By Ebenezer NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has called on commercial banks to urgently upgrade their core banking systems, warning that most existing platforms “may not be compatible” with the technical and governance standards required for non-interest banking as the regulator prepares to introduce a dual-licencing framework for the sector. Addressing participants at a […] The post BoG

The central bank’s push to broaden credit access through an expanded collateral framework is showing results with the number of registered borrowers rising sharply over the past decade, Second Deputy Governor-Bank of Ghana Matilda Asante-Asiedu has said. The Second Deputy Governor said reforms to the Borrowers and Lenders Act and modernisation of the collateral registry […] The post Collateral

bags approximately GH¢10.9 million profit before tax shareholders get 16% returns on current GH¢1p share price Kwaebibirem Rural Bank PLC at Asuom in the Eastern Region has posted impressive growth in the 2024 year under review achieving significant growth across key operational indicators. The Bank recorded profit before tax of approximately GH¢10.9 million in the […] The post Kwaebibirem

as MD, Board Chair clash over mgt. structure gov’t petitioned SIC Financial Services Ltd (SIC-FSL), one of the nation’s oldest state-linked investment firms, has been thrown into a rare governance crisis as tensions between its Managing Director and Board Chairman escalate into competing claims of authority and the emergence of two parallel management teams. The […] The post SIC-FSL plunged

The Electric Vehicles Revolution Africa (ERA) e-mobility conference – an annual EV focused event that seeks to influence policy and deepen experiences – begins at the Alisa Hotel, Ridge-Accra, today. The conference is assembling speakers from across Africa and EV dealers from Ghana as well as representatives from the Ministries of Energy, Finance and Transport […] The post 2025

Thirty-six individuals and organisations have been honoured for outstanding leadership and innovation at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) in Accra. Organised by the Energy Media Group and endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition as well as the World Energy Council FEL Ghana, this year’s edition—held under the theme “Repositioning the energy […] The post Ghana Energy

Amanano Rural Bank PLC, headquartered at Nyinahin in the Ashanti Region, has made a significant contribution to this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebrations. The Bank has donated four 700-litre chest freezers valued at a total of GHS50,000 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) offices in Atwima Mponua, Nwabiagya North, Bosomtwi, and Bibiani–Ahwiaso–Bekwai Municipal, […] The post Amanano

Zenith Bank Ghana has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to sustainability and national development by actively participating in the Cedi@60 tree planting exercise, an initiative spearheaded by the Bank of Ghana in collaboration with financial institutions across the country. The exercise formed part of activities commemorating 60 years of the Ghana Cedi, a symbol of economic […] The post Driving

At the heart of Accra, where heritage blends seamlessly with modernity, stands the Accra City Hotel an institution that has, for decades, quietly shaped the city’s hospitality story. Its journey traces back to modest beginnings when Accra was still a small coastal town. From those early roots, the hotel has grown into a household name […] The post Accra

Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has been ranked among the top-performing companies in boardroom gender diversity, according to the newly released Ghana Board Diversity Index Report 2025. The Bank emerged as the second most gender-diverse board in Ghana, with 44% of its board seats occupied by women, significantly outperforming the national average of 25%. The annual […] The post Access

The senior female national team, the Black Queens, are gearing up for a thrilling international encounter against European Champions, the Lionesses of England, on December 2, 2025 at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton. To the Queens, this is not just another friendly; it is a golden stage where talent, grit and ambition will converge for […] The post Black Queens

By Bernard Kelvin Clive Today, we are looking at personal branding in this age of fast-growing AI tools. Things are shifting. We are moving from a world where being the “smartest” person in the room was enough, to a world where being human matters even more. Intelligence alone is no longer the winning card. About […] The post Personal branding with Bernard

… at Bloomberg Africa Business Summit At the recent Bloomberg Africa Business Summit, some of the continent’s most influential banking leaders convened to address a defining question for Africa’s economic trajectory: How can the continent sustainably fund its own growth in an increasingly interconnected world? Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank, delivered a compelling […] The post Roosevelt

Dentsu Ghana has announced the appointment of Lord Tony Adansi, described as one of the industry’s sharpest creative minds, as Creative Director of its Dentsu Creative team. Dentsu Creative is an award-winning global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients through transformative creativity. Established in 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with Dentsu’s […] The post Lord

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The money market recorded a sharp rebound in demand following the Bank of Ghana’s 350-basis-point policy rate cut to 18 percent, with investors driving down Treasury bill yields and significantly overshooting government’s funding target at the latest auction. At last Friday’s tender, government raised GH¢5.78billion, more than double its GH¢2.86billion target. […] The post Treasury

By Ebenezer NJOKU The economy is not yet entirely out of the woods, as a mix of large upcoming debt maturities, substantial domestic refinancing pressures and an expanding roster of flagship government programmes could create strain if not carefully managed. These observations were highlighted by EM Advisory in its review of the 2026 budget, wherein […] The post Debt

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA), and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) have hosted the 2nd edition of the Association’s Annual Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Conference to promote workplace safety. The event, which was themed, ‘’Future-Ready Workplace: Advancing Safety, Well-Being and Productivity in a Transforming World of Work’’, marked a significant […] The post Employers’

The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM) held its 15th Conferral and 19th Graduation ceremony in Accra on Friday, November 28, 2025, conferring Chartered status on 25 new members and graduating 279 Associate members. In his welcome address, the CEO of CIHRM, Dr. Francis Eduku, said: “Today, we are conferring a Chartered Human […] The post CIHRM

Ghana’s internet industry stakeholders and service providers have outlined a shared vision for improving national connectivity, strengthening the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX), and positioning the country as a stronger digital player in West Africa, following extensive deliberations at the Ghana Internet Service Providers Association (GISPA) Conference 2025 in Accra. The two-day event, held from 25–26 […] The post GISPA

By Solberg Horve MISHIWO In 1957, Ghana stood tall as the black star of Africa, rich in cocoa, gold, and promise. Its independence was celebrated as the dawn of African prosperity. Yet today, nearly seven decades later, Ghana’s economic narrative has become one of repeated cycles, boom and bust, reform and relapse, sovereignty and dependence.  […] The post 40-year