By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The banking sector is being pushed out of its long-standing reliance on government securities as sharply lower Treasury yields erode the risk-free returns that once dominated bank balance sheets. The shift helped revive private sector credit growth toward end-2025, while lending momentum remains below levels seen at start of […] The post Treasury

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Commercial banks are expected to finance about 60 percent of government capital expenditure (CAPEX) from 2026, placing them at the centre of the development agenda with what the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) describes as a “double-edged sword” for the economy, according to its 2026 Industry […] The post Banks to fund 60% of gov’t

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Ghana lost an estimated US$54.1billion to illicit financial flows (IFFs) over the past decade – placing the country third among the top-10 most affected nations in sub-Saharan Africa, a new report has revealed. The losses, largely driven by trade misinvoicing and money laundering, represent one of the most severe capital leakages […] The post Economy loses

… as Dr. Simon Annan takes the helm at ASCON The African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) has announced the appointment of Dr. Simon Annan, President of the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), as chairman of its advisory board, marking a major milestone in Africa’s drive toward integrated, professionally governed, and globally competitive supply […] The post Africa’s supply

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Agona Nkwanta Ahantaman Rural Bank PLC has refurbished the Assembly Hall of Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School (SHTS) as part of its commitment to education and community development within its operational areas. The intervention forms part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility programme aimed at improving learning infrastructure and supporting […] The post Ahantaman

The Melcom Care Foundation, in the quest to bring smiles on the faces of patients on dialysis, has donated to the Dialysis Unit of the 37 Military Hospital. Presenting the items on behalf of the foundation, Head of Marketing – Melcom Group, Eric Osei Annor, stressed that the gesture was to show compassion and support […] The post Melcom Care Foundation donates to

A young voice is rising boldly within Ghana’s movie industry, and it’s one the nation may need to listen to closely. Caleb Oteng Owiredu-Ofori, a fast-rising Ghanaian actor, has made a passionate call for increased funding and support for the local film industry, warning that the lack of financial backing is leading to a painful […] The post Lack of funding hindering great talents : Actor

Kwame Nkrumah Circle, one of Accra’s most significant landmarks, bearing the name of Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, beyond its historical value, serves as a critical commercial and transport hub – connecting thousands of commuters daily. The area is plagued with congestion and unauthorised structures. Nkrumah Circle’s Holy Gardens have become an avenue for […] The post Kwame

Accra has been buzzing this week with the world’s attention fixated on the West African city for obvious reasons. Ghana’s culture, people, diversity and all other elements that define the identity of the country has been on display to a global audience, thanks to American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed, born Darren Jason Watkins Jr. IShowSpeed made a […] The post Chris

The Hunger Project–Ghana (THP–Ghana), with funding support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has officially handed over essential medical supplies, valued at US$165,000 to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to support maternal, newborn and child healthcare. The supplies included autoclaves, vaccine fridges, ultrasound scan machines with printers, delivery beds, Infant AMBU Bags, […] The post The

In a Banjul courtroom, a legal argument is unfolding that should alarm every African who believes in the protection of children. The Gambia’s Supreme Court is hearing a case that seeks to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female genital mutilation, not because the practice isn’t harmful, not because it doesn’t violate the bodily autonomy […] The post When religious

The organisers of the Face of Ghana Youth Awards (FOGYA) have officially announced the 6th edition of the prestigious awards scheme, scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Nathan Anang Quao Auditorium, inside Civil and Local Government Staff Association Ghana (CLOGSAG) Headquarters, Accra. The FOGYA is an annual flagship event dedicated […] The post FOGYA set for Feb. 21 appeared first on

…as it celebrates 10th anniversary By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM) has made significant strides in wooing Canadian companies into Ghana – especially in the mining sector – and reshaping the capabilities of Ghanaian businesses for  international deals. Launching the Chamber’s 10th anniversary celebration in Accra, the president of CANCHAM, […] The post CANCHAM

By Isaac KUSI  It is often said that the best things in life are free and that knowledge is power. Nowhere are these two sayings more apt than in the area of healthcare where knowledge makes the difference between life and death. Millions suffer unnecessarily and long periods of time because they do not have […] The post Putting health in the hands of the

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed advanced plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the local languages programming for educational purposes to foster comprehension and preservation as part of efforts to expand access across the country. The minister, after a high-level engagement with the Vice President of Google […] The post Gov’t

By Elizabeth FRIMPONG Real property remains one of the most resilient and reliable wealth-building vehicles in Ghana. In an economic climate characterized by currency fluctuations and global uncertainty, tangible assets offer a hedge against inflation that few other investments can match. However, the Ghanaian property market is unique. It operates with a specific set of […] The post A

By Nathaniel LOMOTEY Nathaniel is a Philanthropist and CEO, Nagmas Ltd., Ghana Home ownership in Ghana has long been seen as a reward for a lifetime of work rather than a structured financial goal that can be achieved deliberately. For many employees, entrepreneurs and young families, the dream of owning a home feels distant amid […] The post Making home ownership a reality

The Aga Khan University (AKU) has met with senior officials from the United Nations agencies in the health sector to advance preparations for the World Health Summit Regional Meeting (WHSRM), which Kenya will host in April 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration, aligning institutional priorities and shaping the Summit as a platform for African-led […] The post AKU,

By Obed KOG  Pan-Africanism was born as an act of defiance. It emerged from the conviction that Africa’s fragmentation was not accidental, but designed, and that unity was the only durable response. For Kwame Nkrumah, Pan-Africanism was never merely cultural or sentimental. It was strategic. Writing in Africa Must Unite, he warned that political independence […] The post Pan-Africanism

The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene has revealed to Global Audience during the 2026 World Economic Forum that the Africa Continental Free Trade Area represents Africa’s strategic shield against tariff weaponization. Mr Mene seized the opportunity to call for urgent action to accelerate the adoption of the […] The post AfCFTA