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,

In an era where data drives every successful business decision, a new Accra-based consultancy is making waves across Africa by helping organizations turn information overload into strategic clarity. StratIQ Consult, founded by John Kingsford Amissah, specializes in strategic analytics, AI and consulting, with a mission to empower African businesses to make confident, data-informed decisions. The […] The post StratIQ

Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has expanded its business channels with the introduction of specialised business desks to enhance service experience and convenience. The strategic initiative includes the establishment of a dedicated Asian & Diaspora Trade Desk; Women’s Business Desk; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME); Asset Management & Advisory Services; as well as Investment […] The post ADB

Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd announces the appointment of Mr. Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chair, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Nimako succeeds Mrs. Freda Yahan Duplan, who assumed the role in 2020. Mrs. Duplan steps down from serving as Board Chair since 2020, after completing the maximum six-year tenure. Throughout her tenure, she […] The post Zenith Bank appoints Charles

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