By Rev’d Fiifi AFENYI-DONKOR On 18th February 2026, Historic Mission Churches, including The Methodist Church Ghana, marked Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season. Through the imposition of ashes and the solemn reminder, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return,” the Church calls attention to human mortality and the saving […] The post From

Ghana stands at a decisive moment in its resource governance story. Lithium, once peripheral to global markets, has quickly become central to the energy transition. Countries with lithium reserves are no longer just resource holders; they are strategic actors in a rapidly reordering global economy. Ghana, through the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, has an opportunity to […] The post Ewoyaa’s Lithium

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Bilateral trade between Ghana and Canada has risen sharply to US$752million, representing a 56 percent increase from the previous year, according to a new report. The surge underscores strengthening economic ties between the two countries, with Ghana now ranked Canada’s fifth-largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa and eighth across the continent. […] The post Ghana-Canada

By Amanda AKUSHIE …The most important question business leaders should ask is not only, “How do we increase sales?” but also, “Where are we making it unnecessarily difficult for customers to buy or do business with us?” When businesses experience declining margins or slower growth, attention often shifts to pricing pressures, competition, inflation, or market […] The post The hidden revenue

By Joshua Worlasi Amlanu The United States is scaling its technology engagement in West Africa, training more than 100 professionals across Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a broader effort to shape regional adoption standards and digital skills development. The programme, delivered through US Embassy American Spaces in Accra, Abuja, […] The post US

The Bank of Ghana is shifting toward a system-wide approach to managing cyber risk and has introduced a revised Cyber and Information Security Directive (CISD), thereby extending its regulatory coverage beyond banks to include fintechs, microfinance institutions and other financial sector players. Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama said this directive reflects a transition from traditional […] The post Editorial:

Luxury champagne house Veuve Clicquot proudly announces the launch of its newest lifestyle destination in West Africa: The Veuve Clicquot Terrace at Kozo Restaurant, an elevated champagne experience designed to bring together fine dining, vibrant social culture, and the unmistakable spirit of the Maison in the heart of Accra. Located within the stylish setting of […] The post Kozo

This Eid-ul-Fitr, Maison Yusif Fragrance made a commanding appearance at the iconic horse riding festival in Accra Central — not merely as a guest, but as a statement. Draped in rich traditional attire that honored the depth of Ghanaian heritage, Maison Yusif embodied the fusion of tribe, culture, and royalty. Every fabric, every movement, and […] The post Rewriting the scent map

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government is intensifying efforts to rebuild investor confidence, with Finance minister Cassiel Ato Forson pointing to a broad-based macroeconomic turnaround and improved fiscal performance as evidence that the economy has stabilised following its recent debt restructuring. The Ministry of Finance convened its first investor town hall since 2021, bringing together investors, […] The post Gov’t

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to grant manufacturers additional time to clear existing stock following the directive banning production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small volumes. According to AGI president Dr. Kofi Nsiah-Poku, while industry players broadly support the policy objective, the […] The post AGI

Industry leaders have argued that the era of relying on transient external funding is giving way to a more resilient model driven by strong local expertise in terms of innovative and blended finance. This argument is happening at a time when global markets navigate the fallout of the current U.S administration, the  Persian Gulf and Middle […] The post Domestic investors

 …backs domestic agriculture with fresh funding    By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The World Bank has warned that ongoing conflict and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose a significant risk to global fertiliser supply, raising concerns over potential shortages and price increases for key agricultural inputs. Speaking at a World Bank Civil Society Organisation Engagement […] The post Middle

Ghana and the UK have initiated discussions to establish a digital trade finance corridor aimed at closing Ghana’s estimated US$7billion annual trade finance gap, a structural constraint that continues to limit export growth and SME participation in global trade. The initiative, dubbed Neofingo, was unveilled at a high-level forum convened by ODI Global in partnership […] The post Ghana,UK

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Bank of Ghana and the 24 banks in Ghana to operationalise an integrated Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – a fully interoperable electronic payment system for all government transactions – in a major public financial management reform, essentially […] The post Gov’t

A senior academic has thrown his weight behind Ghana’s move to introduce a sliding-scale royalty regime for minerals, arguing that the country must take advantage of elevated commodity prices while they last. Prof. Prince Ofori Amponsah, head of the Earth Science Department at the University of Ghana, said the policy reflects a pragmatic approach to […] The post Geologist

The Kpone Katamanso Municipal Health Directorate has been named the Overall Best Performing District in the Greater Accra Region for 2025, outperforming 28 other districts. The recognition marks a dramatic turnaround for the municipality, which, just a year earlier, was ranked among the bottom three districts during the 2024 half-year performance review. According to the […] The post Kpone

GCB Bank PLC, Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, posted a record Profit Before Tax  (PBT) of GHS3.17 billion for the 2025 financial year. The profit outturn is a 67.4% increase from a year earlier, underpinned by robust deposit growth that fuelled strong loan book expansion, investments and growing fee income. Customer […] The post GCB

The Ministry of Finance has held its first investor town hall engagement since 2021, bringing together investors, bankers and bond market Specialists, as government steps up efforts to rebuild confidence in Ghana’s economy and debt market. In his welcome remarks, Chief Director, Patrick Nomo, described the engagement as an important milestone, expressing optimism that Ghana […] The post Finance

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Local Companies in Mining Services (LOCOMS), representing indigenous contractors and service providers within the Bogoso-Prestea mining enclave in the Western Region, has thrown its weight behind Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL), urging stakeholders to support the company’s ongoing efforts to revive the mine. This follows recent calls by some groups for […] The post LOCOMS

Standard Chartered has orchestrated a refined and inspiring event, welcoming a select group of affluent female clients to a sophisticated floral atelier session. This special occasion was thoughtfully designed to commemorate the celebration of women’s month and to blend creativity with valuable financial insights, fostering both personal and financial growth among attendees. The highlight of […] The post Orchids