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Ghana Plans New License Plate Design in 2026 to Curb Smuggling and Modernize Transport

August 26, 2025

According to the CEO of Ghana's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, the new license plates will be RFID enabled

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

August 26, 2025

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

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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

3 mins read

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

8 mins read

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

4 mins read

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

4 mins read

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 But Faces Hurdles in High-Profile Cases

August 19, 2025

2 mins read

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

7 mins read

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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Ghana Plans New License Plate Design in 2026 to Curb Smuggling and Modernize Transport

August 26, 2025

According to the CEO of Ghana's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, the new license plates will be RFID enabled

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

August 26, 2025

2 mins read

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

1 min read

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

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