“To get lost is to learn the way.” – African proverb Life has got this funny way of throwing curveballs at all of us, all the time. This is what inspired the late American song-writer and musician, Waylon Jennings to say “If it ain’t one thing, it’s another one on the way.” This earthly saying, […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: The discipline

…to enhance STEM programmes By Samuel Sam The University for Development Studies (UDS) is set to benefit from a multipurpose student resource centre with a state-of-the-art skills laboratory, to be provided by the MTN Ghana Foundation at a cost of GH¢9.7million. The facility, expected to be completed within eight months, will serve as a hub […] The post MTN Foundation to

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have called for tighter cybersecurity measures to protect the region’s financial systems as digital transformation accelerates across West Africa. Speaking at the opening of a five-day regional course on cybersecurity and digital currencies in Accra on Monday, BoG Governor […] The post WAIFEM,

By Samuel DOWUONA Telecommunications and digital technology are more than just keeping people connected. It is the foundation for education, commerce, agriculture, national security, healthcare, and national development as a whole. This is why the policies by which the sector is governed should be very clear and unambiguous. But as of now, we can’t say that […] The post Telecom

“Imposter syndrome reminds you that humility is the anchor of confidence.” – Terry Mante Some mornings, I look at my calendar and think, “Who scheduled me to speak to a room full of CEOs about leadership strategy?” Then I realize it was me, and I briefly consider calling in sick. It’s not that I don’t […] The post Insight Forge with Terry Mante: Confessions

Acting South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalamba, has noted that Ghana and South Africa have revived an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cultural and sports cooperation, signed in 2012, to strengthen bilateral ties through arts, heritage, and athletic development. The renewed MoU between the two countries marks a significant step toward deepening […] The post Cultural

By Ebenezer OWUSU-ANSAH The bustling markets of Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi etc, glow with the promise of commerce with vendors calling out to passerby’s, trotro mates, hollering for passengers, and shopkeepers tending to shelves of goods. Ghana often dubbed the gateway to West Africa, is a country brimming enterprise and cultural pride. However, beneath this façade […] The post Customer

By Ebenezer OWUSU-ANSAH For many especially those who live in the urban areas of Ghana, water may be taken for granted. However, for many especially those living in peri-urban, rural and informal settlements – safe reliable drinking water is an expensive commodity that residents in those areas struggle to access safe potable water for their […] The post The cost of thirst appeared first on The

The 3rd annual conference of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) is set to take place from November 24 to 27, 2025, bringing together finance leaders from across the continent to deliberate on the future of Public Financial Management (PFM) in Africa. The conference, which will be held at the Accra International Conference Centre, […] The post AAAG 2025 Conference

Chief Commercial Operations Officer of MobileMoney, Abdul Razak Issaka Ali, has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to embrace rather than fear financial technology (fintech) innovations, particularly in the area of cross-border payment solutions, which he says hold enormous potential to drive inclusion and regional trade. Mr. Ali expressed frustration that Ghana’s efforts to achieve […] The post Regulatory

If you’ve ever heard the ancient Ghanaian proverb, “A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn,” you already understand the core principle of investment diversification. In an economy marked by its potential for high growth but also by significant volatility with currency fluctuations, inflation, and shifting global commodity prices, relying on a single […] The post Don’t

By Chester FIAMEGBE-SANI In our daily lives, standards quietly shape everything around us from the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the water we drink, the roads we drive on, and even the technology we depend on. Whether we notice it or not, standards are the invisible backbone of safety, quality, and progress in […] The post Why standards matter in everyday life appeared first on The

By: Ebenezer AMANKWAH-MINKAH Over the past few years, few issues have stirred as much public concern as illegal small-scale mining – “galamsey.” The environmental, health, and social costs are severe – rivers poisoned with mercury, forests razed, communities displaced, and people exposed to toxic substances that threaten their long-term health and livelihoods. Yet, the debate […] The post Rethinking

By Norman Adu BAMFO Ghana’s September 2025 inflation rate of 9.4percent marks a symbolic milestone in the nation’s post-crisis economic recovery. For the first time since late 2021, headline inflation has fallen within the Bank of Ghana’s medium-term target band of 8 ± 2percent, signalling a possible stabilization of macroeconomic conditions. From a de jure […] The post Single-digit

By Kenneth Owusu Asante AMPONSAH A bank’s balance sheet is only as strong as the environment it depends on. Climate change has moved from a distant global conversation to a daily Ghanaian reality. From the choking red rivers of the Western Region to the eroded farmlands of the Ashanti and Eastern Regions, illegal small-scale mining, […] The post A

The 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group run from Monday 13th October through Saturday 18th October, gathering finance ministers, central bank governors, development partners and global investors to deliberate on global economic trends and strategies. Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson led a high-level government delegation to […] The post Editorial:

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH In an analytical assessment, Russia-Africa Expo 2025 aims at pitching new opportunities and creating partnerships. As envisioned, the participants including ministers, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and investors—have an opportunity to negotiate business at the highest level. Those seeking new markets or reliable suppliers, or those who prefer building their business through personal contacts […] The post Russia-Africa

Thirty years after the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world Thirty years after the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world once again turned its gaze to Beijing as leaders gathered for the 2025 Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. The moment was not merely ceremonial—it was a profound reflection on […] The post AFRICA-CHINA

TIME Studios and Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority for project professionals, have teamed up to co-produce a new documentary series called The Solutionaries, highlighting three innovators driving scalable transformation to address the climate crisis. Cyrill Gutsch, Rebecca Hu-Thrams, and Lisa Dyson are The Solutionaries, making bold moves to tackle the world’s most […] The post Three

… as broad money expansion slows to 16.6% in August By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The Bank of Ghana’s latest Monetary Policy Report has shown a marked deceleration of money supply growth as the central bank’s sustained tightening stance and liquidity sterilisation measures took hold. According to the report, broad money (M2+) expanded by […] The post Monetary policy tightening