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

… as listing revival gathers pace By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is on course to record its most active period of primary equity issuance in nearly a decade, with three initial public offerings in the space of six months set to add around GH¢10.88 billion to the exchange’s total market […] The post 3 IPOs in 6 months add GH¢11bn to GSE market

…as Green City project offers hope to workers By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH?3billion revolving housing fund to make home ownership more accessible to public sector workers. He made this known at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Green City Housing project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region. Speaking at […] The post President announces

Stanbic Bank Ghana has announced a GH?3million commitment to support the Black Stars of Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which will be hosted across the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. The announcement was made at a presentation ceremony at the Ministry of Finance at Kanda in Accra. The contribution makes […] The post Stanbic Bank commits GH?3m to

The Automobile Assemblers Association of Ghana (AAAG) says the industry is on its knees following the removal of key tax incentives in the 2026 national budget. According to the Association, the 2026 National budget presented by the Finance Minister, Mr. Cassiel Ato Forson eliminates the 20 percent VAT exemption on applicable duties for locally assembled […] The post Removal

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), in collaboration with key state institutions within Ghana’s extractive sector, has revived a inter-agency committee aimed at strengthening the monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and other mining-related revenues due the state. The committee comprises representatives from MIIF, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) the Minerals Commission, the Ghana […] The post MIIF