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The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, says falling lending rates and stronger private sector credit growth are among the gains from recent macroeconomic management efforts, creating improved conditions for businesses to access financing and expand operations. He said…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called for a dedicated digital platform to make the country’s official statistics more accessible, saying wider access to reliable data could improve economic research, policymaking and investment decisions. He said making…

By Dorcas Zenabu Seidu Why breastfeeding and breast cancer are one story, and why women and men must both read it In the first hour of life, a mother’s breast delivers colostrum, the baby’s first vaccine. Over the next six months it can supply everything a child needs. It is one of the most…

Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas is preparing to publish an investigation into the operations of Nguvu/Konongo Mines, owned by Angela List, with a focus on the dispute surrounding the mining interests and its possible implications for Ghana’s gold sector. The investigation, titled The…

Leonant Yert Ltd has been named the “Most Outstanding Public Relations Agency (PR Consultancy of the Year)” for the 2025 review period at the 2026 Institute of Public Relations (IPR), PR Ghana Excellence Awards. This latest recognition strengthens Leonant Yert’s position as the leading Public…

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has been confirmed as Chair of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (AU STC-ICT) at its 6th Ordinary Session in Libreville, Gabon. In his opening address to the…

Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for his work in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises and his prolific award-winning stage career, has died at 86 years old, his spokesperson confirmed. Stewart died at home on Wednesday, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said in a statement. His death…

The Dambai Circuit Court has remanded four people to police custody over their alleged involvement in disturbances at Dwabrem-Worawora in the Oti Region. The accused are Kwame Aboagye Ahenkora, 55, Prince Asante, 27, Daniel Wiafe, 20, and Kwabena Nsimbo, 22. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)…

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has held high-level talks with the Secretary-General of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Dr. Mark Speich, in Accra on Thursday. KAS is one of Germany’s leading political foundations and is…

Ghana is targeting about $1.2 billion in investment and 150,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next decade under a new textile and garment policy approved by Cabinet. The policy, which is expected to be formally launched by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, also seeks to expand…

Google parent Alphabet lost just over $500bn (£374bn) in value on Thursday after it rattled Wall Street with its last update of the year on its business operations. Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its artificial intelligence (AI) summaries on…

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), on Wednesday held the third session of its 18th Congregation at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium, where 1,314 students from the Faculty of Management Studies graduated. Various awards were presented to students who excelled. The cohort comprised…

The Asankragwa Divisional Police Command has dismissed 10 reported cases of alleged missing manhood in its operational area as false, following medical examinations that confirmed the complainants’ genitalia were intact and medically normal. The Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent…

The main Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot and Arab-led party leaders have denounced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleging foreign interference following the election which saw his coalition lose its majority. Netanyahu’s Likud accused Israel’s Arab-led parties of “stealing” the…

The guitar George Michael performed with in his 1987 Faith music video has sold for £180,000 at auction, after a row over the sale of memorabilia related to the singer. The guitar was one of more than 30 items auctioned by Sworders from the collection of Siobhan Bailey, Michael’s long-time personal…

Forty-seven university students have participated in the first edition of Unmute Yo’Self, a free public speaking and confidence-building event aimed at helping young people communicate their ideas more effectively. The event was held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Accra AI Community Center in…

Philippine police have obtained a warrant to examine devices seized from the former home of Thomas Markle, father of the Duchess of Sussex. Earlier this month, it was reported that hundreds of images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Thomas Markle Sr., 82, had been found at the property…

DoorDash will acquire grocery delivery firm Instacart in a $17bn (£12.8bn) deal, creating a behemoth that will bring more meals, quick-need purchases and big weekly shops directly to customers. DoorDash said the deal, expected to be final in about a year, will expand customer options and let more…

The government has launched the Cabinet-approved Ghana Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Policy, seeking to double domestic medicine production, create skilled jobs and position the country as a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in West Africa. The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry,…

Ghana has urged Polish and other European businesses to invest in the country, citing its democratic stability, access to African markets and improving economic conditions as key advantages. The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, made the call during a panel…

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the public that Ghana is prepared to detect and respond to any potential Ebola case, following an inspection of screening and emergency response measures at Accra International Airport. He said Ghana had not recorded any Ebola case and…

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged contractors working on the La General Hospital project to accelerate construction to meet the scheduled commissioning deadline of January 2028. “We can speed up so that we can beat the deadline,” he said during an inspection of the project,…

The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for responsible mining practices to become the standard in Ghana, stressing that mineral extraction must not come at the expense of the environment. She made the call after visiting Zijin Mining’s…

African business leaders remain confident about growth, but converting that confidence into sustained performance will depend on how effectively organisations navigate economic uncertainty, geopolitical disruption, technological change and structural constraints, according to the 2026 KPMG Africa…

Telecoms giant MTN has seen its profit before tax for the first nine months of this year hit GH¢ 11.3 billion. The figure represents a 51.8% jump over the GH¢ 7.7 billion it recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures were captured in MTN Ghana’s performance report for the nine-month…

Maven Communications is set to bring together C-suite executives, brand and marketing leaders, communications practitioners, customer experience professionals, academics and policymakers for the fifth edition of the Ghana Corporate Brands Conference and Honours, a platform focused on the future of…