The Bank of Ghana in a presser has informed the public that Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL) has been directed to pause the implementation of its proposed 0.75 percent fee on direct wallet-to-bank transfers. The fee was scheduled to take effect on 1 June 2026 but is now on hold to allow for further consultation. […] The post Suspension of proposed

“It was a Tribute that began during the Covid pandemic era, held on May, 26, 2020, ( Miles Davis’ birthday) as a Live Studio Concert during Maximum Jazz Radio Programme Broadcast inside the premises of a Radio Station, i.e Radio Univers 105.7 FM Accra, Ghana. Due to the prohibition of gigs, live entertainment, social gatherings […] The post Miles Davis Tribute

History was made in Alexandria, Virginia, as Maison Yusif Fragrance officially launched THE BEAST — the fragrance that has already begun shaking the foundations of modern artisan perfumery. What took place was more than a fragrance launch. It was the birth of a movement. A statement. A moment where Ghanaian artistry, luxury, power, and storytelling […] The post From

By Ben Boateng  The high level Mauritius-Ghana business forum was proudly organised by the Economic Development Board (EDB) Mauritius in partnership with Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) with the theme, “Mauritius: Your Strategic Platform for Ghanaian Capital, Growth and Global Expansion.” This high profile event was held at the Accra Marriott Hotel on Friday, 22nd […] The post Mauritius-Ghana

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government is positioning stronger fiscal discipline, deeper capital markets and institutional reforms as central pillars of its economic transformation strategy as it seeks to attract long-term investment amid tightening global financial conditions and shifting capital flows. Speaking at the ACI Financial Market Association (FMA) World Congress 2026 in Accra, Deputy Finance […] The post Fiscal

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana Cocoa Board expects cocoa output to reach about 650,000 metric tonnes for the 2025/2026 crop season as government rolls out a new farmer pricing framework and prepares for a major shift in sector financing through the domestic debt market. Chief Executive Dr. Randy Abbey said production data suggest the country […] The post COCOBOD closer to 2025/26 harvest

By Buertey Francis BORYOR  African countries have been urged to reduce dependence on foreign powers for trade, financing and development support so the continent can strengthen its voice and influence in global affairs. In a keynote address delivered on his behalf at the AFLIGA 6th Fireside Dialogue in Accra, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford […] The post Bagbin calls

Absa Bank Ghana has hosted another edition of its Risk Management Seminars, bringing together Business and commercial banking clients for practical discussions on navigating economic volatility and managing market risks. The seminar featured expert-led presentations from Absa’s Markets team, offering participants valuable insights into current macroeconomic trends and practical strategies for managing foreign exchange, inflation, […] The post Absa

…commuting 2m passengers to & fro uninterrupted By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Delta Air Lines has marked two decades of uninterrupted aviation service in Ghana, establishing itself as the sole United States of America (USA) carrier to maintain continuous operations in the country for 20 years while commuting nearly two million passengers to and fro between […] The post Delta Air Lines

The World Bank is pressing the government to urgently operationalise the 120-bed Weija Pediatric Hospital, warning that several critical activities remained incomplete even after the closure of the COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project that financed the facility. The hospital was constructed and equipped under the World Bank-supported project at a cost of US$10.15 million. […] The post World

Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (GGB PLC) has announced the return of its Annual Golf Championship, now evolved into a fully integrated, multi-portfolio sporting occasion. The exclusive 2026 Guinness Ghana Annual Golf Championship will take place on 30 May at Achimota Golf Club, Accra, bringing together 120 of Ghana’s most distinguished golfers, business leaders, and industry […] The post The

SEND Ghana is calling on government to speed up the distribution of seeds, fertilisers and other farm inputs to farmers as the planting season begins, warning that delays could affect food production and threaten food security. In a statement issued in Accra, the policy research and advocacy organisation said information gathered from farmers in the […] The post Delays

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi The Board Chairman of Ahantaman Community Bank, Rt. Rev. Daniel De-Graft Brace, has called on government to declare a state of emergency on illegal mining activities He warned that the continued destruction of the country’s water bodies poses a serious threat to national development and public health. According to him, […] The post Declare

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Africa is at risk of becoming the world’s biggest workforce or its largest criminal force by 2030, if job creation fails to keep pace with the continent’s teeming youth population, an employment and labour expert has cautioned. With Africa’s youth population projected to be the largest in the world by 2030, […] The post Without

By Rejoice Esi Asante (PhD) ([email protected]) The month of May is dedicated to mental health awareness, where the world focuses on moving from awareness of mental health issues to active care, particularly through initiatives. The Key theme for 2026, highlights personalized self-care, building community support networks, and addressing AI-related risks to mental health, with campaigns […] The post Caregiving

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Executive Director of the Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG), Albert Derrick Fiatui, has commended Ghana’s successful exit from the International Monetary Fund-supported programme, describing it as a major step toward economic stability and growth within the maritime and port sectors. According to him, the country’s completion of the Extended […] The post CIMAG

By  Emmanuel K. Gadasu When the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) temporarily banned ChatGPT in March 2023, it issued the ban against OpenAI, a legal person. Not against the AI itself. That instinctive regulatory move, barely noticed in the global debate that followed, reveals everything about where the law currently stands on one of jurisprudence’s […] The post ICT

Ghana joined the global community in observing the annual Open Gov Week which was marked this year from May 18 to May 22 spearheaded by the Right To Information Commission (RTIC). At a forum held to climax activities to celebrate the Week, the Executive Secretary of the Right To Information Commission. Ms. Genevieve Shirley Lartey […] The post RTIC marks open government week appeared first on The

By holding the policy rate at 14 percent while raising the cash reserve ratio, the Monetary Policy Committee has done something more interesting than it first appears — it has split one hard decision into two. Good strategy, the old military thinkers liked to say, is not about having the strongest weapon. It is about […] The post MONETARY POLICY: Steady hand,

In the previous articles of this series, attention was given to understanding the proposed 24-Hour Economy, business opportunities, leadership, financing, governance, operational readiness, and   investment participation. The series also demonstrated through a practical example (case study of LSP Fragrance), how even small and informal businesses can benefit from the policy when properly positioned. However, business […] The post A