By Ben TAGOE Smishing—or SMS phishing—has become a common way for cybercriminals to abuse mobile users. Smishing texts try to get users to provide personal information or download malware. Understanding and fighting against smishing attacks is essential for personal and corporate security as mobile devices become ubiquitous. How Smishing Works    Smishing is a sophisticated […] The post Smishing:

…investment will unlock job opportunities for over 1,000 Ghanaians Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has announced an investment in Maagrace Garments Industries Limited (MGIL), a leading Ghanaian garment manufacturing company. The investment will finance the construction of a new production facility at MGIL’s premises in […] The post Growth

The death is announced of Mrs. Doris Akuvi Ahlijah in Richmond, VA in the U.S. She was the wife of Colonel Ben K. Ahlijah (rtd), former Commissioner for Industries in the SMC regime and   a former teacher of Christ the King International School. She was the mother of Shirley-Ann Ahlijah, Ben Senyo Ahlijah, Martin Senanu […] The post FUNERAL ANNOUCEMENT appeared first on The

In an exciting new chapter for golf in Ghana, Guinness Ghana proudly announces the launch of the Johnnie Walker Annual Ghana Golf Championship, a prestigious new event set to take place at the renowned Achimota Golf Club on May 30-31, 2025. This landmark event celebrates the spirit of Johnnie Walker, a brand renowned for its […] The post Guinness’ Johnnie Walker unveils new

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a robust electricity transmission grid capable of meeting current energy demands and supporting the country’s future socio-economic growth. Speaking at the 7th National Biennial Delegates Congress of the GRIDCo Senior Staff Association (SSA) in Tamale, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Frank Otchere said the […] The post GRIDCo

Ghana’s leadership in digital innovation was once again on display as the country’s winners of the prestigious World Summit Awards (WSA) convened at IT Consortium’s offices on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. This engagement followed Ghana’s strong performance at the WSA Global Congress in Hyderabad, India, where Ghana secured three (3) of the 40 global awards, […] The post Ghanaian

By Otaviano Canuto &Sabrine Emran The clean-energy transition has fueled the global race for critical minerals, transforming elements like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths into strategic assets. At the center of this emerging resource war is the escalating rivalry between China and the United States, both of which are keenly aware that controlling mineral supply […] The post Africa’s

By Kofi Busia KYEI In 2025, the global financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the U.S. dollar (USD) experiences one of its sharpest declines in decades. The dollar index has dropped approximately 9% year-to-date, marking its worst start since 1989. This depreciation, driven by a U.S. economic slowdown, policy uncertainty, and central banks’ […] The post Global

Republic Bank Ghana, a leading financial institution renowned for its innovation and people-first approach, continues to demonstrate its commitment to inclusive national development with a high-level engagement in the Volta Region aimed at driving agricultural transformation, economic growth, and financial inclusion. The Managing Director of Republic Bank, Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku, led a delegation on a […] The post Republic

By Felix Larry Essilfie (Dr) In the first quarter of 2025, Ghana embarked on what may prove to be one of the most consequential episodes of fiscal consolidation in its post-crisis history, guided by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s three-pillar framework of expenditure rationalization, enhanced tax compliance, and digitalization of revenue administration. Anchored in […] The post Fiscal

By Kofi Anokye OWUSU-DARKO(Dr) In the quiet of a courtroom, tradition often feels invincible. Legal robes, solemn judges, and the weight of precedent define a space long thought immune to disruption. Yet in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries from medicine to finance, the legal profession has clung to the belief that […] The post “Learned”

By Stephen KEMETSE On April 24, 2025, MTN Group announced a cybersecurity breach. It reported unauthorized access to customer data in several markets without specifying which subsidiaries or countries were affected. The Group indicated that it had notified South African authorities, including the South African Police Service and the Hawks, also known as the Directorate […] The post Cyber ‘Breachonomics’

The Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) and African Association of Automobile Manufacturers (AAAM) have jointly praised the African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) ‘Rules of Origin’ (RoO) package, saying it will drive growth within the continent’s automotive industry. They believe it could enable the continent to manufacture between 3.5 million and five million vehicles annually. AfCFTA’s […] The post Editorial:

The country’s banking sector is vulnerable with a high non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 21.8%, and a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 14.0%, notes Fitch Solutions. Fitch Solutions attributes this state of affairs to the domestic debt exchange programme (DDEP) and high interest rates. In a paper titled ‘US Tariffs Increase Risks for SSA Banks’, […] The post Editorial: Will US Tariffs

The Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, yesterday inaugurated the new Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), calling for a fundamental shift in public sector service delivery through strategic marketing principles. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Ministry of Education, marked a new chapter […] The post Education

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange’s (GSE) equity market is poised to extend its bullish run through the second quarter of 2025 as lower Treasury bill (T-bill) yields, a stable macroeconomic environment, and improved corporate earnings – particularly from the banking sector – continue to spur investor confidence. This is according to […] The post GSE

…Advans Ghana, Turaco, Enterprise demonstrate power of microinsurance In the aftermath of the devastating Kantamanto Market ?re, Advans Ghana, Turaco Inclusive Ghana (T/A Turaco), and Enterprise Insurance LTD— three pioneering institutions in ?nancial inclusion came together to provide a lifeline to hundreds of small business owners. Through their longstanding microinsurance partnership, which began in 2010, […] The post GH¢8.4m

The Chief Executive Officer-National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Christopher Boadi-Mensah, has called for a strategic rethinking of the country’s pension investment approach, urging greater adoption of alternative investments to diversify risk and spur national development. Speaking at the 5th edition of The Money Summit in Accra, Mr. Boadi-Mensah said the growing value of pension assets […] The post NPRA

The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has urged the government to sustain the recent gains in the cedi’s performance against the US dollar, warning that the current stability may be temporary unless decisive action is taken to restore investor confidence and strengthen Ghana’s financial markets.” The Ghana cedi, which has historically […] The post Patrick

…moment set to ignite Africa’s industrial future In a moment of continental significance, two groundbreaking publications, ‘Compendium of Supply Chain Management Terms’ and ‘Strategic Sourcing and Industrialisation’, were officially launched at Exclusive Books, Rosebank Mall, Johannesburg, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg Press (UJ Press). The event signalled more than a literary milestone; it […] The post Prof