By Samuel SAM The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged Parliament to ensure that the Ministry of Energy and its agencies step up efforts to attract investment into Ghana’s upstream petroleum industry. PIAC warned that the sector is facing a downturn, with crude oil production declining for five consecutive years and challenges in […] The post PIAC urges

There’s a peculiar hazard in writing fiction: readers swear they know the “real people” hiding in your pages. Since releasing Shifting Sands, I’ve heard theories more intricate than any boardroom conspiracy. For the record, my characters are fictional. If you see yourself in them, it’s probably because our human footprints look suspiciously alike on the […] The post Insight

“You are given stew, and you add water, you must be wiser than the cook.” – Yoruba Proverb Many of us, whenever we hear the ‘faith’ word instantly connote it with religion. The reasons vary, but we need to understand that faith, far from being a mere religious sentiment, is the very scaffolding of our […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: The essence

The Youth in Business (YIB) Summit 2025 prepares to take place in Accra on September 18th and 19th at the British Council, bringing together young entrepreneurs, creatives, policymakers and innovators to explore business and development opportunities. The event, held in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Development, will run under the theme “Ignite the […] The post Youth

By Seade CAESAR Over the past decade the UAE has become one of Africa’s most consequential maritime partners. Two Abu Dhabi and Dubai based operators DP World and AD Ports Group now anchor long-term concessions, greenfield ports, inland logistics and special economic zones from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. These hard assets aren’t just […] The post UAE’s port presence

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Auditor-General’s Department has called on the media to deepen their understanding of auditing processes and financial reporting to improve the accuracy of reportage on audit findings. The department expressed concern that some headlines drawn from the Auditor-General’s annual reports are misleading, creating the impression that every irregularity amounts to misappropriation. […] The post Auditor-General’s

By Solomon Nyantakyi( PhD) There are two opposing sides to Ghana’s 2024 economic recovery story. On the one hand, the nation’s GDP grew by an astounding 5.7% (The World Bank, Ghana Statistical Service), much above forecasts and a major improvement over 2023’s 2.9% growth. However, labour productivity fell 0.45% year over year in December 2023 […] The post The

…Starting a business anywhere in the world takes grit. In Ghana, it can take twice as much Ask any entrepreneur here and the story is often the same. You will hear comments like, finding capital is hard, technology can be out of reach, skilled labor is scarce, and access to markets is not easy. The […] The post Tullow is sowing seeds of change in agric sector appeared first on

Theocharis was not just another entrepreneur. He was a continent-scale builder of energy systems, tech-enabled farms and AI-powered construction diagnostics. The kind of mind investors called visionary, and his peers simply referred to as “The Architect”. At 41, he had projects running across five countries; from off-grid Solar grids in Northern Ghana to drone-powered irrigation […] The post Cases

There’s a certain kind of  boss you can hear from the car park. He doesn’t just speak—he broadcasts. By the time he finishes giving instructions, the receptionist already knows, the driver already knows, and the coconut seller across the road also knows. Here’s the problem: shouting is not the same as authority. In fact, the louder you […] The post On

Makafui Aikins, the Chief Executive Officer of Nvame, delivered a compelling address at the ‘Creative Cave Seminar’ hosted by the Faculty of Integrated Communications Sciences, Department of Languages and Communications Skills of the University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UniMAC). Themed ‘Unarchiving the African Heritage: Our Culture, Our Identity’, the event brought together thought leaders, academics, students, […] The post Nvame

Yellow Card, a leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider, has announced its major global expansion into key markets including Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia. The move is supported by the release of the company’s latest report, “Stablecoin Adoption In Emerging Markets.” “Our success in Africa created the blueprint for our global expansion,” said […] The post Yellow

By Dr. Bernard TETTEH-DUMANYA Deloitte Ghana’s cautionary assessment of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review rightly highlights some serious revenue risks for the government, particularly from underperformance in grants, petroleum receipts, and import duties. While it is encouraging that certain tax segments such as Non-Oil Tax, Corporate Income Tax, and Mineral Royalties have shown growth, relying […] The post Deloitte’s

The recent resumption of work on the Pokuase-Nsawam and Ofankor-Nsawam stretches of highway is welcome. Yet it is also a stark reminder of the years of neglect which made one of the nation’s most important transport corridors a daily ordeal for commuters. Nsawam Road is more than just a road, it is the gateway between […] The post Editorial: Neglect of Nsawam Road is eroding

The latest warning from the World Bank regarding threats to fiscal stability should not be treated as just another routine advisory. The ongoing fiscal recovery, hard-won through painful austerity and external support, is in danger of collapsing under the weight of debts in the energy and cocoa sectors. Liabilities of the usual suspects – Electricity […] The post Editorial: How

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Despite cedi-appreciation against the US dollar in first-half 2025, cement prices have remained stubbornly high even as costs of other key building materials have declined significantly. Market checks show that iron rods, for instance, have dropped from about GH¢9,600 at beginning of the year to between GH¢6,000 and GH¢7,000. Security doors […] The post What will

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE With an estimated Africa cotton market size reaching US$6billion in 2024, Ghana’s cotton sector remains stagnant – contrasting with the progress seen in other West African countries. Mordor Intelligence, a global market research company, has projected that the value of Africa’s cotton industry will reach US$7.7billion by 2029. Despite promising prospects the […] The post Cotton

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Treasury on Tuesday disbursed GH¢9.7 billion in coupon payments to holders of bonds issued under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, the fifth such payout since the 2023 restructuring. The settlement has been closely tracked by investors as a gauge of the government’s commitment to post-exchange […] The post GH¢9.7bn

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a call to action for consumers of water and electricity in Ashanti Region, reminding them of their obligations to settle bills promptly and adhere to rules governing these essential services. This will allow utility providers to maintain and improve service quality for consumers. The appeal is part […] The post PURC

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has expanded its flagship training on report writing and presentation skills to meet growing demand from institutions across the subregion, stressing that effective communication is critical to governance and economic management. At the opening of the 2025 regional course in Accra, WAIFEM’s Director General, Dr. […] The post WAIFEM