By Emmanel DANKWAH Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) remain one of the most persistent threats to the stability and profitability of Ghana’s banking industry. The industry Non- Performing Loans stood at 20.8percent as at August 2025. While factors such as macroeconomic volatility, weak credit appraisal systems, and poor borrower behaviour have received substantial attention, a less focused […] The post Judicial

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Suma Rural Bank PLC, headquartered at Suma-Ahenkro in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region, recorded substantial growth across all key performance indicators for the 2024 financial year. The strong performance was largely attributed to a significant surge in customer deposits, which rose by 102 per cent—from GH¢41.88 million in […] The post Suma Rural Bank posts

CUTS International Accra, a leading research and public policy think tank, is calling on Parliament to amend the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491) by expanding the scope of “special events” and including health and safety requirements that public event organisers must adhere to. According to a statement issued and signed by Mr. Appiah Kusi […] The post El-Wak

As Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presents the 2025 Budget statement before the august House of Parliament, a finance expert cautions against reckless spending in the wake of recent debt relief gains. Mr. Prince Yeboah Boateng, a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies-Accra (UPSA) Department of Accounting, strongly warns that government must resist […] The post Editorial:

The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana intends to make ethics and professional certification mandatory for all banking professionals. This represents one of the most significant reforms aimed at strengthening accountability and reducing fraud across the financial sector, its Chief Executive Officer Robert Dzato has noted. Developed in partnership with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) […] The post Editorial:

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Ghana Co-operative Credit Unions Association (CUA) limited will join the global cooperative community to commemorate the 77th International Credit Union (ICU) Day with renewed commitment to intensify financial inclusion. Held under the theme: “Cooperation for a Prosperous World,” the national celebration will happen on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the […] The post CUA

 Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The government is doubling down on fiscal discipline and structural reforms in 2026 as it seeks to sustain the macroeconomic stability achieved in 2025 and pivot the economy toward transformation and job creation. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, finance minister Dr. Cassiel […] The post 2026

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has called on government to introduce fiscal incentives and structural reforms to deepen liquidity in the capital market and attract more long-term investors, as the country’s fixed-income market rebounds from the 2023 debt exchange shock. Speaking at the Ghana Fixed Income […] The post GSE

By Joshua AMLANU The roll-out of the non-interest banking regulations in 2026 by the Bank of Ghana, is expected to deepen capital market innovation, expand access to finance, while creating new jobs. Speaking at the ACCA Business Leaders’ Forum in Accra, Professor John Gatsi, who represented the Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, […] The post 2026 non-interest

 By Joshua AMLANU The seed industry is seeking stronger public-private partnerships (PPPs) and renewed government investment to sustain agricultural growth as donor support continues to decline. Sector leaders warn that without fresh capital and infrastructure upgrades, the country risks falling behind in food production and job creation. In an interview following the 6TH national seed business […] The post Seed

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])  …as government targets fiscal discipline and investment-led recovery Government has unveiled a GH¢302.5 billion 2026 Budget themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation,” aimed at consolidating macroeconomic stability while unlocking investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy and social sectors to create sustainable jobs. Presenting the Budget Statement and Economic Policy in […] The post 2026

Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has hosted a Customer Appreciation Breakfast to celebrate its corporate clients and strengthen relationships with key partners. The Bank used the platform to demonstrate and reaffirm its unwavering commitment to service excellence and service experience across its touchpoints. The event also provided a platform to share insights on the Bank’s […] The post ADB

Fidelity Bank Ghana has hosted its annual Orange Summit, themed “Smart Business, Smarter Future,” signalling a crucial strategic shift toward integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and smart systems into Ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The event, held at The Palms by Eagles, celebrated the bank’s deep commitment to nurturing future-ready businesses through its comprehensive Fidelity Young Entrepreneurs Initiative […] The post Fidelity

Ghana Digital Centres Ltd (GDCL) has formalised a strategic partnership with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Capacity Building Center to advance digital literacy and innovation across Ghana through collaborative educational programmes and knowledge exchange initiatives. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed in August 2025, establishes a framework for cooperation between the two institutions, focusing […] The post GDCL,

Executive Director and Group CFO, Ecobank Transnational Dr. Ayo Adepoju has emerged as part of the awardees for the maiden edition of the Africa Finance Leaders Awards. The Awards which was launched at this year’s Conference of African Chief Financial O?cers held in Accra at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel from the 3rd to the 4th […] The post Ecobank’s

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])  …as government targets fiscal discipline and investment-led recovery Government has unveiled a GH¢302.5 billion 2026 Budget themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation,” aimed at consolidating macroeconomic stability while unlocking investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy and social sectors to create sustainable jobs. Presenting the Budget Statement and Economic Policy in […] The post 2026

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI A total of 101 students from Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia graduated at the 14th Joint Graduation of the Masters in Conflict, Peace and Security; Masters in Gender, Peace and Security; and PhD in Conflict Peace and Security of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra last week. Air […] The post  101 students from

– As firms struggle with AI security skills, PwC reports By Kizito CUDJOE African businesses are grappling with an increase in costly cyber incidents, with a growing number of firms reporting financial losses exceeding US$1 million from breaches over the past three years, according to PwC’s latest Global Digital Trust Insights Survey. The report found […] The post Costly cyber breaches

By Kizito CUDJOE The government plans to amend the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA), 2011 (Act 815), to access portions of the Ghana Heritage Fund (GHF) and the Ghana Stabilisation Fund (GSF), ostensibly to finance green investment and related initiatives, a senior source close to the Finance Ministry has disclosed. The decision, expected to be […] The post Gov’t

At the 2025 Global AI Innovation Movement and Evolution (GAIME) Conference in Kampala, the air was charged with possibility. Leaders and innovators from around the world gathered to ask a defining question: how can Africa shape its own future in the age of artificial intelligence? Among the voices framing that discussion was Jeph Acheampong, founder […] The post Africa’s AI moment: