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Ghana Exim Bank’s chief executive has unveiled a sweeping 2025-2030 strategy pivoting the state-owned lender away from raw commodity finance toward aggressive import substitution, naming rice, poultry, and garments & apparel as flagship sectors for state-backed credit.Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum, the CEO announced that three enterprises Perferct End Logistics, Nobi Farms, and Rockmar Pharmaceutical had cleared the bank’s credit process and secured board approval for disbursement, following engagement at last year’s forum.But the headline was strategic. With Ghana spending over US$1 billion annually on imported rice and poultry alone, the Bank is now prioritising domestic production in those…

Amid Rising Expectations for Private‑Sector RevivalAs Ghana’s political and business elite converge on the Kwahu ridge this weekend, the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum (KBF) is shaping up to be more than another high‑profile gathering. With a packed three‑day programme and unusually strong representation from government, banks, and industry, the forum is emerging as a bellwether for the administration’s economic strategy and its relationship with the private sector.Delegates begin arriving on Thursday, 2 April, with early registration and a welcome cocktail at Rock City Hotel, setting the stage for what organisers describe as a “meeting point for businesses and opportunities.” The…

The Black Stars have dropped in the latest FIFA rankings released on April 1, highlighting growing concerns over the team’s recent performances. The four-time African champions fell two places from 72nd in the previous rankings, continuing a period of inconsistent results on the international stage. Despite the global dip, Ghana remain 14th on the continent under the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rankings. The latest setback follows a disappointing international window in Europe, where the Black Stars suffered consecutive defeats, losing 5–1 to Austria in Vienna on March 27 and falling 2–1 to Germany in Stuttgart three days later. These…

ByAdamu Benin Abdul Karim   Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed dissatisfaction with Otto Addo’s tactics in Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany in Monday’s Pre-World Cup friendly. Bagbin believes Addo made some of his substitutions way too late, something he described as unpardonable; while saying he was shocked to hear the coach was fired barely two months before the World Cup. “This cannot be Ghana,” Bagbin said at the launch of the 2026 Democracy Cup in Parliament on Wednesday, adding, “I was surprised when I heard that the coach was axed. “Yes, there are some mistakes he made. Being myself…

For two unforgettable days, the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park didn’t just host an event, it became something else entirely. It felt like home. A place where the past and present met, where culture wasn’t something, you watched from a distance, but something you stepped into and lived. From the moment people started arriving, there was a sense that this was more than just a festival. Thousands came through, drawn by something deeper than food, by memory, by identity, and by that quiet longing for connection. And yes, the food was delivered. Long queues formed almost instantly, with people patiently waiting…

By Philip Antoh The Vice President Jane Nana Opoku-Agyeman has appealed to Ghanaian Youth to work closely with their elders in other to preserve Ghana’s culture, values, norms and dignity. During the 25th anniversary celebration of Nana Mprah Besemuna III, the Paramount Chief of the Krachi Traditional Area, she made this appeal as a special guest. Speaking to chiefs, elders, and residents in Kete-Krachi, the Vice President encouraged the youth of Krachi to work together as a vital part of preserving their heritage. “Support your chiefs and prioritize your education. The future of this proud tradition relies on you—put in…

Education Recruitement puts Mahama’s Word on the line By Philip Antoh The government has approved the recruitment of 7,000 teachers and 1,200 university lecturers in a coordinated push to address staffing gaps while making good on campaign promises to tackle youth unemployment. The announcement by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu on 1 April marks one of the largest single-batch recruitments under the Mahama administration, but questions remain about funding sustainability and whether the scale matches the need.Financial clearance has been secured from the Finance Ministry for the teacher recruitment, targeting graduates from the 2023–2025 cohorts of Colleges of Education. The…

By Leo Nelson A new strategic alignment between the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and Angola’s Instituto Nacional de Apoio às Pequenas e Médias Empresas (INAPEM) is set to redefine cross-border trade for small businesses, as the Authority’s CEO, Margaret Ansei, hosted a delegation from the Angolan Embassy to finalize preliminary frameworks for institutional collaboration. The meeting, which included Mr. Alcides Luis and Ms. Bamzi Teyegaga, signaled a departure from informal trade toward a structured, agency-led integration of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. “I welcomed a delegation from the Angolan Embassy…

… How Ablakwa Is Redefining National Power When the 123 delegates at the United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt Ghana’s Resolution (A/80/L.48) to designate the Transatlantic trafficking of Enslaved Africans and the entire racialized chattel enslavement as “the gravest crime against humanity,” the moment was widely framed as President John Dramani Mahama’s moral leadership. That was true — but it was incomplete. The real architect of the vote’s operational success was Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, whose unassuming steadiness stitched together the political, technical, and human threads that turned a bold idea into a global consensus. The immediate…

…A Distraction from the Call for Merit-Based Selection By Innocent Samuel Appiah In recent weeks, Ghana’s security services recruitment exercise has ignited a fervent debate within the public sphere, culminating in calls from minority members of Parliament, particularly from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). They are demanding the government refund fees paid by unsuccessful candidates. Led by Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of Defence and Interior, these calls reflect growing frustration over the recruitment process, particularly regarding the staggering number of hopeful applicants versus the limited positions available. However, a deeper examination reveals that the focus on refunds may be…