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

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

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

Stakeholders in the domestic shea industry are raising concerns about a proposed export ban on raw shea nuts, warning it could severely impact the livelihoods of millions of rural women who depend on the sector for income. Shea, often referred to as “women’s gold,” is a key contributor to rural household incomes across West Africa. […] The post Concerns mount over potential shea

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM), Florence Hutchful, has called on human resource (HR) professionals to uphold ethics, ensure workplace safety and adopt sustainable practices to support national growth. She made these remarks during the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) conference, a two-day event themed […] The post CIHRM

Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), has convened a high-level thought leadership forum aimed at exploring strategies to advance Ghana’s digital financial landscape through innovation, regulation, and inclusive growth. Held under the theme ‘Digital Finance in Ghana: Balancing Innovation, Inclusion and Regulation’, the forum brought together key voices across […] The post Absa

By Seth KRAMPAH ([email protected]) The Africa Export & Import Bank (Afreximbank) is ready for its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 25th June through to 28th June 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. As one of the most anticipated financial gatherings on the continent, the AGM will bring together key stakeholders, government officials, business leaders, and […] The post All

Let Love Lead NGO has once again demonstrated the power of community-driven action with the successful organisation of the 3rd edition of its Annual Sanitation Drive, held at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra. The event, held in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the tragic June 3rd disaster, brought together a cross-section of Ghanaian society […] The post Let Love Lead

Chief Finance Officers seeking to refresh their priorities and re-strategise to align with the current dispensation should look out for the Deloitte CFO Transition Lab in August 2025. The high-impact lab, scheduled for August 20 to 22, 2025, will offer an immense experience, particularly for first-time CFOs. Participants will be able to craft their 180-day […] The post Deloitte to hold