By Buertey Francis BORYOR Ghana has unveiled a high-tech simulator at the University of Nuclear and Allied Sciences to advance its energy sector and promote nuclear research and training. The NuScale Energy Exploration (E2) Simulator, the first of its kind in Africa, aims to serve as a training and research hub for nuclear scientists. Funded […] The post Africa’s

Bibiani Gold Stars FC has reclaimed the top spot in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) with a resounding 3-0 win against Accra Lions on Sunday January 19, 2025. The visitors were at their very best as they run riot against the struggling GPL side to leapfrog Heart of Lions at the top of the table, […] The post 2024\25 GPL Week 17: Gold Stars reclaims

The UK- Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between the UK and Ghana, has released the 6th edition of its annual Ghana Business Environment and Competitive Survey (BECS) Report for the year 2024. 725 businesses across Ghana comprising UKGCC member and non-member companies from 22 industries and ranging from […] The post

This week, Ghanaian footballers made notable contributions across various European leagues, showcasing their talents in competitive matches. Across the English Premier League, several Ghanaian players were involved. Jordan Ayew played 71 minutes for Leicester City in their 2-0 defeat to Fulham. Thomas Partey completed 90 minutes for Arsenal, helping secure a 2-2 draw against Aston […] The post

By Samuel OSAE ANSAH& Lydia Badu DANQUAH  Are you nurturing a business idea, a startup or running a thriving business informally? Have you thought of registering and formalizing the business or idea? Business registration is a crucial step toward legitimacy, growth and increased opportunities. Why the need to register your business? Business registration gives you […] The post Business

By Ernest De-Graft EGYIR Insight Strategic financial planning is at the heart of successful business leadership. For Ghanaian CEOs, aligning financial management with long-term goals ensures sustainable growth, profitability, and resilience in an uncertain economic landscape. It’s not just about managing budgets—it’s about making strategic decisions that maximize value and position the organization for the […] The post

Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team, the Black Stars, has a newly constituted Management Committee following their disappointing 2025 AFCON qualification campaign. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) dissolved the previous Management Committee, chaired by GFA Vice President Mark Addo, after Ghana’s elimination from the qualification race was confirmed. The committee, which is tasked with overseeing the […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE A total of eight illegal miners were killed and one seriously injured, last weekend, after a group of about 60 attempted to forcibly enter the Deep Decline area of the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, authorities have said. The incident occurred after the illegal miners breached security fences surrounding the mine, leading to […] The post

By Kenneth Owusu Asante AMPONSAH Managing employee knowledge and skills—termed “human data”—is a critical but frequently overlooked aspect of risk management in financial institutions. This article explores the importance of maintaining dynamic, up-to-date employee knowledge to reduce risks, improve decision-making, and enhance organizational performance. Human Data as a Double-Edged Sword Employees represent both the greatest […] The post

By Samuel Lartey( Prof) [email protected]  The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) January 2025 World Economic Outlook Update paints a mixed picture of the global economy. While forecasting a stable but modest growth of 3.3% for both 2025 and 2026, the outlook remains below the historical average of 3.7% (2000–2019). This points to lingering fragility in the […] The post Economic

By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.) Fraud in financial institutions remains a persistent challenge in Ghana, despite regular audits, technological improvements, and discussions among stakeholders. The Bank of Ghana’s 2023 fraud report reveals alarming trends. For instance, fraud cases increased by 5 percent from 15,164 in 2022 to 15,865 in 2023, with the corresponding total loss value […] The post

By Seade CAESAR An in-depth exploration of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, its goals, key sectors for diversification, global context and progress towards transforming the economy beyond oil dependence. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, unveiled in April 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is an ambitious and transformative blueprint designed to reshape the Kingdom’s economic, social, […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Ghana has unveiled a high-tech simulator at the University of Nuclear and Allied Sciences to advance its energy sector and promote nuclear research and training. The NuScale Energy Exploration (E2) Simulator, the first of its kind in Africa, aims to serve as a training and research hub for nuclear scientists. Funded […] The post Africa’s

The domestic energy sector in Ghana is grappling with significant challenges, including rising debts, gas shortages and operational inefficiencies that threaten national stability. According to the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC), strategic interventions are urgently needed to prevent further deterioration and secure a sustainable energy future. Despite initiatives such as the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM), […] The post

Post and pre-election violence which originates from the assertion that vacancies in key agencies resulting from the loss of an election should be filled by supporters of the victorious party – sometimes achieved through violence – not only mars the beauty of democracy but reinforces the winner-takes-all syndrome that has become a bane in our […] The post

Thankfully, the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has dispelled recent media reports about an impending fuel shortage and assured the public that the country is receiving regular fuel deliveries. COMAC assures that the current petrol stock is sufficient to meet approximately three weeks of national demand, with additional shipments actively being discharged. Other fuel-loaded […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The management of the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) has paid a courtesy call on the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, at the Embassy of Switzerland in Accra. The strategic visit seeks to boost the existing relationship between Africa’s premier provider of relevant business information and the embassy, while also […] The post B&FT

…US$10bn infrastructure plan By Buertey Francis BORYOR The minister-designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has outlined plans to ensure effective implementation of the US$10 billion ‘Big Push’ infrastructure initiative proposed by President John Mahama. Speaking during his vetting by parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Agbodza revealed that the ambitious four-year programme will focus on critical […] The post

…cash incentives for fisherfolk advocated By Kizito CUDJOE The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has urged government to abolish the premixed fuel subsidy policy, citing inefficiencies, corruption and mounting debts associated with its implementation. Policy Lead-Petroleum and Conventional Energy, ACEP, Kodzo Yaotse said direct financial support to fisherfolk would be a more effective alternative […] The post

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Paul Ofori operates an internet café and printing press in Ashaley Botwe, a suburb of the capital, Accra. He ran out of power on a particular Saturday and could not buy with an app provided by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), because of system failures. Ofori decided to find a […] The post ECG leverages national identification