By Kenneth Owusu Asante Amponsah Ghana’s public sector is central to national development. It delivers essential services, drives major infrastructure projects, and oversees vast fiscal responsibilities. Yet, year after year, reports from the Auditor-General and the Public Accounts Committee highlight recurring issues: procurement irregularities, underperformance of SOEs, lapses in project delivery, and financial leakages. At […] The post Strengthening

Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the energy sector as the biggest economic threat currently facing the country. Speaking during a deep-dive session on the Ghana Energy Compact under Mission 300 at the World Bank, he warned that the sector is grappling with a financial shortfall of approximately US$2 billion annually. Dr. Forson […] The post Energy

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU African central bank governors have urged the International Monetary Fund to overhaul its debt sustainability framework, saying the current model fails to reflect the continent’s unique economic vulnerabilities. The call came during the African Consultative Group Meeting held in Washington on Tuesday, April 22, where the Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. […] The post BoG

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU and Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku Government must address its inverted yield curve, restore debt sustainability and implement far-reaching fiscal and revenue reforms before re-entering the domestic bond market, according to a new policy paper authored by Dr. Richmond Atuahene – a banking consultant and financial sector expert. The 95-page analysis, titled […] The post Fix

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Journalists for Responsible Fisheries and Environment (JRFE) has called on the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) to ensure strict compliance with all scientific measures aimed at replenishing the country’s dwindling fish stocks. Since the introduction of the 2014 Fisheries Management Plan, Ghana has implemented annual closed seasons for […] The post JRFE

Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called on ECOWAS member states to renew their commitment to the regional bloc’s founding vision as the organisation marks its 50th anniversary. Addressing the media on the sidelines of the opening of the special ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting in Accra on Monday, Mr Ampem, who represented […] The post Deputy Fin Minister

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) leveraged technology to drive customer experience at the Kwahu Business Forum held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Mpraeso in the Eastern Region. The high-level business forum brought together financial institutions, private sector leaders, MSMEs, government officials, and global businesses as part of a comprehensive Kwahu Easter Business Dialogue under […] The post ADB

Portia Dzifa Dzilah from Pakro Anglican Basic School, has made history as the first-ever Ghanaian  regional winner of the 2025 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards organised by Cambridge University Press and Assessment in Sub-Saharan Africa. Selected by the judges for her incredible dedication to the young people in her community, Portia is the first Ghanaian teacher […] The post Portia

The Rotary Club of Accra-Airport is celebrating 25 years of transformative service and impactful community development, marking a significant milestone since its chartering on 18th April, 2000. From its humble beginnings with 22 charter members, the club has grown into a dynamic 71-member organisation, embodying the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self”. Founded under the […] The post Rotary

By Elliot WILLIAMS Best Assurance Company, an indigenous non-life insurance business has bounced back to the cutting edge of Ghana’s insurance market with the imminent introduction of its Worldwide Travel Insurance policies to Ghanaians. The new policies – most of which offer worldwide cover – are being offered through a collaboration between Best Assurance and  […] The post Best

By Dela AGBO As Ghana moves to reset its economy under the Mahama administration, there is a renewed focus on one of the most powerful yet underfunded sectors of the economy: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for more than 80% of businesses in Ghana and employ the majority of the workforce. Yet, their […] The post Resetting

“Criticism is easy, but it does not create.” – Nigerian proverb As we strive to find meaning in our relationships, we realize that we have to make choices; lots of them. These choices travel along the highway, glittering on the right and speckling on the left. Without a helicopter view, the options always appear to […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo BRUMPON: Choices

Societe Generale Ghana has successfully hosted the first mini draw of its Deposit and Drive  Campaign, rewarding 40 lucky customers with high-value prizes including ultra-modern televisions, air fryers, microwaves, blenders, and sleek mobile phones. The event, held on Monday, April 14th, marks a thrilling milestone in the bank’s campaign to promote financial resilience through savings. […] The post  40

In an era of evolving security threats, Ghana’s aviation industry faces the challenge of modernizing its approach to airport security. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing technology in this sector. According to Allied Market Research, the global market for aerospace artificial intelligence was valued at $373.6 million in 2020 and is projected to […] The post Embracing

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Head of Innovative Finance, Partnerships and Markets at the 24-Hour Economy (24HE) and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat, Dr. Ishmael Nii Amanor Dodoo, has cautioned that Ghana’s current power infrastructure lacks the capacity to fully support government’s proposed 24HE initiative. He has therefore highlighted the need for strategic enhancements in generation, distribution […] The post Strategic

By Juliet ETEFE Experts have called for bold and intentional action to break structural and cultural barriers limiting women’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). They emphasised further that breaking deep-seated gender barriers in STEM is not just about achieving equality, as it is also imperative to national development. Speaking at the maiden […] The post ShePower

By Michael WILSON(Dr) Let’s face it. Research doesn’t start in a lab, surrounded by people in white coats mumbling about control variables and chromatography. It starts with a toddler trying not to fall. Seriously. That wobbly balancing act? It’s an open-field experiment in Newtonian physics. And just like that, we all begin life as researchers, […] The post The

From humble beginnings in 1995, what started as a small printing press has grown into one of Ghana’s most influential companies in environmental sanitation. The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), founded by Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has played a defining role in reshaping Ghana’s waste management landscape, evolving into a multi-sector force that touches everything […] The post Zoomlion’s

By Constance GBEDZO Corporate Governance and Enterprise Development History has indicated that the ancient civilisations mined gold for its grandeur, diverse use and its convertibility into diverse forms. Throughout history, gold has been used as a form of currency, and traded for goods and services. Egyptians were the first to use gold as a currency […] The post Essentials

The Ursula Foundation, has come to the aid of Labone Senior High School following a fire outbreak that ravaged the girls’ dormitory, leaving dozens of students displaced and essential supplies destroyed. In a heartwarming gesture of solidarity and support, the former MP and Minister’s foundation donated a wide range of essential relief items to the […] The post Ursula Foundation donates to Labone