Ghana has benefited significantly from India’s long-term investment in human capital, according to the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur. Speaking at the India–Ghana Partnership Day on February 4, 2026, at the Indian High Commission in Accra, the Minister described India’s approach to capacity building as a cornerstone of effective South–South cooperation, noting its impact extends beyond infrastructure and trade into people-centred development.

Ghana has long been a global success story in immunisation, consistently achieving coverage rates exceeding 95 percent. However, recent localised outbreaks of measles and rubella in 2023 and 2024 have exposed the fragility of sustaining these accomplishments and highlighted gaps in vaccine delivery. In response, a Parliamentary Coalition has been established as a Caucus on Immunisation, aimed at developing sustainable financing solutions for acquiring vaccines and ensuring the timely release of funds to meet national immunisation commitments.

The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has suspended all burials at the Osu Cemetery with immediate effect following confirmed reports of illegal exhumations, desecration of human remains, and the unauthorised sale of burial plots. The decision was announced by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Alfred Ato Allotey-Gaisie, through a statement read to the media on Thursday, February 5, by the Mayor of Korle Klottey, Michael Kpakpo Allotey.

President John Dramani Mahama says he feels “greatly honoured” to address the Zambian National Assembly during his state visit to the country. In a message in the Assembly’s visitors’ book, President Mahama expressed hope that the visit would rekindle the historic friendship between Ghana and Zambia, which has existed since both countries gained independence from colonial rule. In a message in the Assembly’s visitors’ book, President Mahama expressed hope that the visit would rekindle the historic friendship between Ghana and Zambia, which has existed since both countries gained independence from colonial rule.

Access to finance is one of the most decisive factors in the success or failure of startups in Ghana. While entrepreneurial activity continues to grow across sectors such as technology, agribusiness, manufacturing, creative industries, and services, many promising ventures struggle to move beyond the idea stage due to limited capital. Understanding the available financing options, how they work, and when to use them is essential for founders seeking sustainable growth.

Small businesses are the backbone of Ghana’s economy. They account for a significant share of employment, innovation, and local wealth creation. From informal traders and family enterprises to registered SMEs operating across multiple sectors, small businesses play a vital role in national development. However, growth remains a major challenge. Rising competition, limited access to capital, regulatory pressures, and changing consumer behaviour mean that growth must be deliberate, strategic, and sustainable.

From the approval of a new Chief Justice to the passage of major economic and institutional reforms, Ghana’s Parliament closed one of its most active legislative periods in recent years in December 2025, concluding the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament after an intensive two-month run. The Meeting, which opened on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, and…

The second edition of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League (UGCFL) was officially launched on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the VIP Lounge of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, signaling the start of another exciting season of corporate football. The press launch brought together representatives of participating corporate institutions, invited guests, and members of the media to unveil plans for the 2026 season, which will run from February to June.

Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu says Ghana’s sustained decline in inflation is an early signal of improving macroeconomic stability, raising expectations that cost pressures on households and businesses could moderate further in the months ahead. Latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 262.3 in January 2026, compared with 252.6 in January 2025.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to immediately investigate allegations of impropriety surrounding the award of overseas scholarships, escalating a public claim into a formal state inquiry. The directive follows a radio discussion on Sompa 106.5 FM in which a panellist and former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, alleged that money was paid to secure a foreign scholarship—raising concerns about fairness, abuse of discretion, and integrity in the management of publicly supported educational opportunities.

Entrepreneurship in Ghana has experienced remarkable growth over the last decade. As markets expand and competition intensifies, Ghanaian entrepreneurs face both immense opportunities and significant challenges. Thriving in a competitive market requires strategic planning, innovation, adaptability, and a deep understanding of local and global business dynamics. This editorial explores practical strategies, mindset shifts, and resources that entrepreneurs can leverage to achieve sustainable success.

The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, has urged African nations to move beyond raw cocoa exports and prioritize local processing as a strategy to generate employment, revenue, and sustainable industrial growth. Speaking at the 2026 Africa Trade Summit under the theme “Africa Agribusiness Industry Insights”, Dr. Dogbey emphasized that Africa’s reliance on unprocessed cocoa exports continues to deprive the continent of billions in potential earnings and broader economic benefits.

