Bernard Yaw Ashiadey bows out after 15 years at B&FT

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Melcom confirms fire at Tema Free Zones warehouse

Melcom Group of Companies has confirmed that a fire broke out at one of its warehouse facilities in the Tema Free Zones enclave on Saturday, July 4, 2026, assuring customers that it is working to restore operations and minimise disruptions to its supply chain.

July 6, 2026

Economy

How ESG Compliance influences access to capital

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives have become a central component of corporate strategy and modern capital markets. It thus reflects the growing emphasis on sustainable business practices across the world. Recent industry estimates suggest that global ESG-labelled assets reached between $25 trillion and $34 trillion in 2023–2024 and are projected to grow to approximately $$80–125 trillion by the early 2030s.

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From nice to nuisance: The rhetoric-governance gap in democratic leadership

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The Future of Work Capsules with Baptista S. Gebu: Why critical thinking and problem solving are your best career insurance in the Age of AI

July 6, 2026

Maritime

Shippers decry container evacuation delays at Tema Port

July 6, 2026

Banking & Finance

How to empower Africa’s Multilateral Development Banks

July 6, 2026

Gov't declares July 10-11 national cleanup days in flood-hit regions

The President has declared Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026 as National General Cleaning Days in the seven regions affected by recent floods, as government steps up measures to clear drains, remove refuse and reduce the risk of further flooding.

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Africa Energy Technology Centre unveils continental energy transformation agenda to President Mahama

The Africa Energy Technology Centre (AETC) has unveiled an ambitious agenda to transform Africa into a global producer of energy technologies, securing the backing of President John Dramani Mahama for its flagship Africa Energy Technology Conference.

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Africa's World Cup: How the 2026 FIFA World Cup is reshaping the Economics of African Football

Far from home but closer than ever to a new era of investment, commercial growth, and sustainable football development.

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Waste management in the country: The hidden economic cost of choked gutters and polluted water bodies

Waste management is no longer just an environmental concern in Ghana—it has become a national economic issue that demands urgent and strategic attention. Across our cities, towns, and villages, heaps of uncollected refuse, plastic waste, and household garbage continue to choke drains, pollute rivers, and threaten public health. Unless we rethink our waste management system, the economic consequences will continue to outweigh the cost of implementing sustainable solutions.

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At the table with Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa: Years of carrying fish, dreams of selling: Autistic headporter seeks a way out

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Must we continue to experience “light off” because of rainfall, storms and bushfires?

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From gold to green growth: Harnessing natural resources for industrialisation, environmental stewardship and economic transformation

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Fiaseman Community Bank posts strong growth

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Crypto Clarity series with Benjamin Tetteh: Crypto, cross-border payments and the African Trade Opportunity

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GICC and IACCI seal strategic partnership agreement

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Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Dr Philip Takyi:

A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding across Africa’s automotive landscape. Budget-friendly, digitally enabled electric vehicles (EVs), some now being designed with Swahili-speaking voice assistants, are rapidly gaining attention in key African markets, particularly in Kenya and South Africa.

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Bernard Yaw Ashiadey bows out after 15 years at B&FT

Bernard Yaw Ashiadey, one of the Business and Financial Times' (B&FT) most prominent editorial voices, has resigned from the newspaper after 15 years of service, bringing to a close a tenure that saw him rise from intern to Deputy Editor and establish himself as one of Ghana's leading business journalists.

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Xenophobia in South Africa: A betrayal of African unity

For decades, Africa has spoken passionately about unity, solidarity, and the shared destiny of its people. From the struggle against colonialism to the fight against apartheid, Africans stood together, believing that the freedom of one nation was tied to the freedom of all. It is therefore deeply painful and unacceptable that, in the 21st century, fellow Africans continue to face xenophobic attacks, intimidation, discrimination, and violence in South Africa simply because they come from another African country.

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When Kennedy Agyapong speaks: State must listen carefully

In Ghana’s political landscape, there are many voices. But only a few commands sustained national attention when they speak. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong belongs to that rare category. Over more than two decades in politics and business, he has crafted a unique persona. Outspoken, combative, influential, and often controversial. His words, whether praised or criticised, rarely go unnoticed.

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Development Discourse with Amos SAFO: Perennial flooding, the blame game and our national psyche

On June 3, 2026, residents of Accra experienced heavy rains in what was probably a foretaste of what occurred on June 29, 2026. According to official figures, the June 29 rain was among the heaviest in recent memory, as it recorded approximately 440 millimeters of rain in Accra and some parts of the central region (Cape Coast and Winneba).

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Melcom confirms fire at Tema Free Zones warehouse

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GhIPCon 2026, downstream awards set for July 16–18

The Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon), under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and in partnership with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) and the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), has announced the 7th edition of the Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon 2026) and the 2nd Ghana Downstream Awards & Gala Night 2026.

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Strategic Series for SMEs and Business Leaders with Edwin Dadzie ABOTSI

Why every entrepreneur must prepare for the next flood, fire, market blaze, economic crisis, or pandemic before it happens. The recent floods that swept through Accra and other parts of Ghana have left behind more than submerged roads, damaged buildings, and ruined merchandise. They have left broken hearts, shattered dreams, interrupted livelihoods, and grieving families. Within a few hours, many hardworking entrepreneurs watched helplessly as years of sacrifice, savings, and determination disappeared beneath rising floodwaters.

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Risk Watch with Alberta QUARCOOPOME: What are the effects of organizational change in your workplace (3)?

Dear Readers, welcome to the final series of change management in the workplace. This week, I will look at some organizational change situations which can guide us in our efforts to improve structures in our organization. These are research findings of various financial institutions both local and international.

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