The World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update notes that although Ghana’s economy has expanded over the past decade, job creation has lagged sharply behind the pace of its growing workforce. Between 2012 and 2023, the working-age population grew by 2.7 million yet net employment rose by only 250,000. The Bank warned that this labour market […] The post Editorial: Growing

Ghana is gradually returning to the culture of silence, as the John Mahama administration is becoming intolerable to peoples’ right to freedom of expression.  Over the past few weeks, the arrest of social media activists for simply expressing their opinions over national issues signals the creeping incidence of a possible return to the era of […] The post We must not return to the culture

The possibility thinkers’ creed (Courtesy: Robert H. Schuller) When faced with a mountain I will not quit. I will keep on striving until I climb over, find a pass through, tunnel underneath, or simply stay and turn the mountain into a gold mine! With God’s help!   Hello dear Readers, last week I started a series […] The post Risk

…Insights from CIB Ghana post-MPC Policy seminar In a dynamic and often unpredictable economic landscape, monetary policy remains one of the most powerful tools for steering national growth, ensuring price stability, and safeguarding financial sector resilience. In Ghana, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana plays a pivotal role in shaping these […] The post Monetary

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Expanding financial literacy, particularly education focused on cryptocurrency markets, is the critical step needed to demystify misconceptions and unlock Africa’s vast digital asset potential, Head of Legal Counsel for Binance Africa, Larry Cooke, indicated. Speaking at a high-profile symposium held in Accra, on the theme “Shaping the Digital Asset Future of […] The post Financial

Absa Bank Ghana has launched its Agency Banking proposition, aimed at expanding access to financial services, particularly in peri-urban and rural communities where traditional banking infrastructure is limited. The initiative allows accredited businesses and individuals to serve as authorised agents of the bank, providing services such as deposits, withdrawals, domestic transfers and bill payments, for […] The post Absa

By Edem Mayford Kofi YEVUTSEY Data is far from a new buzzword; its role in decision-making has been recognized for centuries. However, the demands of modern business, today’s intensely competitive markets and emerging trends have made it more valuable than ever. The extent to which a company’s decisions and business processes are guided by data […] The post Building

Acacia Health Insurance, a member of the Enterprise Group, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Araba Asumanu as its new Managing Director, effective August 1, 2025. Her appointment marks a new phase in the company’s growth journey, as it deepens its leadership capacity and renews its commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare financing solutions. Araba is […] The post Acacia

Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GH¢500,000 to the newly established Children Support Fund, set up to provide financial assistance to the children of the victims who died in the recent helicopter crash near Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. The announcement was made by President John Dramani Mahama during the State Funeral on August 15, […] The post Stanbic

To begin, a generation is defined as a group of people born during the same general timeframe who share common life experiences such as significant historical, political, social, or economic events. These experiences tend to influence their attitudes, values, and behaviour. It is through these formative experiences that a generation develops a collective outlook. A […] The post Managing a multi-generational

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Shea Employers Association (GSEA) commends government for its decisive policy actions to strengthen and reposition the country’s shea industry. The association welcomes the introduction of a regulated minimum producer price of GH¢9.01 per kilogram of shea nuts by the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), the planned ban on the export […] The post Shea employers

By Modesta ZUMKPEH Students from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tamale Technical University (TaTU) have won second prize at the 2025 Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition on Education and Skills Development (ARC-ESD), held  in Accra. The team competed against 17 other universities, earning national recognition for their Solar-Powered Smart Open-Air Drying System. The device […] The post TaTU

…Why beginning with your real business, community and environmental value proposition is the fastest route to effective ESG integration. By Prof. Wayne DUNN (President & Founder, CSR | ESG Training Institute) Across Ghana and around the world, organisations are hearing the same message from investors, customers, regulators and even employees: “We need to see your […] The post ESG

On Wednesday 6 August 2025, Ghana experienced a national tragedy: a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, claiming the lives of eight distinguished public servants, including Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and other key figures on a mission to address illegal […] The post Reflections by

By J. N. Halm I remember vividly my first visit to Cape Coast Castle some years ago. Standing in front of that imposing structure, with its whitewashed walls gleaming against the Atlantic backdrop, I felt a mixture of awe, curiosity, and that peculiar nervousness that comes with experiencing something truly significant for the first time. […] The post First

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The food and beverage as well as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors accounted for nearly three-quarters of trading value on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) in the first seven months of 2025, with the former’s performance corresponding with increasing demand as the economy continues to recover from effects of […] The post Food and beverage,

By Senyo ADJABENG Employment contracts serve as the foundation of the employer-employee relationship, outlining rights, responsibilities, and expectations for both parties. However, despite their importance, employment contracts can also be a source of disagreements when terms are ambiguous, breached, or misinterpreted. These disagreements can lead to legal disputes, financial losses, and reputational damage for both employers […] The post HR

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Ghana’s agricultural sector faces a mounting threat from counterfeit and substandard seeds, with experts warning of serious implications for farm incomes, productivity and food security. Dr. Yaw Osei-Asare, an agricultural economist at the University of Ghana, said many farmers report germination rates as low as 60 percent despite seed packages claiming […] The post Counterfeit

Leadership is often romanticized as a straight path to success. Yet, every experienced leader knows that the journey is anything but linear. The world of business and society is in constant motion, shaped by disruption, uncertainty, and unexpected change. For today’s leaders; whether CEOs of multinational corporations, managers of growing enterprises, or ambitious professionals on […] The post Insights

We’ve been repeatedly sold a seductive lie for a long time. Perhaps because we are drawn to stories that are clean, simple, and dramatic. Imagine: the lone inventor in a dimly lit workshop. Imagine: the tech founder in a dusty garage who conquers Silicon Valley. Picture this: the artist who wakes from a dream and […] The post The “Lone Genius” is a Myth because Innovation