The University for Devel­opment Studies (UDS) will this month roll out academic courses on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to deepen knowledge and build expertise on the conti­nent-wide trade initiative. This makes UDS the second higher learning institution in Gha­na, after All Nations University to adopt the AfCFTA curriculum. The initiative is being … The post UDS rolls out AfCFTA

US President Donald Trump has announced a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the outlet of defamation, libel, and bias in coverage tied to Jeffrey Epstein and the 2024 election.

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The 24-Hour Economy Plus (24H+) Programme has received fresh impetus following the signing of a financing agreement between its Secretariat and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), hosted at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) headquarters in Accra. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) paves the way for up […] The post 24H+ economy drive

President Donald Trump says a deal with China will allow TikTok to keep operating in the US, with Oracle and American investors set to control the app’s US arm under new ownership rules.

For too long, supply chains have been relegated to the back room. Boxes moved. Papers were stamped. Trucks were chased. Prestige gathered around finance, marketing, and classic operations. Then came a string of shocks that refused to knock quietly. A pandemic grounded planes and slowed ports. A single stuck vessel choked a canal and rattled […] The post The

… says strong governance, family constitutions non-negotiable By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Family-owned businesses, which dominate Ghana’s private sector, face a precarious future unless they adopt structured succession plans and formal governance frameworks, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has cautioned. At the second Family Business Governance Workshop held the theme ‘Family Governance and Legacy: The […] The post Succession

The GLICO Fixed Income Fund has marked a major milestone with the successful hosting of its maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM), reporting strong first-year performance and reaffirming its commitment to delivering long-term value to shareholders. The AGM was held virtually via Microsoft Teams, with an in-person broadcast from the GLICO Plaza in Accra. The meeting […] The post GLICO

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

By Elliot WIILIAMS Mainstream Reinsurance Company and KEK Reinsurance Brokers have partnered to organize a capacity building seminar on reinsurance accounting for general (non-life) insurance underwriters and reinsurance brokers. The seminar took place from Wednesday, September 10th to Friday, September 13 at the Coconut Groove Beach Resort, Elmina, under the theme: “Reinsurance Accounting – Bridging […] The post Mainstream

Société Générale Ghana, in collaboration with technology partners TECHAiDE and SolTedd Energy, has inaugurated  a state-of-the-art digital library powered by solar energy for the Osu Presbyterian Cluster of Schools. The initiative reflects a powerful fusion of education, technology, and sustainability aimed at improving access to learning resources for school children while promoting green energy solutions. […] The post Société

Ghana international Inaki Williams was left disappointed on Tuesday night following Athletic Clubâ??s defeat to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League.The Black Stars striker captained the La Liga outfit on the night, and hoped his team would secure victory to begin the Champions League campaign on a positive note.Despite a bright start to the game, Athletic Club could not find the back of the net, with Arsenal scoring through Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard in the second

The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Ltd (GhIPSS) recently hosted a delegation from the Bank of Sierra Leone on a two–day study tour aimed at exploring how Ghana has implemented its financial payment systems. The team visited GhIPSS to learn about the innovations which have transformed electronic payments in the country. As part of […] The post Bank of Sierra Leone delegation