By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana is intensifying efforts to strengthen the legal and operational foundations of the country’s financial markets as policymakers seek to support liquidity growth, deepen the fixed-income market and reduce systemic risk through wider adoption of globally recognised repo and derivatives frameworks. Speaking at a market training programme organised […] The post BoG

By Elsie Appau-Klu Esq For any nation to deliver on its promise to citizens, it must mobilize the resources to fund essential services. In Ghana, taxes account for over 60% of total government revenue. They build hospitals, stock classrooms, construct and pave roads, and secure communities through the provision of amenities and social facilities. Yet […] The post Modified

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has signalled that strengthening economic resilience, rather than relying on volatile foreign capital inflows, is becoming the central policy priority for emerging economies as geopolitical tensions, rising inflation risks and tighter global financial conditions reshape international markets. Speaking at the 64th ACI Financial Market Association (FMA) World […] The post Resilience,

… as banking assets hit GH¢493.9bn in April By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Private sector lending witnessed a marked uptick by April 2026, as falling interest rates shifted the economics of credit deployment away from government paper and toward private borrowers, the latest Bank of Ghana (BoG) data has shown. Real private sector credit grew […] The post Inflation-adjusted private sector

In insurance, trust is not built through promises, it is built through payments made when customers need support the most. In 2025, Enterprise Insurance paid more than GH?280 million in claims to policyholders across Ghana. These payments supported thousands of individuals, families, and businesses recovering from unexpected losses, reinforcing the company’s role as a dependable […] The post Enterprise

…as Asset Quality, Profitability and Capital Strength Improve Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd to ‘B’ from ‘B-’, with a Positive Outlook, reflecting the Bank’s improved financial strength, resilient performance, and strong market fundamentals. The international ratings agency also upgraded the Bank’s Viability Rating (VR) […] The post UBA

Millennium Marathon has announced plans to roll out a Corporate Wellness Index aimed at ranking companies based on the strength of their employee wellness programmes. Speaking at the Millennium Marathon Corporate Wellness Forum in Accra, Catherine Morton – Managing Partner-Millennium Marathon Sports Limited – said several international studies have established a direct link between employee […] The post Millennium

The HR Certification Centre(HRCC) has honoured outstanding Human Resource professionals for their impact on workplace and community development as part of the 2026 International HR Day celebrations. Among those recognised was Portia Napaaba, (SPHRi), whose work across mining, manufacturing, and energy sectors has consistently demonstrated the strategic value of Human Resource Management in transforming organisations […] The post Portia

Millennium Marathon, the country’s premier road-running event, has hosted a Corporate Wellness Forum in Accra, bringing together corporate leaders, HR professionals and wellness experts to advocate healthier and more productive workplaces. The forum, held at The Mix, focused on the relationship between employee wellbeing, workplace productivity and corporate culture. Organisers said the initiative forms part […] The post Millennium

By George Asamani, MD, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa & Dr. Sanele W Nhlabatsi, Senior Lecturer, Project Management, UNISA African universities are facing two crises at once. The first is scale. Africa is home to the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, with more than 400 million people aged 15–35 and is expected to have the world’s largest […] The post To what degree can

When Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wrote Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions, she was writing to a friend about how to raise a daughter. It was honest, brave, and the kind of writing that makes you feel seen. That book inspired this one. On the 24th of May 2026, my daughter Maame Tiwaa […] The post Her Space

 Samsung Ghana is strengthening its commitment to Ghana’s creative future by empowering young talent at the 10th edition of the Blooming Minds Young Writers/Arts Awards and Runway Show, held in Accra. More than just a celebration of talent, the event brought together young creatives with bold ideas and powerful stories, highlighting the role of creativity […] The post Samsung

… Galaxy A57 5G, A37 5G feature a sleek design, powerful camera and upgraded Awesome Intelligence to give users the confidence for everyday use  Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. last month announced the new Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, the latest Galaxy A series devices that bring Samsung’s newest mobile innovations — including enriched […] The post Samsung

By Olaoluwa Olowu On a late afternoon in Jamestown, as schoolchildren stream out of classrooms and the sun begins to sink over Accra’s coast, the Black Panthers Boxing Gym comes alive. Inside the makeshift gym at the Happy Days School, young fighters wrap their hands and prepare to train, while lingering students are ushered home […] The post For women boxers, survival

The Director of the Rights of Nature Ghana Movement (RoNAG), Dr. Dickson Adom, is leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming wildlife conservation education in Ghana’s basic schools while strengthening the educational outreach programmes at Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary. The research, undertaken by Dr. Adom is part of his ongoing Master of Philosophy in Teaching and […] The post Indigenous

The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has adopted Bloomberg’s BMatch solution to enhance transparency and efficiency of interbank foreign exchange trading in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As part of Bloomberg’s foreign exchange electronic trading platform, FXGO, the BMatch solution enables participants to electronically negotiate trades securely and efficiently in real time. This offers greater […] The post Central

By Elizabeth PUNSU Africa’s fintech sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with revenues projected to reach US$65billion by 2030 following a remarkable 180 percent expansion since 2020, according to a new report by Africanews. The report highlights how mobile money platforms, digital wallets and interoperable payment systems are reshaping the continent’s financial landscape by bringing millions […] The post Africa’s

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Twin-City of Sekondi-Takoradi is set to host hundreds of Lions, Leo Lions and Leos from across the country as the 7th Convention of Lions Clubs International District 418 Ghana comes off from May 28-30, 2026. On the theme “Every Lion Counts”, the 2026 convention is expected to blend leadership, […] The post Takoradi to host hundreds

FON Packaging Ventures, one of Ghana’s leading carton manufacturers, has launched a structured internship initiative designed to transition engineering students from the lecture hall to the factory floor. Through a five-year partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), which has already seen more than 500 packaging technology students tour its Accra […] The post FON

Ghana’s World Cup fundraising campaign received a fresh boost as the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), SIC Insurance and Timeline and Innovation Company Limited emerged among the largest contributors to a national effort aimed at financing the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko […] The post BoG,