When my article on alumni giving was published in the Business and Financial Times on March 19, I anticipated it would resonate—but I didn’t expect just how deeply. From Bolgatanga to Takoradi, Aflao to Axim, WhatsApp groups lit up with alumni eager to say: “That’s our story too.” Old students from mixed schools, all-girls’ schools, […] The post Beyond

The new constitution Prior to the enactment of the new Kenyan Constitution in 2010, healthcare was a national government function and all policy, control, and management of the health sector was the preserve of the national government. One policy that the Kenyan government was keen on implementing was universal health coverage (UHC), which had the […] The post TheHealthReport25:

Claim: A Facebook user alleged that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President of Ghana, is a co-owner or shareholder of Hubtel, he gets a percentage share from payments made to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) through the app. Verdict: False! DUBAWA’s checks at the Office of the Registrar General indicate that Bawumia is […] The post Dubawa investigates

Prof. Isaac Boadi, Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) and Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance, has cautioned that the government’s proposed 2025 tax reforms, aimed at alleviating financial pressures on households and businesses, could cost Ghana between GH¢5.5 billion and GH¢7.1 billion in lost revenue, based […] The post Fiscal

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG African leaders must adopt innovative strategies to attract private sector investment to boost healthcare funding, Dr. Wiltshire Johnson, Programme Coordinator of the Integrated Vector Management (IVM) under the auspices of African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), has said. Such initiatives, he indicated, have become crucial for […] The post African

By: Ebenezer ASUMANG  “The most effective barrier for the success of mobile money around the world is the banking lobby” ———–Bob Collymore, ex-CEO at Safaricom – Kenya Mobile money has transformed the global financial services landscape, providing a cost-effective, transparent, and empowering way for individuals and businesses to manage their finances (GSMA, 2020). This innovation […] The post From

By: Peter MARTEY AGBEKO, (APR) In the bustling heart of Accra, Ghana, a visionary leader is redefining the landscape of higher education. Professor Fred McBagonluri, President and Provost of Academic City University College (ACC), embodies a remarkable fusion of engineering prowess, inventive genius, and literary talent. His journey from a curious child in La Bawaleshie […] The post Fred

Government is ramping up its anti-corruption agenda with the announcement of a bold new reform package and the commitment to develop a second National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP II), following the conclusion of the first 10-year plan this year. The renewed drive was announced during the launch of the final independent evaluation report of NACAP […] The post Gov’t renews

A landmark visit by a delegation of 10 senior leaders and faculty members from three U.S. community colleges to Ho Technical University (HTU) has opened new avenues for international academic collaboration and student mobility between Ghana and the United States. The programme was conceptualized and facilitated by the Hilltop Global Group, a Washington D.C.-based Africa-focused […] The post Ho

Karpowership Ghana  appointed   Ing. Oscar Kojo Amonoo-Neizer as its new Managing Director. With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Ing. Amonoo-Neizer brings extensive expertise in policy and energy management, technical regulation, electrical design, and project coordination. Prior to joining Karpowership Ghana, Ing. Amonoo-Neizer served as the Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission […] The post Ing.

By Ronald Adom OPPONG Private Health Insurance is a legally approved channel for financing healthcare in Ghana in addition to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana’s quest to achieve universal health coverage. Ghana’s private health insurance sector provides coverage to about 2% of the population via 16 licenced companies across two thousand service […] The post You need a private

By: Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR The United States’ decision to impose a 10percent tariff on all imports marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. While policymakers in Washington may argue that this move protects domestic industries and reduces dependency on foreign goods, the long-term consequences could be far-reaching. This policy, rather than strengthening U.S. dominance, […] The post America’s

By: Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] / [email protected] Ghana’s economy is teetering on a tightrope. Inflation, which remains elevated at 22.4 percent, continues to challenge both the central bank and the government as both authorities implement measures to restore price stability. Following an expansionary fiscal stance in 2024 that created strong liquidity conditions, the Bank of […] The post Can

By: Jacques Otumfuo & Albert Derrick Fiatui (CIMAG) Global maritime trade is the invisible engine behind more than 80% of world trade by volume. In the wake of a prolonged pandemic disruption, the past year has witnessed a cautious but encouraging rebound. The narrative of 2024 has been one of both resilience and transformation. As […] The post Ports and Trade: Lessons

Star Assurance, a leading insurance company in the country, has awarded 10 customers at the maiden draw event of its ’40 Reasons to Smile Promo’ in Koforidua as part of its 40th anniversary celebration. The first-quarter draw brought together key stakeholders including representatives from the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), […] The post Star

By: Kizito CUDJOE Ghana is set to overhaul its gold industry after parliament passed a bill aimed at curbing illicit trade and boosting foreign exchange reserves. The Ghana Gold Board bill 2025, now awaiting presidential assent, will pave the way for creating a regulatory body to oversee gold trade, boost value addition and strengthen the […] The post Parliament passes Gold

By: Joe JACKSON The Ministry of Finance—under the baton of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson—is proudly waving the banner of “Fiscal Responsibility.” Why? Because it has slashed the 181-day Treasury Bill rate from a lofty 28.68percent down to 16.73percent in just the first quarter of 2025. That’s a pretty good story to tell when your public […] The post ‘Policy

A former Chief Justice of Ghana and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Sophia Akuffo, has called for an end to natural resource contracts that give foreign companies an unfair advantage over the country. The former Chief Justice made this comment at an IEA press conference on March 24 this year, under […] The post Editorial: Mineral/Resource

The Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) last year collected in excess of      GH¢3.94billion, representing a 9.5 percent increase in revenue mobilization. Indeed, the GRA collected a revenue of GH¢45.27billion against a set target of GH¢41.33billion. A former Commissioner of Customs Division, Brigadier General Zibrim Ayorrogo, at his farewell ceremony in Accra […] The post Editorial:

…reaffirms commitment to lawful operations Zoomlion Ghana Limited has firmly denied allegations linking the company to the use of landguards, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. This follows a report published in the Daily Guide newspaper on Monday, April 7, 2025, which alleged that property belonging to Turkish investors had been destroyed by individuals […] The post Zoomlion