In Ghana’s rapidly evolving real estate and construction sector, an industry long dominated by men, few women have risen with as much distinction, resilience and purpose as the Chief Executive Officer of LB Group, Nana Akua Maafo-Dosoo. A luxury real estate curator, sustainability advocate and visionary entrepreneur, she represents a new generation of African business […] The post Nana

By Hippolyte Fofack The narrative that Africa faces a persistent debt crisis has become entrenched. In fact, despite representing nearly one-fifth of the world’s population, the continent accounts for less than 3% of global sovereign debt. By contrast, the European Union and the United States account for a much larger share (nearly 16% and more […] The post How Africa can escape the debt trap

“Horns do not grow before the head.” – African proverb You do not need a degree to see that Ghana today is not working for all of us. But you do need a clear picture of what a better society looks like, otherwise, how will you know what to push for? The average Ghanaian dreams […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Structuring our nation appeared

 By V.N. Parameswaran As the global spotlight turns to New Delhi this month, the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) feels less like a routine diplomatic gathering and more like a coming together of two old partners ready to shape what lies ahead. Framed around the theme “India-Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Transformation […] The post India

Every interview has that moment. The question lands with a little more force than expected. It is sharp. It is direct. It may even feel unfair. And suddenly, the conversation feels less like an interview… and more like a test. This is where many people lose control. Not because they lack knowledge, but because they […] The post On Cue with Kafui Dey: How to handle a hostile

The Africa Forward Summit has ambitions to rewrite the terms of one of the world’s most freighted partnerships,  but history will be watching When Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron opened the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, they did something that no French head of state […] The post Nairobi

By Ebenezer ADU-ACQUAH Nation building is often discussed in terms of economic growth, infrastructure development, and political leadership. Yet beneath all these elements lies a principle that determines whether progress is sustainable or temporary. That principle is accountability. At its simplest level, accountability means that anyone entrusted with responsibility must be able to explain how […] The post Role

At the 2026 3i Africa Summit’s close in Accra, Governor Johnson P. Asiama said 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. The initiatives form part of a broader strategy to deepen Africa’s digital financial ecosystem, improve regulatory […] The post ‘Patient

Modalities for a new cocoa sector funding model are nearing completion ahead of its implementation in the 2026/2027 crop season. Dr. Ransford Abbey, Chief Executive-Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), says the new model marks a major shift in Ghana’s cocoa financing strategy and seeks to ensure price stability and sustainable farmer income. This was disclosed at […] The post Editorial:

…From Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, and from University College Hospital Ibadan to Kenyatta National Hospital, the deeper challenge is not only resources or politics, but the systems we have yet to fully strengthen By Ing. Prof. Douglas Boateng A system that trains excellence but struggles to deliver it There […] The post The

Fifteen years ago, the Digital Innovation Awards began as a national recognition platform in Ghana. Today, it has evolved into one of Africa’s most influential convenings at the intersection of technology, policy, and capital. On July 3, 2026, the Digital Innovation Awards DIA 2026 will mark its 15th anniversary at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast […] The post Digital Innovation

By Norman Adu BAMFO Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery narrative has earned cautious but genuine admiration in the past eighteen months. Inflation, which reached an alarming 54.1 percent in December 2022, has been compressed to 5.4 percent by the close of 2025 and further to 3.4 percent by April 2026. The cedi has held a degree of […] The post The

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has called for coordinated pan-African regulatory frameworks to support cross-border digital finance, arguing that fragmented rules across jurisdictions are slowing the growth of interoperable payment systems and financial innovation on the continent. Speaking at the Future of Finance Dialogues Africa dinner, an […] The post Pan-African

… unofficial ‘goodwill’ payments up to GH¢500,000 demanded for prime locations By Ernest Bako WUBONTO & Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The bustling markets of Accra, especially Makola, Madina and Kantamanto, have long been the heartbeat of Ghana’s economy, but behind the vibrant displays of nicely-packed products and the rhythmic calls of hawkers lies a quiet and […] The post Prime market rents

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Trading activity in the corporate debt market accelerated sharply in the first four months of 2026, with the value of corporate securities traded on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) rising to about GH¢2.8 billion, more than three times the level recorded a year earlier, amid falling yields and improving market […] The post Corporate

United Bank for Africa Ghana has reinforced its position as a leading financial institution, topping the industry through deliberate steps to lower bad loans and enhance asset quality. The Bank’s latest performance metrics highlight a significant decline in its Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio from 29.40% in 2021 to an impressive 2.11% in 2025, underscoring a […] The post UBA tops

GCB Bank PLC has donated GH?5 million in support of the Ghana Black Stars preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, reinforcing the Bank’s long-standing commitment to sports development and national unity. The cheque presentation ceremony was held at the Bank’s Head Office on the High Street in Accra, drawing senior officials from the […] The post GCB Bank donates GH?5m

Consulting Engineering experts, infrastructure leaders, policymakers and digital technology professionals from across Africa are in Accra for the FIDIC Africa Conference focused on sustainable infrastructure development, climate resilience and Africa’s green transition. The conference, organized by FIDIC Africa in collaboration with the Ghana Consulting Engineering Association (GCEA), seeks to explore innovative solutions to Africa’s growing […] The post FIAC

The French Government and Africa Forward Summit Secretariat has invited Ghana’s Jonathan Christopher Koney, an International Relations and Business Communications Specialist to participate in the Africa Forward Summit: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth, jointly organised by Kenya and France in Nairobi – Kenya. Chris Koney will be part of high-level dialogue on Youth, Sports, […] The post Chris

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