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Business & Financial Times
Flutterwave Founder and CEO, Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, has unveiled a bold vision for Africa’s financial operating system, positioning stablecoins as a transformative upgrade to the continent’s cross‑border payment infrastructure. …
Flutterwave unveils vision for Africa’s financial operating systemBusiness & Financial Times
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company and Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain network, today announced a strategic partnership to develop and support the next phase of stablecoin-powered payments and settlements across Africa. …
Flutterwave, Tempo partner to develop next generation stablecoin infrastructure for African paymentsJoy Online
Ghanaian entrepreneur and luxury watchmaker Anthony Mensah Dzamefe, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caveman Watches, has earned a coveted feature in the Forbes Africa Ghana 2026: Africa Undiscovered Edition, marking another significant milestone in the brand’s journey from …
Anthony Dzamefe’s Caveman Watches earns Forbes Africa spotlightJoy Online
… Europe maintained its position as Ghana’s largest export destination, while exports to Africa, North America and Asia continued to record steady growth, reflecting the country’s expanding reach in global markets. …
Exporters urged to sustain compliance as Ghana’s Non-Traditional Exports hit record growthBusiness & Financial Times
… The country remains one of Africa’s most respected democracies and has established a reputation for political stability, peaceful democratic transitions and a relatively educated English-speaking workforce. …
The cost of discrimination: Why diversity and inclusion have become an economic issue in a global talent economyJoy Online
The Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, is set to address global leaders, investors, policymakers and development partners at the Africa Agriculture, Trade and Investment Summit (AATIS) 2026 in Ohio, United States. …
Dr Peter Otokunor to speak at Africa Agriculture, Trade and Investment Summit in OhioDaily Guide
… It would mean nurturing literature, cinema, philosophy, spirituality and knowledge systems rooted in African experiences rather than forever seeking validation elsewhere. …
A Crime Does Not Rot: What Would Reparations Look Like For African Sovereignty?Business & Financial Times
By Paulette WATSON MBE In the first two articles in this series, I argued that the global internet is fragmenting along geopolitical fault lines and that the rules governing artificial intelligence are being written by a small number of powerful nations, largely without Africa in …
Building intelligence, not just borrowing it: Why AI innovation has become Africa’s next sovereignty challengeThe Ghanaian Times
The fifth edition of the West Africa Pharma and Healthcare Expo opened in Accra yesterday with a call on government, private sector, and development partners to move “from discussion to delivery” in order to position Ghana as West Africa’s hub for health sector investment and loc …
5th West Africa Pharma, Healthcare Expo opens in AccraJoy Online
… The report further revealed that visitor satisfaction levels remained high, reinforcing Ghana’s reputation as one of Africa’s most welcoming tourist destinations. …
GTA releases 2025 Tourism Report, records growth in international arrivalsA 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 →