Category: Business

Kwahu Business Forum 2026: Corporate Citizenship, Sustaining African Businesses Take Centre Stage With KGL Case Study

The 2026 Kwahu Business Forum at the Kwahu Convention Centre entered its second day with a strong focus on finance, market access, growth, and innovation, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and the general public to explore pathways for investment and economic expansion. The high-profile gathering was attended by President […]

Farmers Selling Cocoa Farms to Galamseyers Surge in Eastern Region — Save the Mining Communities-Ghana Study Reveals Alarming Trend

A new field study by Save the Mining Communities-Ghana (SMC-GH), a national non-governmental organization working in mining-affected communities, has uncovered a sharp rise in the number of cocoa farmers selling their farms to illegal miners, commonly known as galamseyers in Ghana’s Eastern Region. Presenting the findings to stakeholders, Mr. Andrews […]

Bogoso-Prestea Mine Catchment Divisional Chiefs petition President Mahama for a new investor to replace Heath Goldfields LTD.

Divisional Chiefs from the Bogoso–Prestea Mine Catchment Communities have formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, urging his intervention to secure a financially capable investor to take over operations of the troubled Bogoso-Prestea Mine. In a petition dated March 18, 2026, addressed to the Jubilee House, the traditional leaders expressed deep […]

Indigenous Freight Forwarders Raise Alarm Over AI-Driven Port Clearance System

Indigenous freight forwarders have raised concerns over the introduction of an artificial intelligence-driven inspection and clearance system at Ghana’s ports, warning that the reform could disproportionately disadvantage small-scale operators and trigger industry backlash if not carefully managed. The group, operating under the banner of the Advocate for Indigenous Freight Forwarders, […]

UBA Group and BII Sign Letter of Intent to Explore Trade Finance Collaboration across Africa

United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited (“UBA UK”) and British International Investment plc (“BII”), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, today announced that they have signed a letter of intent to develop trade finance collaboration opportunities. The proposed initiative aims to expand access to trade and working capital […]

CLAAG Illegally Collecting Taxes from Lotto Writers on behalf of GRA, NLA, and MMDAs

The National Lottery Authority(NLA) announced the introduction of a new sticker system for lotto writers effective 2025, as part of efforts to curb illegal lottery operations. However, instead of National Lottery Authority(NLA) tasking as well as collaborating with Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA), and the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies(MMDAs) to collect […]

President Visits Nobi Agriculture, Spotlighting the Promise of Ghana’s Agricultural Future

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama visited Nobi Agriculture this weekend together with Agriculture Minister the Honorable Eric Opoku, touring the emerging agricultural project with its founder, Kwame Awuah-Darko. The visit highlighted the growing role of private investment in advancing Ghana’s agricultural transformation and strengthening the country’s food production capacity. In […]