General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana has officially moved toward a "smart border" era, activating a sophisticated biometric tracking system designed to bolster national security while accelerating the flow of trade across its frontiers. The move signals Ghana’s commitment to making the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) a reality by replacing slow, manual checks with intelligence-driven technology. Government makes Ghana Card mandatory for all bank transactionsMohammed-Mubarak emphasised that security and trade are two sides of the same coin. He argued that for integration to succeed, African borders must evolve. “Without security, trade cannot flourish, and without orderly mobility, integration cannot succeed,” he added.

Source: GhanaWeb February 07, 2026 15:53 UTC