By Stephen AGBEMASIKU On the morning of 12 February 2026, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, stepped before cameras to deliver news that shook the cocoa belt from Brong-Ahafo to the Western Region. The government was cutting the guaranteed farmgate price of cocoa the price every licensed buyer is required to pay farmers  by […] The post Who

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), in collaboration with the Presbyterian University of Ghana and the European Union, has convened more than 80 policy-makers, training institutions and small businesses in Wa in the Upper West Region to promote green skills development and enterprise opportunities for women and youth under the GreenGrowth Ghana […] The post EU-backed

Since gaining independence in 1957, Ghana’s housing market has undergone profound transformations, shaped by demographic shifts, economic developments, urbanisation, and evolving government policies. From the early post-independence era to today’s modern real estate landscape, the housing sector reflects the nation’s growth, challenges, and ambitions. Post-Independence Era: 1957-1970s In the years following independence, housing in Ghana […] The post Housing

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) have been urged to uphold the highest standards of integrity and expose individuals involved in financial fraud in both public and private institutions. The National President, ICAG, Augustine Addo, made the call when delivering the keynote address at the 40th anniversary celebration […] The post ICAG

By E. N. YAW YEBOAH and CAROLINE BEMPONG It usually starts the same way. A brilliant idea. A shop in East Legon. A fashion brand in Kumasi. A food joint in Takoradi. A logistics startup in Tema. A passion project turned side hustle. A side hustle turned into a registered company. The product is good. […] The post Attention is the real currency: Why every business

By John S. QUAISIE World history has stories of some outstanding women, who have played a pivotal role in solving serious problems which confronted their families, communities and nations. In the eighteenth century, many women in France responded with public outcry, when French households were hit by high prices of goods and food shortages. The […] The post A talented and courageous

By Raymond Ablorh ?In the grand, echoing chambers of Ghana’s “Reset” agenda, the rhetoric of digital salvation often outpaces the reality of the pocketbook. The One Million Coders Programme was unveiled as the crown jewel of this new era. It was heralded as our “Silicon Savannah” moment, a bold, binary leap intended to weaponise the […] The post The

Delali Herman Agbo, CEO EcoCapital Investment Management Ltd Over the past year, the performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has captured the attention of investors, policymakers, and market analysts. After a period of macroeconomic stress, the Ghanaian capital market is showing renewed vitality, characterized by improving investor sentiment, declining interest rates, easing inflationary pressures, […] The post Ghana’s

The Customer Experience Manager at XDS Data Ghana, Madam Rita Moshe, has advised women to avail to skills of both experienced men and women at the workplace, in order to ensure growth and progress in their career development. She said it is imperative for young women to avail themselves and be mentored by experienced women […] The post IWD: Learn from

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has been named best in cash management after receiving the Excellence in Cash Management Award at the Innovation & Excellence Awards held during the 25th edition of the Connected Banking Summit West Africa in Accra. The recognition highlights the bank’s transaction banking capabilities and its role in providing cash management solutions […] The post StanChart

By Samuel SAM MTN Ghana has launched a Self-Service SIM Swap initiative in Tamale, introducing a digital platform that allows customers to replace lost, stolen, damaged or unavailable SIM cards without visiting a service centre. The online feature enables customers to transfer their existing phone number, Mobile Money balance and other services to a new […] The post MTN launches

Kigali has been named host city for the upcoming Forward Africa Leaders Symposium continental Summit 2026. Being its maiden edition to be held on African soil, actors from across the continent are expected to examine strategies that will lead to Strengthening Cross-Border Digital Infrastructure in Africa: Aligning Policy, Innovation and Capacity tor Inclusive Development. In […] The post Rwanda

Bola Ray, Dr Edith Dankwa and Juliet Ibrahim Honoured at SHIMEI Star Influential Awards LadySam, founder of SHIMEI Solutions, hosted her 7th International Women’s Day event alongside the 2nd SHIMEI Star Influential Awards at Silverbird Cinema Ghana on 5th March 2026. The event was held together with the INCLUDEHer Conference, a collaboration with Global Media […] The post SHIMEI

Stanbic Bank Ghana has hosted members of the Muslim community, clients and partners at a special Iftar gathering in Accra, using the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to inclusion, ethical leadership and deeper engagement with faith-based communities. Held under the theme “A time of deep reflection and connection,” the event brought together business leaders, members […] The post Stanbic

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah At 69, Ghana is no longer a young nation finding its feet. We are seasoned, experienced, and fully aware of both our strengths and our shortcomings. Independence was the starting point; intentional development must now be the destination. As we mark our 69th anniversary as an independent republic, the celebration must […] The post Beyond

He is a brilliant CFO. She runs a regional bank. He negotiates million-dollar deals without blinking. But five minutes before stepping onto the stage, their hands are slightly trembling. Public speaking humbles even the powerful. As MC, you often meet speakers backstage in their most human moment. And how you handle that moment affects what […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY:

…Political freedom gave Ghana its voice. The next chapter requires generational leadership, productive systems and the quiet discipline that turns hope into enduring prosperity. By Ing. Prof. Douglas BOATENG Seventy years after independence, Ghana stands at a moment not only of celebration but of reflection; a moment that asks a quieter and more difficult question […] The post The

By Dr. Sammy CRABBE This series began with a simple observation: Ghana has no shortage of entrepreneurial talent, ideas, or ambition. What it lacks is a capital system designed to support risk-taking beyond rhetoric. Over ten articles, we have examined why banks cannot fund uncertainty, why post-investment trust collapses in equity crowdfunding, why decentralised finance […] The post Equity

By Kizito CUDJOE Applicants seeking leases on public lands will now be required to pay at least 70 percent of the assessed market value upfront, under sweeping reforms introduced by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to tighten oversight, boost state revenue and curb longstanding concerns over the opaque allocation of public lands. The […] The post Gov’t demands 70% upfront

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has moved to safeguard local businesses and consumers following the imposition of War Risk Surcharges (WRS) and emergency conflict surcharges by international shipping lines after the escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict has disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing vessels to […] The post Shippers’