By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Virtual Career Office, in partnership with Calbank, has prepped about 200 Senior High School (SHS) leavers and tertiary students with real-world insights on the world of work. Through the Tertiary Unlock Initiative – a youth career development initiative, the Virtual Career Office brings together high school graduates and tertiary students […] The post Tertiary

… integration and collaboration, not duplication By  Dr. Kofi Anokye Owusu As Ghana moves to update its digital governance through the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, it is crucial to ask whether the proposed reforms solve a real gap — or simply create legal clutter. While the bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity regulation, it does so […] The post Rethinking the Cybersecurity Amendment

By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR Buying shares is one of the smartest and most sustainable ways to grow wealth over time. Yet, for many Ghanaians, the stock market still feels like a mystery reserved for the rich or the highly educated. In truth, anyone can own shares in some of Ghana’s biggest companies—right from the comfort […] The post How to buy shares – A step-by-step guide appeared first

Devtraco Plus has once again solidified its position as a trailblazer in Ghana’s real estate and hospitality landscape, earning the prestigious Indigenous Tourism Investment (Hospitality) Developer of the Year award at the 2025 National Tourism Awards. The recognition was bestowed in honour of The Pelican Hotel, Ghana’s pioneering hotel investment model and a testament to […] The post Devtraco

By Lena ADU-KOFI (BA, JD, LUTCF, HFCIIG) Insurance may commonly be viewed as an arrangement by which a company or the State undertakes to provide a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a specified premium. Banking, on the other hand, refers to the system of financial […] The post Strengthening the banking sector: The

…As borrower realities shift, Ghana’s microfinance institutions must rethink recovery by combining discipline, empathy, and digital innovation. By Anthony APPIAH For decades, debt recovery in Ghana’s microfinance sector was defined by one rule: the tougher and more relentless an institution’s collection team, the better its results. But that era is fading fast. The economic realities […] The post Credit

By Dennis AKWABOAH The Data Protection Bill, 2025 (the ‘Bill’) represents a transformative step in Ghana’s data governance landscape. Replacing the 2012 Act, it introduces stricter privacy protections, broader extraterritorial reach, and enhanced accountability obligations for organizations that process personal data. Key highlights include mandatory registration with the Data Protection Authority, the appointment of a […] The post Strategic

… UNESCO, GPA push for industry policy framework By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has urged Ghana to hasten the adoption of its National Book, Reading and Textbook Procurement policies to leverage on the country’s potential within Africa’s publishing sector, which currently contributes 5.4 percent of global revenue. […] The post Africa’s

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The economy is entering what the Bank of Ghana says could be a sustained period of price stability, with inflation projected to settle between 4 percent and 6 percent by year-end and remain within the target band through 2026. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama said the economy has “turned the decisive corner,” […] The post Stage set for multi-year low-inflation

By Ebenezer Adjei  NJOKU Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, has issued a caution regarding the sustainability of fiscal reforms, stating that the 2026 National Budget fails to articulate a clear strategy for maintaining discipline once the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme in the middle of […] The post Prof.

The Government’s decision to lead discussions that could result in the acquisition of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP 2) has generated widespread debate across the energy sector and the broader public space. While some of the commentary may be well-meaning, a significant portion reflects […] The post Kevin

CWG Ghana Limited, a leading provider of information and communication technology (ICT) services, has officially attained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The achievement demonstrates the company’s unwavering commitment to data protection, operational resilience, and international best practices in cybersecurity. The certification, which was awarded following a […] The post ISO

Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), has been named a Top Influential Business Leader of the Decade at the 2025 Ghana Corporate Executives Awards. The event—organised by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana—was held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel on Saturday, 22nd November 2025. This prestigious honour recognises extraordinary leaders whose […] The post UMB

In an address delivered at the 3rd Ghana Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) National Fraud Conference, Fidelity Bank Ghana has challenged corporate Ghana to radically redefine its approach to governance. Atta Yeboah Gyan, Deputy Managing Director for Operations and Support Functions, argued that in an era where public confidence is increasingly fragile, “trust has […] The post Trust

The Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana (BOSAG) has taken a bold step toward transforming Ghana into a premier global hub for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), IT Enabled Services (ITES), and Global Business Services (GBS) with the launch of its 5-Year Strategic Plan. This landmark event was not only about unveiling a blueprint for growth but […] The post BOSAG inaugurates

By Kizito CUDJOE Government could be exposing public resources to unnecessary risk and straying from long-standing petroleum sector principles if it proceeds with plans to take over Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) stake in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2), Executive Director-Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Benjamin Boakye has cautioned. According […] The post State

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Lack of adequate furniture supply to basic schools has been a major challenge over past years, with many pupils in remote areas having to sit on building blocks and other unacceptable materials for studies. While in some schools three to four students share a dual desk, other schools have newly constructed […] The post Poor-quality desks threaten value

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Ghana’s coastline bears powerful footprints of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, marked by historic sites such as Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle and the Slave River at Assin Manso. These relics serve as solemn reminders of resilience, identity and the shared histories of millions across the African diaspora. They form key pillars […] The post Kunsu

Two significant events took place in Ghana outside the corridors of political power in November 2025. The first was the historic visit of Mr.  Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. Described as the first of its kind the visit aimed at strengthening […] The post Development

The United States has reversed the 15% tariff previously imposed by the Trump Administration on Ghana’s cocoa and other agricultural exports. This was announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a post on X. According to the Minister, US diplomats have confirmed that the reversal took effect on November 13, 2025 following a […] The post US reverses