The Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney LTD, Shaibu Haruna, has assured customers and the general public that MTN MobileMoney will continue to prioritise security and digital transformation in 2026. Reflecting on the past year, Mr. Haruna described 2025 as a turning point for Ghana’s fintech industry, noting that MobileMoney LTD successfully transitioned more customers onto […] The post MTN

By Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) The establishment of the Ghana Gold Board, commonly referred to as GoldBod, under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), represents perhaps the most significant institutional overhaul of the domestic mining sector since the late 1980s. For decades, the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, which currently employs […] The post GoldBod

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org Ghana’s economic journey over the last decade has been marked by expansion, shocks, correction and recovery. Between 2022 and 2024, the country experienced its most severe macroeconomic stress since the early 1980s, characterised by elevated inflation, debt distress, currency depreciation and a sharp contraction in investor confidence. By 2025, however, […] The post Will

By Kwesi MBIR A year ago, the unthinkable happened. The tap was turned off. USAID, the largest bilateral donor to Africa’s development, was dismantled, leaving a dent in the continent’s aid-dependent economy. Many, myself included, predicted severe consequences. We were wrong. In her book Dead Aid, Dambisa Moyo asks a question that once seemed impossible: […] The post One

Alisa Hotel Tema has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and collaboration through a series of donations and stakeholder visits to mark the New Year. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the hotel donated a computer together with its accessories and a printer to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of […] The post Alisa

By Ben Brako (koBENa BRAKO) A call to return, restore, and rise. There is a question — a sacred, unsettling question — that every Black soul must eventually face: Who are you, really? This question is personal, but it is also shaped by a world that has spent centuries trying to erase Blackness, redefine beauty, […] The post Who are you, really? appeared first on The Business

If you want to see panic move quietly across a room, watch what happens after an MC mispronounces an important name — and then does it again. The first time, the audience forgives you. We are human. Tongues trip. Syllables fight back. Africa has many languages, and grace is part of our social contract. The […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: Names matter. Say them right appeared

By Jacob AZAARE Business is the lifeline of every nation, whether state- owned or privately owned. Businesses account for significant part of the economies in both developed and developing countries across the globe (1). Literally, business involves selling and buying of goods or services (2). As defined by (3), a business is an establishment where goods […] The post The

The decision by the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) to reduce the price of certified seeds by 20-25 percent for the 2026 farming season couldn’t have come at a better time. It is aimed at directly alleviating the financial burden on farmers and accelerating the adoption of high-quality, improved seeds nationwide. Mr. Seidu […] The post Editorial:

A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) suggests that majority of Ghanaians have confidence in the management of the country’s affairs in sharp contrast to a few years ago, when they expressed a stoic disapproval. According to the IEA survey, fifty-eight percent of Ghanaians endorse this position to which the IEA […] The post Editorial: Prioritising inclusive

By Christabel Danso Abeam An oversupply of agricultural produce is emerging as a growing concern nationwide, with farmers struggling to sell harvested crops amid weak demand and policy delays – raising fears about the country’s future food security. The Executive Director-Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Bismark Owusu Nortey, has warned that the worsening glut […] The post Food

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A veteran industrialist and former President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tony Oteng-Gyasi, has urged government to seize what he describes as a “once-in-a-century opportunity” to build a manufacturing-led economy, as the global trade order increasingly shifts towards protectionism. He made the call at the investiture ceremony of the […] The post Oteng-Gyasi

Public optimism about the country’s direction is picking up as inflation eases, the currency stabilises and financial conditions improve, according to a new survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs. The survey shows that 58 percent of respondents say they are happy with how things are going in the country, signalling a shift in mood […] The post Public optimism returns as economy

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has dismissed reports suggesting the government plans to sell the Volta Aluminium Company, saying the claims misrepresent ongoing efforts to revive the state-owned smelter. In a statement dated, GIADEC said the government has no intention of selling the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), stressing that current discussions focus on […] The post GIADEC

By Kizito CUDJOE As rural and community banks enter a new financial year shaped by easing interest rates and shrinking investment yields, a rural banking expert is urging the sector to rethink how it measures success and plans for growth. He warns that strong headline profits recorded in recent years may offer little protection against […] The post Rural banks face tougher

Emirates Skywards has partnered with the UK’s favourite airline Jet2.com to offer members flight rewards to more than 75 destinations across the leading leisure airline’s network. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai continues to expand its portfolio in the UK to offer its four million members more opportunities, rewards and travel choices. Dr […] The post Emirates

Richard E. Addison has been appointed Ghana Country Lead for the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs – Africa (CAYE Africa), a continental network focused on youth enterprise development, trade expansion and policy engagement across Commonwealth member states. The appointment is expected to strengthen Ghana’s role within the alliance, which connects youth entrepreneurship organisations and young […] The post Richard