By Willem H. BUITER &Anne C. SIBERT America’s financial outlook has darkened under Donald Trump’s leadership. All three major credit-rating agencies now rank US federal debt one notch below triple A, and Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, warns of a crack in the US bond market. With the ten-year US Treasury […] The post US debt holders should brace for impact appeared

By Samuel SAM The second induction ceremony for the Institution of Engineering and Technology-Ghana’s (IET-GH) Northern Branch has been held in Tamale, with a call on engineering professionals to embrace emerging technologies and pursue continuous professional development (CPD) to enhance industry practice. Speaking at the ceremony held at Tamale Technical University’s (TaTU) ICT auditorium, the […] The post Engineers

It was the kind of helpless moment no one ever wants to experience. A female journalist from the Multimedia Group found herself trapped in her flooded room in the Western Region as torrential rains pounded the area. The water level was rising rapidly. She was in distress and did the most logical thing—she called NADMO, […] The post PETE’S

By Louis GYIMAH Alternative Data Framework Development: Financial institutions should establish comprehensive frameworks for collecting and analyzing alternative data sources. This includes developing partnerships with mobile money operators, utility companies, and telecommunications providers to access relevant consumer data. Implementation should follow the Bank of Ghana’s data protection guidelines while maximizing the utility of available information. […] The post Market

Ghana is fast-tracking implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new opportunities for Ghanaian businesses across Africa by moving beyond commodity-based trade toward value addition for its traditional exports such as gold, oil and cocoa. Speaking during the Ghana Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business Roadshow, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and […] The post Gov’t

In a strategic move to support Ghana’s environmental sustainability goals and fulfil its obligations under the Local Content Law (LI 2204), Yinson Production West Africa Ltd. has signed a landmark research and development partnership with the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The collaboration, formalized on June […] The post Yinson

The other day a friend shared one of the several memes making round on social media, the essence of which is that some property developers are now pricing in cedis. We had a quick laugh at the situation. Property developers have always indexed in dollars due to the volatility with the Ghanaian cedi against the […] The post REAL

By: Felicia Nana Ama KYEI  In Ghana’s insurance industry, the office has always been central a place where brokers huddle to discuss client renewals, underwriters process proposals side-by-side, and claims teams debrief after client visits. But the workplace is changing. COVID-19 forced many insurance companies in Ghana to test remote and hybrid work models for […] The post Redefining

I still remember walking into a classroom in Kumasi last year where students gathered around a single tablet, eyes glued to a colourful math game. Each correct answer made a cheerful chime, and every time they leveled up, they high-fived one another. The noise of giggles and friendly competition filled the air—yet, paradoxically, it felt […] The post Edtech

By Sammy CRABBE Introduction – Cities are meant to grow No great city remains confined to its original footprint. Dynamic urban centres evolve in response to ambition, opportunity, and changing needs. Though the One Square Mile began as a dense, innovation-focused enclave, it was always designed with scalability in mind. Phase Five outlines how the […] The post Building

Maison Yusif has cemented its reputation as Africa’s premier niche perfume and fragrance house, boldly placing Ghana on the international luxury map through a groundbreaking appearance at the prestigious Barcelona Perfume Congress. Recognised as the continent’s most influential and innovative fragrance brand, Maison Yusif continues to redefine African excellence in the natural perfumery industry. At […] The post Maison

Maison Yusif has cemented its reputation as Africa’s premier niche perfume and fragrance house, boldly placing Ghana on the international luxury map through a groundbreaking appearance at the prestigious Barcelona Perfume Congress. Recognised as the continent’s most influential and innovative fragrance brand, Maison Yusif continues to redefine African excellence in the natural perfumery industry. At […] The post Maison

By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU  Fitch’s recent upgrade of Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating from ‘Restricted Default’ to ‘B-minus’ is a welcome, albeit expected, development. But the country remains in speculative-grade territory and must intensify reforms to exit the danger zone, Courage Boti, Manager-Macroeconomic Research, GCB Bank, has said. Speaking to B&FT following […] The post Fitch

Fitch’s recent credit rating upgrade to ‘B-’ with a stable outlook, signalling improved investor confidence, is pleasing. Reacting to Fitch’s upgrade of Ghana’s credit rating, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described the upgrade as a significant milestone and indicated that it reflects government unwavering resolve to fully revive the economy and deliver lasting relief […] The post Editorial:

As geopolitical tensions  rise inexorably with conflict in the Middle East threatening to destabilise global energy markets and investor sentiment, the Bank of Ghana is reinforcing its buffers. In fact, Governor Johnson P. Asiama said the country is better-positioned today to withstand external shocks – citing an improved reserve position, a disinflationary trend and sustained […] The post Editorial:

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH On the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a working discussion with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS countries. According to official reports made available by the Kremlin, Putin urged the bank to consider seriously the […] The post BRICS

… raises concerns over US$700m arbitration, revenue losses A News Desk Story The nation has incurred financial losses exceeding US$707million from its petroleum agreements with Tullow Oil and partners, prompting calls from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) to immediately halt any extension of the company’s operating licences. The Accra-based policy think-tank, in a strongly-worded […] The post Halt

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The central bank has called on traditional lenders to reassert their relevance in a digital financial ecosystem increasingly dominated by telecom-led mobile money platforms and agile fintech startups. Mobile money platforms now process over 97 percent of all digital transaction volumes and account for 72 percent of total value, according to […] The post Banks

… as industrial prices retreat By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The producer price inflation (PPI) saw a significant year-on-year (YoY) decline in May 2025, to 10.2 percent from 18.5 percent recorded in April, according to new data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This represents an 8.3 percentage point drop in the annual rate of […] The post Producer

Consumer advocacy group CUTS International Accra has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to adopt stronger, more enforceable reforms on ATM charges as it undertakes a review of current fee structures in the sector. The policy think-tank has proposed four specific measures to address what it describes as widespread unfairness in ATM-related costs: mandating up […] The post CUTS International pushes