…why a 10% pension increase means 36% for some and 6% for others By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The state pension manager has unveilled a 10 percent increase in monthly pensions for 2026, betting that easing inflationary pressures gives it room to protect retirees’ incomes without undermining the fund’s long-term health. The move, announced by the […] The post SSNIT balances

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Head of Economics Department at University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), Professor Abdullah Mumuni, has warned that the surge in shopping malls – particularly foreign-owned ones – could threaten local manufacturing if government fails to demand they source a quota of their products locally. Speaking exclusively to Business and Financial […] The post Surge

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has desccribed the One District One Factory (1D1F) programme, which was a flagship industrialisation plan, as a policy failure. The Chamber made this declaration after it conducted a comprehensive review of the programme, calling for the urgent establishment of a National Industries Development and Regulatory Authority […] The post CAG

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The e-Crime Bureau has reconstituted its governing board, appointing industry leaders, academics and technocrats to steer the affairs of the Ghanaian cybersecurity firm. The newly sworn-in board is charged with executing the bureau’s “transition and growth strategy”, aiming to position e-Crime Bureau as a leader in cybersecurity consulting, technology solutions and […] The post e-Crime

Achimota Retail Centre (ARC) is kicking off the new year with a month-long wellness extravaganza, to promote healthy living, community bonding, and to showcase the diverse retail offerings currently available at the mall. The ‘New Year, New You’ campaign, running throughout January 2026, promises an exciting line-up of events, culminating in the vibrant ‘Achimota Community […] The post ‘New

GCB Bank PLC, Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, has handed over a fully renovated 12-room dormitory facility to Tamale Senior High School (TAMASCO), providing a refreshed living environment that enhances student welfare, comfort and safety. The project forms part of the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and underscores its commitment to fostering youth development through […] The post  GCB

By Dr. Joseph QUARSHIE & Ama BOADI, University of Professional Studies Accra One of Ghana’s developmental challenges is how to finance large-scale public infrastructure without adding to the country’s debt. The pillar of every economy is its infrastructure, such as good roads, well-equipped hospitals, schools, etc., but funding restrictions have prevented governments from borrowing to fund […] The post Rethinking

By Michael Osei AKOMEA Ghana’s oil wealth is more than a resource; it is a strategic economic asset whose value depends on how it is integrated into the fabric of national growth and industrial transformation. To move beyond extraction toward sustained prosperity, Ghana must harness the principles of comparative advantage, structural transformation and prudent macroeconomic […] The post Turning

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Medeama SC ended the first round of the Premier League (GPL) as leaders with 34 points, a better performance by a single point, compared to last season’s first-round leaders, Gold Stars, who topped the table with 33 points. Gold Stars have shown remarkable consistency, recording 33 points last season and 32 […] The post GPL 1st round statistics: 288 goals, 18 red

By Isaac ASARE OWUSU Trade and investment relations between Ghana and Canada are expected to expand significantly in the coming years, driven by shared priorities in agriculture, value addition, infrastructure, responsible mining and diaspora-led investment. The Senior Trade Commissioner and Commercial Counsellor at the High Commission of Canada to Ghana, Waqas I. Yousafzai, said the […] The post Ghana–Canada

Four of Africa’s football heavyweights — Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt — will contest the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 on Wednesday, following a dramatic quarter-final weekend. The last-eight stage produced goals, tension and heartbreak, with Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria and Mali all falling short in tightly fought encounters. […] The post AFCON

The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has capped 2025 with significant institutional progress, reaffirming its commitment to strengthen its impact on Ghana’s financial system and expand selected programmes across the West African sub-region in 2026. Speaking at the Institute’s annual Thanksgiving Service and Carols Night in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of CIB […] The post CIB

Organisers of the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2026 have announced that the event will be held in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The summit is scheduled for September 29–30, 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. It is expected to bring together […] The post Digital Assets Summit Africa

By Patrick Botchwey Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs account for over 90% of businesses and 60–70% of employment across Africa, according to the World Bank and IFC. Yet they remain highly vulnerable: over 40% of African SMEs fail within five years of incorporation, with higher rates among informal firms. While financing constraints are often blamed, […] The post How

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Takoradi Technical University (TTU) has graduated a total of 3,750 students at its 26th Congregation held in Takoradi. Of the total number, 1,520 students were awarded Bachelor of Technology degrees, 1,464 received Higher National Diplomas – including 38 Competency-Based Training certificates, while 766 students obtained Diplomas of Technology. A breakdown […] The post 3,750

By Gordon Hanson, Dani Rodrik, and Rohan Sandhu We are at the dawn of a new age: the climate transition is upon us, the era of hyper-globalization is receding, middle classes worldwide are under strain, and poverty reduction in developing countries faces new headwinds. Even without the destabilizing shifts brought about by US President Donald […] The post The global economic transformation

The MC is not the star (even if the suit is expensive) Every January, the season opens with a familiar sound across conference halls, hotel ballrooms and community centres from Accra to Abuja, Nairobi to Kigali. It is not the clink of cutlery or the hum of a sound system warming up. It is the […] The post On cue with Kafui DEY:13 January 2026 appeared first on The

— Rwanda’s Trade Minister Rwanda’s Minister of Trade and Industry has challenged the continent’s private sector to take full ownership of the African Continental Free Trade Area, declaring that businesses “should have done it yesterday” rather than waiting for government guidance. Speaking on the 3rd episode of the AfCFTA podcast, Honourable Prudence Sebahizi said whilst […] The post Private

By Kizito CUDJOE & Sandra Agyeiwa OTOO Government has reduced its energy sector debt burden after paying US$1.47billion in 2025 to clear legacy arrears and restore a key World Bank payment guarantee – but more than US$1.1billion remains outstanding to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), keeping fiscal risks elevated, industry officials say. The payments, announced by […] The post Energy

Stanbic Bank Ghana has once again been recognised for its strong commitment to customer-centric banking, maintaining its position as the number one Corporate Banking customer experience leader in the 2025 KPMG Customer Experience Leaders Assessment. The survey, independently conducted by KPMG, reflects Stanbic Bank Ghana’s deliberate focus on building trusted relationships, delivering relevant financial solutions, […] The post Stanbic