Asamoah George Opoku
VALCO’s Turnaround Is a Test Case for Ghana’s Broader Industrial Ambitions
VALCO’s Q1 2026 profit marks a key test of Ghana’s industrial ambitions, showing that improved capacity utilisation and cost control…
Ghana’s Banks Return to Strength as Capital Ratios Surge and Bad Loans Decline
Ghana’s banking sector strengthened in 2025, with capital adequacy rising to 17.5% and non-performing loans falling to 18.9%, driven by…
GH₵400 Million in Dormant Funds Sparks Questions Over Banks’ Failure to Notify Families
Richard Amarh, Executive Director of the Centre for Legitimacy and Rule of Law, says banks are flouting the law on…
VALCO Returns to Profitability With $3.19 Million Q1 Turnaround
The Q1 2026 recorded profit was driven by higher production capacity, stronger aluminium prices, and improved cost controls.
Africa’s Fintech Industry Targets Credit, Savings, and Cross-Border Growth
Five hundred million mobile money accounts. $830 billion in annual transactions. The first wave of African fintech was about access.…
The Women Behind Ghana’s Markets Are Still Fighting for Recognition
Women play a major role in Ghana’s informal economy but still face limited access to credit and formal support, with…
China Just Bought Ghana’s First Lithium Mine: The Question Is What Comes Next
A $210 million takeover of the Ewoyaa project by a Chinese battery giant hands Beijing a commanding position in West…
Dangote Slams Africa’s Cross-Border Logistics Crisis
Africa's richest man has put a number on the continent's most embarrassing trade failure, and backed it with a coalition,…
COCOBOD Goes for Cedi Bond Under New Financing Framework-CEO
COCOBOD is developing a new domestic financing model for the 2026/27 cocoa season, moving away from offshore syndicated loans to…
Majority of Breweries to Fold; Young People Aren’t Drinking Beer -Business Consultant
The brewing industry is facing growing pressure as younger consumers shift away from traditional beer consumption toward healthier lifestyles, digital…
AmCham Networks Push for Inclusive Growth in U.S.–Africa Trade Relations
AmCham Ghana is calling for stronger U.S.–Africa trade cooperation to improve investment flows, regulatory alignment, and private sector growth
Ghana Joins ITF Council, Signs Czech Transport MOU at Leipzig Summit
Ghana has become the first Sub-Saharan African country admitted into the International Transport Forum’s Council of Ministers of Transport, boosting…
Ghana’s Young Entrepreneurs Ditch Banks for Fintech Loans
Young Ghanaian entrepreneurs are increasingly relying on fintech platforms for fast business financing as traditional banks tighten lending requirements.
Lower Volta Clam Fisheries Modernisation Cuts Processing Time, Protects Livelihoods
The initiative is helping boost productivity, reduce losses, and sustain livelihoods for thousands dependent on the clam trade.
Ghana Emerges Among Top Performers Under LoCAL Climate Program
Ghana has emerged as a top performer under the LoCAL climate programme, with NDPC and UNCDF strengthening collaboration on local…