From paying ‘something small’ at a police checkpoint to being asked for unofficial fees to speed up public services, corruption in Ghana often feels less like an exception and more like a routine.
Category: Economy
Ghana Gov’t to Begin Procurement Process for New Wa Airport – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will soon commence the procurement process for the construction of a new airport in Wa in the Upper West Region.
Castel Publishes Its 2025 Sustainability Report, Reaffirms Its Commitment to a Locally Rooted Dev’t Model
Castel Group has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, presenting the actions carried out over the year to strengthen the resilience of its activities, reduce its environmental footprint, and contribute to the economic and social development of the regions in which it operates.
CFF-Ghana Lauds Government For Releasing Funds to Pay Cocoa Farmers
Accra, Ghana//-Community Focus Foundation Ghana (CFF-Ghana) has commended the Government of Ghana and the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for releasing funds (Ghc2.6 billion) to pay cocoa farmers across the country.
ATIDI Celebrates Silver Jubilee at AGM, Endorsed as Pan African Guarantee Platform
Nairobi, Kenya – At the 26th Annual General Meeting of the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), President William Ruto of Kenya issued a clarion call for Africa to strengthen its financial institutions and fund its development on its own terms.
Ghana Rejects SA President Ramaphosa State Visit Over Xenophobic Attacks on its Nationals
Ghana has declined a request for a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, following growing concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and other African migrants in South Africa.
Ghana Strengthens Pandemic Preparedness Through Global Simulation Exercise
Accra, Ghana// — Ghana has strengthened its readiness to respond to future public health emergencies through its participation in Exercise Polaris II, a global pandemic simulation exercise involving 26 countries across all six World Health Organisation (WHO) regions.
Why Ghana and Other African Nations Are Turning Down Trump Aid Money
After dismantling the main US body for delivering foreign assistance last year, the Trump administration is again offering hundreds of millions of dollars to African countries to support their healthcare structures and help fight disease.
Seychelles, Zambia Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Education, Tourism and Trade
Seychelles// — The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr Alfred Musemuna, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr Barry Faure, on Monday, 6 July 2026, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy ahead of his accreditation ceremony.
MobileMoney Fintech LTD Begins Nationwide KYC Update for Agents and Merchants to Enhance Security
Accra, Ghana//– MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) has commenced a nationwide Know Your Customer (KYC) update exercise for all Mobile Money (MoMo) Agents and Merchants as part of efforts to strengthen the security of Ghana’s mobile money ecosystem, improve the accuracy of customer records, safeguard businesses against fraud and other financial crimes, and meet regulatory requirements.