commends SML’s efforts calls for revamp of risk-reward framework By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Dr. Eric Boachie Yiadom, a senior lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has argued that the most reliable path to curbing tax revenue leakages lies in the strategic deployment of technology across critical sectors, especially the petroleum and […] The post Technology

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The nation is haemorrhaging over US$9billion each year due to corruption, tax evasion, smuggling and systemic inefficiencies across critical sectors – a figure that experts say threatens national development and undermines public confidence in government institutions. At a public dialogue on revenue leakages, Professor Isaac Boadi, […] The post US$9bn

A News Desk report The Accra–Kumasi highway, a strategic economic corridor linking the nation’s two most economically significant cities, is drawing renewed concern as deteriorating road conditions compromise commuter safety, disrupt economic activity and pose potential health risks. Despite its status as the country’s most travelled roadway, sections of the highway remain in disrepair – […] The post Travelling

…backing youth, women-led startups The Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has thrown its support behind President John Dramani Mahama’s newly announced plan to establish a National Venture Capital Fund targeted at youth and women-led businesses, describing the initiative as a bold move to deepen entrepreneurial support and accelerate inclusive growth. President Mahama made the announcement […] The post VCTF

…as plans for local ownership transition continue Gold Fields Limited has reached an agreement with the government to extend the mining lease for its Damang operation for a further 12 months, paving the way for a restart of open-pit mining while laying the groundwork for a long-term transition to local ownership. The South African-listed miner […] The post Gold Fields secures

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has reassured Zoomlion Ghana Limited that the government will settle its outstanding debts for sanitation services provided over the past two years. Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has been owed to the tune of GH¢1.2 billion for its services […] The post MPs reassure Zoomlion

Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing some resilience despite uncertainty in the global economy and restricted fiscal space. Regional growth is expected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3% in 2026-2027. This growth is mainly due to increased private consumption and investments as inflation cools down and currencies stabilize. The median […] The post Economic

By Etse Sikanku (Prof) & Louise Carol Serwaa Donkor (Dr.) A new research study published in Drumspeak, the International Journal of Research in the Humanities- a reputable and peer-reviewed academic journal- has found that Samira Bawumia contributed significantly to redefining the role of the second lady during her husband’s tenure as Vice President of Ghana. […] The post New

President Trump has declared an International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) concerning Mexico, Canada, and China, relating to fentanyl. It includes national security tariffs on automobiles, steel, and aluminum applied to all nations, as well as to all countries connected to the economic national emergency. As of April 4, according to the Tax foundation, China, […] The post Who

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended government and Gold Fields Ghana Limited for reaching a constructive and forward-looking agreement on the transition arrangements for the Damang Mine. The Chamber welcomes the decision to issue a new 12-month mining lease to Abosso Goldfields Limited, a subsidiary of Gold Fields, which will enable the safe resumption […] The post Chamber

By  Nicholas Nii Nortey OMABOE(Dr) Several gaps and limitations in Ghana’s Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658) and related legislation, has contributed to the weakening of internal audit functions in the public sector. Here are key gaps that undermine the effectiveness and independence of internal auditors in Ghana. Lack of functional independence Although Act […] The post Gaps

By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have long been a drain on national resources rather than a driver of economic prosperity. According to the 2022 State Ownership Report by the Ministry of Finance, Ghana’s SOEs recorded a cumulative loss of GH¢5.3 billion in 2021 alone, with major institutions like the Ghana Cocoa Board […] The post Making

Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High School, in collaboration with the Women in Forex Ghana has equipped about 3,500 students with knowledge and skills in digital finance literacy to adequately prepare them for better personal financial management and career opportunities on the job market. The partnership for digital finance literacy training, under ‘The Elevate Ghana Forex […] The post 3,500

By Sammy CRABBE In the first three parts of this series, we unpacked the urgent need for radical education reform. From reimagining how our public universities are governed, to elevating vocational training, aligning STEM education with economic needs, and transforming technical institutions – we are building a blueprint for national transformation. But the system must […] The post Rebuilding

Ghanaian fintech, Kowri, known as ‘the way to pay’, has further demonstrated why it is the way to pay. The 2-year old fintech recently announced the launch of its groundbreaking voice command feature, setting a new standard for digital financial accessibility and convenience in the Ghanaian market. The new voice-activated technology allows Kowri users to […] The post Kowri

By Ahmed Watara TAHIRU & Gladys Opoku ANNING If you ask all African countries their key challenges as a country, unemployment will be among the dominant challenges that will be mentioned. In Ghana for instance, unemployment in 2024 was an average of 4.0percent of the labour force, and it is expected to remain the same […] The post Building the future by empowering its builders appeared

By Isaac Boadi(Prof) Ghana stands at a precipice. While the nation battles debt distress, inflation, and austerity measures, a silent crisis threatens to push it further into fiscal chaos: tax revenue hemorrhage. Billions of cedis vanish annually through systemic leakages, depriving the state of funds critical for healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Drawing on reports from […] The post Bleeding

By Ben TAGOE  In the field of cybersecurity, spear phishing is a very cunning type of attack. Unlike the broad and usual phishing attacks that target a wide number of people, spear phishing is specifically aimed at certain individuals, groups or organizations making it highly. This precision not only increases the likelihood of success for […] The post Spear Phishing: A targeted approach

In a significant step towards addressing the pressing job gaps in Ghana’s digital economy and supporting the Government’s employment initiative, Mobex Africa recently convened preliminary discussions with key stakeholders, including the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Association of Ghana, and the Accra Digital Centre. This collaborative dialogue aims to align efforts […] The post Towards

By Samuel ALESU-DORDZI Article 36(5) of the 1992 Constitution imposes an obligation on the Ghanaian state to take “appropriate measures needed to protect and safeguard the national environment for posterity”. The constitution further recognises the need for collaborations to protect the wider “international environment for mankind”. In more ways than one, the Environmental Protection Act, […] The post Overview