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Banking and Corporate Governance Consultant, Dr Richmond Atuahene, has called for a critical review of Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), warning that reported profits may not necessarily reflect improved operational efficiency.
Banking and Corporate Governance Consultant, Dr Richmond Atuahene, has cautioned against interpreting the recent rise in banking sector profits as evidence of improved operational efficiency.
Travelers returning to Ghana with multiple new devices including mobile phones and other electronic gadgets may be compelled to pay commercial duties on such products at the airport during arrival processes. Briefing journalists after a…
Cook Islands environmental non-government organisation, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is calling for transparency and public oversight regarding the increasing involvement of United States (US) investors and US government in deep-sea minerals…
KIGALI — President Paul Kagame has told Rwanda’s investment agency to sharpen its focus on results as the government seeks to attract more private capital, expand exports and tourism, and…
The Legal Green Association (LGA) has commended the government, the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), and the boards and management of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for what it describes as significant improvements in the…
Ghanaian businesses have remained resilient and cautiously optimistic about their performance in the first half of 2026, with improved macroeconomic conditions providing some relief to the private sector.
KIGALI — Rwanda’s national social security fund has taken full control of three major companies in food processing, construction materials and insurance in a five-day buying spree that signals a…
Bank of Kigali Plc (BK) has launched its “Employee Banking Solution”, an ‘all-in-one’ facility designed to make banking more accessible and convenient for employees while strengthening partnerships with employers. The…
Newly elected Penrhyn Member of Parliament Vaine Wichman has welcomed the $101 million United States and New Zealand funding to upgrade the island’s port, describing the project as a ‘landmark investment’. Losirene Dasalusalu reports.
Manya Krobo Community Bank PLC recorded a 131% increase in profit after tax in 2025, as the bank posted strong growth across key areas of its operations. Profit after tax rose from GH¢4 million in 2024 to GH¢9.3 million in 2025, while…
TDC Development Company more than tripled its net profit in 2025, closing the year at GH¢195.61 million, up from GH¢59.99 million in 2024, according to the latest State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority…
Karaga Member of Parliament and former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has challenged GoldBod’s reported GH¢5.45 billion surplus for 2025, arguing that the figure does not accurately reflect the organisation’s trading performance.
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has begun consultations with key stakeholders to align its priorities and strengthen support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) over the next five years.
Ghana recorded a trade surplus of $4.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by strong gold exports, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
Cook Islands has secured a joint funding pledge of over $100 million from the United States and New Zealand to upgrade the critical lifeline port on Penrhyn, boosting safety, trade, and regional connectivity.
Following a three-year ‘transitional period’ to collect operational data, the Cook Islands government will determine the long-term management model for its new state-operated domestic shipping vessels serving the Pa Enua.
A foreign fishing company fined $400,000 by the Cook Islands High Court in June for illegal fishing cannot be located, despite having a registered office in Suva, Fiji. Shalveen Chand reports.
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is pushing for concrete decisions on regional architecture and partnership frameworks rather than further strategy discussions at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Koror, Palau this…
Fairtrade Africa has called for stronger collaboration among cocoa producers, traders, regulators, governments, and other industry stakeholders to accelerate progress towards a living income for cocoa farmers amid continuing pressure from…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been called upon by the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) to strengthen its digital services and payment platforms to prevent disruptions to port operations.
The number of job advertisements in selected print and online media increased by 45 per cent year-on-year in June 2026, signalling improved labour demand and strengthening economic activity, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) said in its latest…
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed that he feared Ghana could suffer a Sri Lanka-style economic crisis as the country struggled with severe foreign exchange shortages. He said his concerns grew as…
Following the successful 12th edition of the Ishmael Yamson & Associates Business Roundtable, Ishmael Yamson & Associates, through the Ishmael & Yamson Foundation, has announced the inaugural edition of BRT Extended—a new series designed…