By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington D.C  Ghana and the World Bank have agreed to deepen their partnership across five key sectors to accelerate the country’s economic transformation and strengthen long-term growth. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson met with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington […] The post Ghana,

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington D.C Government’s strategy for managing the country’s gold resources is attracting growing regional attention – with finance ministers from five African countries praising the country’s GOLDBOD model during a high-level meeting with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Washington. During a discussion on natural resource governance on side-lines of the […] The post GOLDBOD’s

The Minority in parliament has raised concerns over government’s handling of AT’s (formerly AirtelTigo) future, following reports that the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, has rejected a US$1billion investment proposal from Afritel/Rektron in favour of a deal with Telecel. They accused the minister of presiding over a chaotic and opaque process that […] The post Why

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The central bank is marking the cedi’s 60th anniversary with a campaign aimed at restoring confidence in a currency that has endured decades of depreciation and inflation pressures, until recent signs of recovery. The cedi has appreciated by about 21 percent year-to-date, ranking among the best-performing currencies globally. The Bank of […] The post Cedi@60:

United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd. has posted a strong financial performance for the third quarter ending September 2025, driven by steady balance sheet growth, strong deposit mobilization, and prudent risk management. The Bank’s unaudited results show that gross earnings rose to GHS1.08 billion as of September 2025, up from GHS987.2 million in September 2024, […] The post UBA

Stanbic Bank Ghana’s Affluent Banking Team, in partnership with the Nneka Youth Foundation, hosted a Business Leadership Forum at Mobole D/A Basic School in the Ningo-Prampram district. The event brought together students, parents, and community members to explore leadership, innovation, and financial independence. Margaret Obimpeh, Head of Affluent Banking, led the initiative with a clear […] The post Stanbic

South African Tourism (SAT) has partnered with the Pink Polo International Tournament (PPIT), a premier lifestyle event that blends sports with a profound commitment to breast cancer awareness, to intensify alertness this year. The collaboration, undertaken in conjunction with the South African High Commission in Ghana and the Accra Polo Club, underscores a shared vision […] The post South

“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