchmark monetary policy rate at 14 percent, citing rising external inflation risks linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama announced at the meeting’s conclusion that the central bank will amend the dynamic cash reserve ratio (CRR) framework […] The post Editorial:

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM At first glance, Nobuhle Mngadi does not fit the traditional image many people associate with a hotel General Manager. She is young, soft-spoken and refreshingly candid about her journey. But beneath that calm personality is nearly a decade of international hospitality experience shaped by persistence, adaptability and a deep passion for […] The post From

Olam Agri in Ghana marked Mother’s Day with a community outreach to HopeSetters Autism Center in Tema. Led by empOWer, the company’s women’s employee resource group, the visit reaffirmed Olam Agri’s commitment to inclusion, social impact, and community partnerships that support children and young adults with special needs. During the engagement, empOWer representatives met with […] The post Olam

Mr President, my name is Oscar Bimpong, and I’m a proud son of this Nation called Ghana. I know you are a listening President, and that is why I have the confidence to write this letter. The fact is, I have advocated for a mindset change for the last 18 years in schools, religious organisations, […] The post A mindset revolution letter to President Mahama appeared first on

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has signaled a new phase in the development of the e-Cedi, saying the central bank digital currency will now be designed for cross-border settlement and wholesale payment applications as policymakers push to deepen regional financial integration and modernize payment infrastructure. Speaking at the ACI FMA World Congress […] The post BoG

… as Ghana wins bid to host 2027 global summit Ghana will use the 2027 World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting in Accra to push for fairer financing arrangements for cocoa-producing countries and attract investment into local cocoa processing and farm rehabilitation, as the sector grapples with climate pressures, crop disease and weakening prices. The World […] The post COCOBOD seeks

By Juliet ETEFE Producer inflation rose to 2.7 percent in April 2026, up from 1.6 percent in March, driven mainly by higher prices in the mining and quarrying sector as well as utilities, the Ghana Statistical Service has announced. The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report showed that the overall index increased to 281.5 in […] The post Producer inflation rises to 2.7% in April 2026

At the very moment financial regulators and their International Monetary Fund (IMF) partners have been congratulating themselves on the successful stabilisation of a banking sector ravaged by years of crisis, a court has ruled that one of the clean-up’s most contested casualties was wrongly destroyed. This has reopened uncomfortable questions about whether the exercise that […] The post Court

By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has escalated its dispute with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and its subsidiary, Explorco, to the Office of the Attorney-General (AG), after repeated demands for the entities to account for more than US$561 million in petroleum revenues failed to secure compliance. According to PIAC’s […] The post PIAC