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Could linking Africa's mobile wallets unlock a trade boom? The numbers suggest a massive opportunity.

At the Africa Internet Governance Forum in Accra, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko discussed connecting mobile money wallets across borders.

A new agreement could transform rural water and sanitation - but what will it take to succeed?

World Vision Ghana and two Ahafo district assemblies have signed an MoU to expand WASH services in rural communities.

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

Why enforcement alone won't stop galamsey - and what economic fixes could work.

Ghana's galamsey crisis is examined as an economic failure where miners profit while communities bear costs.

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?

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

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

From post-war reconstruction to modern global challenges, the distance between ambition and achievement is measured by the decisions we make.

Walking through Gdańsk's historic shipyards, one is reminded that history is often driven by decisions made in moments of uncertainty. This lesson

Ghana's health and economic future could hinge on a critical tax overhaul-discover why experts are pushing for change.

VAST Ghana has advocated for a comprehensive review of Ghana's excise tax framework, specifically targeting tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages. This initiative aims to address the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and enhance domestic revenue mobilization.

Could Ghana's flower industry bloom into a global export powerhouse? The Vice President thinks so - but there's a catch.

Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang opened the 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show in Accra, urging investment in horticulture.

Discover how the Vice President is challenging Ghana's Civil Service to prioritize citizens in their decision-making processes.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on civil servants to enhance professionalism and collaboration to improve public

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

The Vice President says Africa must develop its own technologies- but how can the continent achieve this?

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang addressed the Oxford Africa Conference on the need for Africa to lead its own transformation. She emphasized building systems rooted in African realities- but what does this entail?

Discover how Ghana's Vice President is challenging universities to embrace AI and what this could mean for the nation's educational landscape.

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaian universities to integrate Artificial Intelligence into their academic

Can Ghana's shea industry transform from raw commodity to global brand? The VP's opening remarks hint at a bigger push.

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang opened the World Shea Expo 2026 in Tamale, urging partnerships and value addition.

New buses arrive, but can they overcome the hurdles that have plagued Ghana's public transport?

Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang commissioned 100 new Metro Mass buses as part of a larger government initiative. This move aims to address critical issues within Ghana's public transportation sector- but what challenges remain?