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August 20, 2026
Business and Markets 3 min read

GH¢10.8bn DDEP payment strengthens debt-market credibility

Government has paid GH¢10.82billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking the third coupon payment made fully in cash and on schedule as it seeks to rebuild confidence in the domestic debt market.

updated2 hours ago
GH¢10.8bn DDEP payment strengthens debt-market credibility
Aviation5 min read

Ghana passport ranks 123rd globally

Ghana’s passport ranks 123rd globally, with holders able to access 72 destinations without obtaining a conventional visa in advance, according to data from Passport Reports, an independent platform covering 199 countries.

updated3 hours ago
Ghana passport ranks 123rd globally
Banking & Finance2 min read

Bank of Africa  appoints Ellis Erasmus Katwebaze as Deputy MD

Bank of Africa Ghana Limited has  appointed Mr. Ellis Erasmus Katwebaze as Deputy Managing Director, effective 19th August 2026.

updated4 hours ago
Bank of Africa  appoints Ellis Erasmus Katwebaze as Deputy MD
News2 min read

Absa Bank supports € 456m financing for Genser Energy’s next phase of growth

Absa has participated as one of the arrangers of a €456 million term and revolving credit facilities package for Genser Energy Investments LLC, a leading integrated energy company in West Africa.

updated5 hours ago
Absa Bank supports € 456m financing for Genser Energy’s next phase of growth
Dr. Maxwell Ampong11 min read

Culture as a form of Infrastructure.

Culture can do more than preserve identity. It can create demand, attract visitors, generate exports and drive spending across Ghana’s economy. The opportunity lies in turning cultural attention into transactions, local ownership and lasting prosperity.

updated6 hours ago
Culture as a form of Infrastructure.
Companies3 min read

Thinking beyond risk key to building resilient institutions – Stanbic Bank Executive

Organizations seeking to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile global environment must move beyond traditional approaches to risk management and intentionally build institutions that are resilient by design, Barbara Dede Ama Okai-Tettey, Head of Business Enablement, Business and Commercial Banking at Stanbic Bank LTD, has said.

updated6 hours ago
Thinking beyond risk key to building resilient institutions – Stanbic Bank Executive
SMEs3 min read

SMEs 96% aligned with global sustainability reporting standards - study

Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) already meet 96% of sustainability disclosure requirements under the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, according to research by GreenVista Strategies.

updated6 hours ago
SMEs 96% aligned with global sustainability reporting standards - study
Agribusiness2 min read

Hungary signs agreement with GAfF to strengthen agribusiness cooperation

The Government of Hungary has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the Governance Africa Foundation (GAfF) to strengthen agricultural development, knowledge transfer and agribusiness cooperation between Hungary and Ghana.

updated7 hours ago
Hungary signs agreement with GAfF to strengthen agribusiness cooperation
August 19, 2026
Features7 min read

Why the Black Volta Basin matters to Ghana’s economic future?

Ghana has treated the Black Volta primarily as a water resource. It is time, as Ghanaians, we recognise it as an economic landscape capable of strengthening energy security, food production, rural enterprise, climate resilience and regional trade.

updated12 hours ago
Why the Black Volta Basin matters to Ghana’s economic future?
News3 min read

NCCE urges youth to champion ethical leadership, fight corruption

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged Ghana’s youth to take an active role in promoting ethical leadership, accountability and the rule of law as part of efforts to fight corruption and strengthen democracy.

updated17 hours ago
NCCE urges youth to champion ethical leadership, fight corruption
Features4 min read

The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: The circle that kills

“A spider’s cobweb is not only its sleeping spring but also its food trap.” – African proverb

updated18 hours ago
The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: The circle that kills
Features7 min read

Why financial crime is becoming more sophisticated across Africa

Not long ago, financial fraud was often easier to recognise. A suspicious email, an unfamiliar phone call or an offer that sounded too good to be true could quickly raise concern.

updated19 hours ago
Why financial crime is becoming more sophisticated across Africa
News4 min read

