In a landmark move to accelerate Africa’s transition to clean transportation, the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the impact investment arm of Afreximbank, has announced a $75 million equity investment in Spiro, the Continent’s leading electric mobility company. The investment is poised to catalyze the growth of Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, with […] The post FEDA
By Eddie POKU If money had feelings, watching a brand-new car roll out of the dealership would make it cry. Within minutes, that shiny machine has already lost value. Why? Depreciation. It’s one of the least fun words in motoring, but knowing how it works, and how to reduce it, can save you thousands. Let’s […] The post Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO: Understanding
Let me start with a confession: even the most confident-looking speakers you’ve ever seen — yes, including that unflappable CEO who just nailed her keynote — feel nervous before stepping on stage. The difference between them and you is not that they don’t have butterflies in their stomach; it’s that they’ve trained their butterflies to […] The post On
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has commended AmaliTech for its contribution to deepening digital cooperation and talent development between Ghana and Germany during his official visit to Ghana. The engagement, held at The Mix in Osu, formed part of the President’s Africa tour under the theme “Young talents […] The post German
Bayport Savings and Loans PLC is proud to join the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) in commemorating a decade of strengthening Ghana’s capital markets infrastructure and expanding access to long-term domestic funding. GFIM’s role in deepening Ghana’s financial ecosystem Over the past 10 years under the stewardship of the Ghana Stock Exchange, GFIM has evolved […] The post Bayport
For decades, Ghana has operated within a linear economic model: extract resources, manufacture products, use them, discard them. This “take-make-waste” approach has driven economic growth but at tremendous environmental and social cost. Our gutters overflow with plastic waste, our beaches are littered with bottles, and we ship millions of dollars abroad annually to import virgin […] The post The
By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR Retirement is often seen as the end of active work life — but it can also mark the beginning of a more peaceful and financially stable chapter if one plans wisely. After decades of hard work, the goal should be to protect your savings, make them grow modestly, and ensure a […] The post Smart investment choices for life after retirement appeared first on
By Benjamin Tachie ANTIEDU & Goodnuff Appiah LARBI Publication of Bills in the Ghana Gazette is one of the most overlooked yet essential requirements in Ghana’s legislative process. It is not a ceremonial act but a constitutional protection designed to promote transparency, participation and legality in law making. The constitutional requirement Article 106(2)(b) of the […] The post Publication
Cross-border coordination among central banks in Africa has assumed greater importance as economies become increasingly interdependent and exposed to shared external shocks. This consideration was highlighted with overriding consensus at the of the two-day Pan-African Central Bank Governors’ Conference in Accra opening session – jointly organised by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Bank of England […] The post Editorial:
By Justina NELSON For centuries, minerals on the African continent have long symbolized prosperity and potential. From Ghana’s gold to Zambia’s copper, South Africa’s platinum, and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt, the continent’s mineral endowment can be best described as a blessing to the continent. Unfortunately, many resource-rich African nations still face persistent fiscal […] The post Maximizing
As part of efforts to cut the nation’s annual US$10.2billion oil import bill and conserve foreign exchange, government plans to restart crude oil refining operations at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) by end of this year. The refinery has targetted meeting around 60 percent of local crude oil consumption, which could save the nation an […] The post Editorial: TOR for imminent revival! appeared first
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC emerged a multiple award winner at the 7th National Technology and Communications Awards, reaffirming the Bank’s leadership in driving innovation, digital transformation and excellence within Ghana’s financial services sector. The Bank received top honours across several categories including Best Banking APP – SC Mobile, The Outstanding Banking Technology Innovation Award, […] The post Standard
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) has recorded increased trading activity this year despite tight liquidity conditions resulting from the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) liquidity absorption measures. The trend, analysts say, points to deeper market activity, growing investor sophistication, and more active financial intermediation in a […] The post Despite
…Because the continent pays interest on poor governance decisions long after the decision makers leave office Across Africa, many still imagine that governance belongs to a privileged circle that meets in air-conditioned rooms and speaks a private language. The diplomatic but inconvenient truth is that governance is not ceremonial grammar for lawyers and directors. Governance […] The post The
… Africa Best Business Awards Honour Top Firms at 2025 Edition The Africa Best Business Awards (ABBA) 2025 honored over 30 companies and entrepreneurs for outstanding performance and economic impact across Africa, solidifying its role as the continent’s premier showcase of enterprise excellence. Held at an exclusive five-star executive dinner in Accra under the […] The post Private
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has taken legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), demanding the return of several company assets allegedly seized by the anti-corruption body and seeking more than US$28.8 million and GH¢20 million in damages. The suit, filed at the High Court in Accra, names the OSP as the […] The post SML
Telecel Group and Huawei Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a landmark network modernization and digital infrastructure project, reinforcing their shared commitment to accelerating Ghana’s telecom innovation and connectivity. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation on the Telecel Ghana Rollout Project, a multi-phase initiative valued at approximately US$70 million. […] The post Telecel
Reinforcing its commitment to employee wellbeing, Standard Chartered rolled out a week-long programme of activities under its 2025 Wellbeing Week celebration. The initiative brought together employees across the Bank to engage in a rich lineup of wellness-driven sessions designed to reinforce the Bank’s commitment to the physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing of its staff. […] The post Standard
By Samuel SAM An estimated 1,000,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice valued at GH¢5billion remain unsold in farming communities across the country due to a severe shortage of buyers. This has compelled major millers to suspend operations as the domestic market is being overwhelmed by the influx of cheap, substandard rice smuggled into the country. […] The post Estimated 1,000,000
By Ekow QUARCOO In the annals of Ghanaian history, few leaders remain as enigmatic as General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. Loved by many, misunderstood by some, and woefully misjudged by most, Acheampong’s legacy has been relegated to the shadows, overshadowed by the tumultuous politics of the past. But it is time to unearth the truth. On […] The post The
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