Local When traditional authority meets monetary policy: A financial market perspective …Signals from the Asantehene’s visit to Bank Square By Norman Adu BAMFO The historic visit of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, to the Bank of Ghana’s new headquarters, Bank Square, on 7 January 2026 was far more than a ceremonial courtesy. In financial markets, symbolism, institutional alignment, and narrative framing often carry as much weight […] The post When traditional authority meets monetary policy: A financial market perspective appeared first […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
Local Regreening Africa launches phase II to restore degraded land and strengthen climate resilience A new phase of the European Union-funded Regreening Africa project has been launched, aiming to restore degraded land in the northern part of the country, to help vulnerable farming communities adapt to climate change, as stakeholders warned that land degradation is accelerating environmental and economic risks. The initiative, which formally began with the inauguration of […] The post Regreening Africa launches phase II to restore degraded land and strengthen climate […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
Local Building without tragedy: Why we must act on construction safety now By Michael AUSTIN Ghana’s construction industry is experiencing one of the most dynamic periods in its history. From high-rise residential developments in Accra to mixed-use schemes in Kumasi and major infrastructure projects across the country, the built environment is rapidly evolving. This growth reflects ambition, confidence, and economic progress. Yet beneath this progression lies a […] The post Building without tragedy: Why we must act on construction safety now appeared […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
Local Reimagining activity on the GSE: Putting the individual investor back at the center By Dela Herman AGBO As CEO of EcoCapital Investment Management Limited, I have had countless conversations with investors—young professionals, retirees, entrepreneurs, and first-time savers who all share one concern: the Ghana Stock Exchange feels distant. Not irrelevant, not unimportant, but distant. And distance, in capital markets, often translates into inactivity. The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) […] The post Reimagining activity on the GSE: Putting the individual investor back at the […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
Local He made so much money, why is he struggling in retirement? By Yaw Korankye Antwi You may have heard this question before about a colleague, a businessperson, a celebrity, or even someone close to you. It’s a puzzling situation. Someone works hard, earns well, lives comfortably, and yet struggles financially in retirement. Sadly, this happens more often than we like to admit, and it can happen […] The post He made so much money, why is he struggling in retirement? appeared […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link Local Parliamentary recess delayed appointment of substantive Defence Minister – NDC Communicator A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Wonder Madilo, has explained that the delay in appointing a substantive Minister for Defence is due to Parliament being on recess at the time President John Dramani Mahama was ready to make the nomination.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link Local Commuters grapple with increasing transport difficulties in Accra Commuters in the national capital, Accra, continue to endure difficult conditions before and after work each day as they struggle to secure transport to their destinations.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link Local Boko Haram, Banditry: US military says some forces have been dispatched to Nigeria The U.S. has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria, the general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa said yesterday. This is the first acknowledgement of U.S. forces on the ground since Washington was struck by air on Christmas Day. President Donald Trump had ordered airstrikes on what he described as Islamic […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Striking Starbucks workers urge customers to delete coffee chain’s app Unionized baristas continue to fight for a fair contract and ask public for solidarity as strike stretches into third monthStriking Starbucks baristas are calling on customers of the world’s largest coffee chain to delete its popular mobile app in solidarity with their demands for a first union contract.Starbucks Workers United, which has been coordinating a strike for almost three months, is vowing to press ahead. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6