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Importers Back GSA Move to Cap Shipping Charges, Warn Against “Unjustified Fees”

  The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has thrown its full support behind a directive by the Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA) to cap Container Administrative Charges (CAC) at the country’s ports, describing the move as long overdue. In a statement issued on April 21, 2026, the Association said the directive is a critical step toward reducing the cost of doing business and restoring fairness in Ghana’s shipping and logistics sector. This intervention is not only timely but long overdue,” the Association stated. For years, importers and exporters have complained about what they describe as excessive and opaque charges imposed by international shipping lines and their local agents—costs that have significantly increased trade expenses and weakened Ghana’s competitiveness. Charges ‘Unjustified and Outdated’ The IEAG argued that many of these administrative fees are effectively duplicate charges, noting that key port-related costs are already embedded in freight rate...
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CIMG And Central University Partner To Advance Marketing Education For Students

  The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) and Central University have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the University’s Miotso Campus, establishing a comprehensive framework for collaboration between the two institutions. This strategic partnership aims to bridge the gap between theory and industry practice through initiatives in accreditation, internships, research, innovation, and professional development, ensuring that graduates are equipped with globally competitive, market-ready skills. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the National President of CIMG, Mr. Michael Abbiw, reiterated the Institute’s mission to set the highest standards for marketing practice in Ghana. This partnership reflects our commitment to setting the highest standards for marketing practice in Ghana. By providing students with access to professional certification, mentorship, internships, and direct industry exposure, we are helping to bridge the gap between academic learn...
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MTN Ghana Foundation Opens Applications For 2026 Bright Scholarship

  T he MTN Ghana Foundation has officially opened applications for its Bright Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Bright Scholarship aims to ease the financial burden on students by covering the cost of tuition, accommodation and essential learning resources, helping to eliminate barriers to academic achievement and fostering the emergence of future leaders and innovators. The programme is open to Ghanaian continuing students pursuing undergraduate degrees, as well as vocational and technical skills training at any public tertiary institution across the country. Interested applicants are required to submit their applications online via scholarship.mtn.com.gh by May 31, 2026 . To qualify for consideration, applicants must be Ghanaian citizens who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and uphold exemplary conduct.  Additionally, candidates must not be subject to any disciplinary action. The entire application process is completely free; no fees are req...
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IMF Sees Ghana’s Debt Climbing to 53% of GDP by 2026, Testing Sustainability Gains

  Ghana’s public debt is projected to rise again despite recent improvements, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting a debt-to-GDP ratio of 53.0 percent by end-2026 , up from 45.3 percent in 2025 . The projection, contained in the IMF’s latest Fiscal Monitor released during the Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, suggests a potential reversal of the sharp gains recorded following Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts. The Fund noted that its outlook is based on a post-debt restructuring scenario, although it did not provide detailed drivers of the expected increase. Ghana’s debt burden had declined significantly in recent years, falling from 61.8 percent of GDP in 2024 —equivalent to GH¢726.7 billion—to 45.3 percent in 2025 , with total debt dropping to GH¢641 billion, according to data from the Bank of Ghana. However, analysts warn that the outlook remains fragile and could be influenced by borrowing patterns, currency movements, and overall economic growth. Recent dev...
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90% of Ghanaians Support Granting Legal Rights to Nature — Landmark Study Finds

  A new nationwide study by the Rights of Nature Ghana Movement (RoNAG) has revealed overwhelming public support for granting legal rights to nature, with about 90.5 percent of respondents backing the idea. The two-year socio-legal research, titled “Assessing Legal Frameworks and Stakeholder Perspectives on Integrating the Rights of Nature into Ghana’s Environmental Governance,” explored how Ghana can formally recognise ecosystems such as rivers, forests, and wildlife as entities with inherent rights. Funded by the Gower Street Trust , the study examined Ghana’s legal framework, reviewed international best practices, and gathered stakeholder perspectives across five regions. Researchers concluded that adopting a Rights of Nature (RoN) framework could significantly strengthen environmental protection, promote sustainable development, and help Ghana meet its climate and biodiversity commitments. The findings show a clear mandate from the public—Ghanaians overwhelmingly support givi...
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Elephant in the room: ATC Ghana ICC victory over Airtel Ghana, to what effect? - Part 1

  By Samuel Dowuona The news is out that American Tower Corporation (ATC) Ghana has secured a victory in international arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), against Airtel Ghana with respect to over GHS1 billion in tower and utility bills arrears, which piled up over several years.   The ICC ruling was issued exactly on March 17, 2026 . The reliefs granted ATC Ghana in that ruling are mainly three-fold: That Airtel Ghana owes ATC Ghana GHS1.1 billion as of August 2025 That Airtel Ghana also owes an additional one-month tower fee for September 2025, the month ATC finally cut them off That they must also settle the arbitration cost and legal fees of ATC Ghana. In the ruling, ICC gave Airtel Ghana ten (10) days from the day of ruling to pay all the moneys to ATC Ghana. If they fail to do so in ten days, an interest of about 4% will be added to the total for every month they delay. This means that on March 27, the first interest was added, and as Apr...
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What If Healthcare Didn’t Wait for You to Get Sick? One Ghanaian Company Is Betting on It

  ...While most workplaces chase productivity, this health tech company is building Africa’s future of healthcare by slowing down, thinking deeper, and living the discipline it promotes. By Michael Amankwa (Don Milla)   For as long as most people can remember, healthcare has followed a simple pattern: something goes wrong, then you act. But what if that model is already behind us? That’s the question a Ghanaian health tech company,  Knoxxi Health , is quietly building around — not just in theory, but in practice. And interestingly, it starts with something unexpected. Every weekday at noon, everything stops. No calls. No emails. No meetings. For 30 minutes, the team reads. They call it “The Noon Reset.” It sounds simple, almost trivial. But inside Knoxxi, it’s treated as a serious part of how the company operates. “We’re not trying to be the fastest. We’re trying to think better,” says Michael Amankwa, also known as Don Milla, Founder and CEO of Knoxxi Health. Amankwa is ...
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