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Chieftaincy, the State, and Contemporary Governance in Africa
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Chieftaincy, the State, and Contemporary Governance in Africa

Traditional authority remains one of Africa’s most enduring institutions. But its future depends on a fundamental question: can customary legitimacy and democratic accountability work together to deliver sustainable development?

Europe INfocus  with   Aboagye Mintah(aboagyemintah@gmail.com): The EU’s New €6.7m Green Innovation Fund
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Europe INfocus with Aboagye Mintah([email protected]): The EU’s New €6.7m Green Innovation Fund

Ghanaian businesses have long faced a structural bottleneck, the difficult transition from promising, sustainable ideas to commercially viable, scalable enterprises. While the commercial case for green technology, waste recycling, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture is clear, securing risk-tolerant financing has historically been an uphill battle for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Republic Bank wins Climate Finance award
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Republic Bank wins Climate Finance award

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has received recognition in the Climate Finance category at the WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, which happened alongside the 2026 IMF Annual Meeting, for its investment in water projects across four locations in Ghana. 

Real-time inflation data set to change how BoG assesses price pressures
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Real-time inflation data set to change how BoG assesses price pressures

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is exploring a data-driven approach that could give monetary policymakers faster signals of inflationary pressures, using artificial intelligence (AI) and online prices to estimate changes in consumer costs before official statistics are released.

Chai Energy eyes US$300m IPO
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Chai Energy eyes US$300m IPO

Chai Energy, a special purpose vehicle (SPV), is preparing to raise about US$300million, roughly GH¢3.5billion, through an initial public offering (IPO) to acquire equity stakes in two operating independent power producers (IPPs), according to a source close to the deal and a transaction document seen by B&FT.

Atwima Kwanwoma Community Bank records impressive growth

Atwima Kwanwoma Community Bank records impressive growth

Atwima Kwanwoma Community Bank Plc, located at Pakyi No2 in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region, posted one of its most impressive financial performances in recent years, recording a remarkable 15.25% growth in profit before tax for the 2025 financial year.

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