Ghana’s cocoa sector is under mounting pressure as high producer prices, legacy forward sales and a retreat by international buyers leave cocoa beans unsold and some farmers unpaid. Ghana Cocoa Board’s Chief Executive, Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey, addressed a press briefing to clear the air on what has been a series of bad press for […] The post Editorial: Pressure mounts on cocoa sector…

By Kwame Nyame, PhD. At an early stage in learning, we were told that economics is a science. However, the aspect that economics is a dismal science only dawned on us in the later stages of the profession. The subject matter is full of policy trade-offs, demonstrating the fact that there are costs to everything […] The post The ‘potential loss’

By Michael Kofi Fosu In the early months of 2026, Ghana’s economy feels like a patient on life support—stable on the surface, but weakened by an unseen internal bleed. The Bank of Ghana has done what central banks do best in moments of stress: intervene decisively. With Gross International Reserves of about US$11.4 billion, equivalent […] The post Trade fraud is killing the cedi appeared first on

By Ben TAGOE In the modern cybersecurity landscape, computer networking serves as both the foundation of organizational connectivity and the primary attack surface for malicious actors. As enterprises increasingly rely on distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and remote access, network security has become paramount. Network security encompasses the policies, practices, and technologies designed to protect the […] The post The

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern over the African Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) sector’s meagre contribution to export trade despite being the continent’s major employer. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 in Accra, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the SME sector is central to effective cross-border trade […] The post Veep

By Joseph Akyeampong Esq It is normally the case that in Ghana, people often place premium on foreign goods especially those from the western world as having more durability and being price competitive than locally produced goods. As a result of the preference for foreign goods on account of their durability and price competitiveness which […] The post Exploiting competitive advantage

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has launched a revamped version of its SpeedApp, strengthening its digital banking offering with improved speed, enhanced security, and a more intuitive user experience, nearly a decade after the app’s original introduction. The launch reflects UMB’s continued investment in digital platforms that support customers’ growing reliance on mobile banking, while reinforcing […] The post UMB

By Prof. Samuel LARTEY www.pefghana.org Ghana’s telecommunications sector has become the invisible infrastructure underpinning modern life, commerce, and governance, carrying the weight of a rapidly digitising economy while contending with rising demand, infrastructure strain, and heightened consumer expectations. As the largest player in this ecosystem, MTN Ghana sits at the centre of this transformation, expanding […] The post Powering

Ghana is strengthening her position as an emerging fund domiciliation jurisdiction in West Africa, driven by renewed policy attention, regulatory reform, and growing collaboration between government, regulators, pension funds and private-sector stakeholders. Recent developments are laying the groundwork for enhanced local capital mobilisation, positioning Ghana to attract long-term domestic, diaspora, and international capital. While Ghana’s […] The post Ghana

By Bill BEDZRAH In Ghana’s Western North Region, the cocoa harvest should be a time of movement and money. Instead, 2025 has brought silence in many villages, broken only by the anger of farmers waiting months for overdue payments. Ghana, long hailed as a model cocoa producer, is now confronting a structural crisis in its […] The post Cocoa crossroads – Reform or relapse appeared first on

By Thomas-Moore ADINGO Ghana must pursue a balanced energy strategy that protects hydrocarbons, expands renewables and prioritises domestic value creation to secure energy sovereignty amid the accelerating global energy transition, Chief Executive Officer of Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) Dr. Riverson Oppong has said. Speaking at a public lecture in Accra on the topic […] The post Energy

Africa’s drive towards a single market will ultimately be decided not by treaties signed in Addis Ababa or Accra, but by the actions of national legislatures, Ghana’s Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has said, urging parliaments across the continent to take a more active role in translating AfCFTA commitments into domestic law. Speaking at the […] The post Africa’s

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Business has paid a courtesy call on the management of the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening industry–academia engagement, entrepreneurship development and business knowledge dissemination. The  delegation was led by the Dean of the UCC School of Business, Professor Samuel […] The post UCC

The DIHOC Footwear Division Limited, known as the Kumasi Shoe Factory, is installing new machinery capable of producing up to 15 million pairs of school sandals annually, but says the expansion will not translate into jobs without firm government policy enforcement. The company is calling on government, through the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu; Minister […] The post Kumasi

Questions over Ghana’s cocoa financing model have intensified after the chair of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee accused the previous administration of mismanaging an US$800million syndicated loan facility, a lapse he says has weakened the Ghana Cocoa Board’s standing with lenders and contributed to the sector’s current liquidity crunch. Eric Afful, Member of Parliament for […] The post MP

VFS Global has issued a fraud advisory to Ghanaian residents amid rising demand for visa application appointments in 2026, warning applicants to be vigilant against scammers falsely offering early booking slots for a fee The company said appointments for visa applications are free of charge and can only be booked through its official website. However, […] The post VFS

In the buildup to the 2024 general elections communicators of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) convinced many Ghanaians, especially religious leaders and custodians of our social norms to believe that the Akufo-Addo government was pro-LGBTQ and had no political will to sign the anti-LGBTQ Bill into law. The NDC communicators then tactically presented themselves as […] The post Development

KPMG’s Global tech report 2026 reveals that organisations worldwide are moving beyond pilots and seeking to embed AI into core workflows and offerings, striving to scale investments. The new report identifies that while expectations are high and adoption is rapid; scaling can introduce additional complexity and returns vary widely. 68 percent of organisations surveyed aim […] The post Tech

The only way to do great work is to love what you do”- Steve Jobs Hello dear Readers, It’s a Monday morning here again. “I wish Monday morning never comes” says one person. Another says, “Ah! I love Monday mornings. Fresh week, new opportunities’.  However you are feeling, I hope you enjoyed your weekend and […] The post Risk Watch with

The 2026 Budget focuses on resetting for growth, jobs and economic transformation. This article explores the sector-by-sector initiatives by highlighting key areas of focus with opportunities for investors and SMEs. Manufacturing Manufacturing expanded by 6.3%, compared to a contraction of 0.5% in 2024, reflecting improved energy reliability and domestic demand. Policy initiatives to drive growth […] The post How