📦 Smart Port Note Rollout Deferred
The Ghana Shippers Authority has officially deferred the implementation of the Smart Port Note system, which was expected to begin soon. The system was designed to improve transparency, reduce port congestion, and curb revenue leakages at Ghana’s ports.
However, concerns raised by freight forwarders, clearing agents, and importers about readiness, cost implications, and operational challenges have led to the postponement. This decision is trending heavily among business operators, import-export stakeholders, and trade analysts.
🏠Renewed Push for Industrialisation
Former President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tony Oteng-Gyasi, has strongly advocated for full-scale industrialisation as Ghana welcomes new leadership at AGI.
He emphasized that Ghana cannot rely solely on raw material exports and imports but must focus on value addition, manufacturing, and local production to create jobs and stabilise the economy. This call is resonating widely within the private sector and policy circles today.
📊 GH¢2 Billion Economic Claim Raises Questions
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has announced an upcoming press conference regarding a GH¢2 billion claim involving Bawa Rock and GoldBod.
The matter has attracted attention due to its potential impact on public finance, mineral revenue management, and accountability in state-linked transactions. Economists, civil society groups, and political observers are closely watching developments, making it one of today’s most discussed economic issues.
🏢 New Leadership in Insurance Sector
Boatemaa Barfour-Awuah has been sworn in as the 12th President of the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA).
Her appointment comes at a critical time when the insurance industry is seeking to improve public confidence, expand insurance penetration, and adapt to digital transformation. Industry players are optimistic about reforms and innovation under her leadership, making this a trending business story today.
⛪ Leadership and Governance Concerns
A Christian organisation has raised alarm over what it describes as a leadership crisis in Ghana, calling for stronger moral values, accountability, and responsible governance.
The statement has sparked widespread discussions across radio stations, television panels, and social media, with citizens debating leadership quality, national direction, and the role of faith-based groups in national discourse.