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Wontumi recounts journey from Prempeh College to business and NPP leadership
Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has recounted his journey from student life through entrepreneurship and party activism, describing how he rose through the ranks of the party. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programm...
CEO Network Ghana pushes ‘global champions’ strategy to transform Ghana’s economy
A high-powered delegation of business leaders from the CEO Network Ghana has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House, presenting a bold roadmap aimed at transforming Ghanaian enterprises into globally competitive corporations.
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
Chinese online retail giant AliExpress has been fined a record €550m (£467m) by the EU for allowing the sale of illegal products such as unsafe toys and fake clothes.
MTN Ghana completes Mobile Money business spinoff to scale fintech unit
MTN Ghana has formally separated its Mobile Money operations from its core telecommunications business, creating Mobile Money Fintech Ltd. (MMFL) as a standalone growth unit. The transition, which took effect on March 31, 2026, positions MMFL to focus exclusively on digital financial services for millions of Ghanaians....
Banking sector strong but credit risks remain – BoG Governor warns
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, says Ghana’s banking sector continues to demonstrate strong resilience, posting significant improvements in asset growth, capital adequacy and asset quality. Addressing bank CEOs and Managing Directors, Dr. Asiama revealed that total banking sector assets expande...
Ghana Link dismisses claims of ICUMS failures, demands evidence from accusers
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd has strongly rejected allegations that the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) is dysfunctional and causing disruptions to port and customs operations, describing the claims as false, baseless, and unsupported by evidence. In a statement issued on June 6, 2026, the company said...
Global investors converge on Accra as Ghana pushes 24-hour economy agenda at Ghana Investment & Trade Week
Ghana has renewed its drive to position itself as West Africa’s premier investment destination as the 7th Ghana Investment and Trade Week (GITW) officially opened in Accra on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, bringing together government officials, traditional authorities, investors and business leaders from more than 30 countrie...
Ghana’s banks face profitability test as falling interest rates force business model shift – PwC
Ghana's banking sector is entering a significant structural transition as the country's macroeconomic environment continues to stabilize, with inflation easing and interest rates declining.
Project Management Institute and Cannes Lions launch Global Educators Forum to help prepare students for the future of work
Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading authority in project success, has announced its partnership with Cannes Lions to launch the LIONS Educators Forum, a global initiative designed to connect academia with creative industries and better prepare students for the evolving world of work. The Forum responds to a...
BoG revoked GN Savings & Loans licence solely on insolvency grounds, not other alleged breaches — Lawyer
The recent Court of Appeal ruling in favour of GN Savings & Loans could mark the first major step toward the possible restoration of the institution’s licence, nearly seven years after the Bank of Ghana revoked it during the country’s banking sector cleanup. At the time of the revocation in August 2019, the Bank of […]
Ghana’s power sector reforms target financial stability; government moves to clear IPP payment gaps
Speaking at the 60th Annual Meeting of the African Power Pool (APUA), Mr Gyan-Mensah said the government’s renegotiation of IPP agreements has already generated savings of more than $240 million, while additional measures are being pursued to reduce costs across the sector.
Parliament passes Energy Sector Levies amendment; fuel oil levy rises to GH¢1.93 per litre
Parliament has passed the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing changes to the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening revenue mobilisation and addressing abuses within the country’s fuel subsidy regime. The amendment increases the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy on fue...