10 talking points from the Channel One TV–Zonda Tec Auto Sale And Expo

The two-day Channel One TV–Zonda Tec Auto Sale and Expo has ended, but it has left behind a broader conversation about affordability, consumer preferences and the future of Ghana’s automotive industry.

updated19 hours ago
10 talking points from the Channel One TV–Zonda Tec Auto Sale And Expo
Features10 min read

The Community Service Bill, 2026 and the future of punishment

“The true measure of a legal system is not merely how effectively it punishes wrongdoing, but how wisely it restores both the offender and society.

updated20 hours ago
The Community Service Bill, 2026 and the future of punishment
Features8 min read

Driving domestic revenue mobilization through digital economy taxation

The growth of digital commerce has altered the foundations of global trade, straining tax systems built on the assumption of physical presence.

updated21 hours ago
Driving domestic revenue mobilization through digital economy taxation
News2 min read

Telecel, KNUST deepen digital partnership

Telecel Ghana’s leadership paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Vice‑Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, to extend congratulations and reaffirm the company’s commitment to deepening its digital partnership with the university.

updated21 hours ago
Telecel, KNUST deepen digital partnership
Features8 min read

Beyond the numbers: When stability has not yet become prosperity

The 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, presented to Parliament on 23 July, tells an encouraging macroeconomic story.

updated21 hours ago
Beyond the numbers: When stability has not yet become prosperity
News2 min read

ACCA , GAB Health Insurance sign strategic agreement

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GAB Health Insurance Company Ltd. (“GAB Health”) to strengthen ethics,

updated21 hours ago
ACCA , GAB Health Insurance sign strategic agreement
Features7 min read

Investing in people: Building a high-performance culture for sustainable growth

For 25 years, Enterprise Life has remained committed to a simple but powerful belief, "Our People are Our Greatest Asset."

updated21 hours ago
Investing in people: Building a high-performance culture for sustainable growth
Features6 min read

My Reflections: A trip to Bunso, the journey into the ecological future

From Accra’s sprawling urban landscape to Bunso’s thickening forest canopy, the journey of 117 kilometers felt like a passage into another Ghana; one where every breath carried the pulse of the forest with tangible richness.

updated22 hours ago
My Reflections: A trip to Bunso, the journey into the ecological future
News1 min read

Gov’t pays GH¢10.8bn DDEP Coupon

The government has paid GH¢10.82 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), bringing total payments to investors since 2025 to GH¢41.36 billion.

updated22 hours ago
Gov’t pays GH¢10.8bn DDEP Coupon
Business3 min read

Open banking reforms to unlock financing for SMEs — BoG

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is advancing reforms that expand access to credit for businesses which lack traditional collateral as part of efforts to deepen financial inclusion and support economic growth, Second Deputy Governor ,Matilda Asante-Asiedu has said.

yesterday
Open banking reforms to unlock financing for SMEs — BoG
News3 min read

GIPA, GUTA outline roadmap to protect informal retail space

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) and Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have outlined a collaborative roadmap to safeguard the informal retail sector, which is reserved exclusively for citizens under the GIPA Act, 2026 (Act 1117).

yesterday
GIPA, GUTA outline roadmap to protect informal retail space
Mining4 min read

Ghana trails Côte d’Ivoire in exploration race

The country faces intensifying competition for mineral exploration investment from Côte d’Ivoire even as it consolidates its position as Africa’s largest gold producer and ranks sixth among the world’s leading producers following record output in 2025.

yesterday
Ghana trails Côte d’Ivoire in exploration race
Banking & Finance3 min read

BoG inaugurates council to drive non-interest banking

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has inaugurated a five-member Non-Interest Financial Advisory Council (NIFAC) as it moves from developing a regulatory framework to implementing non-interest banking as a new segment of Ghana’s financial sector.

yesterday
BoG inaugurates council to drive non-interest banking
Telecom3 min read

