By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The first female paediatric surgeon in Ghana and academic, Prof. Afua Hasse, has touted intergrity and grit as the most pertinent qualities of an aspiring leader in any field, while imbuing young health professionals at the Leadership Symposium 2025. The symposium was organised by the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons […] The post Female pioneer

By Dr Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE The main purpose of this paper is to present literature review of studies on the determinants of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the Ghanaian banking sector published over the period 2014–2024. This study also investigates the causes. consequences, remedies and policy interventions of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the Ghanaian banking sector, […] The post High

The Bukom Boxing Arena will host a major sporting event on Saturday, August 23, as Bishop Boxing Promotions stages its debut show, dubbed “Best of Bukom.” The event promises to deliver more than just a night of competitive boxing—it is being positioned as a landmark occasion for Ghana’s boxing industry, blending sport, entertainment and community […] The post “Best

By Prince ASUMAH The Central Securities Depository (CSD) has urged young people, particularly those in tertiary and secondary education, to take an active interest in investing in the stock market. Addressing students and young people at the Investment Education Summit for Young Investors, CSD’s Brands and Communications Officer, Ahn-Zim Wusa Manga, stressed the need for […] The post CSD urges

Pan-African Savings and Loans, in partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has undertaken a comprehensive fumigation exercise at the Kaneshie Market. This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative on the part of Pan-African aims to create a cleaner and healthier environment for traders and customers. The exercise, which began with de-rating on Saturday, August 9th, continued with […] The post Pan-African

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Executive Officer-Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Mark Badu-Aboagye, has urged the Bank of Ghana to aggressively lower its policy rate to end the year at 20 percent, citing anchored inflation expectations and relative macroeconomic stability the country is enjoying. He argued that the current 25 percent […] The post Microeconomic

Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has reinforced its commitment to Ghana football with a US$2million sponsorship package covering all four national teams, the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Satellites and Black Starlets for the next two years. The landmark agreement, announced at a colourful ceremony held at the MTN House in Accra, extends MTN’s existing partnership […] The post MTN

We no longer live in the era where cyberattacks are solely reliant on manual efforts and the limited scope of cyberspace. Cyberattacks are no longer solely the domain of skilled and specialized individuals. With the advent of AI, the threat landscape has taken a huge leap with an unprecedented arsenal of tools and techniques that […] The post The dark side of AI in cybersecurity: AI risks

By Ibrahim ASARE Ghana’s Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) as amended uses a mix of reduced rates, temporary concessions, accelerated deductions, loss relief, and international tax credits to direct investments toward activities with strong public benefits. The law concentrates most incentives in the First and Sixth Schedules, with supporting rules in core sections on […] The post Tax

By Prince Kojo TABIRI, Esq. “Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.” – Max Lucado As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) progresses from policy to practice, one challenge looms: how will commercial disputes arising from cross-border trade be resolved efficiently, fairly, and in a way that integrates both global standards and local realities? […] The post Integrating

There comes a day in every executive’s life when the call comes through: “Good afternoon, sir/madam. We’d like to have you on our breakfast show to discuss the economy.” Cue mild panic. Your assistant brings you coffee. You don’t drink it. Your mind is already doing somersaults — What do I wear? What do I say? […] The post On Cue with Kafui

By Ewurabena YANYI-AKOFUR Dear Mr. President, Ghana’s sanitation crisis is not just about homes without toilets. It lies at the heart of our public institutions—healthcare facilities, schools, markets, and government offices—where citizens expect safety, dignity, and essential services. Today, many of these spaces lack even the basic WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) infrastructure needed to […] The post Flush

By Rosemary THAM In today’s increasingly digital economy, customer loyalty is no longer earned by good service alone, it is maintained by smart, relevant engagement. Loyalty programmes have become critical tools in this endeavor, and their evolution in Ghana presents an exciting shift in how brands, especially within the financial sector, connect with their customers. […] The post Loyalty

As of January 2027, banks and regulated financial institutions with non-performing loan (NPL) ratios above 10% will be barred from paying dividends to shareholders and bonuses to staff. This is a new directive from the Bank of Ghana. Lenders with NPLs between 10% and 15% will be given a two-year window to clean up their […] The post Editorial: High NPLs will face regulatory sanctions

GH¢100million has been allocated this year to strengthen the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) and safeguard the country’s food reserves against potential emergencies. This allocation, contained in the Food and Agriculture Ministry Medium-Term Expenditure Framework 2025-2028, indicates the amount will be used to strengthen national food buffers to improve food security. This allocation is […] The post Editorial:

Management of Somoco Ghana Limited yesterday presented an array of gift items to the Ga Traditional Council as part of their contribution to this year’s Ga Homowo Festival celebrations. The donations included 5 Boxer 125X model motorbikes, valued at GH¢100,000, an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, packs of bottled water, and cash. The items […] The post Somoco

KRIF Ghana Limited, a leading stationery supplier, has sealed a new agreement with German office equipment manufacturer, DURABLE   Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KG, to establish a central inventory hub in Accra that will serve the entire African market. The move marks a new phase in the companies’ 15-year partnership and is expected to […] The post Krif

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The country’s fiscal recovery is at risk from rising debts in the energy and cocoa sectors, with the World Bank warning the state power utility’s shortfall alone could swell to US$9billion by 2026 if reforms stall. In its latest Ghana Economic Update, the Washington-based lender said state-owned enterprises (SOEs) remain a […] The post Energy,

…GHIB to provide access to global finance and correspondent banking for Vista Bank Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has announced a strategic collaboration with Vista Bank Group at the CNVERGE ’25 conference, establishing a comprehensive partnership to enhance trade finance access across West African markets and strengthen intra-African banking cooperation. The partnership, formalized through a signing […] The post GHIB,

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Investor demand for Treasury bills slumped last week as liquidity moved into the Bank of Ghana’s higher-yielding open market bills, reflecting a profit-driven shift in the domestic money market. At the central bank’s latest auction, GH¢5.17billion was raised at an effective yield of 24.94 percent – […] The post OMO