By Ferdinand D. ADADZI      At the Crystal Ball Africa 2025, held by AB & David Africa on 23rd January 2025, under the theme “From Challenges to Opportunities,” many insightful discussions took place. One focused on the ability of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) to become industry giants and create African billionaires. One major […] The post Scaling

…insist on 10% tariff increase for sustainability By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Enoch OWUSU-APPIAH The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) has mandated it members to implement a 10 percent increase in motor insurance tariffs, citing the impact of inflation and currency depreciation on operational costs. The decision, which took effect on February 1, 2025, follows deliberations […] The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) reported 116 piracy and armed robbery incidents in the country’s territorial waters between January and December last year. These attacks, according to IMB, included 94 vessels boarded, 13 attempted attacks, six hijacked vessels and three vessels fired upon. Equally, some 126 crew members […] The post IMB

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Former Board Chairman of Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF), Professor Douglas Boateng has urged African leaders to prioritise industrialisation, trade integration, and infrastructure development, warning that without bold action, the continent will remain economically stagnant. “If we do not invest in research, development, and industrialization, we will remain consumers of […] The post

StarLife Assurance, one of Ghana’s leading Life insurance companies, announced its partnership with an emerging Ghanaian Insurtech, Figtech(MyFIG), to digitally market and distribute life assurance solutions to Ghanaians. The relationship is in fulfilment of the regulatory approval under the new Insurance Act 2021. Figtech (MyFIG) has been admitted into the National Insurance Commission (NIC) Sandbox […] The post

Dr. Randolph Nsor-Ambala has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) effective 21st of January 2025. In making the announcement, the Board Chairman, Dr. Yaw Ansu, extended gratitude to Mr K. Duker, the outgoing CEO, for his contributions to the Bank and welcomed the new CEO, expressing the […] The post Dr Nsor-Ambala appointed

… a commitment to healthcare and community well-being In a heartfelt initiative aimed at making a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families, the Premium Banking Team of FirstBank Ghana has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to healthcare and community well-being. The bank recently made a generous donation to the Child Oncology Ward […] The post

In a bold move to address inequality and uplift marginalized communities, Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately owned Ghanaian bank, has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by supporting the Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf in Ashaiman. Through its Employee Volunteering Program (EVP), the bank’s Digital Sales and Retail Banking team donated a […] The post Fidelity

Professor Ransford Edward Gyampo has officially taken office as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), vowing to drive Ghana’s commercial shipping sector forward through a stakeholder-centered and collaborative approach. At a brief handing-over ceremony held at the Ghana Shippers’ House on Monday, 3rd February 2025, the outgoing CEO, Kwesi Baffour […] The post