The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has commended President John Dramani Mahama’s emphasis on energy security and climate resilience in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) but stressed that the persistent structural challenges in the energy sector demand more aggressive action. In a statement, the energy policy think tank warned that distribution losses, […] The post ASEC

Female entrepreneurs in Ghana are set to gain practical digital and AI skills to grow their businesses through the Business Booster Workshop Series, organized by DigiVibe, a project of the AFOS Foundation, in partnership with the Women Entrepreneurs Rise Network (WERise). The workshops, scheduled for 4th March 2026 in Greater Accra and 11th March 2026 […] The post Business Booster

By Evelyn Arthur Opportunity International has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling poverty through education financing in Ghana and globally, with a focus on expanding access to quality schooling for low-income communities. Chief Executive Officer-Opportunity International Atul Tandon said the organisation has disbursed more than US$2billion to 27,000 schools worldwide, supporting over 20 million schoolchildren. “Our […] The post Opportunity

It was only in this school that I got to know that football in Ghana is played in Ga – k3l3 aya! Hahaaa! Right from Cadbury House through to McCarthy House were a group of radical and good boys, and maybe girls in Clarke House. Was Slessor House a major Seminary or could just pass […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli Zogbenu: ‘He was not Rawlings’ appeared first on

The government has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances following the severe economic crisis of 2022–2023. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, recalled the difficult period Ghana endured during the crisis, which forced the government at […] The post Gov’t

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah In many corporate conversations, strategy, performance and compliance dominate the agenda. Yet one of the most decisive factors in organisational success often escapes serious scrutiny: who sits on the board. Board composition is sometimes treated as a procedural matter: fill the seats, meet regulatory requirements, and move on. That mindset is […] The post Who

By Ebenezer Adu-Acquah In conversations about economic development, the focus often goes to sectors such as oil and gas, agriculture, banking, and infrastructure. However, one critical pillar that quietly supports all these sectors is insurance and, more importantly, reinsurance. While insurance is gradually gaining visibility in Ghana, the role of reinsurance remains less understood by […] The post Importance

In accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) intends to update its supplier database for Contractors, Consultants, and Service Providers for Goods, Works and Services. The supplier database update and registration exercise is open to companies, firms and enterprises registered with the Office […] The post Bank

Stanbic Bank Ghana has extended its support to the Muslim community with a donation to the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. As part of its annual Ramadan outreach, the bank presented food items and a cash donation of GHS50,000 at the Chief […] The post Stanbic Bank supports Chief Imam in aid of Ramadan

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has dismissed a complaint alleging that the Board Chairman of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Richard Kwame Asante, failed to declare his assets in accordance with the Constitution. In a decision dated 24 February 2026, CHRAJ ruled that Mr Asante complied with the asset’s declaration […] The post CHRAJ

Prudential Bank Limited, a leading indigenous Bank, has advocated for simpler, more accessible technology solutions to drive financial inclusion in Africa. The Bank made the call at the 25th Connected Banking Summit and Excellence Awards West Africa, where the Bank’s senior officials served as subject matter resource persons at various high-level industry discussions. Speaking on […] The post Prudential

By Mohammed ALI Although it takes many different forms, fasting is strongly encouraged and supported in religious settings. Accordingly, fasting was a common practice among all messengers and prophets of God as a spiritual devotion to their Creator. King David (AS) said, “…I humbled myself with fasting…” (Psalm 35:13, New King James Version; see Ezra […] The post Ramadan:

The Q&A session is flowing smoothly. Then it happens. A hand shoots up. The tone is sharp. The words carry heat. What begins as a question quickly morphs into a public challenge. The atmosphere tightens. Your instinct might be to defend the speaker or shut the question down immediately. Resist that instinct. Hostility feeds on […] The post On cue with Kafui DEY: Handling

…Getting the institutional architecture right By Dr. Sammy CRABBE In the previous article, we outlined how a Ghanaian version of EIS and SEIS could be designed in practice—clear eligibility rules, disciplined incentives, strong safeguards, and minimal discretion. That discussion naturally leads to the next and often most contentious question: who should regulate such a system, […] The post Equity

UBA Ghana has once again reinforced its position as a leading financial institution and proved its banking excellence, by being named the best Financial Institution and Best CSR Initiative at the recent Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards 2026. The recognition celebrates the bank’s innovation, strong governance, customer focus and measurable social impact across global […] The post UBA wins two

Nearly half the jobs across Africa are expected to be impacted by the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom within the next three years, the PwC Africa Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 has revealed. The survey gathered responses from nearly 50,000 employees in 28 sectors across 48 countries including five African nations and revealed that 49 […] The post Editorial: AI here, there, everywhere! appeared

By Prof. Kobby MENSAH The State of the Nation Address by President John Dramani Mahama articulates a reformist national vision anchored on economic stability, productive transformation, and institutional restoration. Framed through the Resetting Ghana Agenda, as domestic renewal philosophy, and the Accra Reset, which is Africa’s global repositioning, the vision prioritises rebuilding public trust, strengthening […] The post Operationalising

A corruption scandal has erupted within Bolt’s Azerbaijan operations — and it is not a minor compliance breach. The controversy has exposed alleged systemic bribery, selective onboarding, manipulation of bonuses, and the deliberate blocking of drivers’ accounts until payments were made through intermediaries. Even more troubling, reports indicate that elements within the local transport regulatory […] The post Motoring

By Jerry HALM The most common question any prospective EV buyer asks is a simple one: Does it actually save me money? In Ghana, the answer is nuanced — but increasingly, it is leaning towards “yes”. To understand why, it helps to look beyond the sticker price and consider the full picture of vehicle ownership. […] The post Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO: The cost

The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area,  Wamkele Mene, is conducting a two-day official visit to the Central African Republic (CAR) focused on accelerating the country’s full participation in the continental free trade area, with gazetting of tariff offers identified as the critical next step for CAR to access the preferential market of […] The post AfCFTA