By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The economy is collecting barely one-third of the tax revenue it should, a new study has revealed – exposing a severe domestic revenue mobilisation crisis that is fuelling debt accumulation, widening inequality and undermining economic stability. The research – Illicit Financial Flows (IFF) and Revenue  Mobilisation in Ghana, presented by Dr. […] The post Weak

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government is seeking private equity and development finance institutions to help rebuild its diagnostics and treatment infrastructure after years of equipment failures left major hospitals unable to deliver basic services. President John Dramani Mahama made this known at the WHX Leaders Africa Summit in Accra, urging DFIs, private equity and venture […] The post Gov’t

His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Julian Opuni, has outlined a compelling case for investment in Ghana’s rebounding economy. In an interview with the Global Investor; a premier publication distributed at high-level summits across the world, Mr. Opuni provided a detailed roadmap for investors looking to navigate Ghana’s financial landscape in 2025. With Ghana’s […] The post Improving

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government’s plan to invest GH¢6.9billion for an Integrated Oil Palm Development Policy has been hailed by sector stakeholders as an holistic strategy that will leapfrog the commodity’s value chain. President-Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, Samuel Avaala, speaking to the B&FT, said the association was well-consulted about the planned investment. Finance Minister […] The post Producers

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has marked its fifth anniversary with a blend of celebration and introspection, as its council chairman, former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, acknowledged the institution’s rapid expansion while warning that persistent infrastructure deficits are still undermining its progress Speaking at the university’s second congregation ceremony in Somanya, Mr. […] The post Terkper

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM) has opened a new Chapter in Sunyani to expand the Institute’s reach across all regional capitals in Ghana. The Sunyani Chapter launch, which was organized alongside the Bono Regional CIHRM Conference, was attended by the Sunyanihene, Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph […] The post CIHRM opens