Despite the Initial Hype, Ghana’s QR Payment Platform Is Facing Slow Adoption

August 26, 2025

During the pandemic, QR payments seemed to be all the rage. But five years later, Ghana's QR payment platform might be facing slow adoption

Has Ghana’s Chale Wote Street Festival Lost Its Shine?

August 25, 2025

Joseph Awuah-Darko Always Wanted Attention—His Last Supper Initiative Put Him In The International Spotlight

August 25, 2025

Leveraging Private Equity and Venture Capital for Portfolio Diversification and Real Economy Impact

August 20, 2025

Fitch Ratings Projects Six Banks In Ghana Will Fail To Meet Capital Compliance

August 20, 2025

A Deputy Minister’s Title Sparks Debate on Unearned Academic Credentials in Ghana

August 19, 2025

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Ria Boss Is Ready To Go Global

August 19, 2025

Since dropping her first EP in 2017, Ria Boss has made a name for herself in Ghana. She's ready for her sound to go far beyond its borders

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A Developer Built A Ride Hailing Comparison Platform in Ghana. It’s Becoming A Big Hit

August 18, 2025

A developer noticed that commuters kept using multiple apps to compare prices in Ghana. So he built a centralised platform which has become very popular

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Is It “Ghanaian” Enough? Amaarae’s ‘Black Star’ Album Sparks A Debate Online

August 16, 2025

Local fans expected an album with more Ghanaian acts and Ghanaian sounds. But Amaarae's sound has always been more forward looking

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Ghana Continues To Faces Hurdles in Job Creation For Its Youth

August 15, 2025

World Bank reports highlights challenges of insufficient jobs for Ghana's growing workforce

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A Deputy Minister’s Title Sparks Debate on Unearned Academic Credentials in Ghana

August 19, 2025

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The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has been sending notices to politicians about the use of "unearned" titles, sparking debates online

Ghana Continues To Faces Hurdles in Job Creation For Its Youth

August 15, 2025

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World Bank reports highlights challenges of insufficient jobs for Ghana's growing workforce

Ghana’s Energy City Project Stalled. The DVLA Wants The Land Site It Vacated Returned

August 11, 2025

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The DVLA alleges the land has been sold to private developers after the Energy City project failed to take off

Genser Energy Expresses Consolences with Ghana after Loss Of Lives From August 6th Helicopter Crash

August 11, 2025

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Genser Energy described the victims as “symbols of courage, dedication, and an unyielding commitment to Ghana’s advancement

Ghana Announces Sweeping Legal Education Reform Which Would Establish a National Bar Exam

July 28, 2025

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The final draft of the legal education bill which would established a national bar exam has been submitted for review

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Fitch Ratings Projects Six Banks In Ghana Will Fail To Meet Capital Compliance

August 20, 2025

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According to the ratings agency, six banks will struggle to meet capital requirements and might need to explore mergers or acquisitions from bigger banks

Ghana Bank Loan Rates Remain High Across Corporate, Household, and SME Segments

August 12, 2025

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Fidelity Ghana provided the lowest 3 year corporate loan at 21.1% while Bank of Africa provided SMEs with loans of about 20.2%

Ghana’s Insurance Industry Remains a Tough Sell with Market Penetration Stuck at 1%

August 11, 2025

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Industry penetration still remains at 1%, the same as the previous year

Ghana Sees 114% Increase In Credit Checks By Financial Institutions

August 11, 2025

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Thanks to compliance and addition of credit bureaus, credit checks on individuals and companies are on the rise

Shoprite to Exit Ghana and Malawi, Focusing on South African Market

August 5, 2025

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This decision follows a series of challenges in several African markets and reflects the company’s intent to streamline its focus on more profitable regions

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A Developer Built A Ride Hailing Comparison Platform in Ghana. It’s Becoming A Big Hit

August 18, 2025

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A developer noticed that commuters kept using multiple apps to compare prices in Ghana. So he built a centralised platform which has become very

