Some concerned residents of Prestea in the Western Region, have expressed their grievances on the appointment of the new Managing Director (MD) of Prestea Sankofa Gold Mine Limited, Alhaji Ishaque Dauda. According to residents, the MD needs to be appointed from the constituency or within the Western Region. “He is not from the region and […] The post Concerned

By Felix Larry ESSILFIE (Dr) Ghana’s ongoing macroeconomic stabilization efforts, anchored by the International Monetary Fund’s $3 billion Extended Credit Facility program, have drawn attention to the underlying policy dissonance that characterizes its fiscal-monetary governance. While headline inflation has moderated—from over 50% in late 2022 to 23% by early 2024—this apparent progress belies structural imbalances […] The post Fiscal

The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has conducted a comprehensive review of Ghana’s 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, highlighting both the strengths and concerns associated with the government’s fiscal agenda. While the budget outlines ambitious initiatives aimed at economic recovery, job creation, and infrastructure development, CERPA underscores the need for a […] The post CERPA’s

Newly-appointed Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has vowed to recover the unaccounted-for 53 percent premix fuel profit derived from sales in the last eight years. She has expressed readiness to track down and retrieve the 53 percent of premix fuel profit allocated for developing fishing communities – emphasising that the money ought to […] The post Fisheries

Newly appointed Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama chaired the 123rd meeting of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday – expected to end on Wednesday, March 26. Market watchers expect the MPC to increase its benchmark policy rate by 100 basis points to 28 percent, particularly Dr. John Kwakye, Director of […] The post Editorial: Will Asiama’s

Dr. Johnson Asiama, in his first formal remarks as Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, has signalled a shift toward greater transparency in the central bank’s monetary policy decision-making process. Addressing the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) 123rd meeting as they began deliberations yesterday, Dr. Asiama acknowledged public concerns regarding perceived opacity of the committee’s deliberations and […] The post BoG

…and opportunity for consumer goods brands As West African governments unveil their 2025 national budgets, consumer goods companies across the region are confronting a familiar challenge: how to win over a cautious shopper in an increasingly volatile economic landscape. In countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, national fiscal plans are sending mixed signals […] The post West

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Corporate institutions are being encouraged to embrace capital markets as the economy recovers, with 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 5.7 percent and inflation dropping to 23.1 percent by February 2025 per the Ghana Statistical Service and Bank of Ghana. Madeline Nettey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Republic Investment, sees […] The post Corporate

The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has returned home after attending the swearing in of the first female President of Namibia, H.E Natumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Maputo. The historic vent which also marked the 35th Independence anniversary of Namibia was held on March 21, 2025 with a number of Heads of State from Africa in […] The post Vice President attends

Western Region traditional leaders have thrown their full support behind Dr. Toni Aubynn, Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), as he spearheads efforts to establish the country’s first-ever petroleum hub. During a high-level engagement at the Western Regional House of Chiefs in Sekondi, the chiefs commended Dr. Aubynn’s wealth of experience […] The post Western

“Adaptability is about the powerful difference between adapting to cope and adapting to win”. –Max McKeown Dear Readers, There is an old adage that says literally that if water stays too long in a bottle, it smells. Standing pools of water gets contaminated, while constantly flowing streams of water are always fresh. What’s a key advantage […] The post Risk

Every change in government indicates a people who are hopeful and looking forward to a brighter and a more promising future. This also means a shift in the attitudes and behaviours of Ghanaians. Old Mutual through the second edition of the Financial Services Monitor launch reaffirms its committment to championing financial wellness of Ghanaians. By […] The post Old

By Marie-Noelle NWOKOLO Flying from Accra to Cotonou should be easy. The cities are less than an hour apart by air and a mere 340 kilometres by road, ideally taking only about six hours (but is done in eight due to cumbersome border procedures). Yet a return flight, depending on which days you choose to […] The post The sky is not the limit: Africa’s self-imposed air

By Maame Afua Nikabs(Dr) March is a time of global celebration and emphasis on gender equality, with International Women’s Day serving as a reminder of the progress we have made—and the work still left to do. But gender equality must go beyond just one month of conversations; it must translate into action that ensures women’s […] The post Breaking the silence: The

Chief Executive of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle has assured Upstream Petroleum companies of her determination to increase collaboration between the Regulator and the exploration and service companies as stakeholders in the sector seek a reboot of the industry. The meeting between the Petroleum Commission and the Upstream Petroleum Chamber brought together all the major […] The post Petroleum

Forensic accounting is a rapidly growing field that combines accounting, auditing and investigative skills to detect and prevent financial fraud and misconduct. Notably, forensic accounting has become increasingly important in today’s society where financial fraud and corruption are prevalent. Recent research reveals that financial fraud is responsible for a staggering yearly loss of about $4.2 […] The post Trends

Government strongly believes in the power of research and innovation as the cornerstone of economic growth and sustainable development and remains committed to fostering an environment for innovations and technological advancements to thrive, Sam George Nartey, minister for communications, digital technology and innovations, has said. Speaking at the second edition of the Africa Research and […] The post ‘Research

By Maame Afua NIKABS (Dr) March is a time of global celebration and emphasis on gender equality, with International Women’s Day serving as a reminder of the progress we have made—and the work still left to do. But gender equality must go beyond just one month of conversations; it must translate into action that ensures […] The post Breaking the silence: The struggles

 By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) is seeking partnerships with global investors to drive its vision of establishing an integrated aluminium industry, says its Chief Executive Officer, Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah. Speaking during an investor engagement session with the African Selection Group (ASG), Mr. Ankrah stated that GIADEC requires more than US$6billion […] The post GIADEC

By Maxwell AMPONG (Dr.) African women represent approximately 50.1% of the continent’s population, emphasising their crucial role in achieving sustainable development and socioeconomic progress. Despite significant policy advancements following the landmark Beijing Women’s Conference in 1995, which sought to highlight gender inequalities and promote women’s rights, African women continue to face substantial barriers that hinder […] The post Equality