A Journey of Vision, Resilience, and Innovation On a warm, expectant evening in Accra, beneath glittering chandeliers and the weight of 20 years of memories, something rare unfolded — a celebration not just of a company, but of a journey stitched together by resilience, youthful ambition, bold risks, and relentless innovation. Billed as Hubtel’s 20th […] The post Hubtel

By Amrit Amirapu & Arvind Subramanian With the specter of deglobalization looming large, developing economies are scrambling to devise new growth strategies. The most effective path to development in recent history – specializing in export-oriented, unskilled labor-intensive manufacturing – now appears to be blocked. The model that once propelled the economies of South Korea, Taiwan, […] The post Manufacturing-led

It is not surprising that global multinational media like the BBC, CNN, France 24, Fox, NBC News, Al Jazeera, Reuters and AFP have blacked out the ongoing attempts by Western powers led by France and the United States to remove Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso from power. These global media are powerful in shaping global […] The post Development

By Kenneth ROGOFF  Now that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war is in full swing, investors around the world are asking: What’s next on his agenda for upending the global economic order? Many are turning their attention to the so-called “Mar-a-Lago Accord” – a plan proposed by Stephen Miran, chair of Trump’s Council of Economic […] The post Trump’s misguided plan to weaken the

By Dollita OKINE, Dikan Center  According to data submitted to the Basel Convention, Ghana estimated the municipal solid waste generation across the 16 regions at over 7 million tonnes in 2024. This is an enormous volume that, if piled together, would match the weight of over 1.4 million elephants. Accra alone produces about 2,800 metric […] The post Organic waste is gold: The case for biogas

The Radiology Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will soon start providing a 24-hour ultrasound services to patients who need urgent and emergency care. This follows a donation of GHS 45,000 by Imperial General Assurance, a leading insurance provider, to the management of the Department, to support the renovation of key facilities at the […] The post Imperial

When a rising fintech executive took the stage at a major African business forum last year, the audience braced for yet another technical briefing on payment-infrastructure upgrades. What they experienced instead was a masterclass in full-spectrum influence—a seamless fusion of vocal nuance, strategic movement and storytelling that left everyone spellbound. By the end of the […] The post Insights

 By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Morgan Ayawine has noted that the country’s premier investment bank, the National Investment Bank (NIB)has played, and continues to play a significant role within the investment space of the financial sector of the economy. “The Bank’s track record of pre-finncing […] The post ICU

By Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] In the bustling Ghanaian economy, where productivity and development are often measured in balance sheets and GDP growth, the silent engine driving progress is often ignored: people’s inner well-being. As workplaces across Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale expand their focus on efficiency, the question of emotional resilience, personal growth, and staff […] The post “Chicken

By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE Hey! Don’t be late to the party… it has already begun! Today, let’s discuss a timely and relevant topic: how African professionals can harness AI technologies to strengthen and heighten their brands. Digital intelligence is growing fast, and staying relevant means knowing how to tap into that growth strategically and authentically. […] The post Harnessing

By J. N. Halm With its forts and castles lined along the coast from the tip of the Western Region, all the way to the Volta Region, Ghana is blessed to still have many reminders of its rich cultural heritage. This heritage is, however, not restricted to the coast. As one goes inland, one comes […] The post Service Quality vs. Customer Experience: What drives

The corporate environment today is battling with a hidden canker, employee burnout which is fast emerging as a critical issue affecting productivity, morale, and overall business performance. Burnout is more than just stress. It is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive workplace pressures. The World Health Organization (WHO) […] The post HR

By Dela AGBO MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC), the country’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced impressive financial and operational results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025, underscoring its resilience amid a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by elevated inflation and cedi depreciation. Despite facing a 23.0% average inflation rate and a 17.1% year-on-year (YoY) depreciation […] The post MTN

…Microsoft unveils ClickFix technique for credential stealing Microsoft has recently uncovered an ongoing phishing campaign targeting the hospitality industry. This campaign, which masquerades as the popular online travel agency Booking.com, leverages an increasingly used social engineering technique known as ClickFix. The primary objective of the malicious operation is to deliver credential-stealing malware, enabling cybercriminals to […] The post Financial

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Mr. Baldath Ramkissoon as a Non-Executive Director of the Bank, effective April 14, 2025, after receiving approval from the Bank of Ghana. Profile Mr. Ramkissoon brings to the Board over two decades of distinguished service within the Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) Group and an extensive background in Treasury […] The post Republic

…to mark International Coaching Week The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Ghana Chapter is marking the 2025 International Coaching Week (ICW) by launching two groundbreaking initiatives: a Peer Coaching Program and an IGNITE project. These efforts highlight the Chapter’s commitment to professional development and community impact, representing a bold step forward in fostering international collaboration and […] The post ICF

The AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) is set to host a high-profile side event during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, the event will center on youth and women empowerment within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. Held under the […] The post AfYEF

By Elliot WILLIAMS This week, the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) will host the 3rd edition of its annual International Educational Seminar in Accra. The event, which will last for three days – from Wednesday, May 14 to Friday, May 16 – will be held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel under the theme: “Innovating […] The post Ghana Insurers host 3rd International

BY ELLIOT WILLIAMS SUNU Assurances Ghana, the local subsidiary of the pan continental, African indigenously owned multinational insurance group, has held its National Retail Conference & Performance Awards for 2025. Hosted at the company’s head office in Accra, the event is held each year to recognize and award its top performing agents from all around […] The post SUNU Assurances honours

… as gold windfall, fiscal tightening and post-election stability bolster confidence  By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected]) The improving cedi is beginning to reshape the nation’s debt profile, as it is helping to reduce the foreign component of the country’s overall debt stock. The local currency, which has rallied sharply – particularly over the last […] The post Cedi