Sterilisation costs nearly doubled in a non-crisis year, pushing the central bank’s losses to the second-largest in its post-redenomination history. The orthodox defence, that disinflation costs money, has international company. Whether Ghana’s losses fit that orthodoxy is now Parliament’s question. The Bank of Ghana closed 2025 with a net loss of GH¢15.63 billion, the second-largest […] The post Bank
GCB Bank PLC has officially selected five loyal customers qualified for all-expenses-paid trips to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, concluding its five-month ‘Pa To Pa’ retail banking promotion. The reward package covers round-trip airfare, accommodation, match tickets, visas and feeding money. The ‘Pa To Pa’ campaign was launched in […] The post GCB
…Plans separate fintech law as Africa digital finance drive gains momentum By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana plans to establish a continental fintech sandbox, launch a national innovation hub and introduce a separate legal framework for fintech regulation, as the central bank steps up efforts to position Ghana as a regional digital finance […] The post BoG to launch continental
… as listing revival gathers pace By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is on course to record its most active period of primary equity issuance in nearly a decade, with three initial public offerings in the space of six months set to add around GH¢10.88 billion to the exchange’s total market […] The post 3 IPOs in 6 months add GH¢11bn to GSE market
…as Green City project offers hope to workers By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH?3billion revolving housing fund to make home ownership more accessible to public sector workers. He made this known at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Green City Housing project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region. Speaking at […] The post President announces
Stanbic Bank Ghana has announced a GH?3million commitment to support the Black Stars of Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which will be hosted across the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. The announcement was made at a presentation ceremony at the Ministry of Finance at Kanda in Accra. The contribution makes […] The post Stanbic Bank commits GH?3m to
The Automobile Assemblers Association of Ghana (AAAG) says the industry is on its knees following the removal of key tax incentives in the 2026 national budget. According to the Association, the 2026 National budget presented by the Finance Minister, Mr. Cassiel Ato Forson eliminates the 20 percent VAT exemption on applicable duties for locally assembled […] The post Removal
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), in collaboration with key state institutions within Ghana’s extractive sector, has revived a inter-agency committee aimed at strengthening the monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and other mining-related revenues due the state. The committee comprises representatives from MIIF, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) the Minerals Commission, the Ghana […] The post MIIF
By Eddy Acquah & Kojo Tabiri, Esq. In 2023, we made a publication on the skyrocketing prices of real estate in Accra and their exclusionary impact on the average Ghanaian, several structural concerns were clearly identified. Those concerns remain largely unresolved. Property prices continue to rise faster than incomes, rental terms remain punitive, and state […] The post The
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) Volta/Oti regional office achieved a 98.67 percent complaint resolution rate in the first quarter of 2026 – the highest performance recorded in the last half-decade, amid a sharp surge in consumer grievances against utility providers. Of 904 complaints lodged against the Electricity Company of Ghana […] The post PURC
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
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