Without smarter fiscal strategies, the country risks losing vital port traffic to neighbouring competitors. From 2017 to 2021, Ghana’s ports thrived on tax relief measures such as the Benchmark Value Discount Policy (BVDP) and import duty exemptions which helped boost cargo throughput, particularly during economic uncertainty under the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequent abolition of the BVDP […] The post Editorial:

Discussions around the rise in pension fund assets took centre-stage at yesterday’s Money Summit 2025 organised by B&FT in partnership with Ecobank, the Pan-African bank. This comes at a time when pension funds under management (AUM) are growing sharply. The value stood at GH¢78.2billion at the end of June 2024 – according to figures from […] The post Editorial: New model

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Financial services providers must expand their offerings to include more alternative investment vehicles while pairing them with robust investor education, experts at the 2025 Money Summit in Accra have said. They argued that while macroeconomic stability is returning, rebuilding trust and fostering a new investment culture […] The post TMS25:

The Center for Financial Literacy Education Africa (CFLE-Africa) today concluded its month-long campaign in observance of Financial Literacy Month, marking a remarkable period of engagement, education, and nationwide mobilisation under the theme: “Building Wealth, Changing Lives: Strengthening Communities through Personal and Business Financial Education.” Throughout the month of April, CFLE-Africa led an expansive campaign designed […] The post Financial

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH  Fidelity Bank’s Deputy Managing Director for Wholesale Banking, Kwabena Boateng, has called for a differentiated approach to pension investment strategies based on contributor age as part of broader reforms aimed at insulating the retirement system from economic volatility and political risks. Speaking at the 2025 Money Summit hosted by Business and […] The post Reform

By Kizito CUDJOE The country recorded a nearly 28 percent increase of petroleum revenues in 2024, defying a continued decline in crude oil production and a fifth straight year without new petroleum agreements. According to the 2024 annual report of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), total petroleum receipts reached US$1.36billion in 2024 – […] The post Petroleum

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has agreed on rules of origin for 92 percent of traded products, a major milestone in enhancing cross-border business. This means most goods moving between African nations will now have clear guidelines on tariffs and origin requirements. Cynthia Gnassingbe-Essonam, Senior Advisor to the Secretary […] The post AfCFTA reaches

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has noted plans to boost the country’s tourism landscape through innovation and technology. According to its Chief Executive, Professor Kobby Mensah, the company is moving beyond traditional infrastructure to embrace digital solutions that will transform service delivery, enhance competitiveness and ensure local businesses benefit more […] The post GTDC

Aviation experts at a regional workshop in Uganda have raised alarms over fragmented oversight structures across Africa’s airspace, warning that the continent’s aviation safety progress could stall without deeper cooperation among oversight bodies. At the RSOOs-RAIO Validation workshop in Kampala, stakeholders stressed the urgent need for stronger collaboration between Regional Safety Oversight Organizations (RSOOs) and […] The post Fragmented