Rising power demand heightens need for private sector investment – Karpowership

The Chancellor of Gold Coast University, Bishop Dr. Gideon Titi-Ofei, has called for greater investment in research, knowledge and human capital, noting that the country’s next gold mine is the Ghanaian mind.

Government plans to buy back bonds issued under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) that mature in 2027, according to its issuance calendar for October - December 2026 - published by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on 22 October.

Dr. David Ofosu-Dorte, AB & David Africa Senior Partner, has urged ICAG to scrap the six-year auditor rotation rule - citing its burden on SMEs.

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has received recognition in the Climate Finance category at the WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, which happened alongside the 2026 IMF Annual Meeting, for its investment in water projects across four locations in Ghana. 

Proforest has commissioned a new Rural Service Centre in Asumura, Asunafo North Municipality in the Ahafo Region, to expand support for cocoa farmers seeking to improve productivity, strengthen climate resilience and protect forests.

A new Global Education Center under construction in Accra is expected to expand access to digital learning and employment resources for students enrolled in BYU-Pathway Worldwide, Elder Clark G. Gilbert, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has said.

Traditional authority remains one of Africa’s most enduring institutions. But its future depends on a fundamental question: can customary legitimacy and democratic accountability work together to deliver sustainable development?

African business leaders remain confident about growth, but converting that confidence into sustained performance will depend on how effectively organisations navigate economic uncertainty, geopolitical disruption, technological change and structural constraints, according to the 2026 KPMG Africa CEO Outlook.