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Access Bank, IFC sign risk-sharing deal to boost cocoa sector financing

Access Bank Ghana Plc has signed a risk-sharing guarantee agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) aimed at expanding credit to Ghana’s cocoa sector,...

Ghana launches National Virtual Asset Literacy Initiative as crypto law takes effect

Ghana’s central bank on Friday launched a nationwide public education programme on virtual assets, signalling a cautious but forward-looking approach to regulating cryptocurrencies and...

Russia-Africa strategy signals shift in economic and diplomatic engagement

The recent discussions on the Russia-Africa strategy highlight the country’s intent to redefine its engagement with the African continent through a combination of economic...

CEO market awareness critical for competitive edge in 2026

The importance of CEO market awareness has never been more pronounced in today’s rapidly shifting business environment. The recent insights shared by Ernest De-Graft...

Nigeria ambassador deployments signal strategic reset in global economic diplomacy

Nigeria ambassador deployments to major global economies have resumed after a prolonged diplomatic vacuum, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu posts envoys to the United...

Stanbic Bank value strategy sets the tone for Ghana’s 2026 growth agenda

As Ghana enters 2026 amid cautious economic optimism, Stanbic Bank value strategy has emerged as a defining theme shaping how financial institutions align profit...

GCB anti-fraud measures strengthen banking security

GCB anti-fraud measures have moved into the national spotlight following renewed assurances by Ghana’s largest indigenous bank that customer funds and banking systems remain...

Ghana IMF programme performance highlights path to sustainable recovery

The Ghana IMF programme performance was highlighted during the recent engagement between Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials,...

Ghana gold refining agreement signals economic gains and job creation

The recent Ghana gold refining agreement between the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and Gold Coast Refinery marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s efforts...

Malawi fuel price hike deepens cost-of-living pressures

The recent Malawi fuel price hike has sent shockwaves across households and businesses in the country, with petrol and diesel costs rising by more...

Fuel prices in Ghana fall amid deregulated price war

The recent drop in fuel prices in Ghana has reignited debate about how the country’s deregulated petroleum pricing system works and what it means...

Cement prices in Ghana set to remain stable

The assurance that cement prices in Ghana will not increase has become a critical economic signal for households, builders, and businesses, as the Trade...

Domestic Gold Purchasing Programme secures Ghana’s economic stability

The Domestic Gold Purchasing Programme (DGPP) has emerged as a cornerstone of Ghana’s macroeconomic stability, earning commendation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for...

Nigeria’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2025 positions gas-led industrialisation as Africa’s biggest infrastructure bet

Nigeria's Belt and Road Initiative in 2025 has emerged as one of the most consequential developments in Africa’s infrastructure and industrial landscape, following China-backed...

Africa Real Estate Festival sustainable urban development signals a new direction for Africa’s cities

Africa’s urban future has moved closer to the centre of policy, investment, and development debates with the launch of the Africa Real Estate Festival...

Prudential Bank customer experience leadership dominates Ghana’s retail banking among the top 5 retail banks

Prudential Bank customer experience leadership has emerged as a defining signal of how Ghana’s banking sector is recalibrating its priorities, following the bank’s placement...