Russia leveraging Africa's media and diplomacy

It was only a few months ago that investors were preoccupied with US tariffs and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But these issues have since receded from the forefront of our concerns, overshadowed by anxiety over the AI boom and possible bust, rising bond yields, and mounting public debt.

The Northern Regional Manager of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Mr. Basim Alhassan, has urged consumers to check for the authority’s certification and quality marks before purchasing products to ensure safety and value for money. 

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has paid a total of GH¢6.71 billion in benefits to beneficiaries as of September 2026.

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is stepping up market surveillance in the Western Region to identify businesses illegally using its quality mark and ensure their products meet certification requirements.

Ghana must translate macroeconomic stability into job creation, industrial expansion and higher productivity to improve living standards, as government shifts its economic agenda toward structural transformation, Director-Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) Professor Robert Darko Osei has said.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is pushing for greater domestic ownership of mining assets, calling for a shift from reliance on royalties and free-carried interests toward equity participation in sustainable mining ventures as the country seeks to retain more value from its mineral resources.

Advans Group and Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd., have reaffirmed their commitment to responsible finance and financial inclusion following a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama during Advans Group Board Week 2026 from 6th October to 14th October 2026.

The Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr. Basil Ahiable, and two other  procurement professionals, Rev. Celestine Djane and Dr. Ekow Ghansah, have earned recognition at the 2026 African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) Conference Awards, highlighting Ghana’s contribution to advancing procurement and supply chain management across the continent.