“There are no shortcuts to the top of the palm tree.” – Cameroonian proverb We have all witnessed a toddler learn to walk. They follow a universal pattern of mastery that many of us never give much though to. First, they pull themselves up, rigidly holding on to furniture. Then, they take tentative, wobbly steps, […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: On

By Samuel SAM The Executive Director of Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST-Ghana), a civil society organisation, Labram Musah, has called on the government, through the Ministry of Finance, to review upwards the excise tax rates on unhealthy products such as tobacco, alcohol, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and other harmful products as part […] The post VAST

…but …galamsey threatens progress By Kizito CUDJOE As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil  – where leaders are expected to adopt the proposed Belém Action Mechanism for Just Transition – Ghana’s renewable energy ambitions are gaining new momentum. From Africa’s largest rooftop solar project by LMI Holdings Limited to Dawa Industrial Park’s planned […] The post In

Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the 2025 edition of its flagship health relief initiative, Telecel Homecoming, at the Achimota Hospital in Accra, with the aim of bringing relief to patients detained in hospitals due to unpaid medical bills. The annual initiative in its fourteenth year, is organised by the Telecel Ghana Foundation with implementation support […] The post Telecel

When the world doesn’t hand you a stage, build one. That’s the essence of platforming – the art of creating your own opportunities when the gatekeepers are silent and the spotlight never swings your way. Many talented people spend years waiting for someone to notice them; a publisher, an employer, an investor, a mentor. They […] The post Insight

… unveils two electric powered vehicles EV House LTD has officially inaugurated its operations in Ghana, unveiling two electric vehicles (EVs) aimed at redefining the country’s automotive landscape and advancing sustainable mobility. The launch, held at the company’s East Legon headquarters, introduced the Geely Riddara RD6 and the Geely Geome Panda Mini. The event drew […] The post Motoring

In a landmark move to accelerate Africa’s transition to clean transportation, the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the impact investment arm of Afreximbank, has announced a $75 million equity investment in Spiro, the Continent’s leading electric mobility company. The investment is poised to catalyze the growth of Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, with […] The post FEDA

By Eddie POKU If money had feelings, watching a brand-new car roll out of the dealership would make it cry. Within minutes, that shiny machine has already lost value. Why? Depreciation. It’s one of the least fun words in motoring, but knowing how it works, and how to reduce it, can save you thousands. Let’s […] The post Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO: Understanding

Let me start with a confession: even the most confident-looking speakers you’ve ever seen — yes, including that unflappable CEO who just nailed her keynote — feel nervous before stepping on stage. The difference between them and you is not that they don’t have butterflies in their stomach; it’s that they’ve trained their butterflies to […] The post On

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has commended AmaliTech for its contribution to deepening digital cooperation and talent development between Ghana and Germany during his official visit to Ghana. The engagement, held at The Mix in Osu, formed part of the President’s Africa tour under the theme “Young talents […] The post German

Bayport Savings and Loans PLC is proud to join the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) in commemorating a decade of strengthening Ghana’s capital markets infrastructure and expanding access to long-term domestic funding. GFIM’s role in deepening Ghana’s financial ecosystem Over the past 10 years under the stewardship of the Ghana Stock Exchange, GFIM has evolved […] The post Bayport

For decades, Ghana has operated within a linear economic model: extract resources, manufacture products, use them, discard them. This “take-make-waste” approach has driven economic growth but at tremendous environmental and social cost. Our gutters overflow with plastic waste, our beaches are littered with bottles, and we ship millions of dollars abroad annually to import virgin […] The post The

By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR Retirement is often seen as the end of active work life — but it can also mark the beginning of a more peaceful and financially stable chapter if one plans wisely. After decades of hard work, the goal should be to protect your savings, make them grow modestly, and ensure a […] The post Smart investment choices for life after retirement appeared first on

By Benjamin Tachie ANTIEDU & Goodnuff Appiah LARBI Publication of Bills in the Ghana Gazette is one of the most overlooked yet essential requirements in Ghana’s legislative process. It is not a ceremonial act but a constitutional protection designed to promote transparency, participation and legality in law making. The constitutional requirement Article 106(2)(b) of the […] The post Publication

Cross-border coordination among central banks in Africa has assumed greater importance as economies become increasingly interdependent and exposed to shared external shocks. This consideration was highlighted with overriding consensus at the of the two-day Pan-African Central Bank Governors’ Conference in Accra opening session – jointly organised by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Bank of England […] The post Editorial:

By Justina NELSON For centuries, minerals on the African continent have long symbolized prosperity and potential. From Ghana’s gold to Zambia’s copper, South  Africa’s platinum, and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt, the continent’s mineral endowment can be best described as a blessing to the continent. Unfortunately, many resource-rich African nations still face persistent fiscal […] The post Maximizing

As part of efforts to cut the nation’s annual US$10.2billion oil import bill and conserve foreign exchange, government plans to restart crude oil refining operations at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) by end of this year. The refinery has targetted meeting around 60 percent of local crude oil consumption, which could save the nation an […] The post Editorial: TOR for imminent revival! appeared first

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC emerged a multiple award winner at the 7th National Technology and Communications Awards, reaffirming the Bank’s leadership in driving innovation, digital transformation and excellence within Ghana’s financial services sector. The Bank received top honours across several categories including Best Banking APP – SC Mobile, The Outstanding Banking Technology Innovation Award, […] The post Standard

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) has recorded increased trading activity this year despite tight liquidity conditions resulting from the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) liquidity absorption measures. The trend, analysts say, points to deeper market activity, growing investor sophistication, and more active financial intermediation in a […] The post Despite

…Because the continent pays interest on poor governance decisions long after the decision makers leave office Across Africa, many still imagine that governance belongs to a privileged circle that meets in air-conditioned rooms and speaks a private language. The diplomatic but inconvenient truth is that governance is not ceremonial grammar for lawyers and directors. Governance […] The post The