The leadership of FirstBank Ghana has paid courtesy calls on two esteemed traditional leaders in the Northern Region, the Gulkpe Naa, Alhaji Naa Abdulai Alhassan, at his Palace, and the Dakpema, Naa Bawa Fuseini, at the Dakpema Palace as part of activities preceding the commissioning of the Bank’s new branch in Tamale. The delegation was […] The post FirstBank

By Francis Cofie The three- day Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Region 8 Africa Student and Young Professionals (ASYP) Congress to provide professional mentorship and training to students and young professionals through interactive sessions on Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics ( STEM) has ended at the University of Professional Studies( UPSA) in Accra. […] The post Three

By Dr. Richmond ATUAHENE The Ghana has seen and is experiencing growth created by unlicensed digital credit providers in the country’s financial sector space over past decade. Contributory factors to digital credit in Ghana’s banking space included increased mobile penetration and internet connectivity, the COVID-19 pandemic’s push for contactless transactions, supportive regulatory frameworks like the […] The post  Legal

At the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, a high-impact panel of African CEOs has convened to discuss actionable strategies for catalyzing private sector growth across the continent. The session, themed “Catalyzing Private Sector Growth in Africa; Insights from the CEOs at the Frontline”, moved beyond rhetoric to showcase real-world execution from mobilizing capital, […] The post CEOs

 At the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” Summit in Tianjin, President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI)—a framework aimed at reforming international cooperation in a time of turbulence. The initiative calls for a system grounded in sovereign equality, adherence to international law, multilateralism, a people-centered approach, and practical results. The announcement coincided with the […] The post Africa-China

“Minding your business is not about ignoring others at all, but about owning your focus.” – Terry Mante What if minding your business is not about ignoring others at all, but about owning your focus, sharpening your concentration, and channeling your energy into what truly matters? Because here is the thing: success does not belong […] The post Insight Forge with Terry Mante: Mind

Technology has become deeply embedded in nearly every aspect of life, and with it, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow, creating serious challenges for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in digital systems to perpetrate a wide range of illegal activities, including data breaches, identity theft, financial fraud, and ransomware attacks. Beyond […] The post The

Summary of ICAG Public Financial Management lecture featuring Dr. Alex AMANKWAH-POKU, Chief Budget Analyst, Ministry of Finance. Ghana’s mid-year budget review for 2025 tells a remarkable story of economic transformation that deserves both recognition and scrutiny. The country has achieved what many thought impossible just eighteen months ago: a dramatic turnaround from fiscal crisis to […] The post 2025

Daystar Power, a provider of hybrid solar power solutions for commercial and industrial customers in West Africa, has appointed  Yischai Beinisch as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Yischai joins Daystar Power from Power business in Shell, and is taking on this role in addition to his current position as General Manager, […] The post Daystar

Imagine showing up at a construction site in Lagos, Nairobi, or Accra with nothing but your bare hands. No hammer, no screwdriver, no tape measure—just vibes. The foreman would look at you as if you were auditioning for a comedy skit. And yet, many professionals do exactly this every day. They step into boardrooms, interviews, […] The post On

By Jason Scott This September, a decade of dedicated work in the startup ecosystem is coming to a head in a way I could have never imagined. A few years ago, I co-led Google’s program for founders from underrepresented backgrounds and geographies, an experience that challenged and enriched me in ways. Namely, in that role, […] The post My decade

…in the MultiChoice pricing saga By Julius Odoi AMESIMEKU, On August 1, 2025, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George publicly called for MultiChoice Ghana to lower DStv subscription prices by 30% by August 7, threatening to suspend its broadcasting license if they failed to comply. He criticized the pricing as unjust, […] The post Is

By Ernest YEBOAH The fight against money laundering has become one of the most pressing global concerns of our time. Around the world, criminal syndicates and corrupt networks exploit financial loopholes to disguise illicit wealth, posing grave threats to national economies, governance, and security. Unfortunately, advances in technology have made these operations more complex, enabling […] The post Strengthening

By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR When it comes to investing, one truth stands above all: there is no return without risk. In the world of money, “risk” refers to the possibility of losing part or all of your investment, while “return” is the profit or the reward you gain for taking the risk. Every Ghanaian who […] The post Risk vs. Return: What every investor must know appeared first on

…calls it a pillar of democratic governance By; Jennifer Anyeyore Azure Renowned communication scholar and media analyst, Professor Godwin Etse Sikanku, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his consistent and strategic use of presidential press conferences, describing them as a “totemic feature” of his political career and a vital instrument for democratic accountability in […] The post Prof.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo delivered a compelling inaugural address at the opening ceremony of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 underway in Algiers, Algeria. Obasanjo chairs the Advisory Council of the Intra African Trade Fair and emphasised that the IATF has evolved into a cornerstone of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda. […] The post Editorial:

Accelerating digital transformation has the potential of adding more than GH¢40billion to the economy within four years and creating nearly half a million jobs while boosting fiscal revenues by more than GH¢6billion. According to a new report by GSMA – ‘Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Ghana’ and published in September 2025 – if […] The post Editorial:

In a landmark move for Africa’s digital security landscape, Virtual Infosec Africa (VIA) and global cybersecurity firm LogRhythm (now Exabeam) have launched the continent’s first monthly subscription-based Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) service. The initiative is set to transform how Ghanaian businesses, government agencies and utilities protect their digital infrastructure—making enterprise-grade cybersecurity both accessible […] The post Businesses

An Indian fugitive previously declared a proclaimed offender by a Delhi court has been accused of continuing to defraud Ghanaian and international businesses, despite standing arrest warrants in her home country. Court records from Delhi’s Patiala House Courts show that Niharika Handa was indicted in connection with a real estate scheme in which investors were […] The post Fugitive

…Without an effective Chief of Staff (COS) or Chief Operations Officer (COO) office, governance stalls; with it, institutions deliver and economies progress. The leadership burden few can carry alone In government, the President carries the ultimate responsibility for accountable and responsible governance. In business, this burden falls on the managing director or chief executive officer. […] The post The