By Howard DAVIES The weather in Basel remains wintry and cold. And the climate inside the intimidating BIS Tower – headquarters of the Bank for International Settlements, where polyglot teams of economists and regulators worry about the future – is not much more congenial, as the transatlantic tensions that have splintered NATO begin to reverberate […] The post Can global banking

By Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] Ghana stands at an economic crossroads, facing a pressing need for structural reforms to reset its economic trajectory. The insights presented by Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance, at the National Economic Dialogue on March 3, 2025, highlight the nation’s economic growth patterns, fiscal challenges, and opportunities for sustainable prosperity. […] The post Resetting

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Team Linkbridge from the Presbyterian Boy’s Secondary School (PRESEC)Legon has emerged as winners of the Business Cup Challenge 2025 – its second edition. The challenge is organised by Lancaster University and designed to provide a platform for aspiring business students to showcase their innovative ideas, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Originally […] The post Team

By R. Esi Asante (PhD) Are you hearing or listening? Do you have functioning ears? How effective is your hearing? Do you possess the skills to improve your hearing? These questions are intriguing, and it’s sometimes difficult to believe we’re listening because we can hear. Listening skills are one of the most sought-after in the […] The post Are you

By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE Have you ever posted something online and received thousands of likes but saw no real business growth? In today’s digital world, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers—likes, views, and shares. However, if you’re serious about building a brand or growing a business, you must focus on the right […] The post Entertainers seek likes, entrepreneurs

By Gillian HAMMAH  Agriculture remains the backbone of Ghana’s economy, employing approximately 30 percent of the workforce and contributing about 18.5 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) according to the Ghana Statistical Service (2023). The agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges as traditional farming methods struggle to meet modern demands. According to the African […] The post Revolutionising

Zenith Bank Ghana on Friday March 7, 2025 commemorated International Women’s Day with the Zenith Bank “Woman ‘2’ Woman” webinar for staff and customers as part of efforts to help women achieve greater equality. The event, powered by the Bank’s Z-woman lifestyle service, was under the theme, “Accelerating Action: Addressing the systemic barriers and biases […] The post Zenith

Introduction Government deficit spending creates widespread economic distortions. It is the central policy that distorts, destabilizes, and impoverishes economies globally, particularly in Africa and other developing regions. As economist Manuel Tecanho discusses in How Government Debt, Inflation, and Taxes Impoverish African Economies (Tecanho, 2022), “government deficit spending, monetary inflation, and high taxes are destructive policies […] The post African

A responsible gaming brand committed to community development in an industry often associated with profit-making, 22Bet Ghana is redefining what it means to be a responsible gaming company. Since entering the Ghanaian market less than five years ago, the company has demonstrated a deep commitment to uplifting communities, going beyond entertainment to make tangible social […] The post 22Bet

…as 20% excise duty takes toll By Thomas-Moore ADINGO More than a year and a half into implementation of the Excise Duty (Amendment) Act 2023 (Act 1093), which imposes a 20 percent tax on sweetened and fruit beverages, manufacturers are struggling to stay afloat according to the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI). The tax took […] The post Domestic fruit-juice/beverage sector

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE To regain momentum and create a growth rate and investment climate conducive to achieving key development goals, government must take decisive action over the next four years to make some gains, the African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) has said. A Senior Director-Research, Policy and Programmes at ACET, Dr. Edward K. Brown […] The post Push decisive

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected]/ [email protected] State-owned enterprises (SOEs) and joint venture companies (JVCs) are facing deepening financial distress’ and without urgent reforms, their continued deterioration could derail any prospects of economic recovery, officials have warned. The mounting operational losses, particularly in critical sectors like energy and agriculture, threaten to […] The post SOEs,

By Simon MADJIE, Acting CEO, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Ghana is at an important moment in its economic journey, on a reset borne out of a vibrant and visionary leadership, and a renewed hope. The country is once again open to become the premier destination for both local and foreign investors in Africa. With […] The post Ghana is open for business:

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU A more equitable distribution of the tax burden represents the most realistic way to raise government revenue in a sustainable manner, Dela Agbo, CEO-EcoCapital Investment, has argued. Speaking with B&FT ahead of the 2025 budget presentation tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, he said the nation is at a critical juncture in […] The post Broaden tax burden