By Barry EICHENGREEN American exceptionalism has had a long, successful run. Gauged by the growth of GDP per capita and other statistical measures, the US economy has outpaced its advanced-economy rivals since the turn of the century. America is home to the world’s leading high-tech firms. It is at the forefront of AI. And investors […] The post American exceptionalism meets its maker appeared

By Edwin Alfred Nii Obodai PROVENCAL (Dr) This paper was motivated by the launch of the code of conduct for Appointees on 5th May, 2025 by President John Dramani. This set me thinking and I asked myself that “if governance is a continuum, what major initiatives had been implemented by previous administrations to ensure that […] The post SOEs performance (1983–2025) appeared first on The

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its strong economic partnership with Ghana, announcing over €1billion in infrastructure and development investments under the ‘Team Europe’ initiative for the period 2021 to 2027. Speaking at this year’s Europe Day celebration in Accra, EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly disclosed that the EU […] The post €1bn

This year marks a significant milestone for Hubtel, a company that has grown to become one of the giants in Ghana’s payment ecosystem and digital space. Celebrating 20 years of excellence, Hubtel’s journey from its humble beginnings to its current market leadership is a story of perseverance, innovation, and commitment to providing seamless digital solutions. […] The post Celebrating

Let me tell you a story. In 2021, amidst the pandemic, a young teacher in Kenya named Amina found herself navigating new territory. Her school had been shut for months, and her students — mostly from low-income households — were slipping behind. But through a partnership between the Kenyan Ministry of Education and Eneza Education […] The post Edtech

CUTS International Accra and the Center for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSME) are urging the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to commence stakeholder consultations to reduce electricity tariffs for the third quarter of 2025. This call is driven by substantial improvements in macroeconomic conditions and declining electricity input costs, which the organizations argue should […] The post CSOs

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the resignation from the Board of Directors of Mr. Arimeyaw Ibn Saeed, a Non-Executive Director of the Bank and representative of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), the Bank’s second largest shareholder, effective April 28, 2025. Mr. Ibn Saeed was formally appointed to the Board of Republic […] The post Arimeyaw Ibn Saeed

The Jual Group launched its ABB energy distribution solution in Ghana at the Marriot Hotel in Accra on Tuesday. The launch was attended by dignitaries from the construction industry as well as architects and members from the Ghana Association of Engineers. The Jual group with its headquarters in Accra was incorporated in 2001, and since […] The post Jual Group launches ABB energy distribution

Yinson Ghana and West African Rescue Association (WARA)/International SOS Ghana have once again partnered with the Ghana Health Service Ahanta West to celebrate World Malaria Day. This year’s event took place in Agona Nkwanta, located in the Western Region of Ghana. World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25, aims to raise global awareness about […] The post Uniting

The President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davis Korboe, has called for a clear and robust policy framework to support Ghana’s export sector and agribusiness industry. He warned that without it, exporters will continue to struggle amid ongoing economic pressures. Mr. Korboe emphasised the need for a “special purpose vehicle” to […] The post FAGE

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG, Sampa The Jaman North District Assembly in the Bono Region is taking steps to digitize revenue collection in the cashew sector as part of efforts to reduce human interaction and improve efficiency. Sampa, the district capital, has emerged as a major hub for cashew trading in Ghana. Several exporters and buyers […] The post Jaman North to digitise cashew revenue

By Prosper KUYIPWAH In today’s volatile business environment, the pressure on corporate treasurers has never been greater. Shifting economic conditions, post-pandemic recovery challenges, and the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on global trade have redefined the expectations placed on treasury functions. Treasurers are no longer seen simply as custodians of liquidity or back-office operatives. They now […] The post Treasurers

The forthcoming Africa Sustainable Energy Dialogue (ASED) is scheduled for Friday, 16 May with the theme ‘Bridging Africa’s energy access gap – Challenges, innovations & the path forward’. The high-level forum seeks to address the persistent issue of limited energy access across sub-Saharan Africa, where over 600 million people remain without reliable electricity. Hence, the […] The post Editorial:

The country’s fishing industry can best be described as on the brink of collapse as  fish stocks have plummeted by over 90 percent in the past 28 years, threatening livelihoods across the sector. While in 1996 fishers were able to catch about 274,000 metric tonnes of fish, today that number is down to only around […] The post Editorial: Ensuring long-term sustainability of fish

When creativity, culture, and music collide, something magical happens; and this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) was living proof. Back for its second year as an official partner, Guinness Smooth helped shape the night with the right spark. From the red carpet to the main stage, the energy was unmistakably Ghanaian and unapologetically bold. […] The post TGMA

VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in CiX Citizen Experience, a leading provider of digital and physical citizen services based in Brazil. This strategic acquisition marks a pivotal step in VFS Global’s expansion journey as it continues to broaden its capabilities and deepen its […] The post VFS Global

By Peter Martey Agbeko, APR It began with a signature. Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah needed a paid-up member of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) to endorse her candidacy for a seat on the IPRA Board. I was that member. Our professional paths intersected. Since then, what a journey it has been. Esther Cobbah, the current President of the Institute of Public […] The post Esther A.N Cobbah:

says ‘we produce 100,000 barrels, report 60,000’ translating into US$350m – US$450m annual losses urges SML Ghana’s real-time monitoring system By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has raised fresh concerns over revenue leakages in the upstream petroleum sector, urging government and regulatory authorities to adopt […] The post COPEC

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana, in collaboration with the National Bank of Rwanda and Singapore’s Global Financial Technology Network, has launched the Next-Gen Digital Payment Infrastructure (DPI) project – a central bank-led initiative designed to overhaul Africa’s cross-border payments ecosystem and establish a model for future financial integration across the continent. The […] The post BoG’s

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Central banks across sub-Saharan Africa are ramping up efforts to lower the cost of remittances and streamline cross-border payments as part of a coordinated digital finance reform agenda. Policymakers agree that reducing payment frictions is critical to improving livelihoods and driving regional economic integration. At a high-level seminar in Accra hosted […] The post SSA