Policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders have issued an urgent call for African governments to pursue deep democratic reforms to ensure economic justice and restore public trust. They argued that while democracy remains popular across the continent, its failure to deliver tangible economic opportunities has fuelled widespread frustration, particularly among a youth population that feels […] The post Africa

Lenders have been urged to make greater use of risk-sharing mechanisms in expanding credit to small- and medium-sized enterprises. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama cited risk-sharing models such as partial credit guarantees to reduce the reluctance of banks in lending to SMEs, which often lack collateral. Although SMEs account for about 90 percent of businesses worldwide […] The post Editorial:

The Deputy Chairman-General Services, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Victor K. Brobbey has decried the erosion of ethical standards in the country. He believes corruption is no longer just a governance problem but could be rooted deeply in culture. He made this observation at a national dialogue on the rule of law and fight […] The post Editorial: NCCE tackles

not more than 200bps drop’, analysts say despite inflation at 11.5% as concerns linger over exchange rate, utility tariffs By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to adopt a cautious approach at its 126th meeting this week, weighing recent progress in stabilising prices […] The post MPC set to tread cautiously appeared first

By Kizito CUDJOE The European Union (EU) is set to begin receiving timber consignments accompanied by Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licences from Ghana on October 8, which marks a major step in the global push to ensure legality in the wood trade. This development follows a recent issuance of the first FLEGT […] The post EU timber trade boost as FLEGT-licensed

The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG), has expressed deep concern over the growing influx of imported bagged cement, particularly from Togo. According to the Chamber, the unregulated entry of these products poses a grave threat to the survival and competitiveness of Ghana’s local cement industry. In a formal communication to the Ministry of Trade, […] The post Local

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Nana Dwemoh Benneh, has appealed to the newly-sworn in ambassadors and high commissioners to champion investment opportunities into Ghana in a bid to addressing the country’s infrastructure needs. He urged the diplomats to tap into the network of investors in their respective missions […] The post GIIF

a strategic push for customer and brand elevation GCB Bank welcomes Cynthia E. Ofori-Dwumfuo as its Chief Marketing Communications and Customer Experience Officer, a new leadership role with a clear mandate to elevate brand relevance and customer experience across every channel by uniting customer experience, corporate affairs and marketing. The appointment signals a step-up in […] The post Cynthia

The Founder and President of the Nobel International Business (NiBS) University, Professor (Prof) Kwaku Atuahene-Gima, has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Scholar Award by the Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) Division of the prestigious Academy of Management (AOM). Prof Atuahene-Gima who was recognized for his decades-long contribution to global scholarship in technology and innovation management, […] The post Prof.

The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to embed African languages, culture, and priorities into the next generation of Artificial Intelligence. Running across more than 40 cities from September to November 2025, the eight-week programme will unite developers, researchers, startups, and students to build practical […] The post Africa

The St Mary’s Anglican School at Gamashi in Accra received a major boost with the commencement of a borehole project to address years of water shortage. The absence of water on the school compound,had exposed pupils to poor sanitation, frequent illnesses, and accidents as children fetched water outside the premises. The borehole project forms part […] The post St Mary’s Anglican School