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A new airport charge in Ghana has travelers concerned about rising costs-but what does this mean for the region?

Ghana's aviation sector faces turbulence with the introduction of a new Airport Infrastructure Development Charge-impacting international passengers. The levy raises questions about competitiveness and regional integration-potentially reshaping travel dynamics.

A landmark agreement for a massive gas pipeline project has been reached, but what does this mean for Africa's energy future?

West African leaders have endorsed the framework for the Nigeria-Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a major step for this ambitious energy

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

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

The 3rd Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (GOBAA) held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel honored top companies an

The 3rd Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (GOBAA) held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel honored top companies and explored global trade

Discover how ongoing international conflicts could pose significant challenges to Ghana's economic stability, despite its natural resource advantages.

The World Bank has issued a warning regarding the potential impact of prolonged Middle East tensions on Ghana's economy. Despite Ghana's status as

A new deal could change how an entire nation handles its trash - but what does it really involve?

The Gambia's Vice President has joined Zoomlion Gambia, a Jospong Group subsidiary, at a ceremony for new waste treatment facilities.

Ghana's seed system is getting a reset - but what does this mean for the country's broader agricultural transformation?

A National Seed System Reset Programme has been launched at the University of Ghana, bringing together stakeholders to discuss strengthening Ghana's seed system. The programme aims to create a modern, coordinated pipeline - hinting at the future of Ghana's agricultural transformation agenda.

Ghana's commitment to sustainable finance was highlighted at a recent meeting - but what does this mean for the economy?

Matilda Asante-Asiedu, Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, attended the NGFS Plenary in South Africa. Discussions centered on sustainable finance and climate-conscious financial supervision - and the implications could be significant.

Can the Africa Energy Technology Centre's initiatives restructure the continent's energy architecture?

The Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC 2026) convened in Accra, Ghana, to address Africa's energy paradox- vast resources overshadowed by energy poverty. AETC aims to transition Africa into an integrated economy, but regional value chains remain theoretical without integrated energy systems.

Makola traders get a direct line to customs and immigration officials - but what will they learn about regional trade?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs takes its ECOWAS For All campaign to Makola Market to educate traders on regional trade and free movement.

Discover how the SEKTAK Project could reshape Ghana's maritime landscape and what ambitious plans are underway for the Port of Takoradi.

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has held a stakeholder meeting on the Sekondi-Takoradi (SEKTAK) Project. This initiative aims to

Could Ghana secure a third MCC compact? Key signals emerge from high-level New York talks.

Ghana's MiDA delegation meets MCC officials in New York to discuss renewed development cooperation.

A Ghanaian MP is asking why a common African currency hasn't yet materialized - what's holding it back?

Krachie East MP, Djabab Kofi Nelson, has again raised the issue of a common African currency. He argues that the lack of a unified monetary system is a major impediment to trade across the continent - but what impact could this have?

Ghana's remarkable sanitation achievements are under threat. Experts and government officials gather in Accra to demand

Ghana's remarkable sanitation achievements are under threat. Experts and government officials gather in Accra to demand sustainable waste management

Could green integrity be Ghana's ticket to premium global markets? A Danish envoy makes a compelling case.

Danish envoy Jorgen Bollesen urges stronger Ghana-Denmark green industrial ties at the Ghana Industrial Summit.

The BoG is pushing for integrated payment systems - but what challenges need to be overcome?

Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has advocated for integrated payment systems across Africa. Fragmented systems make cross-border transactions inefficient- but what solutions are being explored?