Ghana and the UK have initiated discussions to establish a digital trade finance corridor aimed at closing Ghana’s estimated US$7billion annual trade finance gap, a structural constraint that continues to limit export growth and SME participation in global trade. The initiative, dubbed Neofingo, was unveilled at a high-level forum convened by ODI Global in partnership […] The post Ghana,UK

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Bank of Ghana and the 24 banks in Ghana to operationalise an integrated Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – a fully interoperable electronic payment system for all government transactions – in a major public financial management reform, essentially […] The post Gov’t

A senior academic has thrown his weight behind Ghana’s move to introduce a sliding-scale royalty regime for minerals, arguing that the country must take advantage of elevated commodity prices while they last. Prof. Prince Ofori Amponsah, head of the Earth Science Department at the University of Ghana, said the policy reflects a pragmatic approach to […] The post Geologist

The Kpone Katamanso Municipal Health Directorate has been named the Overall Best Performing District in the Greater Accra Region for 2025, outperforming 28 other districts. The recognition marks a dramatic turnaround for the municipality, which, just a year earlier, was ranked among the bottom three districts during the 2024 half-year performance review. According to the […] The post Kpone

GCB Bank PLC, Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, posted a record Profit Before Tax  (PBT) of GHS3.17 billion for the 2025 financial year. The profit outturn is a 67.4% increase from a year earlier, underpinned by robust deposit growth that fuelled strong loan book expansion, investments and growing fee income. Customer […] The post GCB

The Ministry of Finance has held its first investor town hall engagement since 2021, bringing together investors, bankers and bond market Specialists, as government steps up efforts to rebuild confidence in Ghana’s economy and debt market. In his welcome remarks, Chief Director, Patrick Nomo, described the engagement as an important milestone, expressing optimism that Ghana […] The post Finance

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Local Companies in Mining Services (LOCOMS), representing indigenous contractors and service providers within the Bogoso-Prestea mining enclave in the Western Region, has thrown its weight behind Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL), urging stakeholders to support the company’s ongoing efforts to revive the mine. This follows recent calls by some groups for […] The post LOCOMS

Standard Chartered has orchestrated a refined and inspiring event, welcoming a select group of affluent female clients to a sophisticated floral atelier session. This special occasion was thoughtfully designed to commemorate the celebration of women’s month and to blend creativity with valuable financial insights, fostering both personal and financial growth among attendees. The highlight of […] The post Orchids

In Africa, sports have been one of the continent’s most powerful and unifying forces for socio-economic development although it has largely remained underutilized. To address this situation, the Africa Sports Alliance (ASA) has been officially launched. ASA aims to transform sports into a measurable engine for the African’s human capital development. By collaborating with governments, […] The post Africa

Apex Health Insurance Ghana and 100 Black Men of Ghana have launched a partnership to provide tailored healthcare coverage for Diasporans relocating to Ghana. The initiative will also channel proceeds from the scheme into funding structured youth mentorship programmes across the country. The programme, known as the Diaspora Health & Sustainability Bridge Programme, seeks to […] The post Diaspora

By Professor Kwasi DARTEY-BAAH In today’s complex business environment, the strength of an organisation is often a reflection of the strength of its board. While management drives execution, it is the board that sets the tone defining not only direction, but also the standards by which success is measured. Effective boards understand that their role […] The post The boardroom mandate:

MobileMoney LTD has donated GH¢10,000.00 to the Fadama Council of Chiefs in Accra to support the Muslim community as they mark the end of Ramadan and prepare for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The donation was presented during an Iftar gathering at the Fadama Central Mosque, where company officials joined community members to break the fast in a […] The post  MobileMoney

By Buertey Francis BORYOR A senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University has called for a strategic move from importing electric vehicles (EVs) to developing domestic manufacturing, warning that continued reliance on imports could limit economic gains. Speaking at the post-event media engagement of the Deliverable 3 (D3) Paper Validation Workshop in Accra, Dr. Lewis Abedi […] The post Shift

A landmark gathering of lawyers, bankers, entrepreneurs, students and public servants in Accra signals a new determination among Ghana’s professional class to drive the country’s development on their own terms. There was a sense, among those who gathered at Accra’s maiden Dinner with the Professionals last Friday, that something long overdue was finally happening. Drawn […] The post Professionals

In dismissing claims that government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme is dominated by widespread sole sourcing, Minister of Roads and Highways Kwame Governs Agbodza told parliament that such assertions are misleading. He presented detailed figures and safeguards to show that procurement under the programme is being conducted lawfully and transparently. The Big Push is designed […] The post Editorial:

By Kizito CUDJOE The future of the country’s mining sector may ultimately be determined less by what lies beneath the ground and more by the strength and clarity of the laws governing it, Dr. Catherine Kuupol Kuutor, Manager of Gold Fields Ghana Limited (Tarkwa Mine), has warned. Amid intensifying global competition for mining capital and […] The post Mining

By Prof. Samuel LARTEY [email protected] www.pefghana.org In the vast architecture of global trade, most flows are invisible, dispersed, and resilient. But one narrow corridor, the Strait of Hormuz, commands disproportionate attention. It carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply, about 18–20 million barrels per day, yet its influence stretches far beyond that number.   The […] The post The

BY DR RICHMOND AKWASI ATUAHENE The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has undertaken one of the most assertive reserve management strategies in emerging markets—rapidly accumulating gold between 2023 and 2025, followed by a deliberate rebalancing into foreign exchange assets. This approach reflects a broader global shift in central banking, where gold is regaining prominence as a […] The post Bank

As investor preferences evolve and returns become more nuanced, low-density luxury living is emerging as a smarter, more resilient investment strategy. For decades, real estate success in Accra was largely defined by density. The prevailing logic was simple: maximize unit count to maximize returns. Bigger blocks, tighter layouts, higher volume. While this model delivered results […] The post Beyond

By Juliet ETEFE Policy experts, bankers and industry leaders have called for deliberate efforts to translate the country’s macroeconomic stability into real-sector growth, job creation and productivity amid ongoing global shocks. The call came at the Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana’s (CIB Ghana) Post-MPC Policy Seminar, held under the theme ‘Balancing Stability and Growth: Interest […] The post Stability