Every child goes through a phase in their lives where they view their fathers as heroes. In these years, the father can do no wrong. No matter how outlandish a story shared, it is taken as law because it’s coming from the father. No matter how difficult a task may seem, you’ll find a child […] The post Celebrating Sam Korankye Ankrah: To my hero! Here’s

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) governing council met with the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to discuss pressing issues affecting the banking sector. The meeting opened with congratulatory remarks from GAB members, who emphasized the need for stronger collaboration and open dialogue between banks and the regulator to foster trust […] The post GAB

…A heartfelt message from Rev. Mrs. Rita Korankye Ankrah to Apostle General Rev. Samuel Korankye Ankrah, her husband, on his 65th birthday My dearest Honey, As I sit to write this message to you on the joyous occasion of your 65th birthday, my heart overflows with gratitude, love, and admiration for the man you are. […] The post Celebrating

 The sandwich. Named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich in 18th century England. The story says the Earl was an avid gambler who wanted a convenient food that could be eaten without interrupting a card game. He asked his servants to bring him meat placed between two slices of bread, allowing him to eat with […] The post Care for a Sandwich?: Finding the right balance in employee

The Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM), Sylvester Mensah, has affirmed the Bank’s support for players in the garden, textile and apparel industry in line with the government’s agenda to generate growth in job opportunities through the 24-hour economy policy. Mr. Mensah made this commitment when he accompanied the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness & […] The post GEXIM

By Samuel SAM The Northern Regional Director-Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Angelo Dogbe, has solicited support for the Paediatric Unit of Tamale Central Hospital to enhance delivery of quality healthcare. According to Mr. Dogbe, the unit forms part of the hospital’s clinical service and provides medical care for children – but lacks essential medical equipment and […] The post GTA

By  Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] Ghana’s ongoing short-term debt auction practices, such as the February 16, 2024 auction that raised GH?9.43 billion, thus 119% above the GH?8.06 billion target—reflect robust market confidence. However, the implications of these auctions stretch far beyond fiscal figures. Behind the numbers lies a complex narrative of economic strain on businesses, workers, […] The post The

Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC (“Letshego Ghana”), a subsidiary of the regional inclusive finance Group, Letshego Africa Holdings Limited (“Letshego Group”), organized a literacy session to commemorate Valentine’s Day at Abokobi Presby ‘1’ Basic School on Friday, February 14, 2025. The session, themed “Chocolate Day @ Abokobi,” aimed to educate over 400 students on […] The post Letshego holds

By Emmanuel OWUSU  For years, the domestic start-up ecosystem – like many across Africa – has benefitted from the benevolence of foreign donor agencies. USAID, through its various initiatives, has injected funds into sectors ranging from agriculture to fintech. But as recent events in Kenya show, that well can run dry – and fast. The […] The post USAID’s exit

By Alberta Abena Akyaa AKOSA Dear Reader Do you agree with me on this statement? That there will truly not be any food available, without a farmer? This statement gets scarer for me day by day, whenever it pops up in my mind. I have had the opportunity to travel across almost all the sixteen […] The post No farmer – no food (1) appeared first on The Business & Financial

By Ernest Heymann As a property owner, why should I be bothered when the property rate impost of my property rate bill rises significantly? Will this increase affect my property rate for the year?. Absolutely. Local authorities expect property owners to recognize the effort involved in deciding the rate impost, which directly influences property rate […] The post Mastering

By Abubakari Saddiq ADAMS Introduction In the heart of today’s digital evolution, two technological titans Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing are combining forces, creating a powerful synergy that can transform industries. As both technologies individually push the boundaries of what’s possible, their integration stands to revolutionize not just how we compute, but how we […] The post AI

By Kofi Anokye OWUSU-DARKO (Dr) In the digital age, having a web presence is more than just an aesthetic exercise involving colours, fonts, images, and user-friendliness. Websites, particularly those that interact with users and collect personal data, must comply with legal standards concerning data protection. Data controllers (website owners) who collect personal data from website […] The post Website

The football age-fraud conundrum that assailed junior national teams of Ghana in the past – causing disqualification from international tournaments – is not likely to occur again. It has been argued that due to the paucity of birth records in Africa, age-cheating has long been a problem on the continent and technology to detect it […] The post Editorial: Fair play in African sports

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the economy: constituting 70% of GDP and 92% of all businesses. This notwithstanding, SMEs in Ghana face various constraints (including limited access to credit facilities and international markets). SMEs have over the years been very significant to the economic development of most developing countries, especially Ghana.  […] The post Editorial:

…one of the major challenges of the 9th Pan-African Congress By Robert DUSSEY (Prof) The idea of moving towards a 9th Pan-African Congress in Lomé, Togo, was imposed on Africa for a number of reasons. This includes the need put an end to the paradox between the desire clearly expressed at institutional and national levels […] The post Need for solidarity between

1.0. Introduction The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a U.S. trade initiative launched in 2000, is set to expire on September 30, 2025 (AGOA.info, 2024). While the program has historically enjoyed bipartisan support, recent efforts to secure its renewal have encountered significant obstacles. In December 2024, partisan divisions within the U.S. Congress prevented AGOA’s […] The post AGOA’s

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY and Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Founder of Royalhouse Chapel International, Most Reverend Sam Korankye Ankrah has launched a passionate call for religious unity to tackle the Ghana’s mounting economic and political challenges. The influential pentecostal leader is urging faith groups across the deeply religious West African nation to transcend their differences […] The post Interfaith

… says Fintechs operate within strict regulations A News Desk Story The Chamber of Technology (COT), the representative body for licensed fintech companies in Ghana, has dismissed recent media reports alleging that over US$10 billion in inward remittances remain unaccounted for between 2019 and 2023. In a statement released on February 20, 2025 in Accra […] The post Tech Chamber

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has outlined plans to map investment opportunities across all districts in Ghana. He has explained that the initiative would result in a comprehensive database of regional investment prospects, enabling both GIPC and the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry to effectively market […] The post  GIPC