Despite improvement in asset quality, the Bank of Ghana says the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio remains a key risk to the banking sector. The NPL ratio declined to 18.7% in February 2026 from 22.6% a year earlier. This was driven by a pickup in bank credit and a contraction in the NPL stock. But many analysts and market watchers believe…
Mohamed Salah has added another historic achievement to his glittering career, becoming the first African player to reach 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League. The Egyptian forward reached the milestone on March 18, 2026, during Liverpool’s commanding 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the second leg of their round of 16 tie. His 62nd-minute strike not only sealed his personal…
The year-on-year (YoY) producer price inflation (PPI) for all goods and services stood at 1.4% in February 2026. Therefore, on average, the ex-factory price of goods and services increased by 1.4% between February 2025 and February 2026. This rate is 0.2 percentage points lower than the January 2026 producer inflation rate. Mining and Quarrying, the largest sector with a weight…
A year after stepping into the pharmaceutical space, Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur Selassie Ibrahim has expanded her growing business with the launch of a second Sel Pharma branch, this time in Airport West. The new outlet was officially opened on March 18, 2026, drawing a mix of industry figures and public personalities. Among those present were Gifty Anti and gospel…
Indomie Ghana has officially launched the nationwide Hero Pack Promo, a 12-week adventure inviting children, families, and fans to collect the Indomitables comic books, win prizes, and even experience Disneyland Paris. The campaign brings the Indomitables, a team of heroic comic characters with special powers-from super strength and speed to cleverness and magical abilities-directly into the hands of fans. Each…
President John Mahama has expressed confidence that Ghana’s economy is now resilient enough to withstand external shocks, following a series of measures implemented by his administration over the past year. Speaking during his ‘Resetting Ghana Tour‘ in the Bono Region on Wednesday, March 18, the President said recent global developments, including tensions involving Israel, Iran and the United States, underscore…
AS part of its medical outreach, the Lordina Foundation has renovated and equipped the Anyima Health Centre in the Kintampo South District in Bono East Region. The renovation is to improve maternal and child health care in particular and general health care delivery in the area. It brings to six the number of facilities constructed or renovated by the Foundation;…
By Felix Cofie The Minerals Commission Ghana has announced a temporary suspension of all new mineral rights applications submitted through its online portal, as part of efforts to streamline and improve the country’s mineral licensing system. In a statement issued to the public, the Commission indicated that the suspension will take effect from March 20, 2026, and remain in place…
The Association of Ghana Startups (AGS), in partnership with AFOS Foundation and WERise Network through the DigiVibe project, has officially launched the TechServe Employability Programme, a national initiative aimed at recruiting and deploying women in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) careers across Ghana. The programme was launched as part of the second phase of the successful AGS–National Service Secretariat (NSS)…
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over what it describes as emerging governance challenges in the country’s mineral sector, calling for greater transparency and accountability. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and signed by the Ranking Member on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee and Member of Parliament for Mampong, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, the…