Anyone who spends time on the streets of Accra knows how demanding the life of a street hawker is. On a normal day, it means long hours on their feet, constant movement, navigating traffic, heat, and people, all while selling and handling cash from morning to evening. In December, that pace increases significantly. There is […] The post A small Christmas gesture goes a long way appeared

… accelerating the continent’s digital economy Major leap in digital payments access as Mastercard expands presence, products and financial inclusion initiatives New market entries, new hires and SME-focused collaborations unlock scale for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital payments opportunity Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major […] The post Mastercard

Absa Bank Ghana has won three honours at the 2025 Marketing World Awards in Accra, recognising the bank’s work in brand building and sustainability, as well as leadership in marketing and corporate affairs. The bank received Most Impactful Brand Campaign of the Year for its ‘Get More with Absa’ campaign and was also recognised as […] The post Absa Bank wins three honours

By Chester FIAMEGBE-SANI Fraud and cybercrime are no longer distant or hidden problems in many African societies. They have become increasingly visible, normalized, and in some cases subtly celebrated. Across Ghana and other parts of Africa, unexplained wealth is openly displayed, luxury cars, expensive homes, and lavish lifestyles boldly showcased on social media by individuals […] The post As

.Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) Ghana Limited, the only cocoa processing facility in the Northern Sector, a leading exporter of cashews and a Licensed Buying Company (LBC) in Ghana’s cocoa sector has been awarded Gold in the Outstanding Agribusiness category at the 33rd & 34th President’s National Awards for Export Achievement. The award recognised its outstanding […] The post Olam

The defining focus of newly opened Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Accra will be the consistent delivery of comfort and exceptional service, rather than the physical appeal of the property alone, Mr Michael Cobblah a member of the Hotel’s Board of Directors has disclosed. Speaking at a brief ceremony in Accra to introduce the hotel, […] The post Four

By Saliem FAKIR With the world barreling toward increasingly urgent climate deadlines, African policymakers must move beyond the comforting illusion that simply producing more renewable electricity will satisfy global emissions-reduction targets. In reality, a climate strategy that focuses on green energy but neglects development risks delivering climate gains without yielding development dividends. While Africa’s greenhouse-gas […] The post How

Anyone who spends time on the streets of Accra knows how demanding the life of a street hawker is. On a normal day, it means long hours on their feet, constant movement, navigating traffic, heat, and people, all while selling and handling cash from morning to evening. In December, that pace increases significantly. There is […] The post A small Christmas gesture goes a long way appeared first

By Paulette WATSON (MBE) Ghana’s fintech winners won’t just be the fastest, they’ll be the most trusted. With AI profiling, cross-border cloud and rising breach costs, privacy is becoming a growth lever, not a legal tax. Accra’s fintech story has always been a story of speed: faster onboarding, faster payments, faster credit decisions. But the […] The post Data

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, we are all constantly bombarded with advice, strategies, and “expert” solutions for success. From consultants to influencers, the message is often the same: “Do what I say, and you’ll succeed.” While consultancy has its place—providing specialized knowledge and technical expertise—there is a growing recognition that true, sustainable change comes not […] The post The

The ongoing conversation about the 20 percent excise duty on natural fruit juices is fast becoming another example of a well-intentioned policy producing damaging economic outcomes. Introduced under the guise of revenue mobilisation and public health, the tax is instead punishing value addition, weakening competitiveness and undermining the country’s export ambitions. At a time when […] The post Editorial:

By any measure, Margins ID Group occupies a rare space in African business. It is the continent’s most certified and secure production facility for intelligent cards and security products. It is the first African firm to manufacture a secure national identity card on African soil. It is also the first African company to serve as […] The post Margins@35: From a

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat concluded two days of Joint Agriculture and Trade Stakeholders Consultations in Addis Ababa, with participants validating a comprehensive Agri-Food Trade Action Plan designed to transform Africa’s agricultural sector into a driver of continental integration and economic growth. The consultations brought together senior technical officials from Ministries of […] The post AfCFTA

The President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse has reminded newly inducted engineers that by taking the oath of full membership, they are making a solemn pledge to God and country to practice engineering with competence, responsibility, and integrity, placing the wellbeing of society above all else. He said engineering […] The post GhIE

Prudential Bank Limited (PBL), an indigenous Bank, has embarked on a series of specialized training sessions for business owners, retail outlet managers, and shop attendants in Accra and Kumasi aimed at equipping them with the tools to maximize Point of Sale (POS) transactions and navigate challenges. The sessions, attended by customers across the Bank’s Corporate, […] The post Prudential

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Bilateral trade between India and Ghana has reached US$3.25billion in the first half of the 2025–26 Indian financial year, putting both countries on track for a record year, High Commissioner of India to Ghana, Manish Gupta, has announced. “Within the current Indian financial year [April 1 to September 30, 2025] first […] The post India-Ghana

Forbes Africa has spotlighted CIPA Holdings Group in its 2025 Ghana Edition, recognising the Ghanaian-founded climate-resilient infrastructure institution for its growing role in financing, structuring and delivering sustainable infrastructure across Africa. The feature highlights CIPA’s governance-first institutional model, which integrates policy alignment, project development and technical execution to support the continent’s transition to clean, reliable […] The post Forbes

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The central bank has signalled a tougher supervisory stance on banks, saying it will introduce new stress tests, recovery-planning requirements and stricter enforcement to protect financial stability even as lenders return to profitability and capital strength improves. The Bank of Ghana said the next phase of reforms will focus on forward-looking […] The post Central

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Domestic tourism in the country has contributed an estimated GH¢6.6billion to the economy in 2023, according to findings from the Ghana Statistical Service’s (GSS) Domestic Visitors’ Survey. The report shows that Ghanaians made over 15 million trips last year, underscoring the significant role of domestic travel in driving economic activity across […] The post Domestic

Ghana and the United Kingdom have co-hosted the 17th replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF) in London, which saw African governments, multilateral institutions, and international partners come together to mobilise funds for development across the continent. The event, held at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development headquarters, marked a significant step in Ghana’s […] The post Ghana