By Ben TAGOE Technology has become deeply embedded in nearly every aspect of life, and with it, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow, creating serious challenges for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in digital systems to perpetrate a wide range of illegal activities, including data breaches, identity theft, financial fraud, and […] The post The

By Felicia Nana Ama KYEI Let’s be honest there’s more to work than just doing your job well. We’ve all experienced it. You give your best, deliver results, and go the extra mile, only to see someone else who doesn’t seem to work half as hard get the credit, the recognition, or even the promotion. […] The post Office Politics: Play smart or get played appeared first on The

Africa’s greatest obstacle is not a shortage of capital but a shortage of bankable projects. That was the central message from the PMI Global Summit Series Africa in Kigali, where African Development Bank leaders and nearly 1000 delegates emphasised that poorly prepared projects remain the biggest barrier to the continent’s transformation. The Summit, the largest […] The post Unlock US$70bn

By Calleb OSEI (Dr) Mobile money has transformed Ghana’s financial sector, becoming the preferred channel for payments and other financial transactions. But as banks are increasingly integrating mobile money transactions into their operations, questions are emerging about how these are accounted for — and the risks that come with it. Accounting for mobile money transactions […] The post Mobile

Fiscal discipline will be maintained after Ghana exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme in May 2026, Finance Minister Ato Forson has assured. The IMF programme, approved in May 2023 under a 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) worth about US$3billion, has been critical in stabilising Ghana’s finances. An IMF staff mission is expected in Accra […] The post Editorial:

Government has announced a US$1billion gold industry revolution anchored on value addition, environmental responsibility and job creation. Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Sammy Gyamfi unveilled these reforms at the maiden Mining and Minerals Convention (MMC 2025) in Accra, declaring an end to the era of raw gold exports and pledging to reposition Ghana as […] The post Editorial: Resetting

Businessman and philanthropist Mr. Amar Deep Singh Hari, Chairman of IPMC and co-founder of Gold Crest Refinery, has expressed deep concern over what has been described by sources close to him as a misguided prosecution brought against him. Mr. Hari, who has lived and worked in Ghana for more than 35 years, said in a […] The post IPMC Chairman

GCB Bank PLC has introduced a dedicated savings product, the GCB Hajj Account, designed to help Muslims in Ghana plan and finance their pilgrimage to Mecca. The account provides prospective pilgrims with a structured savings plan, offering flexible deposit options starting from as little as GH¢50. Customers are exempt from monthly charges and benefit from […] The post GCB Bank

By H.E. Tong Defa, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit was successfully held early September in Tianjin, China. President Xi Jinping for the first time proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). The GGI is another major initiative proposed by China, following the Global Development Initiative (GDI) at the “SCO+” meeting, the […] The post Building

The Africa–China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) has announced that Ghana will host the first-ever Ghana–China Climate Summit on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, at the AfCFTA Auditorium in Accra, beginning at 9:00 AM GMT. The landmark summit will convene senior government officials, diplomats, industry leaders, development partners, academics, and civil society representatives from Ghana […] The post Ghana

nominal GDP rises to GH¢321bn services, agriculture offset contraction in oil and gas By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer Adjei NJOKU The economy maintained its expansionary trajectory in second-quarter (Q2) 2025, posting a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter growth rate of 1.4 percent – the highest second-quarter momentum since 2019, according to latest figures released by the Ghana […] The post Economy

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has opened consultations on the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) for 2025–2030, as electricity and water providers press for increases in charges to sustain operations. At a stakeholder session in Accra, PURC’s Executive Secretary, Shafic Suleman, underscored the central role of government communication officials and the media in shaping public […] The post PURC,

records 138% growth in profit Capital Adequacy Ratio moves from negative to positive By Seth KRAMPAH, Sefwi Asawinso The Asawinso Rural Bank PLC in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality in the Western North Region has   posted a remarkable growth in all financial indicators for the 2024 year under review. The bank recorded a profit before tax […] The post Asawinso Rural Bank records

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government has pledged to tighten quality control for locally produced honey – thus securing re-entry into the lucrative European Union (EU) market. As part of this plan, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) said it will procure advanced equipment for residue deposit testing, a critical requirement for meeting international quality standards. […] The post Govt