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Business Captains Descend, Answers stay up the Hills By Prince AhenkorahThe annual Easter homecoming in Kwahu has become a stage for grand economic visions. This year, the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) announced it has approved funding for three local enterprises Perfect End Logistics, Nobi Farms, and Rockmar Pharmaceutical. President John Dramani Mahama outlined a three-pivot strategy to transform Ghana’s economy. And the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, issued a blunt demand: young people need jobs, not motivational speeches.But beneath the polished statements and applause lines, the same structural fractures that have long hobbled Ghana’s industrial ambitions remain unhealed. The funding…

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s former president turned comeback leader, John Dramani Mahama, touched down in France on Monday (6 April) for a three-day official visit that casts him as a co-star alongside Emmanuel Macron. The French president has invited Mahama to co-chair the high-level segment of the One Health Summit in Lyon a rare diplomatic nod that elevates Accra’s profile in global health governance.Mahama’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed the trip, which also includes bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday. But the real spotlight is Lyon. Today, Mahama will share the podium with Macron and WHO chief Tedros…

By Prince Ahenkorah The government has rushed to block a proposed hike in sachet water prices, but the move has done little to stop some retailers from already selling at ₵1 a bag double the usual rate. The intervention, announced on Monday (6 April) by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, offers consumers only fleeting relief.Behind the scenes, producers had been pushing for a sharp increase. The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) cited a global polymer shortage, worsened by geopolitical tensions involving Iran, and wanted factory prices at GH¢8 and retail up to GH¢15. The…

By Philip Antoh The Mallam Market in Ablekuma North was once a bustling but ordinary trading hub. Not anymore. By day, it sells vegetables and cloth. By night, it sells sex and synthetic drugs and the two have become dangerously entangled.Traders arriving at dawn have grown used to sweeping up used condoms, empty packets of tramadol, and discarded boxes of sexual enhancers like Dragon and Mr. Q. The prostitutes and drug peddlers who take full control after dusk do not bother to hide their trade. The market, locals say, operates a double shift: legitimate commerce by sunlight, illicit enterprise by…

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…