Yara Ghana Limited, a leading crop nutrition solutions company in Ghana, has once again demonstrated its unwavering support for the farming community by donating twenty-five thousand Ghana cedis (GHS 25,000) to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture towards the celebration of this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration. In addition to this, the company supports National […] The post

By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.)  A nation’s most valuable asset is a healthy population. In Ghana, where rapid population growth is outpacing development, this asset is at risk. Healthy citizens drive productivity, transforming natural resources into products that fuel economic growth. However, when population growth is inadequately managed, healthcare systems experience strain, resulting in diminished health […] The post

By Kofi Blankson & Indra Books What if Africa was a Global Innovation Hub? What if Africa paves its own path? What if African tech was changing the entire narrative? These are the questions we should be asking, because Africa is on the verge of becoming a powerhouse in global innovation. The continent is no […] The post Africa’s innovation

By Kinsley LARBI( Rev. Prof.) In Ghana’s rapidly evolving economy, leaders are often celebrated for their achievements, rising GDP, increasing foreign investments, and successful entrepreneurial ventures. However, beneath this veneer of success lies a profound sense of emptiness and disconnection from purpose among many of these leaders. This phenomenon echoes the lament of an elderly […] The post

By Patrick BOLTON & Haizhou HUANG About two years ago, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s economy hit a roadblock. As all sectors underwent deleveraging, economic growth slowed, household savings rates increased, and businesses scaled back their investments and accumulated savings. Many now wonder whether consumers and companies are stuck in a self-reinforcing […] The post Is

By J. N. Halm It came to light from the above study that employees complied less with special requests that have to do with financial and knowledge deficiencies. This is because, concerning financially-based requests, customer special requests were mainly illegitimate. Employees also respond less to knowledge-based requests because most of those requests were against company […] The post

Research and capacity-building are extremely critical in boosting Africa’s climate resilience, Deputy Director-West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) Professor Kehinde Ogunjobi has observed. Consequently, Professor Ogunjobi stressed the need for countries in the sub-region to fund research and empower citizens to better address climate challenges. He noted that WASCAL […] The post

By Jeffrey VAVA In Ghana and across Africa, the digital age has ushered in unprecedented convenience, yet it has also introduced significant privacy challenges. For instance, in many organizations, visitors are routinely required to register their details upon entry—whether for attendance tracking or as part of security protocols. This apparently harmless interaction, nonetheless, can lead […] The post

By Kwame Asamoah KWARTENG At a recent networking session, I met a South African entrepreneur who shared his experiences visiting Kumasi, my birthplace in Ghana. He was fascinated by the unique landscape of Kumasi’s economy, especially the predominance of small-scale, self-sustaining businesses. Unlike his home country, where large corporations dominate, Kumasi is alive with sole […] The post

UBA Ghana launched a two-day “Go Pink” initiative, where employees were encouraged to wear pink as a show of solidarity in the fight against breast cancer. This initiative is more than just a symbolic gesture—it’s a proactive effort to raise awareness and educate employees, customers and public about this life-threatening disease. By embracing the pink […] The post

By Samuel SAM Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman, has encouraged Ghanaians to patronise local tourist attractions, support local businesses and experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty that Ghana has to offer. “Let us work together to promote tourism development and create opportunities for economic growth and job creation,” he […] The post

At the Economic Development Assembly: Advancing Africa’s Future in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, it was announced that more than 100 eminent African and international CEOs, world leaders and artists have signed the Abidjan Accord, an urgent call to G20 governments to increase their contributions to IDA, the World Bank’s fund to help lift 77 of the […] The post

By Alberta QUARCOOPOME Dear readers, welcome to my final edition under the series of discussion on the 2023 Bank of Ghana published last month. Today we shall look at another risk area which can make or unmake banks due to the losses involved. External Fraud These frauds are caused by external parties over which the […] The post The BoG fraud report:

By Iddrisu NASHIRU In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has become a critical component of business strategy across all industries. The financial industry, which plays a critical role in the financing and protection of businesses and their assets, is now expected to drive greater sustainability by investing and protecting ventures, which are sustainable. This trend […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU and Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) recorded an increase in trading activity by end-September 2024, with value of shares traded reaching GH¢1.85billion – representing a 230.38 percent rise year-on-year (YoY) compared to GH¢560.77million over the same period in 2023. The increase in market liquidity was matched by […] The post

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is spearheading an initiative to enhance compliance in African trade by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into financial and regulatory processes. This push for AI-driven compliance aims to streamline operations, reduce the risk of financial crime, and foster greater intra-African trade. Speaking […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE The mining sector contributed a record GH?11.55billion (US$980million) in taxes in 2023, an 81.1 percent increase from GH?6.38billion in 2022 – making it the largest source of domestic tax revenue according to a report by the Ghana Chamber of Mines. The sector accounted for 22.7 percent of all direct taxes, highlighting its […] The post Mining

… so far recorded about 700,000 transactions valued at GH?324 million By Seth KRAMPAH, Ho In their quest to attain the new edge of development in financial intermediation, the rural and community banks have operationalized their digital banking platforms. This major breakthrough has been realised through the industry’s long-awaited Financial Sector Development Project (FSDP) which […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Ghana, Charles Abani, has underscored addressing illegal mining or galamsey as crucial to establishing a sustainable economy. Outlining implications of illegal mining to the country’s economy, he said it has significant devasting impacts on people, poverty, jobs, child-labour, the environment and water – and […] The post

The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM) and the University of Ghana, Legon, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to champion excellence in human resource management and development in Ghana. Under the theme, “Promoting Human Resource Management Excellence through Collaboration,” the MOU is a pledge between the two major partners to pool […] The post CIHRM