By Dr. Kofi Anokye Owusu-Darko Ghana’s efforts to expand pension coverage have increasingly turned toward the informal sector, where the majority of the workforce remains outside formal retirement protection systems. Despite ongoing digital transformation across the financial sector, participation continues to lag behind expectations. The challenge is not simply one of access. It is also […] The post Governing

By Kizito CUDJOE The country is pushing to unlock new climate financing through carbon markets, betting on its forest resources and emerging policy frameworks to attract investment – but gaps in technical capacity risk slowing progress. The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Baba Seidu Salifu, said weaknesses in project development, measurement, reporting […] The post Economy

Building Investor Confidence, Transparency, and Global Competitiveness in Ghana’s Capital Market The Ghanaian investment industry has experienced significant growth over the past two decades. Pension reforms, the emergence of fund management companies, increased participation in the capital markets, growth in collective investment schemes, and rising institutional investments have transformed the financial landscape. Yet despite these […] The post Why

By Elikem Desewu End of easy money exposes past imbalances and opens a new path for real sector growth. In a defining shift in the economy of Ghana, the sharp decline in Treasury Bill (TB) rates under the policy direction of the Bank of Ghana is doing more than stabilizing inflation, it is resetting the […] The post Low TB rates: Ghana’s true test for banks appeared first on The

By Justice AMEGASHIE There is a paradox at the heart of banking technology: the better it works, the less visible it becomes. When a customer transfers money and it arrives instantly, they do not think about the systems that made it possible. When a customer checks their balance at midnight, they do not consider the […] The post Resilience by design: Bank

Fidelity Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its belief that Africa’s most pressing development challenge is not a deficit of talent, but a gap in the platforms and investment needed to translate that talent into lasting leadership; a conviction the bank brought to the fore as title sponsor of the 12th District 94 Toastmasters Annual Conference, held […] The post Fidelity

 By Yeboah Joseph Yaw In today’s digital world, access to money is no longer limited to banks or lengthy procedures. With just a few clicks, individuals can download mobile loan applications and receive instant cash. These platforms promise convenience and speed, making them especially attractive to young people and those in urgent need of financial […] The post Easy loans, costly privacy appeared first

A few weeks ago, news, videos and photos on xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and Nigerians again dominated both mainstream media and new media. Previous attacks mostly focused on Nigerians and other Southern African nationals like Zimbabweans, Mozambicans, Zambians, Malawians and Angolans etc. However, the recent attacks engulfed some Ghanaians, especially the gentleman who was grilled […] The post Development

AAK, a global leader in the production of plant-based oils and fats, has started disbursement of its annual pre-financing to women shea collectors in the Kolo Nafaso program, ahead of the shea season. This pre-finance investment, in the sum of over 13 million EUR – over 170 million GHS – will be distributed to women […] The post AAK commences 2026 pre-season disbursements appeared first

Dr. Ebo AFFUL Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s assertion that the poor should not venture into politics, on the grounds that politics is about “giving back” to society, raises profound philosophical, democratic, and ethical questions. While his statement may be considered as a pragmatic observation about the financial demands of political life, it risks reinforcing an exclusionary view […] The post Politics

There is something deeply troubling about a public utility that can, without any explanation, send a customer a bill of GH¢700 in February, issue nothing in March and then arrive with a GH¢24,000 demand on April 7 and – without any payment plan – the customer is given two weeks to pay or face consequences. […] The post Editorial: Extorting customers?   appeared first on The

By Eric Ellington Agyedenah It is Mother’s Day again, and for the fourth time, this day reminds me that I no longer have a living biological mother. My mother,  Mma Ayara Atampugre, passed away on 20th April 2023. However, I have so many mother figures in my life who make me feel loved and cherished. […] The post Mothers as engines of growth and powerhouses appeared first on The

The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio has commissioned the headquarter building of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation Plc, in Freetown. President Bio described the occasion as a significant milestone for Sierra Leone, and the broader West African financial sector. He noted that the commissioning fulfills a longstanding commitment stemming from the 2011 agreement that […] The post President Bio

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is positioning virtual assets and financial technology as a key driver of the next phase of capital market development, with plans to begin licensing fintech firms operating in segments of the capital market by the end of 2026. Speaking at the 3i Africa […] The post SEC bets on virtual assets

The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Ransford Abbey, has disclosed that modalities for a new cocoa sector funding model are nearing completion ahead of its implementation in the 2026/2027 crop season. He said the new model marks a major shift in Ghana’s cocoa financing strategy and seeks to ensure price stability and […] The post COCOBOD targets new funding

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Limited (MML), Haruna Shaibu, has urged consumers to practice responsible borrowing as digital lending continues to expand rapidly across Ghana and the wider African continent. In an interview after the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, Mr. Shaibu said the growth of digital lending […] The post Digital

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Bogoso Past and present workers of Bogoso-Prestea Mine have commended Heath Goldfields Limited for paying US$22million to settle outstanding entitlements owed to former workers of the mine. Branch Secretary, Raymond Bimpong Boateng, said the payments mark a major milestone in restoring trust and stability at the mine following years of uncertainty. […] The post Heath

Renewed fall in output despite sustained new order growth Input costs increase for first time in six months Employment continues to rise New orders continued to rise in Ghana’s private sector in April, but the rate of expansion slowed and business activity fell amid renewed increases in input costs and output prices. Nonetheless, companies continued […] The post New orders continue

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Shama The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has awarded scholarships to 70 students from seven host communities, bringing the total number of beneficiaries under its education support programme to 673 over the past 12 years. The 70 beneficiaries comprise 37 males and 33 females drawn from Shama, Aboadze, Dwomo, Abuesi, […] The post WAPCo deepens