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… The favourable time zones of hosts the US, Canada and Mexico will also boost global viewership, Benyon added, fuelling demand among punters in Europe, Latin America and Africa. …
World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in historyJoy Online
… The findings show that ride-hailing has emerged as one of the most significant segments within Africa’s gig economy, ranking second only to e-commerce among participants surveyed. …
Platform-based activity supporting income generation in Ghana’s $1bn digital economyJoy Online
… He initially managed players from Serbia before expanding his operations to other parts of Europe and Africa. …
2026 World Cup: Ghana will not progress beyond the group stage – Ex-Serbia forward GoranBusiness & Financial Times
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH In this conversation, Assalama Dawalak Sidi, Deputy Director of Oxfam-Africa, offers an insight into diverse aspects of Oxfam’s performance, and highlights challenges facing its operations across Africa. …
Despite challenges and roadblocks, Oxfam tackles Africa’s food securityJoy Online
… Growth in Africa Meanwhile, AfDB says growth in West Africa is projected to stabilise at 4.7% in 2026 and at 4.5% in 2027, compared with an estimated 4.8% in 2025. …
Ghana to grow at 5.0% GDP in 2026, but faces huge investment financing gap – AfDBJoy Online
… Growth in Africa Meanwhile, AfDB says growth in West Africa is projected to stabilise at 4.7% in 2026 and at 4.5% in 2027, compared with an estimated 4.8% in 2025. …
Ghana to grow at 5.0% GDP in 2026, but faces huge investment financing gap – AfDBJoy Online
… Mr Abdul Salam addressed more than 200 participants from Europe and Africa on 8th June at the 2026 EL Industry Days, ongoing in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 7th to 10th June. …
NLA Director-General calls for a concerted effort in fight against illegal gamblingJoy Online
… Mr Abdul Salam addressed more than 200 participants from Europe and Africa on 8th June at the 2026 EL Industry Days, ongoing in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 7th to 10th June. …
NLA Director-General calls for a concerted effort in fight against illegal gamblingBusiness & Financial Times
The Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa), Ms. …
Stratcomm Africa CEO honoured for contribution to women’s leadership dev’tBusiness & Financial Times
…the next evolution of ESG accountability in Ghana and Africa By: Frank Adu Anim In Ghana and across Africa, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting has rapidly expanded over the last decade, evolving from a niche practice into a central pillar of corporate accountab …
ESG insights with Chamber of ESG & sustainability: From compliance to consequenceA Ghanaian author and communications professional argues that talent alone is insufficient in modern Africa; visibility through personal branding is essential for talented professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, and creatives to gain recognition and opportunities beyond their immediate circles.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian author and communications professional argues that talent alone is insufficient in modern Africa; visibility through personal branding is essential for talented professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, and creatives to gain recognition and opportunities beyond their immediate circles.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana urges greater support for domestic cashew value addition, noting that while the country produces approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, only a small proportion is processed locally, limiting economic benefits. The association says existing processing infrastructure remains underutilized due to limited access to raw materials, despite Ghana having invested in developing processing capacity and skilled labour.
14 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Policymakers, development practitioners, and government officials gathered at the World Bank Country Office in Accra on 10 June 2026 for the launch of "Political Economy of Institutionalising Monitoring & Evaluation Practice in Africa: 21st Century Perspectives," a book by Professor Kwaku Appiah-Adu and Andrew Osei Asibey that explores how M&E systems can strengthen governance and evidence-based policymaking across Africa.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has warned that African languages risk being excluded from the global artificial intelligence revolution unless intentionally included in AI system design. She argues that without embedding African languages in AI training databases, systems will serve only part of the world despite Africa's over 2,000 living languages spoken by more than 1.4 billion people.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana has called for greater support for domestic cashew processing, arguing that increased value addition is critical to job creation and export earnings. Despite producing approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, only a small proportion is processed locally, limiting the country's capture of full economic value from the commodity.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces widespread fraud and scams, officially ranked as high-risk for money laundering, that have evolved from simple non-delivery schemes to sophisticated frauds offering worthless products or false promises such as health books and forex courses.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana has called for intentional inclusion of African languages in AI systems, warning that the continent risks marginalisation in the global AI revolution if its voices and knowledge systems remain underrepresented. She argued that Africa's linguistic diversity, encompassing more than 2,000 living languages spoken by over 1.4 billion people, should be viewed as a valuable resource, and that AI systems without African languages will serve only part of the world.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Crown Peak Holdings CEO Dr. Kobbina Tuyee Awuah says Ghana's system makes it difficult for entrepreneurs to succeed, though he notes success on the continent is driven by resilience and personal drive rather than supportive systems. He argues that while Ghana presents structural challenges compared to the West, it is a relatively better place to do business within Africa.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama championed a Ghana-led UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 that describes the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calls for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstaining, though major Western powers including the US, UK, and all EU member states either voted against or abstained.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An opinion piece argues that while Africa's cultural influence — music, fashion, film — gains global attention, this visibility risks becoming extraction disguised as partnership unless Africans define what "forward" means and retain ownership of their creative value.