Over the last 15 years, one of the major developments that has revolutionized and disrupted the entire financial sector in Ghana is the emergence of Mobile Money Services (MoMo). Though MTN launched its Mobile Financial Services (MFS) in 2009, many Ghanaians were yet to warm up to it as a safe mode of payment in […] The post Navigating

The Gold for Oil (G4O) program emerged in response to the 1973 oil crisis, triggered by an oil embargo imposed by OPEC members, particularly Saudi Arabia, on nations perceived as supporting Israel in the Yom Kippur War (Birjandi, 2003). This crisis caused a global energy shortage and a surge in oil prices, prompting negotiations between […] The post An

Few alliances have sparked as much interest and speculation in the complicated fabric of international relations as between Africa and China. The relationship between Africa and China has received a lot of attention and scrutiny from scholars, policymakers, and the media in recent years, prompting a lot of debate and, unfortunately, reinforcing certain persistent myths. […] The post

The role of private universities in Ghana, especially in terms of their contributions to education services delivery, is multifaceted. Private universities have become increasingly significant in the Ghanaian education sector for several reasons: Expansion of Access to Higher Education: Private universities have provided additional opportunities for tertiary education, especially important in areas where public universities […] The post

“Stealing a drum is easy, but finding a place to beat it is not.” – African proverb It is no secret that the essence of our New Year resolutions is to refine ourselves in order to carve a better image for ourselves. From those of us who have vowed to get into shape to those […] The post The Attitude Lounge by Kodwo Brumpon: Self-Refinement   appeared

The people of Mirigu in a ceremonial event filled with significance of their traditional cultural values, witnessed the President of the Mirigu Traditional Council and Vice President of the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs, Naba Anonsona Abisa Anthony Atasige III, enthroned six Divisional Chiefs and a Development Chief to spearhead peace and drive development […] The post Mirigu

In the realm of business and compassion, Juliet Afua Christian, the Chief Executive Officer of Jaflinks Travel & Tours, stands out as a shining example of a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. With an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on communities, she has consistently displayed her generosity through annual donations to various groups in […] The post

Introduction: Technology is becoming increasingly cheaper in education delivery. This trend can be attributed to several factors: Digitalization: The shift from physical textbooks to digital resources and e-learning platforms has reduced the cost of producing and distributing educational materials. Open Educational Resources (OER): The availability of free or low-cost OER, including textbooks, videos, and interactive […] The post

In the world of science, where equations and experiments usually take the spotlight, it’s easy to forget the softer side of life. However, within the welcoming walls of our academy, we recognize that the pursuit of knowledge is not all about facts and figures—it’s also about the enchantment that Christmas and the holiday season brings. […] The post The reason for the season

I start this column with a dare say, without Africa’s riches, the global economy would be non-existent. My name is Juanita Sallah, and I am beginning a journey with you in this 10th day of January 2024. This journey would take us across the continent of Africa. We will assess how our natural resources are […] The post Oil fields of Alkebulan

In a groundbreaking move that promises to redefine sports broadcasting, media giant StarTimes has officially secured the rights to air the highly anticipated Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 and all CAF Events held in 2024 in Anglophone & Lusophone Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2025 Qualifiers. […] The post StarTimes

The Managing Director (MD) of CHIGO – West Africa, Mr. Fu, has emphasised the company’s commitment to delivering quality products and services to its teeming customers in Ghana and beyond while building sustainable business relationships with its cherished partners. He added that with a positive outlook, CHIGO has not only weathered the COVID-19 pandemic storm, […] The post

The year-on-year inflation for December 2023 has dropped to 23.2 percent from the 26.4 percent recorded in November in the same period. This marks the fifth consecutive monthly decline. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2023 was also 200.6 relative to 162.8 for December 2022. “This means that in the month of December 2023 the […] The post Inflation drops further to 23.2

The Asokwa Circuit Court 2 in Kumasi has sentenced Senyah Poku and Yaa Serwaa of Senyah Poku Enterprise – an unlicensed foreign exchange bureau operating in Patase, Kumasi – to a fine of six hundred penalty units equivalent to GH¢7,200 each. The convicted persons pleaded guilty to charges of ‘Conspiracy to Engage in the Business […] The post Four

The 5th edition of the CenBA Africa Business Excellence Awards was held at the Golden Bean Hotel in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region on 16th December 2023 to award companies that contributed to the success of businesses through creativity and innovation in Ghana and beyond. Angel Beverages Limited, producers of Angel Cola and other carbonated […] The post Angel

Unisecurities Unit Trust (UUT), managed by First Finance Company, has held its 6th annual general meeting in Accra to provide an overview of the Trust’s performance and seek shareholders’ approval for various measures and actions to turn around its fortunes. The AGM took place last month. Unisecurities Unit Trust, an open-ended unit trust scheme, seeks to […] The post First

In our hyperconnected world, the need for regulating cybersecurity has become paramount. As individuals, businesses and governments increasingly rely on digital technologies for daily activities and critical operations, the threat landscape has evolved to include a range of cyberattacks, data breaches and vulnerabilities. In response, regulatory bodies have stepped in to establish frameworks aimed at […] The post

Strenuous efforts were made by key stakeholders in the financial community to address the challenges saddled with the sector in 2022 and 2023. These key stakeholders include, but not limited to universal banks; savings and loans companies; investment banks; rural and community banks; microfinance institutions; insurance companies; brokerage firms; central banks (in the case of […] The post

The Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, has announced that effective March 2024, all public sector employees must obtain a National Identification Card (GhanaCard) or risk not receiving their salaries. This directive follows the strategic synchronization of the government’s payroll system with the National Identification Authority’s database. The overarching goal of this integration is to […] The post

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has revealed plans to extend the Self-Employed Enrolment Drive (SEED) initiative, aimed at enrolling more informal sector workers, to rural areas. It said the objective is to expand social security cover for most persons in the informal sector in rural areas. Area Manager for SSNIT for the Northern Sector, Festus Darko-Preko, announced this […] The post