Africa’s uneven progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is shaped not simply by the absence of institutions, but by how governance capacity functions in practice, a new continent-wide research report has revealed. The research work Co-authored by Prof Kingsley Opoku Appiah of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, published in the Sustainability […] The post Governance

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana is broadening its digital finance agenda beyond payments into areas such as digital credit, embedded finance and cross-border financial services, as African policymakers intensify efforts to build interoperable financial systems capable of supporting regional trade and economic integration. Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit in Accra, Governor […] The post BoG

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana will partner Rwanda, Zambia and other African countries to pilot a continental digital trade corridor aimed at improving cross-border payments, digital identity verification and electronic invoicing, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman announced at the 3i Africa Summit in Accra. The pilot marks Ghana’s latest push to position itself at […] The post Gov’t

By Juliet ETEFE Ghana’s inflation rose slightly to 3.4 percent in April 2026, marking the first uptick since December 2024, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. The increase represents a 0.2 percentage point rise from the 3.2 percent recorded in March 2026, but remains significantly lower than the 21.2 percent recorded in April 2025, […] The post Inflation

The Government has intensified efforts to boost vegetable production in northern Ghana with the construction of 25 modern solar-powered boreholes across selected districts in five northern regions, as part of a GH¢8 million initiative targeting dry-season agriculture and women’s economic empowerment. The intervention is being implemented under the Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (GROW […] The post Canada-backed

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Plc has officially inducted 10 women-owned businesses into the sixth cohort of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator programme, reaffirming its commitment to advancing women’s leadership in Ghana’s technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The programme, delivered by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, an institute of Ashesi University, provides structured incubation […] The post StanChart

African countries are expected to lose up to 0.2 percentage points of GDP growth in 2026 due to the middle east conflict The conflict will push Africa’s median inflation rate up to an expected 5% by the end of 2026 The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a 95% drop in maritime traffic, […] The post Global economic confidence plummets

All super moms in Accra will converge at the Achimota Retail Centre (ARC), the capital’s most fancied shopping and lifestyle destination on Sunday, May 10 for a day-long celebration to honour mothers through curated recreational experiences, storytelling, and exclusive shopper incentives. ARC’s Mother’s Day celebration will transform the mall into Accra’s most vibrant destination for […] The post Big

The Northern Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has presented 37,111 candidates for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The candidates, drawn from 808 schools, are sitting the examination at 132 centres across the region. Of the total schools, 631 are public while 177 are private. Public schools account for 33,329 candidates, […] The post Northern

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Parliamentary Select Committee on Roads and Transport has criticised delays in the construction of the Western Railway Line, demanding accountability from contractor Amandi Holdings Limited over what it says as significant performance gaps. The committee’s concerns follow a working visit to assess progress on the project, during which members expressed […] The post Parliamentary

Entrepreneur and public figure Princess Burland has launched the Diya Impact Foundation, introducing a new health initiative dubbed Know Your Numbers to promote preventive healthcare and encourage regular medical screening across the country. The foundation’s first project, scheduled for 16 May at Nyamekye Traffic Light Junction in Lapaz, Accra, will offer free BMI checks, hepatitis […] The post Princess

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana’s intensifying use of open market operations (OMO) to absorb excess liquidity is emerging as a central pressure point on its balance sheet, with sterilisation costs now the largest single expense line and set to remain elevated as the stock of interest-bearing liabilities […] The post Is

Nigerian superstar and former world champion, Tobi Amusan has confirmed her participation at the African Senior Athletics Championship billed to open in Ghana on May, 12, 2026. The 100mH speedster is expected to lead a star- studded Nigerian team for the Championship in Accra spanning May 12-17, at the Legon Sports Stadium. Amusan, a specialist […] The post Amusan, Samukonga confirmed for Accra

Maison Yusif has confirmed the summer 2026 release of _The Beast_, and the details signal a major play in modern oud. The concept: Per master perfumer *Yusif Jnr Meizongo*, _The Beast_ is “not just another fragrance. It is a statement. A reflection of power, loyalty, and the unseen forces that shape greatness.” The inspiration? His […] The post Maison

The Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Major General Paul Seidu Tanye Kulono, has led a delegation of the Authority as part of Ghana’s participation in the 22nd edition of Burkina Faso’s National Culture Week. Burkina Faso remains Ghana’s largest transit trade partner, with a long standing commercial relationship supported by the […] The post GPHA

Ghanaian media entrepreneur Chiiief has debuted the first episode of his highly anticipated new digital series, Stadium Tours With Chiiief (STWC)- marking the start of an exciting new chapter in sports-led entertainment, travel storytelling and destination content. Created in January 2024 as a bold, fan-focused series designed to showcase sports tourism, architecture and culture, STWC […] The post Chiiief

The Centre for Public Interest Law (CEPIL) has equipped 39 community members affected by mining operations with practical legal knowledge on compensation, land rights and grievance mechanisms under the Oxfam in Ghana Fair Finance Project. The one-day workshop, held at the Asutifi North District Assembly Hall in the Ahafo Region, on December 16, 2025, brought […] The post  CEPIL

By Dode Seidu, Chief Executive, Africa Trade Academy a) Introduction On April 4th 2026, Ghana’s Parliament approved the Ghana Investment Promotion Act (GIPA) Bill 2025 into law, replacing the over a decade old investment code and ushering a new era in Ghana’s quest to be a destination of choice for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) including intra-Africa investment. […] The post Implication

In commemoration of World Earth Day (WED), Rights of Nature Movement Ghana (RoNAG) spearheaded a major clean-up exercise and a Rights of Nature (RoN) sensitisation workshop with members of the Abono community in the Ashanti Region. The exercise highlighted the urgent need for improved environmental practices and underscored the importance of community involvement in protecting […] The post RoNAG

Ghana’s trailblazing niche fragrance house, Maison Yusif Fragrance, has officially landed in the global capital of fashion and culture, bringing its distinctive African storytelling to the heart of downtown Manhattan. In a move that signals both gratitude and global ambition, the brand announced its retail presence at Flying Solo, a prominent concept store located in […] The post Maison