The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Pandit Asiamah, has defended the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to maintain the policy rate at 14 percent, insisting that lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to pose serious risks to Ghana’s inflation outlook and economic stability. Responding […]
Former Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Apreku Twum Barimah, has called for the urgent establishment of a National Gas Act to regulate Ghana’s gas industry and address what he describes as growing institutional confusion within the sector. In a statement, he stressed that a National Gas Act would […]
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has led a 19-company trade mission to Ghana aimed at deepening commercial ties and expanding business partnerships between Dubai and the West African nation, as non-oil trade between the two markets reached AED39.6 billion in 2025. The trade mission, organised under the chamber’s “New Horizons” […]
Africa’s intra-continental trade reached a record $220 billion in 2024, marking a 12.5 per cent increase from the previous year, as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) gains momentum despite growing global economic uncertainty. Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, announced the milestone on Monday during the opening […]
Story By: Nii Okpoti Odamtten & Muhammed Faisal Mustapha… In a remarkable celebration of African innovation, indigenous healthcare, and entrepreneurial excellence, Amega Herbal Bitters emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 9th edition of the prestigious West African Herbal and Alternative Medicals Awards, reaffirming its growing influence within […]
Story By: Nii Okpoti Odamtten & Muhammed Faisal Mustapha… In an era where Africa’s herbal medicine and wellness industry is rapidly gaining international recognition, one Ghanaian brand has once again distinguished itself on the regional stage. At the 9th edition of the prestigious West African Herbal and Alternative Medicals Awards, […]
For many young graduates, securing a well-paying first job remains one of the biggest challenges after university. The Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) at United Bank for Africa helps bridge this gap by providing talented young professionals with the opportunity to begin meaningful careers in banking, supported by hands-on experience […]
Partnership recognised for extending credit access to self-employed drivers in Ghana At the recent 5th Ghana FinTech Awards, the partnership between Bolt (ride-hailing platform) and Fido (digital lending platform) to provide drivers on the Bolt platform with access to credit facilities was named winner of the Fintech & Non-Bank Partnership […]
A new policy review by the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has sounded the alarm on the financial health of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), flagging serious structural concerns. The report points to mounting losses, worsening negative equity, and rising policy costs that threaten its long term stability. […]
Former Member of Parliament for Dormaa East and a former member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Paul Apreku Twum Barimah, has called for the complete removal of the fuel price floor policy, insisting that recent adjustments by the National Petroleum Authority, though commendable, do not go far enough to deliver meaningful […]
