By Moses Klu MENSAH Across Ghana, the frustration of commuters, traders, and health workers is a familiar story. Hours are lost daily in gridlocked traffic, vehicles suffer constant damage from potholes, and emergency response is often delayed by roads that are either impassable or in poor shape. For market women, transporting tomatoes, onions or yams […] The post Good roads, stronger

By Manish GUPTA The next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, announced by Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on Independence Day, August 15, 2025, represent a strategic, principled and citizen-centric evolution of a landmark tax framework. These reforms aim to enhance the quality of life for every citizen in India. These changes build […] The post India’s

You know that feeling when you leave a conversation and suddenly realize, “Ah! I should have mentioned my business!” Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Across Africa, from the danfo buses of Lagos to the yellow yellows of Tamale, people are pitching without even knowing it. The woman selling groundnuts? She’s branding herself. The Uber driver telling […] The post On

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana’s telecom sector is on the verge of major change as AT Ghana’s three million customers have begun roaming on Telecel’s network under a government directive aimed at stabilizing the industry and ensuring uninterrupted service. The move, ordered by the communications minister amidst threats of network shutdown due to AT Ghana’s […] The post Redefining

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO and Solange BANSON Sucasa Properties, a real estate developer with properties at East Legon Hills -Accra, has vehemently denied allegations of bankruptcy, attributing recent project delays to severe macroeconomic challenges, primarily the volatility of the cedi and default payment of some clients. The company, which has been accused recently by some […] The post Sucasa

The Bank of Ghana’s latest survey suggests that owing to the fall in inflation and overall cedi-appreciation since beginning of the year, businesses and consumers are reporting their strongest levels of optimism in years about the economy. BoG’s latest survey shows consumer confidence at 116.9 in August, just below a mid-year peak of 119.2 and […] The post Editorial: Confidence grows in economy

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has appointed Ms. Pearl Nkrumah as Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025.  Her appointment has received approval from the Board of Directors and Bank of Ghana, in line with regulatory requirements. Ms. Nkrumah will be the Bank’s first female Managing Director since it started operations in Ghana. She succeeds Olumide Olatunji, […] The post Access

By Samira ABDUL-AZEEZ The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), established under Act 1043 of Parliament, plays a pivotal role in shaping the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) ecosystem. With a mandate to promote growth, competitiveness, and sustainability, the agency drives entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic development through well-structured initiatives and programs. Across developing countries, including […] The post The

By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced that it will increase electricity tariffs by 1.14 percent effective October 1 while keeping water charges unchanged, citing the impact of currency pressures, inflation and fuel costs on service providers. According to PURC, the modest adjustment follows its quarterly review mechanism which tracks movements […] The post Electricity

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU West African economies face mounting risks from rising debt, climate change and weak growth, making resilience-building a policy priority, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has said. Speaking at the opening of an IMF–WAIFEM regional course on macroeconomic diagnostics in Accra, the Governor – in remarks delivered on his […] The post Debt,

Oforiwa Attipoe, Manager for Global Markets at Stanbic Bank Ghana has said Ghana is well-positioned going into the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) fifth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, citing significant improvements in key economic indicators and continued fiscal discipline. Since the launch of the $3 billion ECF program in May 2023, Ghana […] The post Economy

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The government has sealed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with the United Kingdom, paving the way for the restart of infrastructure projects worth about £170 million (US$207 million). The deal with UK Export Finance (UKEF) extends repayment of Ghana’s bilateral debt to the UK by 15 years. It forms part of […] The post UK debt deal unlocks £170m for stalled

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Management of PSC Tema Shipyard says the facility is in great need of a significant infrastructure upgrade, requiring an investment of US$50million for complete rehabilitation work. Chief Executive-PSC Tema Shipyard Osman Sulemana was addressing media during a familiarisation tour of the facility by Deputy Minister of Transport Dorcas Affo-Toffey, saying the investment […] The post Tema

The Atwima Rural Bank Plc at Foase in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of Ashanti Region has recorded growth in all financial indicators in the 2024 year under review. The bank recorded a profit of approximately GH¢1.5million from a little over GH¢1million, in the previous year representing 49%. The Bank has recorded a significant growth in […] The post Atwima Rural Bank records 49% growth in

Olam Agri, in partnership with Ennoble Africa Foundation (EAF), has commenced the latest phase of the ‘Big Bake Initiative’ in its quest to empower the youth and women and foster resilient and thriving communities across Ghana. This year’s program takes a major step forward by offering vocational training and mentorship to a group of women […] The post Olam Agri ,EAF launch this

The Ghana Career and Migration Fair 2025 has reiterated calls to tackle youth unemployment and promote safe migration, under the theme “The Future of Work.” The fair held in Accra, spearheaded by the European Union (EU) and German Development Cooperation in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, seeks to equip young Ghanaians […] The post Ghana

…From passport to practice, pan Africanism asks for proof in steady, visible results There is a line that flatters the ear but tests the conscience. Are you African because you were born in Africa, or because Africa was born in you? Kwame Nkrumah put it plainly, I am not African because I was born in […] The post The

In Ghana, many young children continue to face barriers in accessing basic education and opportunities for growth. While government and private sector efforts are ongoing, grassroots initiatives are often the ones making the most direct impact in communities. One of such organisations is For The Future (FTF) Organisation, a not-for-profit dedicated to creating a better […] The post Accra

“A rat trap catches both the guilty and the innocent.” – African proverb History has a way of repeating itself when a people fail to learn its lessons. Centuries ago, our ancestors were entangled in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Many resisted, but some others, driven by rivalry, wealth, or survival, handed over fellow Africans in […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO and Solange BANSON The Executive Director of the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Arnold Kavaarpuo, has emphasised that privacy remains a crucial pillar of the country’s digital economy, but warned that limited public education continues to slow progress. Speaking at the launch of the commission’s new public awareness drive dubbed ‘Privacy is […] The post DPC