…a comparative analysis of the 2018 Directive for Banks, S&L Companies, et al. and the 2025 Guidelines for PSPs By Benjamin AMENYEDZI Corporate governance refers to the system of rules, practices and processes by which a corporation is directed and controlled. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Principles of Corporate Governance, […] The post Corporate

By Elliot WILLIAMS As part its commemoration of the 2025 edition of its just concluded annual Insurance Awareness Month, the Ghana Insurers Association last week donated two tricycles to Awayaso East Municipality’s community in Accra. The donation also included some souvenirs, aprons for market women and exercise books for school going children. This was part […] The post GIA donates to Ayawaso

Ghana Israel Business Chamber, a not-for-profit organization established in November 2016 for the purpose of promoting trade and economic relations between Ghana and Israel, today elected Dr. Samuel Gordon Etroo as its new President. He will assume his new role immediately. Dr. Etroo is one of the Chamber’s founding members, and has been a member […] The post Ghana

By Samuel AGYEMAN-PREMPEH Ghana’s Parliament has recently been at the center of rigorous national attention, primarily due to the presentation and examination of the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review. Delivered by Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson, this comprehensive report provided a critical update on Ghana’s economic landscape, outlining recent performance figures, adjusting projections for the […] The post Economic

Lancaster University Ghana (LUG) has concluded the first cohort of its Emerging Technologies Weekend Immersive Programme, a hands-on training initiative that brought together 22 Senior High School students from across the country to learn, build, and innovate using cutting-edge technology. Held at the university’s Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC) in Tantra Hill, Accra, the four-weekend programme […] The post LUG

Not only is the untimely death of Ghanaian highlife icon, Charles Kojo Fosu (Daddy Lumba) heartbreaking, but it has also denied Ghanaians and the rest of world the benefit of his future music and philosophy that would have continued to encourage people who have lost hope, and entertain those who are sad. For than 30 […] The post Development

There has been this irking question that has been on minds for a while regarding the Ghanaian’s ability to survive especially in tough economic times.  In essence, how are Ghanaians able to make ends meet when they earn so ‘little’? Some have said that every Ghanaian is a  “magician”.  Again it is common to hear […] The post HR

By Bernard Kelvin Clive  “Kids don’t wait for permission to be creative—they just get bored enough to try something new.” — Bernard Kelvin Clive. Today, I’d like to discuss something I call “From Bored to Boardroom.” Don’t we all get bored at times? Well, it’s about how creativity is born—often not in the moments of […] The post Personal

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi The Takoradi Central Church of Christ has donated assorted items worth over GH?1,000000 to support the upkeep of inmates at the Sekondi Female Prisons. The donation included bags of rice, gallons of cooking oil, onions, sanitary pads, toothpaste, slippers, detergents and other essential items. Speaking at the presentation, Brother Writena […] The post Church

By J. N. Halm Without the customer’s participation, can there ever be great customer service? Can the service provider or front-line employee do it all alone, without the customer playing a role in the process? I very much doubt it, which is why I always find it intriguing that when it comes to serving customers, […] The post Co-creation and customer

From Accra to Takoradi, Tamale, Kumasi and countless communities across Ghana, the way people interact with money has been transformed in just a decade. Today, with nothing more than a phone in hand, Ghanaians pay their electricity bills, send money to loved ones, purchase goods, and even access credit; all without stepping into a physical […] The post Rejoinder:

In part II, we noted that education plants the seeds of potential, but leadership provides the climate in which they grow. In Africa, a crisis of leadership has become a crisis of values. Corruption, cronyism, and materialism have tainted both public service and private enterprise, shaping generations to equate success with acquisition rather than contribution. […] The post The

The town of Bawku, once a thriving commercial hub in Ghana’s Upper East Region, is today a shadow of itself—caught in the vice grip of a prolonged conflict whose consequences are far-reaching and devastating. What began as a local chieftaincy dispute has now escalated into a complex crisis that has paralysed virtually every facet of […] The post Reflections

Sovereign credit ratings, issued by leading global agencies such as Moody’s Investors Service, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and Fitch Ratings, are crucial instruments in the international financial system. These ratings reflect the ability and willingness of a sovereign nation to meet its debt obligations in full and on time. More than mere symbolic labels, sovereign […] The post Financial

The Ada community came alive this weekend as they celebrated the annual Asafotufiami Festival, a vibrant tribute to their rich cultural heritage. The festival, which honors the bravery of Ada’s ancestors and the battles fought for their settlement, was a testament to the community’s strong sense of identity and tradition. As visitors and locals alike […] The post Asafotufiami

Latest figures from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) show that total public debt declined by GH¢113.7billion within a six-month period. The country’s public debt-to-GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ratio dropped to 43.8 percent at end-June 2025, down markedly from 61.8 percent in December 2024 on account of strong currency appreciation, nominal GDP growth and fiscal restraint. […] The post Editorial:

– Achieves 97% claim settlement ratio in 2025 By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) Health Insurance Company Ltd. (GHIC), a private commercial health insurance scheme (PCHIS) licensed by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has provided health insurance coverage to over 21,000 individuals within its five years of operation. Despite the country’s […] The post GHIC

Emirates has appointed Salem Almana as its new Country Manager for Ghana, effective 1 August 2025. In his new role, Salem will oversee the airline’s commercial operations in Ghana, while strengthening partnerships and supporting Emirates’ long-term growth strategy in West Africa. Salem most recently served as Regional Manager for Pakistan, where he led commercial operations […] The post Emirates

As Ghana’s upstream oil and gas sector prepares for a new wave of investment and development, the Ghana Oil and Gas Insurance Pool (GOGIP) is taking a bold step to strengthen local capacity. Starting from Monday 4th to 6th August, 2025, GOGIP will host a high-level Energy Insurance Seminar at the Labadi Beach Hotel in […] The post GOGIP leads industry readiness drive

The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has increased public engagement on Regulation 35 of the L.I.2413, which relates to vacation, disposal and the acquisition of premises. According to Regulation 35 of the L.I 2413, persons who acquire or rent premises must check the utility bills for the premises and promptly notify […] The post PURC