A cost of GH¢8.6billion was incurred by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in 2024 for its open market operations (OMO), contributing significantly to the central bank’s annual operating loss of GH¢9.49billion. Per the bank’s 2024 annual report, the GH¢8.6billion OMO cost represents a modest increase over the GH¢8.37billion recorded in 2023. This increase reflects sustained […] The post Editorial:

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Benchmark Treasury bill yields have fallen to their lowest level in a year, but the government’s latest debt auction fell short of its target. This has left the government struggling to roll over maturing debt, exposing a potential funding gap as inflation continues to ease. Yields […] The post T-bill

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) As inflation continues its steady decline, the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) has advised government to sustain the trajectory and deepen macroeconomic reforms by investing in food logistics, utilities and regional support systems. Headline inflation dropped to 18.4 percent in May 2025 from 21.2 percent in April—the fifth consecutive monthly decline and […] The post Sustain

By Kizito CUDJOE The country is preparing a revised fisheries law to modernise the sector and align it with global practices in a move that is hoped to lift the five-year-old yellow card sanction from the European Union (EU) over illegal fishing. The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs. Emelia Arthur, said the new legislation […] The post New fisheries law to boost sector,

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation’s largest privately-owned indigenous bank, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 30, 2025, showcasing robust financial performance, strategic resilience, and a commitment to innovation. The meeting, attended by shareholders and other stakeholders, highlighted the Bank’s achievements for the year ended December 31, 2024, and outlined its vision for sustained […] The post Fidelity

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has inaugurated the new Council of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM). The 11-member CIHRM Council comprised the following: Mrs. Florence Hutchful (President), Mrs. Dorothy Asare (Vice President), Dr. Francis Eduku (CEO of the Institute), Dr. Edward Kwapong (Immediate-Past President), Nana Kwabena Yeboah (Executive Member), Mrs. […] The post Minister

Olam Agri, a global food and agribusiness leader, has been triple-crowned at this year’s Ghana Business League Awards (GBLA) in Accra, recognizing the company’s commitment to workplace and employee wellbeing, corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives, and leadership excellence.  The company received awards in three categories: The Employee/Workplace Wellbeing Award, the Business Leader of the […] The post Olam

Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has announced a landmark engagement with Zanzibar President, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, to revamp waste management and boost environmental sustainability. The high-level meeting marks a significant milestone in Zoomlion’s Africa expansion agenda to deploy cutting-edge, sustainable sanitation solutions across the continent. It also […] The post Zanzibar

…a comprehensive review of the pros, cons and the urgency for sector regulation Ghana’s real estate sector has emerged as a beacon of opportunity for foreign investors, driven by the nation’s political stability, economic growth, rapid urbanization and the legal framework that allows foreigners to own properties through leasehold agreements. This has made the investment […] The post The

…a comprehensive review of the pros, cons and the urgency for sector regulation Ghana’s real estate sector has emerged as a beacon of opportunity for foreign investors, driven by the nation’s political stability, economic growth, rapid urbanization and the legal framework that allows foreigners to own properties through leasehold agreements. This has made the investment […] The post How

The Ghana ‘Outstanding Community Leadership Conference and Awards’ has named Africa Skills Hub (ASH) Foundation, the Most Outstanding Community Advocate of Youth Empowerment’, at the 2025 Leadership Conference and Awards, held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. This national honour shines a spotlight on Africa Skills Hub’s transformative work in youth development and economic inclusion […] The post Africa

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi A new digital empowerment initiative, DigiVibe, has officially been launched with the aim of bridging the country’s gender gap in the technology space and equipping women-led businesses for success in the digital economy. Led by the Oxford Africa Women Leadership Institute (OAWLI) and WERise Network in partnership with the German AFOS […] The post DigiVibe

The prior article in the two-part series challenged the traditional view of economics as merely the management of scarce resources, arguing instead that many economic problems stem from human behavior, systemic mismanagement, and ethical failures. Revisiting Lionel Robbins’ classic definition, the article emphasized that economics is fundamentally about choices in the face of limited means, […] The post The

By David King BOISON(PhD)& Raphael Nyarkotey OBU(Prof) Learning from the world – transferable models The UAE’s strategic free?zone model – The United Arab Emirates has deliberately cultivated specialized free?zone regimes to attract digital?asset firms under clear, proportionate rules. Abu Dhabi’s ADGM FSRA first introduced its bespoke virtual?asset rulebook in 2018, and by December 2024 had extended […] The post Bridging

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) PLC has shown notable growth and profitability in recent years. The company attributes its strong performance to robust corporate governance, effective risk management systems and strategic investments. Financial and operating performance During the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Takoradi, Dr. Alfred Mahamadu Braimah, the […] The post BOPP

…as 60-day Tema–Mombasa shipment via Europe hinders intra-African trade By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The continent’s over-reliance on foreign-owned shipping lines is increasingly seen as a critical barrier to unlocking the African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) full potential. Industry stakeholders argue that this dependence results in inflated logistics costs, excessive transit times and reduced control […] The post Time

The second edition of the Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC 2025) concluded in Accra with resounding success, marking a pivotal milestone in the continent’s quest for sustainable energy transformation. Held under the theme ‘Innovate, invest, implement: Revolutionised financing for sustainable energy sector growth in Africa’, this year’s event drew high-level dignitaries, international development partners, policy-makers, […] The post AETC

By Eric OSIAKWAN On 12th May 2005 when Alex Bram, Ernest Apenteng and Leslie Gyimah set out right after college on the mission of making Short Messaging System (SMS) a business communication tool under the auspices of SMSGH, least did they know that in 2025 they would be celebrating their 20th anniversary as Hubtel – […] The post The making of Hubtel: An African success story appeared

By Enoch AKUFFU-DJOBI (PhD) In recent months, the  cedi has shown signs of appreciation against major foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar. Perhaps this is attributable to a combination of factors including the government’s fiscal consolidation measures like a sharp reduction in public spending, suspension of new projects, and a freeze on the clearance of […] The post Cedi

By J. N. HALM A December 2024 article on the Forbes magazine website on the highest-paying jobs truly makes for interesting reading. As was to be expected, the usual “suspects” are on that list. Physicians, Medical Directors, Software Engineers, and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), among others. However, among the jobs that pay the most in […] The post Beyond