By  Eunice AMOO-MENSAH Ghana’s capital market is evolving alongside the rapidly changing global financial landscape. As the country works to strengthen its financial markets and drive economic growth, securities lending emerges as a powerful catalyst for transformation. For pension funds in Ghana, securities lending presents a unique opportunity to generate additional income and contribute to […] The post Revolutionizing

Taking on adventures doesn’t always involve braving the outdoors. Samsung’s QLED TV, powered by its game-changing Quantum Dot technology, allows you to live through once-in-a-lifetime experiences from the comfort of your home! With Samsung’s quantum dot technology, every movie scene, live show, and sports match is much more immersive, as if you were part of the […] The post Real

Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra- Ghana’s Leading International Five Star Hotel has appointed Isaac Okpoti Adjei as its first Ghanaian General Manager, marking a significant milestone since opening its doors in 2011. Located in the heart of Accra’s central business district and surrounded by 16 acres of lush, landscaped gardens, the hotel is Ghana’s leading international […] The post Mövenpick

By Sammy CRABBE In the previous two articles, we made the case for a radical overhaul of Ghana’s educational system—trimming the bureaucracy, leasing underperforming public universities like Legon to globally-proven institutions, aligning education with the One Square Mile vision, and bringing in diaspora and global talent to ignite innovation. But to truly rewire our national […] The post Rebuilding our education system to

Telecel Ghana has held the second edition of its highly anticipated Women 100 Power Connect event, celebrating the stories and resilience of women who have taken the less trodden paths in their careers. As the climax of the telecommunications giant’s International Women’s Month celebrations, the event brought together a hundred of the country’s influential women […] The post Telecel’s

Not long ago, I found myself in a small community in the Eastern Region of Ghana, sitting under a mango tree with a group of curious JHS students. One girl, Adwoa, raised her hand and asked me, “Sir, can I also become a software engineer even if we don’t have a computer lab in our […] The post Edtech Insights with Kwame Nyatuame: Tech-enabled

By Otwiwa OFFEI-AKOTO Easter is a time many look forward to—for different reasons. For Christians, it is a sacred season that celebrates sacrifice, love, hope, and new life. For others, it is a moment to rest, spend time with loved ones, or simply enjoy a long weekend. Whatever your reason, Easter presents a great opportunity to […] The post This Easter, begin again: Habits for a better

Baffour Agyarko Kwakye, Vice President of Debt Capital Markets & Distribution at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has said that the sustainability of Ghana’s capital markets is dependent on a stable macroeconomic environment. Speaking on a panel at West Africa Bond Market Conference on the topic “The Opportunities and Challenges of Developing Africa’s Bond Market – Demand, […] The post Strong

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation has revealed  plans to strengthen the logistics infrastructure that supports domestic and cross-border trade, particularly for small businesses aiming to expand beyond Ghana’s borders. Speaking at the ministry’s first-quarter media briefing in Accra, sector Minister Samuel Nartey George announced reforms targetting revitalisation of […] The post Three-pronged

In the wake of the scrapping of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), GhanaPay Mobile Money users can now enjoy completely free transfers on the platform, providing Ghanaians an attractive alternative for sending money without incurring any charges. This development positions GhanaPay Mobile Money as one of the most cost-effective and comprehensive mobile money services in […] The post GhanaPay

Unlock offers at Aquaventure, The View at The Palm, La Perle and many more huge attractions with your Emirates boarding pass Emirates has  revealed that for the first time ever My Emirates Pass will be available all year round; giving passengers access to over 600 exclusive offers across Dubai. In addition to the year-round benefits, […] The post Unlock

By Theodora SENAYA I was recently invited to speak on temperament at a parent-focused program. Just before my session, a representative from a company pitched an excellent product designed for students. The presentation was visually engaging, well-delivered, and generally well-received. However, during the Q&A session, three parents raised concerns. They wanted specifics—hard facts, data, and […] The post Temperament-based

By Kizito CUDJOE China’s Zijin Mining Group said it has completed the acquisition of the Akyem Gold Mine, from the U.S.-based Newmont Corporation, marking a major move in its expansion into West Africa. The deal, announced last October, was finalised on April 16 after all regulatory and contractual conditions were met, the company said in […] The post Zijin Mining completes takeover

Already grappling with low growth and mounting uncertainty, weaker and smaller economies, whose activities have a negligible effect on trade deficits, should be exempt from new tariff hikes.  Shutterstock/Delali Adogla-Bessa | Farmers dry cocoa beans in Kunsu Over the years, a rules-based global trading system has boosted international commerce and contributed to a gradual, steady decline […] The post Reciprocal

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), domestic milled rice production is forecasted to go up by 18 percent from last year’s estimated production to reach 900,000 metric tonnes (MT). USDA’s prediction is based on expectations of improved weather conditions and assumes that farmers will give greater consideration to the Ghana Meteorological Agency’s […] The post Editorial:

Findings from a new nationwide study by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and Research for Financial Inclusion and Development (ReFinD) initiative have shown that the much-touted cash-light economy is facing a slower-than-expected uptake of digital payments by businesses in the country. Currently, only 37 percent of firms across the country accept or use digital payment […] The post Editorial:

The Volta River Authority has assured Ghanaians that is it committed to ensuring a sustainable Electricity production to ensure that adequate power is produced to meet supply needs. The Chief Executive Officer of VRA Edward Obeng Kenzo since assuming office has embarked on a mission to motivate staff to enhance their operational efficiency to deliver […] The post VRA assures Ghanaians

By Elizabeth PUNSU Following a successful roll-out last year, AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has stepped up its road safety awareness campaign dubbed ‘Kwan so Dwoo Dwoo’. In partnership with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, […] The post Stakeholders

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported a year-on-year producer inflation rate of 24.4 percent for March 2025, down from 27.6 percent recorded in February 2025. This marks a slowdown in the rate at which ex-factory prices of goods and services are increasing. The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average […] The post March producer

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])                                                          The Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) has called on the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and relevant stakeholders to expedite efforts to regulate Airbnb and […] The post Hotels Association advocates swift regulation of Airbnb to level