The National Cocoa Farmers Association of Ghana (COFAG) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to implement comprehensive reforms at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), insisting that addressing challenges in the sector requires more than just the removal of its Chief Executive Officer. Cocoa farmers
Feb 11, 2026
As Gen Z continues to dominate cultural conversation and spending power, Penquin, one of South Africa’s leading brand and communication agencies, is urging brands to rethink how they show up in 2026. According to Nicole Glover, Executive Creative Director – Digital at Penquin, the old playbook of fl
Feb 9, 2026
The Cocoa Marketing Company (COCOBOD) has raised concerns that international buyers are increasingly shunning Ghana’s cocoa due to its high prices, making the country’s beans less competitive on the global market. According to COCOBOD officials, although Ghana is known worldwide for producing premiu
Feb 8, 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced a new policy restricting the issuance of Defective Vehicle (DV) plates exclusively to licensed car dealerships and registered garages across Ghana. This means that private individuals will no longer be able to obtain DV plates directly
Feb 6, 2026
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it intends to restore the banking licence of GN Bank, clarifying that no such decision has been taken. The central bank stated that claims circulating in the public space are false and misleading, and should be disregarded. GN Bank, w
Feb 6, 2026
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK. The appointment which takes effect from February 2nd, 2026, reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing it
Feb 6, 2026
The Ghana Forestry Commission has highlighted that twelve tree and plant species in the country are legally protected from felling, harvesting, and trade under Ghana’s environmental and forestry regulations. This measure aims to preserve biodiversity, maintain ecological balance, and safeguard cultu
Feb 6, 2026
A 20-year-old finance student from the Babson College in the Massachusetts recently visited Cape Town, South Africa, and left impressed by the continent’s potential for business growth. During a two-week visit, he explored local entrepreneurship, analyzed small business operations, and developed ide
Feb 5, 2026
Ghana’s inflation rate fell further in January 2026, dropping to 3.8 percent, according to the latest report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This marks the lowest inflation rate in recent years and reflects a continued easing of price pressures across the country. The January figure repres
Feb 5, 2026
