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Africa's annual pharmaceutical import bill of more than US$14billion is presenting an investment opportunity for Ghana, as government moves to expand domestic medicine production, attract capital into the industry and position the country as a manufacturing and export hub for West Africa.

The growing threat of online fraud, identity theft, phishing attacks and data breaches makes cybersecurity a shared responsibility that must extend beyond information technology professionals to individuals, businesses, educational institutions and government agencies, Rector of SIIMT University College, Dr Raju Sonavane, has said.

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have launched a national index to assess the productivity, financing needs and growth potential of nearly 1.9 million business establishments, as efforts intensify to address structural constraints limiting the expansion of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Tema Oil Refinery’s return to profitability has renewed calls for the state-owned company to be insulated from political interference, with a former finance director warning that successive governments’ pricing decisions undermined its commercial viability and contributed to decades of financial difficulties.

Mfantsipim School has honoured distinguished alumni, staff and contributors at an Awards and Fundraising Dinner held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as part of activities marking its 150th anniversary. 

Zenith Bank Ghana has marked its 21st anniversary with a health walk to enhance the well-being of staff and customers and an SME fair, providing opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products.

Kumawuman Community Bank PLC has recorded a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, with profit after tax increasing by 80.4 percent to GH¢23.7 million from GH¢13.1 million in 2024.

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has secured an agreement with Russian aluminium giant RUSAL to develop a US$1.5 billion alumina refinery at Nyinahin, in a major step towards processing more of the country's bauxite locally and building an integrated aluminium industry.