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State-Owned Enterprise reform urgent, says Mahama

State-owned enterprise reform is once again at the centre of Ghana’s economic debate after President John Dramani Mahama openly acknowledged deep structural weaknesses in...

PAGE economic advisory strategy takes shape

The newly unveiled PAGE economic advisory strategy signals a structured attempt to reinforce Ghana’s economic decision-making at a critical moment. President John Dramani Mahama,...

MrBeast acquires youth-focused fintech app Step

YouTube creator Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, through his company Beast Industries, has acquired the teen-focused financial services app Step in February 2026, marking his entry...

GUTA calls for urgent review of Act 1151 under certificate of urgency: Traders seek immediate VAT reform

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has formally called on the government to urgently review the newly enacted Value Added Tax (VAT) Act,...

Vanguard energy ETF leads 2026 market rally

The unexpected strength in Vanguard Energy ETF performance is reshaping the 2026 investment landscape. While technology stocks, growth names, and even Bitcoin struggle in...

Nvidia $300 stock target: Can AI spending push shares 70% higher?

The bold Nvidia $300 stock target is gaining traction among investors after fresh data showed hyperscale tech giants dramatically increasing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure...

Retirement wealth thieves: Why the first 5 years can make or break your future

The biggest retirement wealth thieves often strike during the first five years after leaving the workforce. This early phase of retirement, sometimes called the...

Bitcoin as digital gold? Grayscale says not yet, but long-term potential remains

Grayscale’s latest research suggests that bitcoin as digital gold is still more of a future potential than a present reality. The cryptocurrency’s recent slide...

U.S. jobs report signals stronger economy

The latest U.S. jobs report revealed a stronger-than-expected expansion in employment, highlighting continued resilience in the American labor market as the economy enters 2026....

AI in education: Ghana’s digital classroom shift

AI in education is rapidly reshaping how students learn and how teachers teach, positioning Ghana at a critical turning point in its digital transformation...

Shea value addition deal to transform Ghana’s North

Shea value addition is moving to the centre of Ghana’s agribusiness strategy following a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AAK Ghana Limited and...

Republic verse redefines banking in Ghana

Republic Verse is Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC’s latest strategic push to reposition itself as a one-stop financial ecosystem rather than a traditional transactional bank....

Mineral value addition push gains AFC support

Ghana’s renewed drive for mineral value addition is gaining momentum as government officials court the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to mobilise capital for major...

AfCFTA SME participation gap threatens Africa’s trade ambitions

AfCFTA SME participation gap has emerged as a major concern for policymakers after Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, highlighted the low involvement...

Galamsey fight under fire: Is Ghana’s civil society failing?

The galamsey fight has once again taken centre stage in Ghana’s national conversation after sharp criticism from banking executive John Awuah, who questioned the...

ECG infrastructure investment drives reliable power push

ECG infrastructure investment is emerging as a central pillar in Ghana’s effort to stabilize electricity supply and support economic expansion. As power reliability remains...