Ghana’s national futsal team intensified preparations on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as it entered the final stretch ahead of a crucial CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations first-leg qualifier against Zambia, scheduled for Tuesday at the University of Cape Coast Sports Hall. Kick-off is set for 4:00 p.m., and the fixture represents more than a single match. It is an early measuring stick for Ghana’s evolving futsal programme, which is seeking to establish consistency and credibility on the continental stage.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has received international recognition after winning the Global Cultural Ambassador Award at a Pre-Grammy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles, United States. The honour places Ghana’s tourism leadership within a growing global conversation about culture as economic diplomacy, at a time when countries are increasingly leveraging heritage…

CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, Malik Basintale accompanied by the Deputy CEO in charge of Operations, Mr. Abubakari Saana Abdul Kudus, and Directors of the Agency visited the Northshore Apparel Ghana in Savelugu, gaining first-hand insight into the operations, training processes, and the quality of work being done to prepare young people for employment in the garment and apparel industry.

President John Dramani Mahama has been ranked 5th on Devex’s 2026 Power 50 list, placing him among the most influential figures shaping the future of global development in a rapidly changing post-aid era. The ranking, published annually by Devex, reflects a growing consensus within development policy circles that power is no longer defined solely by the size of aid budgets. Instead, influence now lies in agenda-setting—the ability to reframe debates, mobilise coalitions, and design alternatives to traditional donor-led development at a time when long-standing models are under strain.

The history of the Ashanti Kingdom stands as one of the most compelling narratives of state formation, governance, military power, and cultural resilience in West Africa. Emerging from a collection of Akan states in the forest belt of present-day Ghana, the Ashanti Kingdom evolved into a centralized and formidable polity whose influence extended across trade, warfare, diplomacy, and culture. Its legacy continues to shape Ghana’s political institutions, cultural identity, and historical consciousness.

Bead making in Krobo culture stands as one of Ghana’s most intricate and symbolically rich craft traditions. Rooted in history, ritual, and social organization, Krobo beads are far more than decorative ornaments. They function as markers of identity, status, transition, and continuity, embedding cultural meaning into objects worn on the body. Through bead making, Krobo communities preserve memory, communicate values, and reaffirm collective belonging.

Adinkra stamping represents one of Ghana’s most profound visual languages, where philosophy, morality, spirituality, and identity are printed onto cloth through symbolic form. More than a decorative textile practice, Adinkra stamping is a system of communication—an embodied archive of Akan thought expressed through carefully crafted symbols and deliberate repetition. Each stamped motif conveys layered meanings that speak to life, death, leadership, unity, resilience, and human conduct.

Ghanaian basket weaving stands as one of the country’s most recognizable and internationally celebrated craft traditions, with Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region widely regarded as its creative heartland. Known globally for its distinctive Bolga baskets, the town and its surrounding communities have sustained a weaving heritage that blends practicality, cultural symbolism, and economic resilience. More than utilitarian objects, these baskets embody identity, history, and intergenerational knowledge shaped by environment and community life.

Pottery traditions in Ghana’s Northern Regions represent one of the most enduring and functional expressions of indigenous knowledge systems in the country. Long before the introduction of industrial containers and imported household wares, clay vessels shaped everyday life, spiritual practice, and social organization across northern communities. Pottery in this context is not simply a craft but a cultural institution—one that reflects history, gender roles, environmental adaptation, and collective identity.

Ghanaian wood carvings occupy a central place in the cultural and spiritual life of Ghana. Long before the arrival of modern materials and mass production, wood served as one of the most accessible and expressive mediums through which communities recorded history, communicated belief systems, and expressed identity. Across generations, carved objects have functioned not merely as decorative items but as living symbols—markers of authority, spirituality, social values, and communal memory.

Ghana’s economy grew by 3.8 percent year-on-year in October 2025, showing steady recovery momentum and stronger output across key sectors, according to provisional figures from the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). In October 2025, the MIEG index climbed to 112.7, up from 108.6 a year earlier, signaling widespread economic growth fueled mainly by the…

Senegal powered into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final for the fourth time, driven by Sadio Mané’s stunning strike that left their semi-final rivals, Egypt, in silence. The Lions of Teranga, crowned champions in 2021 after defeating Egypt on penalties, are eager to build on that triumph after previous final losses to Cameroon in 2002 and Algeria in 2019.

The Accra High Court has granted GH¢10 million bail to Kwadwo Owusu Bempah, Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, over an alleged illegal mining case linked to activities in a forest reserve. Owusu Bempah, one of five people accused in the case, was granted bail with three sureties, two of which must be justified. The court also instructed him to hand over his…