By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is shifting its strategy for reforming the Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions (SDI) sector, advocating an industry-led consolidation effort supported by strategic equity investment and strengthened governance structures. Speaking at a post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) media engagement  after the Bank’s 123rd MPC meeting, […] The post BoG

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Ghana spends an estimated US$2billion annually on foreign shipping services, a situation that highlights the country’s overreliance on international maritime transport, according to the Ghana Chamber of Shipping (GCS). Stanley Raja Korshie Ahorlu, president of the Chamber, said this situation deprives the country of value it could be generating locally through […] The post US$2bn

Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group (the parent company of Stanbic Bank Ghana), the parent company of Stanbic Bank, has advised government to prioritize reviving growth, and restoring macroeconomic stability in its Reset Agenda. Speaking at the Stanbic Economic Series webinar themed ‘The Economy Under a New Era’, Mr. Qureishi indicated […] The post Prioritise

Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has announced the appointment of Dr. Naomi Wolali Kwetey as the new Managing Director of the Bank, effective March 26, 2025. She takes over from Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, who has served CBG as Managing Director from its inception on August 1, 2018. Board Chairman, Yaw Asamoah, expressed his heartfelt appreciation […] The post CBG appoints Dr. Naomi Kwetey as new MD

The Board of Trustees of the National Mining Museum initiative has announced the appointment of Emma Bulley as its new Chairperson. Her appointment marks a bold and exciting new chapter in the realisation of one of Ghana’s most visionary and unifying national projects. Ms. Bulley is widely respected for her strategic leadership, commitment to results, […] The post Emma

TP, a global leader in digital outsourcing solutions, in collaboration with the government of Ghana, recently opened its third operating site in Ghana, offering employment to over 500 Ghanaian youth in Accra, with prospects to employ more in the future. Known worldwide for its excellence in customer service, content moderation, and digital support solutions, the […] The post Govt, TP engages more youth appeared

When my article on alumni giving was published in the Business and Financial Times on March 19, I anticipated it would resonate—but I didn’t expect just how deeply. From Bolgatanga to Takoradi, Aflao to Axim, WhatsApp groups lit up with alumni eager to say: “That’s our story too.” Old students from mixed schools, all-girls’ schools, […] The post Beyond

The new constitution Prior to the enactment of the new Kenyan Constitution in 2010, healthcare was a national government function and all policy, control, and management of the health sector was the preserve of the national government. One policy that the Kenyan government was keen on implementing was universal health coverage (UHC), which had the […] The post TheHealthReport25:

Claim: A Facebook user alleged that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President of Ghana, is a co-owner or shareholder of Hubtel, he gets a percentage share from payments made to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) through the app. Verdict: False! DUBAWA’s checks at the Office of the Registrar General indicate that Bawumia is […] The post Dubawa investigates

Prof. Isaac Boadi, Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) and Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance, has cautioned that the government’s proposed 2025 tax reforms, aimed at alleviating financial pressures on households and businesses, could cost Ghana between GH¢5.5 billion and GH¢7.1 billion in lost revenue, based […] The post Fiscal

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG African leaders must adopt innovative strategies to attract private sector investment to boost healthcare funding, Dr. Wiltshire Johnson, Programme Coordinator of the Integrated Vector Management (IVM) under the auspices of African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), has said. Such initiatives, he indicated, have become crucial for […] The post African

By: Ebenezer ASUMANG  “The most effective barrier for the success of mobile money around the world is the banking lobby” ———–Bob Collymore, ex-CEO at Safaricom – Kenya Mobile money has transformed the global financial services landscape, providing a cost-effective, transparent, and empowering way for individuals and businesses to manage their finances (GSMA, 2020). This innovation […] The post From

By: Peter MARTEY AGBEKO, (APR) In the bustling heart of Accra, Ghana, a visionary leader is redefining the landscape of higher education. Professor Fred McBagonluri, President and Provost of Academic City University College (ACC), embodies a remarkable fusion of engineering prowess, inventive genius, and literary talent. His journey from a curious child in La Bawaleshie […] The post Fred

Government is ramping up its anti-corruption agenda with the announcement of a bold new reform package and the commitment to develop a second National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP II), following the conclusion of the first 10-year plan this year. The renewed drive was announced during the launch of the final independent evaluation report of NACAP […] The post Gov’t renews

A landmark visit by a delegation of 10 senior leaders and faculty members from three U.S. community colleges to Ho Technical University (HTU) has opened new avenues for international academic collaboration and student mobility between Ghana and the United States. The programme was conceptualized and facilitated by the Hilltop Global Group, a Washington D.C.-based Africa-focused […] The post Ho

Karpowership Ghana  appointed   Ing. Oscar Kojo Amonoo-Neizer as its new Managing Director. With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Ing. Amonoo-Neizer brings extensive expertise in policy and energy management, technical regulation, electrical design, and project coordination. Prior to joining Karpowership Ghana, Ing. Amonoo-Neizer served as the Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission […] The post Ing.

By Ronald Adom OPPONG Private Health Insurance is a legally approved channel for financing healthcare in Ghana in addition to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana’s quest to achieve universal health coverage. Ghana’s private health insurance sector provides coverage to about 2% of the population via 16 licenced companies across two thousand service […] The post You need a private

By: Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR The United States’ decision to impose a 10percent tariff on all imports marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. While policymakers in Washington may argue that this move protects domestic industries and reduces dependency on foreign goods, the long-term consequences could be far-reaching. This policy, rather than strengthening U.S. dominance, […] The post America’s

By: Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] / [email protected] Ghana’s economy is teetering on a tightrope. Inflation, which remains elevated at 22.4 percent, continues to challenge both the central bank and the government as both authorities implement measures to restore price stability. Following an expansionary fiscal stance in 2024 that created strong liquidity conditions, the Bank of […] The post Can

By: Jacques Otumfuo & Albert Derrick Fiatui (CIMAG) Global maritime trade is the invisible engine behind more than 80% of world trade by volume. In the wake of a prolonged pandemic disruption, the past year has witnessed a cautious but encouraging rebound. The narrative of 2024 has been one of both resilience and transformation. As […] The post Ports and Trade: Lessons