The Association of Young Insurance Professionals – Ghana Chapter (YIPs-Ghana), in partnership with the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG), recently embarked on a   Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in the Volta Region as part of the CIIG Annual Educational Conference. This impactful initiative saw a collaborating with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) […] The post

By Eric Osiakwan Mike Macharia transitioned from Sevenseas Technologies to Ponea Health, Ian Kabiru rose from a Marketing Director role at Popote Wireless to founding Horizons Offices. Delila Kidanu, moved from Koa Technology to Okoa Rescue last year, whilst Tesh Mbaabu recently transitioned from Marketforce to Chpter. Sitting between these leading founders from Kenya, the […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY A philanthropist, James Kabiekyle, has presented building materials to two security agencies in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis to support ongoing construction. They are the Western Police Command and the two Infantry Battalion (2BN). The Police Command received 1 tonne of iron rods and 100 bags of cement, with 2BN at Apremdo also […] The post Philanthropist

By Ama KUDOM-AGYEMANG As the global debate on transitioning from fossil fuels like petroleum, coal, and natural gas to renewable energy intensifies, Africa’s role and potential to emerge as a key player in this shift has become a priority topic. The question remains: Can the continent move beyond the challenges posed by climate change and […] The post

Nsoatreman Rural Bank PLC has reported an impressive financial performance for the year ending December 2023, with notable growth across its deposits, assets, and loan portfolios. Addressing shareholders at the bank’s 34th Annual General Meeting, Board Chairman Daniel Hinneh highlighted the bank’s resilience, commitment to community-centered banking, and forward-looking strategies. Despite slower GDP growth at […] The post

By Samuel LARTEY (Prof) [email protected] The question of whether God chooses leaders for nations is both a theological and cultural debate, with significant relevance in Ghana’s political landscape. This debate has shaped political attitudes, influenced voter behaviour, and driven narratives about leadership across the country’s history. In Ghana, religious beliefs often intertwine with politics, reflecting […] The post

The Development Bank Ghana has rejected claims that it had misused funds allocated for its operations by the country’s development partners. In a statement, the bank described the media reports containing what it calls “significant inaccuracies and falsehoods” about its activities, stating that these undermine the institution’s commitment to transparency and Ghana’s economic transformation. Below […] The post

By Benjamin Nathan OTCHERE    In this publication, I examine the impact of SSNIT’s decision to tilt their portfolio towards fixed income investments. This decision aligns with SSNIT’s objectives of providing income stability and ensuring financial sustainability. It is equally important to consider how a large-scale allocation to fixed-income securities influences the fixed-income market itself. The […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Justmoh Construction Limited, the contractor executing the 23-kilometre dual carriage Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta National Highway 1 (N1) road’s rehabilitation, has assured commuters of quality work. “This project is expected to transform the fortunes of various companies, district assemblies and individuals by  boosting productivity,” asserted Dr. Justice Amoh, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Justmoh Construction […] The post

By Osagyefo Ernest DE-GRAFT EGYIR November 12 marked the fourth anniversary of the passing of Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s former president and one of its most transformative leaders. Known for his unwavering commitment to justice, accountability, and the empowerment of the ordinary Ghanaian, Rawlings also left behind a robust legacy of economic reforms, infrastructure development, […] The post

By Emmanuel AKOMEA The Deputy Director-General and Chief Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Professor Marian Quain, has called for increased institutional awareness and public engagement to bolster the adoption of biotechnology innovations, particularly in the agricultural sector. According to her, improving the visibility of their work, both within their institutions […] The post

By Edward DEBRAH The aftermath of the explosion at Bogoso-Appiatse, saw another reactive response by the Government and Minerals Commission. Ghana has experienced multiple deadly environmental disasters within the petroleum and mining industries over the last decade, yet no substantial changes have been reported or enforced. It appears everything returns to normalcy once the media […] The post

This Paper has noted with concern a notice by the Ministry of Roads and Highways assuring commuters that heavy traffic congestion around the Flower Pot Flyover is expected to ease by end of Friday, November 15. Contractors are said to be working day and night to complete the project, but it seems the haste is […] The post Hasty projects during elections period appeared

The rise in loan under-recoveries, a development that threatens financial stability and credit availability, is being strenuously being tackled by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) . Indeed, ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders including commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions and regulatory bodies to develop effective strategies that mitigate the impact of rising non-performing loans (NPLs) is being […] The post

says parliamentary oversight needed sounds alarm over legality, enforceability of T-bill contracts A News Desk Report Private legal practitioner Jonathan Amable has filed a motion before the Supreme Court, seeking to block government from engaging in any new domestic borrowing or debt financing operations unless they are approved by parliament. The application, if granted, could […] The post

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Ghana’s long-standing partnership with France has seen remarkable growth, especially in the areas of infrastructure, energy and sustainable development. The inaugural France-Ghana Economic Report for 2023-2024 highlighted the two nations’ strategic collaboration, underscoring France’s investment of over €1.4billion in various projects across the country over the past 30 years. The report […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Managing Director-Ghana Stock Exchange Abena Amoah has assured that the Exchange is actively partnering with fintechs to develop solutions which make investment instruments accessible,while driving investors’ participation on the market. She made this digitalisation agenda known while speaking at the 34th anniversary of GSA under the theme ‘Leveraging digital technologies for […] The post

Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has revealed plans to secure US$400 million in funding from the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) for comprehensive waste management and rice projects in Lagos State, Nigeria, and Ghana. The waste management project involves building nine plants to turn waste into recyclable materials, fertilizers, and valuable products. Additionally, Jospong Group […] The post

The Development Bank Ghana has rejected claims that it had misused funds allocated for its operations by the country’s development partners. In a statement, the bank described the media reports containing what it calls “significant inaccuracies and falsehoods” about its activities, stating that these undermine the institution’s commitment to transparency and Ghana’s economic transformation. Below […] The post

A new study on improving small and medium scale enterprises’ (SMEs) financial performance in Ghana has disclosed that technical assistance is the topmost need for businesses, even ahead of capital. The study demonstrates that targetted training needed in specific areas can significantly enhance SME performance. Business-specific and systemic issues, the study found, includes absence of […] The post