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A new clean cooking initiative is underway in East Gonja - but what impact will it have on the women in the region?

Women in East Gonja are now using cleaner cooking technology. The Eco-Flame Project aims to support national efforts to adapt to climate change- but what does that mean for the women involved?

Why was a vital economic pillar, responsible for keeping hotels open and airlines flying, completely overlooked in the latest national budget?

A Ghanaian news editor reflects on the recent 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review and its implications for a key economic sector. The editor questions the

When comfort replaces discipline, leadership begins to consume the business it was created to build.

Ghanaian business leaders risk destroying their companies when luxury replaces discipline in leadership.

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

Ghana's small businesses are missing a crucial element in their online presence, and it's not what you might think.

Ghanaian small businesses struggle with online visibility despite high internet penetration. This issue stems not from a lack of digital adoption

Could this smartphone-based payment solution finally bring Ghana's smallest traders into the digital economy?

Visa and Access Bank Ghana have launched Visa Accept, a solution enabling micro and nano merchants to accept contactless payments via smartphones.

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.

The Vice President attends a festival and praises a leader - but what plans are in store for the region's future?

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined the Effutu people to celebrate Aboakyir 2026. The festival highlights the importance of cultural preservation, but what other benefits could it bring to the region?

Discover how Uber's major global restructuring and job cuts are poised to reshape its operational model and strategic direction.

Uber is undertaking a significant global restructuring, including job cuts, to streamline its operations and refocus on core business areas. This

As Ghana's digital economy expands, the debate over digital trust intensifies-but what evidence truly helps consumers choose reliable services?

Ghana's digital economy faces a growing challenge in consumer trust as more financial activities shift to online platforms. This raises critical

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations remain legal tender.

Why are Mpraeso traders so unhappy about the prospect of a new 24-hour market in their municipality?

Traders in Mpraeso are up in arms over the Kwahu South Municipality's plan to construct a 24-hour market - a move that has sparked significant controversy. The traders are protesting what they feel is a rushed timeline and inadequate planning for their relocation.

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 significant gathering of Muslim women in Ghana is challenging participants to embrace their roles in nation-building and moral upbringing.

Thousands of Ahmadi Muslim women and interfaith representatives gathered in Wa for the 44th Annual National Convention of Lajna Ima'illah Ghana. The

A major field assessment mission is underway on an integrated school feeding programme - but what changes will be made?

The WFP, Ghana's government, and the US are assessing a school feeding programme impacting 60,000 pupils in Northern Ghana. The mission is evaluating the intervention's effects on education, nutrition, health, and community livelihoods - but what will they find?

Ghana is tackling financial access gaps for women and youth-led businesses with new digital solutions - discover how these innovations are set to

The UNCDF and partners showcased five digital financial solutions in Ghana to expand access to finance for women entrepreneurs and youth-led MSMEs.

A trial is underway in France concerning a tragic incident involving migrants in the English Channel, raising questions about the circumstances of

Fourteen men are on trial in France facing charges related to the deadliest migrant tragedy in the English Channel. The incident involved numerous