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Will a Congo pollution dispute shape the future of Ghana's first lithium mine?

A Chinese firm pursuing Ghana's Ewoyaa lithium project faces scrutiny over unpaid community compensation in Congo.

Ghanaian youth agribusiness practitioners demand funded roles, finance access and accountability in Feed Ghana and NAIP

Ghanaian youth agribusiness practitioners demand funded roles, finance access and accountability in Feed Ghana and NAIP food systems programmes

With Houthi attacks disrupting vital maritime trade routes, how will the escalating tensions in the Middle East impact the global economy?

Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping are raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict and further global economic damage. This comes amidst ongoing

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality cannot sustain permanently

GOLDBOD's "beautiful" financials hide a troubling truth - what is the real cost of the state gold program?

Ghana Gold Board's (GOLDBOD) 2025 financials paint a picture of success, touting significant gold assays and a healthy surplus. Examining these figures alongside the Bank of Ghana's results, however, reveals a stark contrast - raising questions about the true cost of GOLDBOD's operations.

UMB is experiencing a transformation under Dr. Oti-Mensah's leadership-but what's driving this resurgence?

Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah's first year as Managing Director of UMB coincides with international recognition-a front-page feature in EMEA Entrepreneur. This milestone hints at a transformation underway at UMB, driven by a leadership style focused on discipline and strategic execution-but what does it mean for the bank's future?

What happened when a graduate tried mushroom farming as a career path?

A young Ghanaian entrepreneur shares how agriculture opened doors after school. Her story hints at a growing opportunity for youth in agribusiness.

Ghana has built robust payment infrastructure, but a critical question remains: can businesses access the credit needed to truly grow?

Ghana's Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu highlighted a significant $4.8 billion SME financing gap during the National ICT Week. This shortfall

As Chinese malls spread across Ghana, what does this mean for the future of local markets and traders?

Ghana's retail landscape is shifting as Chinese malls expand nationwide, capturing a major share of the market.

With a rapidly aging population and a largely informal workforce, Africa faces a critical challenge in securing the financial future of its citizens.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged African nations to undertake urgent pension reforms. This call comes as a significant

Kwame Pianim's commendation of Fidelity Bank Ghana has sparked interest in the bank's operational model and its potential implications for the

Veteran economist Kwame Pianim recently praised Fidelity Bank Ghana during a panel discussion on the macro-environment at their Debt Capital Markets

From a mining town to the IMF - what pivotal moments shaped Valeria Mensah's journey in economics?

Valeria Mensah is an economist with the IMF, blending her skills with an interest in global economic development. She shares her journey from a Ghanaian mining town to shaping economic policies - but how did her past shape her future?

New ethics filings reveal a flurry of financial activity by Donald Trump - but what could be the implications?

Donald Trump's ethics filing reveals a substantial number of financial transactions involving securities of major U.S. companies. The reports, covering the first three months of 2026, hint at the scale of the president's financial activity - but what does it all mean?

Customers of popular Ghanaian food chains are at risk as a new investigation reveals widespread digital impersonation scams.

TrustGH has uncovered nearly 1,000 suspicious mobile numbers linked to fraudulent Google Business Profiles impersonating major food chains in Ghana.

Discover how mobile money transactions are reshaping Ghana's financial landscape and what's driving this remarkable surge.

Ghana's mobile money sector saw significant growth in transaction values, according to a new report from the Bank of Ghana. This acceleration

A skills shortage could jeopardise the future for over a billion young workers - what does this mean for Ghana?

The World Bank Group has issued a warning regarding the future of employment for young people in developing nations. They suggest a potential crisis is brewing as education may not be keeping pace - leaving many unprepared.

Ghanaian traders are demanding an urgent review of port charges, citing concerns over their impact on the cost of doing business.

The Traders Advocacy Group (TAGG) is urging the government to address what it calls excessive charges at Ghana's ports. This intervention is crucial

The Tema Oil Refinery has made a crucial move to rectify years of unaudited financial records, signaling a new era for the state-owned company.

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), a state-owned entity, has addressed a significant backlog in its audited financial statements. This effort aims to restore