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Former Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on African countries to transition from small-scale artificial intelligence (AI) pilots to fully integrated national systems, warning that failure to act decisively could leave the continent behind in the global digital race. Delivering a keynote address at the LSE Africa Summit 2026 hosted by the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, Dr. Bawumia described AI as the defining force of the modern digital economy, shaping competitiveness, governance, and economic inclusion. AI No Longer Optional Dr Bawumia stressed that the world has entered a new phase of digital transformation,…

A sweeping global energy squeeze is forcing governments across continents to impose strict controls on fuel consumption, disrupting travel, industry, and daily life. From Europe to Asia and parts of Africa, countries are rolling out emergency policies—ranging from fuel rationing to curfews—in a bid to contain the fallout from surging oil and gas prices. While Ghana has not yet announced formal restrictions, the escalating international response signals potential risks ahead if supply pressures persist. The unfolding crisis is being driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which have strained…

Commercial transport operators across Ghana have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government, warning of a potential 20 percent increase in lorry fares if urgent steps are not taken to stabilise fuel prices. In a statement released on March 29, 2026, the operators urged the Ministry of Energy and relevant state agencies to act swiftly to address ongoing fuel price fluctuations, which they say are placing unbearable pressure on their operations. The group noted that the steady rise in fuel costs is undermining their ability to operate sustainably, with many operators struggling to stay in business. They emphasised that the…

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has launched a revised Cyber and Information Security Directive (CISD) 2026, introducing tougher cybersecurity standards aimed at strengthening the resilience of the country’s banking and financial sector amid rising digital threats. Unveiled in Accra, the directive places cybersecurity at the core of financial stability, as Ghana’s banking industry continues to expand digital services such as mobile money, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence-driven platforms. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, described the directive as a major shift in regulatory thinking, stressing that financial stability now extends beyond traditional indicators such as capital adequacy…

MTN Ghana has announced its most ambitious network expansion programme to date, unveiling plans to deploy 500 new cell sites across the country in 2026 in a bold effort to strengthen coverage, improve service quality, and meet growing digital demand. The large-scale rollout, estimated to cost over US$300 million, represents a significant acceleration in the company’s infrastructure investment strategy and underscores its commitment to enhancing nationwide connectivity. The expansion marks a sharp increase from previous years, when the telecom operator deployed about 50 sites in 2025 and between 25 and 30 sites in 2024 highlighting what industry observers describe as…

The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with World Child Cancer, has held a stakeholder validation meeting to review and fine-tune draft National Nutrition Guidelines designed to improve care for children with cancer in Ghana. The meeting brought together key experts and stakeholders to assess the draft guidelines, provide input on their practicality and implementation, and build consensus on final recommendations to guide the nutritional management of paediatric cancer patients in line with global best practices. Nutrition Critical in Childhood Cancer Care Speaking at the event, Adwoa Pinamang Boateng Desu, Country Coordinator for World Child Cancer Ghana, emphasised the vital…

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has raised concerns that Ghana may be weakening its long-term earnings from the mining sector following the government’s decision to reduce the Growth and Sustainability Levy from three per cent to one per cent, warning that the move could undermine value capture at a time of record mineral revenues. At a press briefing in Accra, the policy think tank cautioned that although the extractive sector continues to deliver significant inflows to the state, recent fiscal adjustments risk shrinking the country’s overall take from its mineral wealth. The concern comes against the backdrop of strong…