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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

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

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.

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.

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

Are Ghana's state-owned enterprises truly thriving, or is there more to the reported GH¢19.8 billion profit than meets the eye?

Bright Simons of IMANI Africa has challenged SIGA's reported GH¢19.8 billion profit for state-owned enterprises in 2025. He suggests that

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?

A coalition of US states is challenging the Trump administration's new tariffs, claiming they are an illegal tax on hardworking families and

Twenty-five US states are suing the Trump administration over new tariffs impacting goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the

Global institutions are coordinating to address the energy crisis - but what does this mean for Ghana?

The IEA, IMF, and World Bank have announced joint measures amidst the Middle East conflict. These measures aim to help vulnerable countries- but what challenges are they facing?

The World Shea Expo returns to Tamale-but can it transform Ghana's shea industry?

The World Shea Expo is returning to Tamale in 2026, bringing together stakeholders in the shea industry. The event aims to boost investment and trade-but what challenges will they face?

Discover how a network of nations is reportedly helping China navigate US trade barriers, raising questions about international commerce.

The White House has released a report alleging that over 40 countries have assisted China in circumventing US tariffs. This practice has significant

A Deloitte partner is calling for more clarity in Ghana's mining sector - but what's at stake?

Deloitte's Gideon Ayi-Owoo has urged Ghana to establish clear, consistent policies for mining license renewals and local content. Policy uncertainty could threaten future investments and state revenues - but how?

A new government programme aimed at ensuring imported vehicles meet safety standards faces pushback from industry stakeholders.

The Vehicle and Asset Dealers Union of Ghana (VADUG) is urging the government to suspend its planned vehicle conformity verification programme. The

A new directive seeks to transition mining activities to local firms - but will it actually work?

The United Party (UP) has commented on a recent government directive regarding the mining sector. The directive aims to shift operational mining activities to local Ghanaian contractors- but what could this mean for the economy?

Did SIGA try to steer SOE insurance business to specific companies? The agency is pushing back hard against the claim.

SIGA is responding to claims that they instructed state-owned enterprises to direct insurance business specifically to SIC Insurance PLC and SIC Life Company Limited- a policy think tank raised concerns. The Director General insists their intentions were misunderstood, but what could the real impact be?

A nationwide registration of small-scale miners has begun - but what does this mean for the future of the industry?

The government, in collaboration with the Minerals Commission, has initiated a nationwide registration of small-scale miners. This exercise aims to formalise and regulate the sector - but what benefits will this bring to the miners?

Ghana's drop in mining investment attractiveness raises questions - what impact will this have?

Ghana's mining sector is facing scrutiny as the Global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index reveals a shift in the nation's ranking. Stakeholders are now concerned about what this could mean for the country's appeal to investors.

Discover how Ghana's monetary policy stance in April 2026 continued to shape the nation's economic landscape.

Ghana's central bank has released its latest Monetary Policy Report, shedding light on the nation's real interest rates in April 2026. The report