For professional women in Accra, balancing a demanding schedule with impeccable personal presentation is a daily priority. While full lace frontals have long dominated the premium hair market, their limitations under the local climate are driving a shift in consumer preferences. High humidity and rising daily temperatures frequently compromise hair adhesives, leading to visible lace […] The post Explore

The Ministry of Finance has released GH¢1.677 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 2026, representing 85 percent of the ministry’s approved budget for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX). The disclosure was made by the Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during the launch of Ghana’s National Pact for Agricultural […] The post 85%

In private equity (PE), corporate governance is more than a compliance mechanism. It is a strategic driver of value creation and exit readiness. In Ghana’s PE market, where exit routes remain limited and institutional weaknesses are more pronounced, stronger governance has become even more essential. Recent market data underscores why this matters. Ghana’s private capital […] The post Ghana’s

Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has urged international investors to assess Ghana based on the institutional reforms and economic frameworks implemented in recent years rather than the economic crisis that confronted the country in 2022. Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, Dr. Asiama said many investors continued to […] The post Governor

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Confidence in Ghana’s capital market is steadily returning, creating renewed opportunities for businesses to access long-term financing needed for expansion and sustainable growth, experts at the 2026 Money Summit have observed. Speaking during the summit’s second plenary session on the theme ‘Mobilising long-term capital for growth and enterprise’, industry leaders highlighted improving […] The post Confidence

By Juliet ETEFE Consumer inflation rose marginally to 3.7 percent in May 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly increase and signalling a slight rebound in price pressures largely driven by higher food costs, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The year-on-year inflation rate increased from 3.4 […] The post Price

…for first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and Numatter Recycling Technologies Ltd. (formerly Intellivision Technologies Limited) have signed a binding feedstock agreement for the long-term supply of 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste per day to Ghana’s first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward a circular […] The post AMA,

Founder of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Edward Effah, has cautioned that aspects of the proposed National Information Technology Agency (NITA) bill could undermine the country’s ambition to become a leading artificial intelligence (AI) hub in West Africa Delivering the keynote address at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Effah said […] The post Edward

By Business Desk The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured investors of a more transparent, predictable and growth-oriented tax regime as part of efforts to restore investor confidence and position Ghana as a preferred destination for foreign direct investment. Speaking on the sidelines of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026, Technical Advisor to the Commissioner-General of […] The post GRA

Government has launched a drive to channel a portion of the record US$7.8 billion annual remittance inflows into the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, with Presidential Adviser, Augustus Goosie Tanoh, urging Ghanaians in the United Kingdom to move beyond household transfers and participate directly in financing productive investment and export-led growth. Addressing a […] The post Gov’t

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hinted at laying the regulatory foundation for tokenising gold, moving to licence independent custodians for gold-backed tokens under the recently passed Virtual Assets Service Providers Act. The regulator noted this new class of digital commodity-backed assets is a vehicle to broaden financial inclusion and […] The post SEC

…deepens commitment to responsible healthcare financing  By Buertey Francis BORYOR GLICO Health Insurance Ltd, a subsidiary of GLICO Group, has launched its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report as part of efforts to strengthen sustainable business practices, improve healthcare access and create long-term value for stakeholders. Speaking at an ESG Blueprint Briefing in Accra, […] The post GLICO

The Oblantaa Mantse of Osu Ashante Blohum, Nii Nortey Nsuro Oquaye, has welcomed renowned American civil rights attorney Ben Crump to Ghana, hailing his visit as an important step in strengthening ties between Ghana and the African diaspora. The visit coincided with the launch of Crump’s book, “Worse Than a Lie”, in Accra. The event […] The post Oblantaa

 By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed in a just-concluded field assessment report that a single daily school meal is keeping 60,000 children in classrooms across Northern Ghana, driving significant improvements in school attendance, children’s health and learning readiness. The integrated school feeding intervention, funded by the United States […] The post World

“If evil lasts for a long time it will become a tradition.” – Igbo Proverb As a child, one of the baffling puzzles that haunted me was how our forefathers watched on for the Slave Trade to thrive. Why were they silent? Why did they not fight back? Could they not have mounted sabotages along the slave […] The post The ATTITUDE LOUNGE with Kodwo BRUMPON: The face of evil

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Council for Legal Education and Training (CLET) have proposed a unified accreditation system for Law programmes that addresses overlapping oversight and creates a single gateway for universities seeking to train the country’s next generation of lawyers. The two regulatory bodies, at a meeting […] The post GTEC,

In September 2013, my mother suffered a stroke at home whilst watching a kids’ program on TV. She was rushed to the Dansoman Polyclinic, where the doctor on duty quickly gave us a referral to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Upon our arrival at the Emergency Room, we handed our referral note to the nurse on duty. […] The post A call for ‘The Charles Amissah Act’ appeared first on The

By Mary Henewaa KARIKARI For many years, the average Ghanaian investor approached investing with one primary goal: SAFETY. Treasury bills, fixed deposits, savings accounts, and real estate became the preferred investment choices for many households. The objective was simple… preserve capital, earn modest returns, and avoid unnecessary risk. In many respects, this mindset was understandable. […] The post Treasury

By Nellyana MMANYI Global trade is being reshaped by geopolitics, as supply chains fragment and new alliances redraw the map of commerce. For Africa, this is not just disruption, it’s a strategic opening. In this pivotal decade, as companies diversify sourcing and rethink trade routes, the continent, particularly East Africa, is emerging as a critical […] The post Why Africa is

There is a silent battle happening in many offices. Not the loud, dramatic kind. Not the one HR sends urgent emails about or the one that ends with a disciplinary hearing and a witness statement. The quiet one. The one where colleagues smile warmly in meetings and then quietly hope your idea does not land. […] The post CORPORATE