African businesses are set to benefit from improved market access, reduced customs duties and expanded manufacturing opportunities following the harmonisation of Rules of Origin under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Rules of Origin, which determine whether products qualify as originating from Africa, are fundamental to accessing preferential […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has renewed its commitment to transforming Africa’s automotive industry, calling for greater investment in local manufacturing, stronger regional supply chains and increased production of vehicle components across the continent. Speaking at the inaugural Africa Automotive Investment Forum, held on the sidelines of […]
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has directed all institutions, companies, contractors and individuals undertaking land reclamation, mine-site rehabilitation, dredging and water-body restoration without the requisite environmental permits to cease operations immediately. The directive, contained in a public notice issued on October 14, 2026, requires affected entities to stop work and […]
UBA Ghana has called on business leaders to strengthen collaboration between Chief Executive Officers and Chief Finance Officers, describing the relationship as critical to achieving sustainable growth, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. Speaking at the 3rd Ghana Chief Finance Officer Summit at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Daniel […]
A former Public Relations Manager of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Dr Razak Kojo Opoku, has called for legislative reforms to change how lottery revenues under the NLA–KGL arrangement are paid to the state through the NLA. Dr Opoku argues that the government should amend the existing law to allow […]
Financial economist and academic Dr Razak Kojo Opoku has commended the current management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) for transferring GH¢10 million into the Consolidated Fund from the GH¢173 million paid to the Authority by KGL. Dr Opoku, a former Public Relations Manager of the NLA, says the payment […]
The Advocates for Indigenous Freight Forwarders have raised concerns over alleged inefficiencies in scanning equipment operated by Meridian Port Services (MPS) at the Tema Port, warning that the situation is delaying container clearance and worsening congestion. The group is calling on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the […]
Story By: Felix Ernest Odamtten / Mohammed Faisal Mustapha…. Ghana has called for a new era of equitable international cooperation in the mining sector, insisting that future partnerships with Russia and other resource consuming nations must prioritise local mineral processing, technology transfer, industrial development and the strengthening of domestic expertise […]
Story By: Felix Ernest Odamtten / Mohammed Faisal Mustapha African cinema is steadily expanding its global footprint, with filmmakers increasingly using the power of storytelling to explore the continent’s identity, confront social realities and present its diverse cultures to international audiences. Against this backdrop, the second edition of the Reffa […]
Suspected Document Fraud Involving Individuals from the Tindouf Camps: Ibiza Case Raises New Questions over Spain’s Proposed Naturalization Framework for Sahrawis The case recently uncovered in Ibiza highlights the issues surrounding the authenticity of civil-status documents submitted in administrative procedures in Spain. It also raises concerns about the potential misuse […]
