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Customs AI System: We were not informed about implementation – GUTA President
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed concern over the implementation of the new Publican AI system at the country’s ports, citing a lack of stakeholder engagement. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, GUTA President Clement Boateng said traders were not informed about the rollout of the syste...
MIIF leads effort to strengthen mineral royalty monitoring
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), in collaboration with key state institutions within Ghana’s extractive sector, has revived an inter-agency committee aimed at strengthening the monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and other mining-related revenues due the state.
Same business models flooding the market- Is it enterprise pluralism or a crisis of creativity?
Recently, my friend and I were driving to a youth program in my neighborhood when a particular call incessantly came through. This interrupted our conversation continually.
Prof. Joshua Yindenaba Abor ranked No. 1 scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana for the 2026 Research.com rankings
Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has been ranked the number one scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana in the 2026 edition of the global Best Scientist Ranking by Research.com.
Transport fares to increase by 20% from June 2
Commuters across Ghana will pay higher fares for public transportation from Tuesday, June 2, 2026, following a 20% upward adjustment announced by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport operators. The increase, which affects intra-city trotro services, inter-city transport and shar...
Why volunteering might be Africa’s most underrated career accelerator
Volunteering is often framed as an act of goodwill rather than a pathway to professional growth. This view misses an important point. In many cases, volunteering is one of the most effective ways to build capability, credibility, and leadership.
TAGG calls for industrial action over Publican Ai Implementation
Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) demands immediate suspension and review of disruptive Publican Al Customs System. We hereby issue a grave warning concerning the catastrophic impact of the Publican Al system currently imposed on Ghana’s‘ trading environment. Despite ongoing engagement with government officials and r...
Fuel price crisis may trigger presidential intervention – NPA boss
The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamaklo, has signalled that Ghana could see high-level intervention if fuel prices continue to surge, with discussions potentially escalating to the Presidency. Speaking on PM Express on Joy News, he indicated that current market conditions are being clos...
Big Push will improve money circulation and boost purchasing power — Odike
Businessman and politician, Akwesi Addai Odike, says the current slowdown in market activity is due to low circulation of money in the economy. Speaking on Adom FMâs Dwaso Nsem, he explained that although conditions in the market are currently slow, there is hope as government interventions begin to take effect. Acco...
Absa Bank Audit chief launches “Weaker Arm book; a riveting leadership manual
A four-phase, 135-page book about life and leadership has been launched at the Osu Restoration Temple in Accra. Authored by Deacon Wisdom Kwame Nuworkpor, currently the Chief Internal Auditor of the Absa Bank Ghana, “The value of the Weaker Arm, Leveraging Limitations for Extraordinary leadership” is not only an awe-in...
Women in PR Ghana unveils top 10 PR women for 2025
Women in PR Ghana (WiPR) unveils Top 10 Women in PR for 2025, recognising outstanding PR professionals who are shaping the public relations and communications landscape in Ghana and beyond. Currently in its 9th year, the Top 10 Women in PR Ghana initiative continues to celebrate excellence, leadership, and impact withi...
Current economic conditions do not justify tariff increases — GUTA President
The President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has criticised the recent utility tariff hikes, arguing that the current economic conditions do not justify the adjustments announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). His comments follow PURC’s third-quarter tariff r...