The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is calling for a radical management overhaul in the nation’s extractive sector, emphasising a need for production sharing agreements in response to persistent state revenue shortfalls. In fact, IFS believes that government’s latest fiscal strategy is unlikely to deliver the funds needed to finance its development agenda. In an […] The post Editorial:

The country’s high lending rates remain a drag on private sector growth even though recent cedi gains and easing inflation have created room for lower borrowing costs, an economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred Bokpin, said at the Prudential Bank’s Cedi Appreciation Seminar in Accra last week. He cautioned that the […] The post Editorial: Conditions

By Amos SAFO The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) most recent report (July 2025) on Ghana’s economy highlights positive economic growth in late 2024 and early 2025 due to strong performance in mining, agriculture, construction and the ICT sectors.  Interestingly and disturbingly, Ghana’s economy recorded a significant improvement in the gold exports. But at what cost is Ghana […] The post Gold:

  Hello dear Readers, Welcome to the concluding series on learning to love your job. I hope the previous two articles have been food for thought for you as you re-assess your job viz-a-viz your needs, wants and preferences. With the increasing dynamism in technological innovations, one cannot project too much what the state of […] The post Risk

By Dennis J. SNOWER For decades, the dollar’s position as the world’s leading reserve currency has provided the United States with extraordinary advantages: the ability to borrow at low interest rates, run large current-account deficits, and finance budget shortfalls by printing money without necessarily triggering inflation. But since the start of President Donald Trump’s second […] The post When the dollar

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Close to 100 members of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Ghana have embarked on their first health walk, defying the stereotype that accountants are “boring”. This inaugural health walk was organised by the newly formed CIMA Ghana Welfare Committee, which was officially launched at the event. Hailed by organizers, […] The post CIMA

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Indian community and mission in Ghana, dignitaries and friends of India converged at India House in Accra to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day. Echoing the national theme for this year’s independence day – ‘Naya Bharat’ – the celebration included flag unfurling, cultural performances and served as a platform for the […] The post Indian

There’s a popular riddle that asks: “What flies without wings?” The answer, of course, is time. It slips through our fingers like sand, silently but relentlessly. The sobering part? Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. Every one of us gets exactly twenty-four hours a day—no matter where we were born, how wealthy we are, or what […] The post Reflections by S.M.A: Tick-Tock:

By Anne O. Krueger  Statistics may seem dull, but they are indispensable. Without them, policymakers – and those tasked with implementing their decisions – would be unable to do their jobs. Reliable data form the foundation of sound governance, playing a central role in shaping monetary and fiscal policy and supporting and forecasting demand for […] The post Lies, damned lies, and Donald

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi MTN Ghana has intensified efforts to strengthen the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its flagship SME Accelerate Programme by introducting a SME Business Clinic. The SME Business Clinic underscores MTN’s long-term vision of empowering SMEs to leverage technology and finance to become globally competitive enterprises. The initiative, […] The post MTN

By J. N. Halm The sight is all too familiar in businesses across the globe. A customer joins a queue, waits for a few minutes, glances around with growing impatience, checks their watch or phone, and then simply walks away. This act of abandoning a queue before being served—known as reneging—represents more than just an […] The post Queue patience: Understanding

By Prince ASUMAH Afram Publications Limited has launched an inclusive education book titled Suspects in the School – Secrets and Surprising Solutions. The book explores issues often overlooked in children’s literature, including the challenges faced by children with different abilities, and whether children should be encouraged to follow their interests or hobbies. Author Margaretha Ubels […] The post Afram

Unemployment remains one of the most pressing economic and social challenges globally, particularly in developing economies like Ghana where job creation struggles to keep pace with population growth and technological disruptions. High unemployment rates lead to reduced consumer spending, increased poverty, and social instability, making it imperative for governments, businesses, and policymakers to adopt sustainable […] The post HR

Founders, what happens if you don’t wake up tomorrow? Founders, let’s talk about something we rarely talk about in business — especially in African contexts. What happens if the founder doesn’t wake up tomorrow? Not the burnout kind of “not waking up.” The permanent kind — the kind that leaves behind silence, confusion, and a […] The post Founder to Founder: Notes from Irene’s

By Constance Gbedzo The Bank of Ghana (2020-2024) faced significant public criticism and negative publicity, stemming from a number of high-profile issues. The bad press focused on two primary areas: a perceived lack of transparency and accountability in its operations, particularly related to Ghana’s economic struggles, and the controversial and escalating cost of its new […] The post Dr.

 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set the global shipping industry on a course toward net-zero emissions by around 2050, backed by binding interim checkpoints of 20–30% emissions reductions by 2030 and 70–80% reductions by 2040, relative to 2008 levels. To achieve this, the IMO is finalizing two cornerstone measures: A Fuel GHG-Intensity Standard – […] The post Why

By Raymond Denteh, Introduction Ghana once stood as a beacon of poultry self-sufficiency in West Africa. In the 1970s and 1980s, poultry farms across the country employed tens of thousands, while the industry supported a thriving ecosystem of maize and soya farmers, feed millers, veterinary suppliers, processors, transporters, and retailers. Chicken was fresh, local, and […] The post Reviving

In today’s rapidly evolving economy, financial literacy and career readiness are essential for young people hoping to build secure, successful futures. Continuing its sustained efforts in this area, Standard Chartered organised a financial literacy and mentorship session for students of Lashibi Senior High School and Ebenezer Senior High School. The initiative, which forms part of […] The post Standard

This article is for the 20-something-year-olds who send me their pitches day in and day out. If I’ve already spoken to you, then you’ve already heard this before. Every industry has its rituals of spectacle. In business, that ritual is the launch. We pour energy into unveiling the minimum viable product, celebrating the award, or […] The post What Happens After the Applause Fades Post-Launch?

 as issuance slows  fund managers lament limited options By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The volume of outstanding corporate debt securities on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) fell by 95 percent between January and July 2025 – from 919.89 million a year earlier to 44.2 million – due to reduced issuance […] The post Outstanding corporate debt