By Seth KRAMPAH, Kumasi The Association of Rural Banks, Ghana (ARB) has held a crucial stakeholder engagement with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to deliberate on the upcoming Microfinance Sector Reforms. The meeting, which brought together CEOs and Board Chairmen of Rural and Community Banks (RCBs), regulators, and policymakers, was aimed at clarifying the transitional […] The post RCBs engage

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Chartered Institute of Human Resource, Ghana (CIHRM) has announced full activation and strict enforcement of its regulatory mandate under the Chartered Institute of Human Resource (HR) Management Act, 2020 (Act 1020), declaring that it is unlawful to practice human resource management in Ghana without being registered. This announcement was made […] The post CIHRM

Zenith Bank Ghana has rolled out the maiden edition of the Zenith SME Business Empowerment Lab, a quarterly webinar series, as part of efforts to strengthen the operations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The virtual event, which was streamed via Zoom and the Bank’s Facebook and YouTube pages, was held  on […] The post Zenith

Ghana’s cocoa sector, the nation’s economic and cultural bedrock, is facing an existential crisis. The functional collapse of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in 2024, amidst a global price boom, is not an operational anomaly but a systemic failure of a state-controlled model that has its roots in the colonial era. This proposal argues that […] The post Re-imagine

President John Dramani Mahama used his 2026 State of the Nation address to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to sustaining fiscal and structural reforms, saying government’s reset strategy is delivering measurable gains for households and businesses. Addressing parliament in Accra last Friday, the president said fiscal adjustments and targetted tax reliefs have returned an estimated GH¢6billion […] The post Mahama

Ten young businesses emerging from this year’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, the flagship competition under the Youth Economic Forum (YEF), have received grants and support packages worth GH?130,000 from the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), giving them a crucial boost to grow and scale. The challenge, which invites young entrepreneurs nationwide to pitch viable business ideas, forms […] The post B&FT

By Buertey Francis BORYOR & Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ecobank Ghana Plc, Abena Osei-Poku, has called for collaboration to build a youth-led economy. Speaking at the Youth Economic Forum (YEF) maiden edition, she stressed that the bank will continue to innovate and strengthen partnerships in ensuring financial inclusion for young […] The post Ecobank

The Ghana Stock Exchange is positioning itself as a regional secondary-listing hub under newly released 2026 listing rules, seeking to attract cross-border issuers even as it tightens domestic standards to reinforce market credibility. The revised framework, unveiled after one of the strongest equity rallies in the Exchange’s history, prioritises governance, disclosure and profitability thresholds on […] The post GSE

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has underscored the critical role of private sector sanitation companies in advancing Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy, describing Zoomlion Ghana Limited as a model enterprise capable of driving employment creation and economic productivity. The Minister made the remarks during a working visit to the Accra Compost […] The post Minister

In a significant recognition of excellence beyond the traditional banking halls, the Managing Director of Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Edward Ato Sarpong, has been honoured by the Project Management Institute Ghana (PMI Ghana) for his exceptional leadership and contributions to professional development. ?The honour was bestowed upon the MD, following his insightful leadership lecture […] The post ADB

By Juliet ETEFE President John Dramani Mahama has noted that Ghana’s economy is on the path of recovery, asserting that the country’s credibility has been restored and that the fundamentals for sustained growth are now in place. Delivering his second State of the Nation Address under Article 67 of the Constitution, Mahama said the government […] The post SONA

By Juliet ETEFE President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana will engage with the world on its own terms, insisting that national interests will guide all international partnerships. Speaking in Parliament during his second State of the Nation Address, Mahama emphasised that while Ghana will uphold global norms, it will not outsource its judgments, signalling […] The post SONA

By Makafui AIKINS Prologue I don’t know about you, but I have no plans whatsoever of partaking in ‘blood money’, in any shape or form. That is mostly because, like you, I watched a whole lot of Nigerian movies in my formative years. From ‘Billionaire’s Club’ to ‘Blood Money’, and the countless films of their […] The post Billionaire’s club: Dancing with the devil appeared

By Kumeshen NAIDOO and Narisa BALGOBIND Kenyan beverages giant East African Breweries recently refinanced an existing KES11billion corporate bond through a medium-term note priced at 11.8 percent, marking the first issuance under its newly approved KES20billion programme. The timing mattered. Kenya’s 10-year government bond yield had eased to around 13.3percent, its lowest level since mid-2022, which made the economics of refinancing workable again. […] The post .Africa’s

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM President John Dramani Mahama delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament has announced that  government’s flagship 24 – Hour Economy policy has officially entered its operational stage following the passage and signing into law of the 24 – Hour Economy Authority Bill. The Bill, he disclosed was passed […] The post SONA 2026: 24 –

By Edwin S. Kwame KOGE Ghana’s public tertiary education system was deliberately structured around differentiated mandates. It was designed to ensure that traditional universities, Technical Universities, Colleges of Education, and specialized institutions each serve a defined segment of the national human capital pipeline. That architecture is now under quiet strain. The concern is mandate drift. […] The post When

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Agona Nkwanta Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) has awarded scholarships to 33 students drawn from its operational areas in the Western, Central and Eastern Regions to pursue various courses at the tertiary level. The scholarship package, covers both the Academic and Residential Facility User Fees and forms part of the company’s […] The post GREL

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Ecobank Ghana PLC has rewarded 4,268 customers with a total of GH?630,000 in cash and assorted prizes at the grand finale of its three-month 5-Star Enjoyment Promotion, held at Kejetia Market in Kumasi. Of the amount disbursed at the final draw, GH?367,500 was paid in cash while          […] The post Ecobank rewards 4,268 customers

The Pan African Heritage World Museum (PAHWM) has received a significant boost following the donation of a brand-new Suzuki S-Presso vehicle from the Svani Group. The vehicle, presented to support the operations of the Museum’s Secretariat, was officially handed over during a brief ceremony held on the campus of the African University College of Communications […] The post Pan

Professor Robert Ebo Hinson has delivered a compelling public lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) competence for board members during a Corporate Dialogue Series organised by the Institute of Directors Ghana at the National Insurance Commission Conference Room in Accra. The lecture formed part of a distinguished book launch ceremony at which Mr. Justice Awuku-Sao officially […] The post Prof