By Dr. Sammy CRABBE This series began with a simple observation: Ghana has no shortage of entrepreneurial talent, ideas, or ambition. What it lacks is a capital system designed to support risk-taking beyond rhetoric. Over ten articles, we have examined why banks cannot fund uncertainty, why post-investment trust collapses in equity crowdfunding, why decentralised finance […] The post Equity

By Kizito CUDJOE Applicants seeking leases on public lands will now be required to pay at least 70 percent of the assessed market value upfront, under sweeping reforms introduced by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to tighten oversight, boost state revenue and curb longstanding concerns over the opaque allocation of public lands. The […] The post Gov’t demands 70% upfront

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has moved to safeguard local businesses and consumers following the imposition of War Risk Surcharges (WRS) and emergency conflict surcharges by international shipping lines after the escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict has disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing vessels to […] The post Shippers’

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has said it possesses technical capability to refine domestic crude oil, disputing suggestions that the country’s only refinery cannot process output from the nation’s offshore oil fields. In a statement signed by it’s Corporate Affairs Executive, Godwin Mahama, the refinery said technical studies and crude assays have confirmed that Ghana’s light […] The post TOR

Three-way collaboration commits US$600,000 to deliver tailored financial solutions for women entrepreneurs and professionals across Ghana. Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Mastercard have engaged in a strategic collaboration to accelerate access to finance and business support for female-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and professionals in Ghana, under IFC’s Banking […] The post Stanbic

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has begun a major push to transform Ghana’s Volta Basin into a network of agro-industrial hubs aimed at driving agricultural productivity and supporting the 24-hour economy agenda of former President John Dramani Mahama. A high-level delegation led by MiDA Board Chairman Charles Abugre and Chief Executive Officer Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould […] The post MiDA

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has joined global industry leaders at the ongoing Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention 2026 in Canada, to position Ghana as a preferred destination for responsible and sustainable mining investment. The convention, which commenced on March 1 and ended on March 4, 2026, was held at the […] The post MIIF

On the 11th floor of one of Accra’s bustling financial towers/buildings, a room beamed with lights, digital vibes and the unmistakable energy of the next generation of professionals. Gen Zs and Millennials staff of Standard Chartered, came together to engage in a dynamic conversation about the future of careers in a world where artificial intelligence […] The post Gen

By Pastor Tommy Emmanuel O’DELL A cursory observation of how the University’s student-led judicial board operates, currently in the various institutions of higher education, where, the faculty are consciously nurturing the next generation of lawyers and judges is vital, if one is conscious to assess the potential future of the Bar and Bench in any […] The post UGSoL Student’s

“Your previous lies will contradict your future truths.” – African proverb In the mist-shrouded annals of aviation history, few moments carry as much weight for the modern strategist as the morning Captain Kohei Asoh brought Japan Airlines Flight 2 down into the shallow waters of the San Francisco Bay. It was 1968, and while the […] The post The Attitude

In a show of compassion and community solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan, Platinum Impex Limited, distributors of Sigma Appliances, has distributed food items to hundreds of Muslim families across key communities in Accra, bringing relief and smiles to many households observing the fast. The humanitarian gesture, which took place at the Mamobi Mosque […] The post Sigma

By Ben TAGOE Executive Summary Wireless networking has become inseparable from modern business operations, enabling flexible workspaces, remote collaboration, and mobile productivity. However, this convenience introduces a broad spectrum of security risks that carry significant financial, reputational, and regulatory consequences for organizations. Cyber breaches originating from unsecured or poorly managed wireless networks have resulted in […] The post The

The High Commission of India in Accra  has announced the opening of applications for scholarships offered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for the 2026–2027 Academic Year. The scholarships provide Ghanaian students the opportunity to pursue Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes at reputed universities and institutes […] The post High

By Isaac Kundakogo Kunko* Intellectual property (IP) has significant private value for businesses and public value when applied to provide goods and services to the public through IP licensing agreements. However, insolvency proceedings can potentially erode this value if IP is overlooked in said proceedings. With the introduction of Ghana’s Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act […] The post Intellectual

Advans Ghana Savings and Loans has rewarded loyal customers of its flagship savings initiative, the ‘Aha Y? D?’ promotion, at an award ceremony held at Mallam Atta Market in Accra. The event recognised customers who demonstrated consistent savings discipline over the course of the multi-month promotion, rewarding not only the highest savers but also those […] The post Advans

The Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets next week from March 16 to March 18 and among policy deliberations to consider will be the gradually easing monetary policy after a prolonged disinflation period. Indeed, the country’s steady decline in inflation faces its first external test for more than a year, as surging global […] The post Editorial:

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO A Ghanaian nail and body care brand, Rooted, has gained international recognition after being featured in Allure magazine’s roundup of the best Black-owned skincare brands. This came just two months after its official launch. The feature was published on March 6, the same day Ghana marked its 69th Independence Day. Rooted […] The post Rooted gains global

The keynote speaker is stuck in traffic. The award plaques have not arrived. The video file refuses to open. Suddenly, you are staring at a 15-minute hole in the programme. Gaps are dangerous. Silence is louder than applause. Your instinct might be to panic or start telling unrelated jokes. Resist that temptation. A programme gap […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: How

FirstBank Nigeria has been honoured with the African Leadership Institutional Transformation & Digital Excellence Award by the African Leadership Organisation (ALO) at the 15th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Awards ceremony held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The prestigious event, which ran from February 27–28 under the theme […] The post FirstBank

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] www.pefghana.org Ghana is widely recognised as one of Africa’s success stories in digital finance. Since the introduction of mobile money in 2009, the sector has expanded rapidly, driving financial inclusion, small-business growth, and household resilience. According to the Bank of Ghana, mobile money transactions exceeded 1.9 trillion Ghana cedis in […] The post When