By Judy Hsu, CEO of Wealth and Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Over the next five years, women are set to control more than 50 per cent of the world’s assets, according to Forbes – a historic transformation driven by increased workforce participation, entrepreneurial success, and intergenerational wealth transfers. Ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) women are at the front […] The post The

By Evelyn ARTHUR Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS), has appointed Global Communities Inc. to collaborate with the Ghana TVET Service to launch the Alternative Livelihood Project, an initiative aimed at equipping 100 individuals from five fishing communities with vocational skills to enhance their economic opportunities. The initiative will benefit members of Nungua, Sakumono, Tema, Kpone, […] The post MPS

By Evelyn ARTHUR The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has selected Ghana as one of five countries to receive technical support in developing a National Action Plan (NAP) under the GreenVoyage2050 programme. This initiative aims to help Ghana transition to more sustainable maritime practices by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping, aligning with global decarbonization […] The post IMO

By Enoch AKUFFU-DJOBI (PhD)  In today’s challenging business environment, companies often face fluctuations in their profitability. While businesses strive for steady growth, it is not uncommon for them to incur losses in some years. Fortunately, Ghanaian tax laws provide tools to help companies mitigate the impact of these losses: carryforwards and carrybacks. These provisions enable […] The post Utilizing

By Evelyn ARTHUR The International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) has launched its cervical cancer awareness mqonth campaign, emphasizing early detection as a critical step in the fight against the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer claims over 340,000 lives annually, with nearly 80% of cases and 90% of deaths occurring in low-income […] The post IMaH launched

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO A non-governmental organisation, Send Ghana, has called for the establishment of Public Health Emergency Funds (PHEFs) at local government level to enhance preparedness and responses to health crises in Ghana. The dialogue, under the theme ‘Domestic Resource Mobilisation for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response in the Midst of Dwindling Donor […] The post Send

The Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs) Chamber of Ghana has expressed deep concern over rising attacks on mobile money agents – which led to the death of three agents within a month. The chamber extended condolences to families of the deceased and entire mobile money agents’ fraternity, stressing that such violence threatens both lives and the […] The post EMIs

Chief Executive Officer of Westec Security Systems (Gh) Limited, Esther Boakye, has been honoured for her outstanding contributions to the development of the private security sector in Ghana and her exceptional leadership. This prestigious recognition, being her induction into the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame was bestowed upon her at the nineth edition of the […] The post Westec

By Samuel SAM The Acting Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to easing the burden on local traders by reviewing shipping regulations to lower costs. Speaking during a two-day working visit to Tamale and Paga, Prof. Gyampo noted that the high cost of shipping – often exceeding three […] The post GSA

Karpowership’s presence in Ghana goes beyond generating electricity—it is about creating meaningful and lasting change in communities. Guided by its One World Philosophy, the company believes that wherever it operates, it becomes part of the community. This commitment has driven Karpowership to invest in education, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods, ensuring that its impact is […] The post Karpowership:

In a commendable effort to support the Heal KATH Project, the Association of Rural Banks, Ashanti Chapter, in collaboration with ARB Apex Bank, has donated GH?160,000 to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) at a short ceremony in Kumasi. The Ashanti Chapter of the Association of Rural Banks donated a generous amount of GH?110,000 to […] The post Rural Banks in

Oro Oil Ghana Limited, the largest exporter of palm oil to Nigeria, has sealed a 10-year partnership deal with Nigerian investors to upscale production potential and expand into other markets. The initiative among other things, aims to reduce reliance on traditional methods, boost smallholder farmers’ income and set up Ghana as a major player in […] The post Oro Oil

The management team of GCB Bank PLC had the honor of paying a courtesy visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The purpose of the visit was to introduce the newly appointed Managing Director, Farihan Alhassan. Welcoming the Managing Director, Otumfuo offered his prayers for success as the new leader embarks on the challenging […] The post Management of GCB Bank visit Manhyia

By Otwiwa OFFEI-AKOTO On March 6, 1957, Ghana made history as the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from colonial rule. This milestone was a turning point, marking the beginning of self-governance and the pursuit of national development. Sixty-eight years later, the anniversary serves as more than just a reminder of political freedom; it […] The post Simple habits in nation building

By Elliot WILLIAMS A new report, commissioned by the Tema branch of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry on why Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the host town of Ghana’s biggest sea port and industrial enclave are having difficulties in thriving to their full potentials, has been released. The report was sponsored […] The post New report identifies challenges facing

To address the myriad challenges affecting the real estate sector, Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has set up a real estate investment trust to champion mortgage financing. Outgoing president of GREDA, Patrick Ebo Bonful, outlined the approach as critical to achieving growth in the sector. Support from financial institutions is not enough, or forthcoming […] The post Editorial:

A report by the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET), called the Ghana Country Economic Outlook Transformation 2024, says to achieve sustained economic transformation the country must address policy incoherence, strengthen sectoral linkages, diversify exports through value addition and mainstream gender-equity in economic strategies. The country’s economic performance over the last two decades has mirrored […] The post Editorial:

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Lavish weddings in Ghana, known for their grandeur and extravagant gifts, are attracting the attention of tax authorities as expensive presents from non-family members spark concerns about tax evasion and hidden wealth, raising questions about whether these celebrations are being used to circumvent gift-tax regulations. Gifts like houses and motor vehicles, […] The post Experts

MTN Group and Ghana have signed a landmark agreement to work together to support the government’s flagship ‘One Million Coders Program’ to equip young Ghanaians with artificial intelligence, coding and digital skills to drive the country’s digital transformation. On the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and […] The post MTN

… amid currency stability The inflation rate has eased marginally for the second consecutive month, reaching 23.1 percent in February – a slight decrease from January’s 23.5 percent, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The moderation in inflation is partly attributed to relative stability of the cedi, which has shown signs of steadiness in recent months. […] The post Inflation