Telecel rolls out Agent Loyalty Scheme to strengthen mobile money ecosystem

Telecel Ghana has announced a new loyalty rewards programme for Telecel Cash agents at a capacity-building forum to bolster agent participation and strengthen the foundation of Ghana’s digital financial ecosystem.

yesterday
Telecel rolls out Agent Loyalty Scheme to strengthen mobile money ecosystem
August 18, 2026
News3 min read

UCC rolls out eCampus platform to broaden postgraduate study

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has launched UCC eCampus, a structured online learning platform designed to expand access to postgraduate education for professionals in Ghana and abroad.

yesterday
UCC rolls out eCampus platform to broaden postgraduate study
News2 min read

WISTA-Ghana elects Stella Cobbah as president

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA)-Ghana has elected Stella Cobbah as its new President,

2 days ago
WISTA-Ghana elects Stella Cobbah as president
News3 min read

MTN to invest US$1.1bn over next 3-years

MTN Ghana plans to invest about US$1.1 billion over the next three years to expand network capacity,

2 days ago
MTN to invest US$1.1bn over next 3-years
News4 min read

DTI students turn ideas into art, technology and visions for Africa’s future

The Design and Technology Institute (DTI) held its Student Capstone Projects Exhibition 2026 on 14 August at the DTI Campus in Accra,

2 days ago
DTI students turn ideas into art, technology and visions for Africa’s future
News4 min read

Dr. Samuel Boateng launches ‘Beyond Breach: Where AI Meets Governance’ at virtual ceremony

Dr. Samuel Boateng, founder and CEO of Slamm Technologies, has officially launched ‘Beyond Breach: Where AI Meets Governance’, the first book in a five-volume series on artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and responsible AI.

2 days ago
Dr. Samuel Boateng launches ‘Beyond Breach: Where AI Meets Governance’ at virtual ceremony
News4 min read

DCS Culinary Expo 2026 slated for August 29 to showcase Ghanaian culinary innovation

Ghana's culinary landscape will take centre stage on August 29 as the third DCS Culinary Expo brings together chefs, hospitality professionals, students, food entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to explore innovative ways of presenting Ghanaian cuisine through modern culinary techniques.

2 days ago
DCS Culinary Expo 2026 slated for August 29 to showcase Ghanaian culinary innovation
Features4 min read

Golden Eagle Unit Trust Unitholders chart bolder course at 2026 Annual General Meeting

Unitholders of the Golden Eagle Unit Trust, GCB Capital Ltd's (GCL) flagship open-ended unit trust, gathered on Friday, 7th August 2026 for the maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM), which went beyond mere governance formalities.

2 days ago
Golden Eagle Unit Trust Unitholders chart bolder course at 2026 Annual General Meeting
Features7 min read

Are we building 24-hour markets or 24-hour buildings?

What happens when a market is open for 24 hours, but there is little reason for anyone to be there after 8 p.m.?

2 days ago
Are we building 24-hour markets or 24-hour buildings?
Features4 min read

HOPin Academy trains 1,500 young footballers

Across Ghana and many parts of Africa, thousands of young people dream of becoming professional footballers.

updated2 days ago
HOPin Academy trains 1,500 young footballers
Features8 min read

The Value of MIS: Technology is too consequential to be left to engineers

In 2022, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) faced a major crisis that cost it up to GH₵500 million.

2 days ago
The Value of MIS: Technology is too consequential to be left to engineers
News3 min read

JFC WELL GIRLS continues mentorship journey with COP Lydia Donkor

Junior Football Camp (JFC), an Accra-based football academy focused on developing the technical,

2 days ago
JFC WELL GIRLS continues mentorship journey with COP Lydia Donkor
Maritime2 min read

GPHA moves to decongest Port of Tema

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has announced a series of urgent operational measures to ease growing landside congestion at the Port of Tema.

2 days ago
GPHA moves to decongest Port of Tema
News4 min read

U.S. Embassy debriefs media post‑World Cup

The United States (U.S.) Embassy in Accra, has convened an exclusive group of Ghanaian media and sports leaders for a post‑World Cup debrief, spotlighting sports diplomacy and record visa achievements.

