…An executive convening charting how African institutions are strengthening governance and risk in a rapidly evolving global environment. By Tiffany A. ARCHER, Esq. As the Forum prepares to open, Professor Douglas Boateng captures the urgency—and the opportunity—before Africa’s leaders: “Africa stands at a thrilling crossroads: by embedding robust governance and compliance in our boardrooms, we […] The post Governing

As part of its 65th anniversary celebrations, Guinness Ghana is proud to announce a 15% price reduction on a selection of its premium spirits as a heartfelt gesture of appreciation to the people who have powered its journey over the past six and a half decades. For 65 years, Guinness Ghana has stood alongside Ghanaians […] The post Guinness Ghana celebrates

…. with call for responsible and restoration of degraded lands By Samuel SAM This year’s World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to contribute to national restoration and climate change resilience efforts has been held in Tamale with a call for responsible use and restoration of degraded lands and environment. Under the theme ‘Restore the […] The post World Day

By Carl Bildt  Will US President Donald Trump’s vision of building an impregnable missile-defense system be the final nail in the coffin for strategic nuclear arms control? Given that his proposed “Golden Dome” could trigger an expensive and destabilizing strategic arms race, Trump’s dream could be the world’s nightmare. At a minimum, Trump’s proposed system […] The post Trump’s nuclear fool’s

By Willem H. BUITER &Anne C. SIBERT America’s financial outlook has darkened under Donald Trump’s leadership. All three major credit-rating agencies now rank US federal debt one notch below triple A, and Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, warns of a crack in the US bond market. With the ten-year US Treasury […] The post US debt holders should brace for impact appeared

By Samuel SAM The second induction ceremony for the Institution of Engineering and Technology-Ghana’s (IET-GH) Northern Branch has been held in Tamale, with a call on engineering professionals to embrace emerging technologies and pursue continuous professional development (CPD) to enhance industry practice. Speaking at the ceremony held at Tamale Technical University’s (TaTU) ICT auditorium, the […] The post Engineers

It was the kind of helpless moment no one ever wants to experience. A female journalist from the Multimedia Group found herself trapped in her flooded room in the Western Region as torrential rains pounded the area. The water level was rising rapidly. She was in distress and did the most logical thing—she called NADMO, […] The post PETE’S

By Louis GYIMAH Alternative Data Framework Development: Financial institutions should establish comprehensive frameworks for collecting and analyzing alternative data sources. This includes developing partnerships with mobile money operators, utility companies, and telecommunications providers to access relevant consumer data. Implementation should follow the Bank of Ghana’s data protection guidelines while maximizing the utility of available information. […] The post Market

Ghana is fast-tracking implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new opportunities for Ghanaian businesses across Africa by moving beyond commodity-based trade toward value addition for its traditional exports such as gold, oil and cocoa. Speaking during the Ghana Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business Roadshow, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and […] The post Gov’t

In a strategic move to support Ghana’s environmental sustainability goals and fulfil its obligations under the Local Content Law (LI 2204), Yinson Production West Africa Ltd. has signed a landmark research and development partnership with the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The collaboration, formalized on June […] The post Yinson

The other day a friend shared one of the several memes making round on social media, the essence of which is that some property developers are now pricing in cedis. We had a quick laugh at the situation. Property developers have always indexed in dollars due to the volatility with the Ghanaian cedi against the […] The post REAL

By: Felicia Nana Ama KYEI  In Ghana’s insurance industry, the office has always been central a place where brokers huddle to discuss client renewals, underwriters process proposals side-by-side, and claims teams debrief after client visits. But the workplace is changing. COVID-19 forced many insurance companies in Ghana to test remote and hybrid work models for […] The post Redefining

I still remember walking into a classroom in Kumasi last year where students gathered around a single tablet, eyes glued to a colourful math game. Each correct answer made a cheerful chime, and every time they leveled up, they high-fived one another. The noise of giggles and friendly competition filled the air—yet, paradoxically, it felt […] The post Edtech

By Sammy CRABBE Introduction – Cities are meant to grow No great city remains confined to its original footprint. Dynamic urban centres evolve in response to ambition, opportunity, and changing needs. Though the One Square Mile began as a dense, innovation-focused enclave, it was always designed with scalability in mind. Phase Five outlines how the […] The post Building

Maison Yusif has cemented its reputation as Africa’s premier niche perfume and fragrance house, boldly placing Ghana on the international luxury map through a groundbreaking appearance at the prestigious Barcelona Perfume Congress. Recognised as the continent’s most influential and innovative fragrance brand, Maison Yusif continues to redefine African excellence in the natural perfumery industry. At […] The post Maison

Maison Yusif has cemented its reputation as Africa’s premier niche perfume and fragrance house, boldly placing Ghana on the international luxury map through a groundbreaking appearance at the prestigious Barcelona Perfume Congress. Recognised as the continent’s most influential and innovative fragrance brand, Maison Yusif continues to redefine African excellence in the natural perfumery industry. At […] The post Maison

By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU  Fitch’s recent upgrade of Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating from ‘Restricted Default’ to ‘B-minus’ is a welcome, albeit expected, development. But the country remains in speculative-grade territory and must intensify reforms to exit the danger zone, Courage Boti, Manager-Macroeconomic Research, GCB Bank, has said. Speaking to B&FT following […] The post Fitch

Fitch’s recent credit rating upgrade to ‘B-’ with a stable outlook, signalling improved investor confidence, is pleasing. Reacting to Fitch’s upgrade of Ghana’s credit rating, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described the upgrade as a significant milestone and indicated that it reflects government unwavering resolve to fully revive the economy and deliver lasting relief […] The post Editorial:

As geopolitical tensions  rise inexorably with conflict in the Middle East threatening to destabilise global energy markets and investor sentiment, the Bank of Ghana is reinforcing its buffers. In fact, Governor Johnson P. Asiama said the country is better-positioned today to withstand external shocks – citing an improved reserve position, a disinflationary trend and sustained […] The post Editorial:

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH On the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a working discussion with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS countries. According to official reports made available by the Kremlin, Putin urged the bank to consider seriously the […] The post BRICS