By Dela Herman AGBO Bank fixed deposits have long been a popular savings and investment instrument in Ghana. For decades, individuals, institutions, and businesses have relied on fixed deposits (FDs) as a perceived “safe” way to earn predictable returns. However, recent market developments, financial sector clean-ups, and rising investor losses have exposed fundamental weaknesses in […] The post Bank

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Terri Young, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Z3 Carolinas and Z3 Ghana, has stated that her company’s operations in Ghana are focused on helping local Ghanaians and members of the diaspora access homeownership through education, transparency and affordable housing options. She made this statement while speaking to B&FT at […] The post Z3

Electroland Ghana Limited, the nation’s premier electronics and home appliance retailer, has achieved a monumental milestone for its groundbreaking ‘Aky?de? K?se?’ customer loyalty promotion. Launched in October 2024, the initiative has already impacted over 5,000 beneficiaries, solidifying its status as the largest and most impactful promotion of its kind ever run by an electronics dealership […] The post Electroland’s

Dr Siaw Agyepong urges deliberate leadership cultivation at 2026 JLC Conference The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has urged leaders to make the conscious development of future strategic minds and innovators a priority. Addressing attendees on the opening day of the 13th Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC) on Monday, January 12, […] The post appeared first on The

By Nana Sifa Twum, PhD In early January 2026, President John Dramani Mahama announced that his administration is considering reforms to Ghana’s outdated TV licence regime, proposing to replace it with a broader public media levy to strengthen funding for public broadcasters. The shift, still under Cabinet deliberation and to be presented to Parliament, is […] The post Media Levy Proposal:

There is a sentence that has derailed more events across Africa than delayed flights and stubborn generators combined. It is usually spoken with confidence, a smooth smile, and absolutely no notes. “Don’t worry. I’ll flow.” That sentence should worry everyone. Poor preparation, or no preparation at all, is the second most common mistake beginner MCs […] The post On

…as LECIAD holds orientation for 2025/26 new entrants. By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Diplomat-in-Residence at the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), University of Ghana (UG), Amb. Kwabena Baah-Duodu, has underscored the significant influence of international forces and actors on the quality of life in the local economy. Speaking at the orientation ceremony for […] The post Global

By Ibrahim Abubakari DINNANI The School of Economics of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has held its second Public Lecture Series at the Nyankpala Campus with a call for stronger research funding and collaboration among educational institutions to enhance quality education in the country. The School of Economics argued that improved research funding would […] The post UDS

Street-to-Smile Project brings hope to street children in Accra The Lady Talata Danladi (L.T.D) Foundation has successfully carried out the first phase of its flagship outreach initiative, the Street-to-Smile Project, reaching street children across parts of Accra with food, clean drinking water, and essential hygiene support. The project focused on meeting immediate needs while restoring […] The post appeared first on

By Lom Nuku AHLIJAH As of January 2026, new electricity tariffs have taken effect in Ghana. These adjustments are not ad hoc measures, nor are they sudden policy impulses. They flow directly from the Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO) process undertaken by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, which is designed to realign electricity prices with the […] The post Dynamics of electricity

By Innocent Samuel APPIAH On January 4, 2026, three prominent intellectuals from the University of Ghana released a technical report that essentially reframes our understanding of the Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod’s) role in the nation’s economic trajectory. Rather than viewing GoldBod through the lens of conventional criticism, this report provides empirical evidence that demands a […] The post GoldBod’s

Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. The airline will deploy its A350 on new daily services to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town, adding an extra […] The post Emirates

By Dzifa GUNU As Ghana welcomes 2026, I extend warm new year greetings to all Ghanaians with hope and determination. We stand at a defining moment. The Accra Digital Centre hums with possibility. Twenty-eight companies occupy our workspace, building solutions that range from fintech platforms to agricultural technology. Walk through our corridors and you witness […] The post Why digital future

By Nii Ayitey ARMAH This article evaluates the existing institutional framework of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in view of the notable achievements made in 2025 and suggests reforms aimed at ensuring the sustainability of these accomplishments within a contemporary governance structure for the extractive sector. Although GoldBod has significantly aided in boosting gold exports, […] The post Strengthening

By News Desk The Legal Green Association (LGA), a progressive, left-wing group of law students and young lawyers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has touted the successes and achievements of the current government since January last year till date, describing its performance as unprecedented. A statement by the LGA, Festus Matey, Leader, Legal Green […] The post Legal Green

Economic activity expanded by 3.8% in October 2025, supported mainly by strong performance in the services and industry sectors, according to provisional data from the Ghana Statistical Service’s Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG). The October reading marks an improvement from the same period a year earlier and extends a steady upward trend seen since […] The post Economy maintains

…why a 10% pension increase means 36% for some and 6% for others By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The state pension manager has unveilled a 10 percent increase in monthly pensions for 2026, betting that easing inflationary pressures gives it room to protect retirees’ incomes without undermining the fund’s long-term health. The move, announced by the […] The post SSNIT balances

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Head of Economics Department at University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), Professor Abdullah Mumuni, has warned that the surge in shopping malls – particularly foreign-owned ones – could threaten local manufacturing if government fails to demand they source a quota of their products locally. Speaking exclusively to Business and Financial […] The post Surge

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has desccribed the One District One Factory (1D1F) programme, which was a flagship industrialisation plan, as a policy failure. The Chamber made this declaration after it conducted a comprehensive review of the programme, calling for the urgent establishment of a National Industries Development and Regulatory Authority […] The post CAG

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The e-Crime Bureau has reconstituted its governing board, appointing industry leaders, academics and technocrats to steer the affairs of the Ghanaian cybersecurity firm. The newly sworn-in board is charged with executing the bureau’s “transition and growth strategy”, aiming to position e-Crime Bureau as a leader in cybersecurity consulting, technology solutions and […] The post e-Crime