By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Trading activity in the corporate debt market accelerated sharply in the first four months of 2026, with the value of corporate securities traded on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) rising to about GH¢2.8 billion, more than three times the level recorded a year earlier, amid falling yields and improving market […] The post Corporate

United Bank for Africa Ghana has reinforced its position as a leading financial institution, topping the industry through deliberate steps to lower bad loans and enhance asset quality. The Bank’s latest performance metrics highlight a significant decline in its Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio from 29.40% in 2021 to an impressive 2.11% in 2025, underscoring a […] The post UBA tops

GCB Bank PLC has donated GH?5 million in support of the Ghana Black Stars preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, reinforcing the Bank’s long-standing commitment to sports development and national unity. The cheque presentation ceremony was held at the Bank’s Head Office on the High Street in Accra, drawing senior officials from the […] The post GCB Bank donates GH?5m

Consulting Engineering experts, infrastructure leaders, policymakers and digital technology professionals from across Africa are in Accra for the FIDIC Africa Conference focused on sustainable infrastructure development, climate resilience and Africa’s green transition. The conference, organized by FIDIC Africa in collaboration with the Ghana Consulting Engineering Association (GCEA), seeks to explore innovative solutions to Africa’s growing […] The post FIAC

The French Government and Africa Forward Summit Secretariat has invited Ghana’s Jonathan Christopher Koney, an International Relations and Business Communications Specialist to participate in the Africa Forward Summit: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth, jointly organised by Kenya and France in Nairobi – Kenya. Chris Koney will be part of high-level dialogue on Youth, Sports, […] The post Chris

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Stellantis, a multinational automotive company, has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art vehicle dismantling facility in Casablanca, Morocco, marking the automotive giant’s first industrial circular economy hub in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This strategic expansion establishes a critical anchor for the region’s end-of-life vehicle ecosystem, transforming how automotive waste is managed […] The post Stellantis

During the Auto China 2026, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd launched two new NEV SUV concept cars, which was a major milestone of Nissan’s rapid expansion. Also, it showed that China is one of the main markets for Nissan along with being a centre for global innovation and exporting to facilitate long-term business growth. “Under our […] The post Motoring

By Ben TAGOE In today’s fast moving business environment, success is often measured by growth, visibility, and innovation. Startups are racing to launch, businesses are expanding digitally, and employees are working across multiple platforms and locations. Yet, beneath all this progress lies a silent risk that many organisations continue to ignore, cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is no […] The post Your

Germany, through its development bank, KfW – has become the latest shareholder in the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), underscoring Germany’s commitment to strengthening its economic partnership with Africa and to supporting African institutions that facilitate trade and investment across the continent. The subscription agreement was signed in Nairobi by ATIDI’s CEO Manuel […] The post Germany

By Steven E. HENDRIX Ghana today stands at a moment of profound consequence for its constitutional identity. On the international stage, the country has taken a principled and commendable position, leading efforts at the United Nations to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes in human history. That effort reflects Ghana […] The post At the crossroads: Dignity,

The importance of relationships cannot be overemphasised. This applies not only in social circles and religious communities, but even more so in business. The ability to effectively manage what ISO 9001 refers to as interested parties should never be underestimated. An organisation may possess excellent business strategies, but managing relationships with parties such as suppliers, […] The post Industry

There is a peculiar phenomenon in the world of communication. The smarter the person, the more likely they are to confuse you. Now, before I receive strongly worded emails, let me clarify: intelligence is not the problem. In fact, it is often the source of the problem. Smart people know too much. They have context. […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: Why smart people sound confusing

By Seade CAESAR Ghana’s gold trade with the UAE emerged in the early 2000s as Dubai Multi Commodities Centre positioned Dubai as a global bullion hub. Historically, Ghana exported mainly to Switzerland and the UK, but Dubai’s tax-free gold market, refining capacity, and access to Asian buyers gradually redirected Ghanaian gold flows into the Gulf. […] The post Ghana-UAE

Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat Wamkele Mene, has stated that the AfCFTA has entered a critical new phase focused on implementation and practical delivery, marking a major step forward in Africa’s economic integration agenda. Speaking during the Africa Investment and Trade Conference in Algiers (AFIC12) held on 9 May 2026 […] The post AfCFTA

On the sidelines of the Africa Investment and Trade Forum (AFIC12) in Algiers, Mr  Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, met with  Noureddine Ouadah, Minister of knowledge Economy, Start-Ups and Micro-enterprises of Algeria to discuss strengthening collaboration in support of Africa’s growing start-up and SME ecosystem. The meeting highlighted the […] The post AfCFTA

By Dr. Alexander Quaicoe  For nearly thirty years, Ghana’s Free Zones Programme has been one of the country’s most ambitious tools in trade and industrial policy. Established under the Free Zones Act (Act 504) in 1995 and launched in 1996, the programme aimed to shift Ghana from a closed, import-substitution economy to one that focuses […] The post Technical

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Ghana Stock Exchange has something it has sorely lacked, that is, momentum. Three initial public offerings in six months across financial services delivery, petroleum and manufacturing, GH¢2.1 billion in fresh capital raised, and a composite index that has more than doubled in the space of a […] The post Editorial: Do not waste the GSE momentum appeared

Sterilisation costs nearly doubled in a non-crisis year, pushing the central bank’s losses to the second-largest in its post-redenomination history. The orthodox defence, that disinflation costs money, has international company. Whether Ghana’s losses fit that orthodoxy is now Parliament’s question. The Bank of Ghana closed 2025 with a net loss of GH¢15.63 billion, the second-largest […] The post Bank

GCB Bank PLC has officially selected five loyal customers qualified for all-expenses-paid trips to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, concluding its five-month ‘Pa To Pa’ retail banking promotion. The reward package covers round-trip airfare, accommodation, match tickets, visas and feeding money. The ‘Pa To Pa’ campaign was launched in […] The post GCB

…Plans separate fintech law as Africa digital finance drive gains momentum By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana plans to establish a continental fintech sandbox, launch a national innovation hub and introduce a separate legal framework for fintech regulation, as the central bank steps up efforts to position Ghana as a regional digital finance […] The post BoG to launch continental