Ghanaians will be glued to their radios and televisions as Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presents government’s 2025 Budget and Policy Statement to parliament today. Dr. Forson has signalled government’s intention to reduce domestic borrowing, ensuring that more financial resources are available to the private sector, and cut expenditure among others. The Finance Minister […] The post Editorial:

Accra Mall, Ghana’s premier shopping destination, is set to celebrate Ghana Month in grand style throughout March, paying homage to the nation’s rich history, vibrant traditions and cultural heritage. Management has urged shoppers and visitors to look forward to an exciting lineup of activities that bring the spirit of Ghana to life while offering fun-filled […] The post Accra

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])  The economy recorded a slower growth rate of 3.6 percent in fourth-quarter (Q4) 2024, reflecting a sharp decline from the robust momentum witnessed earlier in the year. This was revealed in provisional gross domestic product (GDP) estimates released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Notwithstanding its Q4 decline, the economy maintained […] The post Economy

The Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) announces the opening of applications for the 2025 Public Service Fellowship (PSF) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and the Public Services Commission of Ghana. EPL Ghana’s Public Service Fellowship is a one-year highly competitive youth leadership development programme for strengthening public service delivery in Ghana. The fellowship […] The post Emerging

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has outlined its key expectations for the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy, with particular emphasis on fiscal consolidation, enhanced revenue generation and structural reforms in key sectors. The budget, which will be presented by Finance Minister Dr. Casiel Ato Forson today, has garnered much […] The post Fiscal

with expected taxes cuts, 24-hour economy driving sentiments call for tax reforms, fiscal discipline By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Local  businesses have expressed strong confidence in government’s 2025 budget, citing expectations of tax relief and economic expansion. However, industry leaders warn that without decisive revenue generation and fiscal discipline, the country risks widening its fiscal […] The post Businesses

In a historic meeting between the Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Rosie Glazebrook, and President John Dramani Mahama, the two leaders discussed the significant role of the Commonwealth in driving economic development and enhancing the success of the global 24-hour economy. The meeting, held as part of the official business […] The post Commonwealth

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Ecobank Ghana has launched an enhanced version of its flagship women-focused programme – ‘Ellevate by Ecobank’, aimed at deepening support for women entrepreneurs across all stages of business growth. The new enhanced programme offers a broader range of financial and non-financial solutions tailored for women entrepreneurs across all Ecobank’s business segments: […] The post ‘Ellevate

…as 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards honour trailblasers By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has underscored the critical role of women to national development, emphasising that empowering them across all sectors is a national imperative. The first female Vice President stressed that the country’s progress is directly linked to the […] The post Women

… as he pledges to make Kwahuman great again By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Approximately 40 days after taking an oath as Paramount Chief for Kwahu Traditional Area, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, was outdoored to the Kwahuman in a ceremony marked by the beautiful Kwahu tradition, culture, royalty and acclamation. The grand durbar, held in Kwahu-Abene, […] The post Kwahuman outdoors

FirstBank Ghana is set to launch its Private Banking & Wealth Management service this week in line with plans to meet the increasing demands and preferences of its high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and in the process, expand the Bank’s offerings to the  market. The introduction of the Private Banking and Wealth Management (PB&WM) service will be […] The post FirstBank