US Proposing Visa Bond Up to $15,000 for Business and Tourist Visa Seekers

August 5, 2025

1 min read

The new rule will apply to countries which have high visa overstay rates and require a bond between $5,000 and $15,000

FIBA 2025 AfroBasket Tournament Shows That Africa Female Sports Is Primetime Ready

August 3, 2025

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With the 2025 Afrobasket tournament, African female basketball players are showing that they are primetime ready

Global Travel: The 10 Most Powerful Passports in 2025

August 2, 2025

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Singapore remains as the top most powerful passport in the world, offering visa free access to 193 countries

University of Ghana Medical Centre To Offer Hair Transplant Surgery By The End of 2025

July 30, 2025

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The Medical Center has piloted the procedure and is expected to offer it to the public in 2025

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Leveraging Private Equity and Venture Capital for Portfolio Diversification and Real Economy Impact

August 20, 2025

by Amma Gyampo

In an article written by Amma Gyampo and co-authored by KPMG, they discuss how Ghana can leverage private equity and venture capital locally

Kasoa Can’t Breathe: The Alarming Rise of Air Pollution in Our Backyard

August 12, 2025

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The air quality in Kasoa, a growing urban town in Ghana continues to get worse due to uncontrolled environmental practices

Why The Lawsuit By Ghana’s Chief Justice at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice is a Case for Constitution Reform

August 5, 2025

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The lawsuit filed by former Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Tokornoo could be a litmus test for Ghana's constitution

Ghana’s Threat of Revoking DSTV’s License Over High Subscription Fees Could Set A Bad Precedent

August 2, 2025

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Revocation of DSTV's license to pressure reduction of prices could set a bad precedent for private companies

What Institutional Trustees, Private Equity Investors Want From Minister of Finance’s Mid-Year Budget Review

July 23, 2025

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Amma Gyampo, CEO of Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, writes on what stakeholders expect from Ghana's mid-term budget

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Has Ghana’s Chale Wote Street Festival Lost Its Shine?

August 25, 2025

Once a bright gem in the Ghanaian creative scene, the Chale Wote street festival appears to have lost its luster after abuse allegations and

Joseph Awuah-Darko Always Wanted Attention—His Last Supper Initiative Put Him In The International Spotlight

August 25, 2025

11 mins read

To most, he's a tormented soul struggling with mental health issues. To others he's nothing but a narcissist and scam artist

Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Agency Reports Gains in Convictions and Recoveries, But Faces Hurdles in High-Profile Cases

August 19, 2025

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According to the report, the Office of the Special Prosecutor is currently handling 219 active cases with 67 at the full investigation stage

Ria Boss Is Ready To Go Global

August 19, 2025

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Since dropping her first EP in 2017, Ria Boss has made a name for herself in Ghana. She's ready for her sound to go

Is It “Ghanaian” Enough? Amaarae’s ‘Black Star’ Album Sparks A Debate Online

August 16, 2025

3 mins read

Local fans expected an album with more Ghanaian acts and Ghanaian sounds. But Amaarae's sound has always been more forward looking

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Despite the Initial Hype, Ghana’s QR Payment Platform Is Facing Slow Adoption

August 26, 2025

During the pandemic, QR payments seemed to be all the rage. But five years later, Ghana's QR payment platform might be facing slow adoption

How Bank of Ghana’s Virtual Asset Bill Could Impact Ghana’s Fintech Space

August 5, 2025

2 mins read

When Ghana's Virtual Asset Bill goes into effect, it could have positive ripple effects for the fintech ecosystem

SpaceX Could Soon Be Offering a Shared Satellite Internet Service Called ‘Starlink Community’

August 4, 2025

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Reports suggest that new service will be priced at $60 and will rollout globally

Space42 Partners with Microsoft and Esri To Map The African Continent

July 30, 2025

1 min read

The project aims to map out all 54 African countries in five years

What The US GENIUS Act Could Mean for Stablecoins in Africa

July 21, 2025

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America's GENIUS Act could push stablecoins into the mainstream and accelerate its adoption in Africa

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