The 2026 Budget focuses on resetting for growth, jobs and economic transformation. This article explores the sector-by-sector initiatives by highlighting key areas of focus with opportunities for investors and SMEs. Manufacturing Manufacturing expanded by 6.3%, compared to a contraction of 0.5% in 2024, reflecting improved energy reliability and domestic demand. Policy initiatives to drive growth […] The post How

In the first part of this discussion, we examined how progress in the modern world depends less on the accumulation of knowledge and more on our willingness to unlearn outdated ideas and relearn more relevant ways of thinking and acting. We argued that change—though difficult—is unavoidable, and that societies which cling to obsolete mental models […] The post The

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) [GTBank] has expanded its nationwide footprint with the opening of its branch at Ahodwo in Kumasi, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to bringing convenient, innovative and customer-focused banking services closer to its customers. The new Ahodwo Branch, located at Plot No. 15, Block ‘O’, Ahodwo, close to Atinga Junction, with GPS code […] The post GTBank opens

By Tareq MUHMOOD AI, blockchain, and intelligent data use are rewriting the rules of global commerce. In Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), technology innovation, evolving consumer behavior, and collaboration across the public and private sectors are driving transformative shifts in how people interact with the world – including how they […] The post From

… causes, risks and the urgent need for structural reforms Ghana’s real estate sector has emerged as a strategic contributor to national economic growth, driven by rapid urbanization, demographic expansion and increasing domestic and foreign investment interest. Yet, the sector remains structurally constrained by deep-seated legal lacunae and institutional weaknesses that undermine tenure security, distort […] The post The

“Low interest rates are not a temporary anomaly; they force institutions to rethink how they earn returns.”— Andrew Bailey, Governor, Bank of England. Theocharis opened the discussion with a simple framing, one that immediately reset the room. “Directors, our SME and Commercial strategy for 2026 is designed around one reality: risk-free yield is normalising downward. […] The post Cases

Students of Academic City University have won the trophy in the Sustainable Packaging category at the 2026 WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, organised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). The team which included Mohammed Yasin Abdul Wahab, Sarah Akpedze Amewu, and Jeremy Acquaah were recognised for their project, Eco Haven Waakye Packaging. Their project was recognised […] The post Academic

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Provisional statistics received for 2025 from the National Road Safety Authority’s Western Regional office indicate reductions in the number of vehicles involved, persons injured and pedestrian knockdowns as compared to 2024. The total number of vehicles involved in road traffic crashes were 1,090 as compared to 1,119 in 2024, which […] The post W/Region

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The cocoa sector is under mounting pressure as high producer prices, legacy forward sales and a retreat by international buyers leave cocoa beans unsold and some farmers unpaid, the Ghana Cocoa Board head has said. Chief Executive Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey said, at a press briefing, that the cocoa crop in […] The post Cocoa farmers’ arrears:

The Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) has identified geopolitical risk as one of the most important factors likely to shape global markets in 2026, citing its growing influence on commodity prices, capital flows and investor risk appetite. In 2025, escalating tensions in the Middle East, ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and renewed trade […] The post Geopolitical

…mobilising global capital at scale for Africa’s growth and dev’t Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking, will host the second edition of its seminal African Markets Conference (AMC 2026). The flagship event will take place on 22-24 February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together global institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and African policymakers […] The post Standard

Petra, a Ghanaian financial services company with over 15 years’ experience in pensions and wealth management, has expanded access to protection by integrating insurance into its digital platform while maintaining offline channels to serve Ghanaians. The move forms part of Petra’s broader evolution from a pensions-focused provider into a diversified financial services company offering pensions, […] The post Petra

The President of the World Lottery Association (WLA), Mr. Andreas Kotter, says the WLA is committed to strengthening and supporting its member states in Africa to send a positive signal and boost their confidence. Mr. Kotter, together with two other officials of the WLA, Mr. Lucas Esposito, WLA Executive Director and Mr. Francois Pellaud-Pautrot, WLA […] The post WLA President pledges

Delta will add 31 additional next-generation Airbus widebody aircraft to its fleet, an investment that will fuel international growth and accelerate fleet renewal in the years to come. The announcement combines a new, incremental order with the exercise of 10 options and adds 20 additional future widebody options. “As we grow our international footprint and […] The post Delta grows Airbus

… advancing the fastest growing master-planned new city Appolonia City has officially commenced a major phase of infrastructure development following a landmark groundbreaking ceremony held in partnership with Core Construction Limited, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of Ghana’s fastest growing master-planned new city. The ceremony, held on Friday, 6 February 2026 at the […] The post Appolonia