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An industry analyst argues that artificial intelligence's real disruption in Ghanaian marketing is not automation but the ability to uncover behavioural patterns and hidden opportunities at scale, moving beyond the broad generalisations and assumptions that have long dominated the industry.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Across Africa, government officials and policymakers regularly gather at conferences and summits that generate powerful speeches and ambitious declarations, but citizens—especially young people—question what measurable change actually results from these events.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's non-traditional export sector produced record earnings of US$5.006 billion in 2025, a 30.7 percent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024, with processed and semi-processed products accounting for more than 83 percent of total export earnings.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Kenya Airways' CEO urged African countries including Ghana to treat national airlines as strategic economic infrastructure rather than purely commercial ventures, arguing they drive connectivity, trade, tourism, and GDP growth. He cited Kenya's experience as demonstrating how strong national carriers generate significant spillover effects across tourism, hospitality, and employment sectors.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's non-traditional export sector achieved a record US$5.006 billion in earnings in 2025, a 30.7 per cent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024. Exporters were urged to sustain the compliance and innovation that drove this growth at a Ghana Shippers' Authority forum.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Seequent, a global leader in subsurface earth modelling and data management software, is expanding its presence in West Africa, with Ghana serving as a key hub. The company's Regional Manager for West Africa credits Ghana's diverse mineral base, credible regulatory framework, and relentless exploration activity as reasons for the region's strategic importance to Seequent's operations.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunnyside Schools held an African Union Day celebration on May 27, 2026, where the headmaster called for renewed efforts to promote African cultural identity and heritage preservation among learners through exposure to the continent's diverse customs, traditions, and lifestyles.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is designed to address structural constraints in intra-African trade by enabling transactions in local currencies with near-instant settlement, reducing transaction costs and friction for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Fareed Arthur, Senior Technical Advisor on AfCFTA Implementation Committees, traces the continental free trade area to decades-long efforts following the OAU's 1963 establishment, with momentum accelerating after the global financial crisis as Africa sought to reduce external dependence and finance its own development.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked International Menstrual Hygiene Day by partnering with Takoradi Technical University to distribute premium sanitary pads to junior high school girls and vulnerable women, promoting youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations on menstruation.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup is projected to be the biggest betting event in history, with over $50bn in wagers placed globally—a significant increase from the $35bn wagered during the 2022 Qatar tournament. The surge is driven by expansion from 32 to 48 teams, favourable time zones in the US, Canada and Mexico, and the growing US sports betting market where 65% of the population can now gamble on sports.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Bolt-commissioned study finds platform-based activity—including ride-hailing, delivery, e-commerce, and freelancing—is increasingly supporting income generation and entrepreneurship in Ghana's estimated $1 billion digital services economy. Ride-hailing has emerged as the second-largest gig economy segment after e-commerce, with financial independence and flexible earning cited as key drivers.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
European super-agent Goran Milovanovic told Asempa FM he believes Ghana will not advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing insufficient time for coach Carlos Queiroz to implement his ideas and predicting draws or losses against Panama, England, and Croatia.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Oxfam, a global non-state organization operating in more than 70 countries, works with African partners and communities to reduce inequality and address food security through humanitarian assistance, livelihood rebuilding, and advocacy for fairer policies. According to Deputy Director Assalama Dawalak Sidi, Africa's four richest billionaires hold more wealth ($57.4 billion) than half the continent's 750 million people.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The African Development Bank projects Ghana will grow at 5.0% in 2026 and 5.4% in 2027, down from an estimated 5.8% in 2025, but warns the country faces an investment financing gap of about 9% of GDP due to high public debt and low domestic revenue.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Development Bank projects Ghana's GDP growth at 5.0% in 2026 and 5.4% in 2027, supported by improved confidence and macroeconomic management, but warns the country faces an estimated investment financing gap of about 9% of GDP due to high public debt and low domestic revenue.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of Ghana's National Lottery Authority addressed European Lotteries and African Lotteries Association members at the 2026 EL Industry Days in Morocco, urging a coordinated effort to combat illegal gambling and protect economies from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," brought together over 200 participants to share best practices on responsible gaming, digital solutions, and strategies against illegal operators.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the European Lotteries Industry Days in Marrakesh, the NLA Director-General urged members to combat illegal gambling to protect economies and citizens from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," aims to foster collaboration between Europe and Africa on gaming industry challenges, responsible gaming, and strategies against illegal practices.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ms. Esther A.N. Cobbah, CEO of Strategic Communications Africa Ltd, has been recognised by the Ghana Employers' Association for her contribution to women's leadership development. Since 2019, she has facilitated the GEA NHO Female Future Programme, which has equipped close to 500 female professionals with leadership skills across Ghana and Africa.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
ESG reporting in Ghana and Africa has expanded rapidly but often emphasizes impressive output figures while failing to track whether initiatives actually benefit communities or create lasting change. The article argues that corporations prioritize visibility over verifiability, leaving the true value of many sustainability efforts unclear.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →