By Kizito CUDJOE Gold Fields has said preparations to hand over its Damang mine to government are progressing as planned, ahead of a scheduled transfer in April 2026 following the non-renewal of its lease. The South African miner said the transition, backed by a 12-month lease extension granted in April 2025, is intended to ensure […] The post Damang handover on track ahead

By Christabel DANSO The launch of the Fearless Fund Africa in Ghana has renewed calls for targeted investment in women-led businesses, with its Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Arian Simone, citing new data from the World Economic Forum (WEF) which indicates that closing the gender financing gap could unlock up to US$316billion in additional gross […] The post Closing

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM      MTN Ghana has recorded a 36.1 percent year-on-year increase in revenue for 2025. This increase was backed by strong growth in data, mobile money, digital and voice services, as well as rising customer engagement across its platforms. According to Board Chairman of Scancom PLC Ishmael Yamson, the company’s performance […] The post MTN reports 36.1% revenue surge appeared

Floods, fires and extreme weather events are becoming an increasingly harsh reality for small businesses across Ghana, wiping out stock, destroying equipment and pushing entrepreneurs to the brink overnight. To help MSMEs get back on their feet faster, Advans Ghana Savings and Loans has launched the Restart Loan, a facility specifically designed to support businesses […] The post Advans

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has named two Legacy Girls College candidates, Suleman Huda Suglo, the Overall Best Prize Winner and Paula Adzo Elinam Sowu, the Overall Second Best Prize Winner in West Africa, for the 2025 WASSCE. The two Legacy candidates received the International Excellence Awards at the opening ceremony of WAEC 74th […] The post 2 Legacy

By Sandra Agyeiwaa Otoo Vice-President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Emelia Asiakwa, has called for deliberate investment in women as a key driver of inclusive economic growth. She made the call at the International Women’s Day National Economic Empowerment Programme, held in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), where stakeholders discussed […] The post Investing

By Juliet ETEFE The economy is underpinned by a vast network of formal and informal enterprises, with the latest Integrated Business Establishment Survey I (IBES I) identifying a total of 2.64 million businesses operating nationwide. The survey, conducted by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in 2024, provides a comprehensive picture of the country’s business landscape by […] The post 2.64

The Jospong Group of Companies has extended its annual gesture of goodwill to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu with a donation of bags of rice, boxes of cooking oil, and an undisclosed amount of money during the Eid celebration. The presentation, which took place at the residence of the National Chief […] The post Jospong Group donates to Chief Imam to Mark Eid

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ministry of Education (MoE), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Learning Generation Initiative (LGI), has held the inaugural National Policy Dialogue (NPD) on foundational learning, aimed at reshaping the country’s education landscape. The first session of the NPD, held in Accra under the theme “Leadership for […] The post National

Prudential Bank extended its International Women’s Day celebrations to Labone Senior High School hosting an empowerment session for final year female students on the theme “PBL Women Empowerment Series: Ignite Her for a Sustainable Future.” The event brought together experienced professionals from banking, business, medicine, and corporate leadership to inspire the young women preparing for […] The post Prudential

The anticipated transition of the Damang Mine from Gold Fields Limited to local participation is stirring national debate. But industry experts and stakeholders are urging a shift in narrative—from claims of “state capture” to recognition of Ghana’s growing industrial capability. At the center of this conversation is Engineers & Planners (E&P), a Ghanaian-owned firm with […] The post Engineers

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a unified continental roadmap to integrate digital technology into classrooms, asserting that Africa’s future prosperity depends on the resilience and relevance of its education systems. The minister, in a speech read on his behalf by the Technical Advisor at the ministry, Prof. […] The post Education

By Constance Gbedzo The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama was not just a constitutional requirement, but a victory lap for a resilient nation and a strategic roadmap for its most valuable asset, the youth. For the first time in a generation, Ghana’s story is no […] The post Why 2026 is the Year of the Youth appeared first on The

Africa’s digital infrastructure debate is shifting from basic connectivity to a more complex phase centred on compute capacity, policy alignment and institutional readiness. Two upcoming editions of Africa Hyperscalers Conversations – a global view will examine this transition, featuring Guy Zibi and Bright Simons in separate sessions. The discussions come amid a surge in global […] The post Zibi,

By Emmanuel Bewaji ELEMO, Doctoral Scholar, RUCST [email protected] +2348101035214 In an era defined by geopolitical turbulence, shifting alliances, supply chain disruptions, and economic nationalism, the relevance of effective international relations and diplomacy has never been more pronounced. For emerging economies such as Ghana and Nigeria, diplomacy is no longer confined to political dialogue alone. It […] The post International

By Juliet ETEFE The economy is underpinned by a vast network of formal and informal enterprises, with the latest Integrated Business Establishment Survey I (IBES I) identifying a total of 2.64 million businesses operating nationwide. The survey, conducted by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in 2024, provides a comprehensive picture of the country’s business landscape by […] The post Informal

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has launched a Junior Chamber at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa to equip students in the mining and technology sector with entrepreneurship training, industry skills and direct private sector access, a targeted response to youth unemployment in the country. The UMaT-GNCCI Junior […] The post GNCCI

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has defended the government’s flagship Big Push Infrastructure programme, dismissing claims that the initiative is dominated by widespread sole sourcing. Speaking in Parliament, the minister described such assertions as misleading and presented detailed figures and safeguards to show that procurement under the programme is conducted lawfully […] The post Roads

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signalled a strategic shift in Africa’s fintech trajectory toward system integration and cross-border interoperability, positioning the next phase of growth around coordinated policy, infrastructure and investment alignment rather than standalone innovation. Speaking at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama […] The post BoG

… as demand doubles, transmission lags The national electricity transmission network has entered what the Institute for Energy Security (IES) describes as a ‘higher-risk zone’, after a decade of rapid demand growth failed to elicit commensurate investment in grid infrastructure. This structural mismatch, the think tank warns, now threatens energy security, industrial competitiveness and the […] The post Power