George Asamoah
U.S. Visa Bond Rule Could Make Business Travel More Expensive for Africans
The U.S. decision to make its visa bond programme permanent could increase the cost of business travel for African entrepreneurs…
After CWPC and Yepbit Collapse, Ghana’s Ponzi Fight Must Move from Warnings to Prevention as Schemes Rebrand
The collapse of CWPC and Yepbit Exchange, alongside reports that some operators may be rebranding, has highlighted the need for…
Ghana’s Universities Face A Skills Reset As UCC Pushes Degree Reform For AI, Industry And Employment
Sam Jonah has called for Ghana’s universities to redesign degree programmes around practical skills, industry needs and emerging technologies such…
Ponzi Schemes, Online Scams Raise Stakes for Cybercrime Enforcement
Cyber-enabled financial crimes such as Ponzi schemes and online scams continue to challenge Ghana’s enforcement institutions, highlighting the need for…
Region 17 Initiative Targets Diaspora Capital as Ghana Looks Beyond Remittances
Ghana has launched the Region 17 initiative to mobilise diaspora investment, expertise and business networks as part of efforts to…
AfCFTA Opens Bigger Markets for Ghana, but the Opportunity Lies Beyond Gold
Ghana recorded a GH¢34.7 billion trade surplus with Africa in 2025, but the data highlights the need to use AfCFTA…
Huayou’s $210m Atlantic Lithium Takeover Tests Ghana’s Industrial Ambitions
Huayou Cobalt’s US$210 million acquisition of Atlantic Lithium will place Ghana’s Ewoyaa lithium project under Chinese ownership, shaping the future…
Ghana’s Biggest African Trade Partner Is Now Its Most Politically Fraught One
Ghana’s largest African trade relationship with South Africa, driven by gold exports, faces pressure following diplomatic tensions over xenophobic attacks…
Why Is Ghana Paying Billions for Fuel It Could Refine at Home?
Ghana’s fuel imports from Nigeria surged in 2025, with mineral fuels and oils accounting for 81.1% of imports from the…
Outgoing Israeli Diplomat Highlights Stronger Ghana-Israel Education, Development Ties
His tenure also laid the foundation for alumni-led development projects through a new micro-grant initiative.
Israel’s MASHAV to Introduce Micro-Grants for Ghanaian Alumni to Fund Development Projects
Israel’s MASHAV programme will introduce micro-grants for Ghanaian alumni to fund development projects, expanding its support beyond technical training to…
Gold Tightens Its Grip on Ghana’s Exports as Diversification Gap Widens
Ghana’s export earnings in 2025 remained heavily concentrated in gold, cocoa and crude petroleum, which accounted for 85.9% of total…
Banks Face New Contest For Women-Led SMEs As Women’s Development Bank Nears Launch
Ghana’s commercial banks are intensifying support for women-led SMEs as the government prepares to launch the Women’s Development Bank, which…
CBG Leads Inclusive Financing at Women in Trade and Investment Confab, SME Fair
Consolidated Bank Ghana has called for greater support for women-led businesses and advanced the agenda by providing female SMEs with…
Trotro ‘Kalabule’ Worsens As Madina-Dodowa Passengers Battle Illegal Fare Hikes
Commuters on the Madina-Dodowa route are facing worsening transport challenges as commercial drivers continue charging fares above approved levels, with…