By Buertey Francis BORYOR The 2025 edition of FirstBank Ghana’s Junior Internship Programme (JIP) has ended with an awards ceremony celebrating young participants who excelled during the two-month learning experience. The closing ceremony, held at the bank’s head office in Accra, brought together parents, partners, staff and the young interns who took part in the […] The post FirstBank

In a related development – during a stakeholder engagement session in Accra as part of preparations for the 2026 national budget recently – Deputy Minister of Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem observed that Ghana’s economy is firmly on the path to recovery, supported by strong fiscal performance, lower inflation and renewed investor confidence. Primary balance recorded […] The post Editorial:

An Oil Palm Plantation policy is being finalised to be presented in next year’s budget, as part of a broader effort to develop key economic crops within the agriculture sector in 2026 and beyond. It aims to harness the full potential of oil palm and other strategic crops for generating large-scale employment across the value […] The post Editorial: Oil Palm to receive

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Informal cross-border trade between Ghana and its three neighbouring countries reached GH¢7.4billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4 2024). This represents 4.3 percent of the country’s total trade for the period, according to findings from the Ghana Statistical Service’s (GSS) maiden Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) Survey. The survey covered October […] The post Informal

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU and Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The domestic bond market is adjusting to a new phase of higher interest rates as yields on long-term government securities climbed above 16 percent this week, with investors seeking value along the yield curve after months of decline. Trading remained strong, led by the middle to […] The post Market braces for higher rates

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH  Following government’s pledge to waive taxes on agro-processing machinery, the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana has challenged it to immediately back its promise with action or risk stalling what it termed a “positive step toward achieving machinery sufficiency.” While commending the Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi’s announcement of […] The post Agribusiness

…sustaining robust revenue and profit growth GCB Bank PLC (GCB) has delivered another impressive result for Q3, 2025, churning out a 100.1% year-on-year growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to GHS2.01 billion. The double-digit growth in the unaudited third quarter numbers (January – September 2025) was achieved across key income lines, supported by strong performance […] The post GCB

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Members of Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) have been charged to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency in their professional duties. The call was made at the 2025 Presidential Luncheon, where the institute’s president, Augustine Addo, emphasised the pivotal role accountants play in safeguarding public resources and ensuring […] The post ICAG

… ACBF partners gov’t to build next generation of public finance leaders Ongoing public finance reforms have received renewed momentum through a strategic partnership between the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the Government of Ghana to strengthen leadership, ethics, and accountability in the public sector. The collaboration was highlighted at the launch of the […] The post Public

The countdown is on for the close of nominations in the 9th edition of the prestigious Ghana Energy Awards (GEA), with just ten days remaining before the window officially shuts on Friday, 31st October, 2025. Nominations for this year’s event opened on Tuesday, 9th September, 2025, inviting submissions from individuals, companies and institutions across Ghana’s […] The post Countdown

By Nii Okantey Adjetey Unclaimed property regimes, sometimes called escheat laws, play an important role in protecting citizens’ assets, ensuring that abandoned or forgotten funds are preserved and, where appropriate, returned to their rightful owners. In Ghana, the legal framework that touches on “unclaimed” assets is fragmented. Existing statutes and regulations address the administration of […] The post The

FirstBank Ghana and Coronation Insurance Ghana LTD have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen their partnership with the aim of delivering greater value to the customers of both entities. This was the outcome of a working visit Coronation Insurance Ghana LTD, led by its Managing Director, Dr. Yaw Adom-Boateng, paid on the FirstBank Ghana’s Head Office […] The post FirstBank,

Under the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), before any company or individual begins mining operations, there are several legal prerequisites and one of which is obtaining the necessary Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Permit and Operating Permit from the Mineral Commission. Beside the Mineral and Mining  Act explicitly stating the need for the EPA […] The post Claims of USD75m investment

…convene high-level investment briefing in Sandton Creative Zone by Encor, the United Arab Emirates’ largest business setup advisory firm, together with South Africa’s Azanyah Trade Hub and co-host of the event, the UAE Embassy in South Africa, will convene a high-level business engagement at The Leonardo Hotel in Sandton. The event will bring together senior […] The post UAE

By Desmond MASOPEH When Ivy Wereh discovered coffee in 2015, it was more than a beverage — it became the seed of a new purpose. A graduate of Central University with a degree in Business Administration (Banking & Finance), Ivy’s path to coffee was far from direct. Before venturing into agriculture, she ran a clothing […] The post Ivy Wereh brews hope for coffee industry appeared first

“When God cooks, you don’t see smoke.” – African proverb We have always expected our politicians and politics to fight corruption, so much so, we have labelled it a a political challenge. This could be in part, the result of the politicians constantly beating their chests as the most competent group of people to solve […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon:

From The Customer-centric Entrepreneur Project Ghana stands at a critical intersection where environmental degradation, public health challenges, and climate commitments converge. The nation’s plastic waste crisis—with 900 million bottles discarded annually—represents not just a sanitation nightmare but a missed opportunity for climate action. The Mohinani rPET Project offers an elegant solution that addresses multiple national […] The post Clean

We’ve all been there. You’re trying to unsubscribe from a newsletter, but the button is nowhere to be found, or it leads you through a labyrinth of clicks. Perhaps you’re checking out online, and suddenly, an extra item has appeared in your cart, or a pre-ticked box has signed you up for a premium service […] The post Deceptive design patterns: The hidden hand in our

By Dr Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE Corporate Governance/Banking Consultant  Abstract Islamic banking in Ghana is still at its drawing and preparatory stage and surrounded by a lot of potential challenges and set backs. It is important to note that despite the averagely small number of Muslims population in the country, little progress has been made in […] The post Potential

Luxury Ghanaian watch brand Caveman Watches has launched an exclusive experience, inviting visitors to tour its watchmaking production hub, ‘The Cave,’ and witness the art of watchmaking firsthand. The innovation centre welcomes individuals, groups, and corporate clients to book visits for a fee. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to observe the entire watchmaking process, […] The post Caveman