2 days ago
U.S. Embassy debriefs media post‑World Cup
News2 min read

MTN reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment

The Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to empowering young people, schoolchildren and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the resources and skills needed to contribute to a resilient Ghanaian economy.

2 days ago
MTN reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment
News1 min read

ECG recovers GH¢4.3m from illegal power connections in Western Region

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has retrieved GH¢4.3million in revenue lost through illegal power connections in the Western Region between January and June 2026.

2 days ago
ECG recovers GH¢4.3m from illegal power connections in Western Region
Features6 min read

Nine years of WopeCar: Building trust in Ghana’s mobility market

Nine years ago, finding and booking a rental vehicle in Ghana was not always straightforward.

2 days ago
Nine years of WopeCar: Building trust in Ghana’s mobility market
Business and Markets 4 min read

Bull run is GSE’s demutualisation window — market says

Capital market operators say the Ghana Stock Exchange’s (GSE) current bull run offers the most favourable conditions in years to advance demutualisation and a possible self-listing of the Exchange, warning that this opportunity could be lost if the reform is deferred to a calmer market.

2 days ago
Bull run is GSE’s demutualisation window — market says
News3 min read

Tax Justice Coalition demands tax exemptions regime reform

The Tax Justice Coalition Ghana is calling for comprehensive reforms to the tax exemptions regime, while urging government to close an estimated 81 percent corporate income tax (CIT) gap and strengthen compliance to improve domestic revenue mobilisation.

2 days ago
Tax Justice Coalition demands tax exemptions regime reform
Banking & Finance6 min read

Juaben Community Bank delivers impressive growth

Juaben Community Bank PLC at Juaben in the Ejisu – Juaben Municipality in the Ashanti Region, has posted an all-time impressive growth in all financial indicators for the 2025 year under review; recording remarkable progress, resilience and renewed commitment to shareholders and the wider community.

2 days ago
Juaben Community Bank delivers impressive growth
News3 min read

IPR launches annual Edzikanfo (Trailblazers) lecture

The Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana has launched the Annual Edzikanfo Lecture, an initiative to honour pioneers of the Public Relations profession and draw lessons from their lives and contributions to professional practice and society.

2 days ago
IPR launches annual Edzikanfo (Trailblazers) lecture
Telecom3 min read

3 win Toyota Land Cruiser Prados in MTN@30 anniversary promotion

MTN Ghana has rewarded the first three winners of its MTN@30 Anniversary Promotion with brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prados, as part of its commitment to share the joy of its 30th anniversary and brighten the lives of customers whose loyalty and trust have powered the company's journey over the past three decades.

2 days ago
3 win Toyota Land Cruiser Prados in MTN@30 anniversary promotion
August 17, 2026
Oil and Gas2 min read

BOSTenergies, tanker drivers reach deal to avert Kumasi depot strike

BOSTenergies has reached an understanding with fuel tanker drivers to suspend a planned three-day strike over operational challenges at the company’s Kumasi depot, after management engaged representatives of the drivers’ union.

2 days ago
BOSTenergies, tanker drivers reach deal to avert Kumasi depot strike
Features5 min read

Europe INfocus  with  Aboagye Mintah; The Germany opportunity

For almost seven decades, Ghana and Germany have built a relationship that has evolved far beyond traditional diplomacy.

3 days ago
Europe INfocus  with  Aboagye Mintah; The Germany opportunity
News2 min read

NESCAFÉ My Coffee, My Vibe 2026: Legon auditions set the vibe in motion

The search for Ghana’s next music and dance talents is officially underway as NESCAFÉ My Coffee, My Vibe, Campus Groove kicked off at the University of Ghana, Legon, bringing together students ready to turn their passion, creativity and individuality into their own unique vibe.

3 days ago
NESCAFÉ My Coffee, My Vibe 2026: Legon auditions set the vibe in motion

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