“Water obtained by begging does not quench thirst.” – African proverb For many Ghanaians, the mention of ‘Silicon Valley’ or ‘Shenzhen’ gets us wondering when Ghana will channel her energy into building such a technological hub. We seem to be waiting for a massive factory or a government-led tech city to save us. But if […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo

By Ezekiel Adu Mensah Across offices, factories and campuses, millions earn a salary every month yet remain financially strained. The paradox is familiar: regular income, constant pressure. It raises a hard question. Why does earning money not translate into financial stability? The answer lies in a simple but uncomfortable truth. Income and money management are […] The post Episode

By Edward Boateng OPOKU A small episode at a cousin’s wedding recently reminded me why many car owners don’t truly understand the vehicles they drive, especially the drivetrain they paid extra for. It had rained heavily. The wedding venue’s designated car park was already waterlogged and soft underfoot. I volunteered to help with parking when […] The post What you need to know about

By Desmond BREDU In the first part of this series, I laid the foundation for our conversation on financial fortitude and the need to be intentional about your inflows and your expenditure, in particular. Remember Delores and Jane? In this second part, I will share into greater details why foregrounding your financial circumstances can determine […] The post The

By Afua Kyemenu CAIQUO Kwesi Nyametease, an accountant, no longer begins his day buried in files and calculators. Instead, he opens a laptop, clicks a few buttons and within minutes, software powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) has prepared financial summaries that once took him hours to prepare and compile. As he sits at his desk, […] The post Artificial

The Hunger Project–Ghana (THP–Ghana), with funding support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has officially handed over essential medical supplies, valued at US$ 165,000 to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to support maternal, newborn and child healthcare. The supplies included autoclaves, vaccine fridges, ultrasound scan machines with printers, delivery beds, Infant AMBU […] The post The

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Asiamah has expressed grave worry about implications of the country’s scheduled exit from the IMF programme later this year, particularly with regard to uncertainties in the global environment. His major concern is that they could pose challenges to capital flows and exchange rate dynamics. The BoG Governor however said the […] The post Editorial:

By Elvis MENSAH Ghana’s pension reforms were designed to secure the dignity of the worker. Under the three-tier pension system, 18.5percent of a worker’s basic salary is mandatorily contributed every month, with 5percent allocated to Tier 2 as a privately managed scheme. Tier 2 is meant to deliver a lump sum at retirement and was […] The post Tier

The domestic political scene was recently on display as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) conducted its 2026 presidential primaries. Over 211,000 delegates across more than 330 polling centres participated in selecting the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections, culminating in a decisive victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Beyond the numbers, however, the significance of this […] The post Editorial:

By Michael AUSTIN Ghana’s construction industry is experiencing one of the most dynamic periods in its history. From high-rise residential developments in Accra to mixed-use schemes in Kumasi and major infrastructure projects across the country, the built environment is rapidly evolving. This growth reflects ambition, confidence, and economic progress. Yet beneath this progression lies a […] The post Building

Consumer inflation eased further to 3.8 percent in January 2026, extending a 13-month disinflation streak and marking the lowest rate since the consumer price index was rebased in 2021, data from the Ghana Statistical Service showed. Prices rose just 0.2 percent month on month, reflecting broad-based easing across food and non-food items. Food inflation slowed […] The post Inflation eased

Telecel Group and King’s Trust International have signed a new partnership agreement to support foundational digital skills development for young people in Ghana. The initiative will support a targeted project focused on Junior High Schools in Ghana, helping to address gaps in access to practical ICT education. Although ICT is a compulsory subject in Ghanaian […] The post Telecel

The management of Business and Financial Times (B&FT), the nation’s number one business news organisation and its key partner, Ecobank Ghana PLC, has embarked on a strategic youth engagement initiative on campuses, mobilising the next generation of leaders ahead of the Ghana Youth Economic Forum (YEF) 2025. The first in-person campus engagement, which took place […] The post B&FT

The organisers of the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2026 have announced the participation of Ambassador Harold Agyeman, Ghana’s former Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, as a confirmed speaker for the landmark continental summit scheduled for September 29-30, 2026 in Accra. The announcement signals a strong focus on cross-border trade, digital finance […] The post Former

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged government to stop renewing expiring mining leases and instead adopt a new mining policy anchored in state ownership of mineral resources, with private firms engaged strictly through service contracts. Ghana’s former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, stating the institute’s position at a press briefing […] The post Don’t

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Investment Officer of Axis Pension Trust, Peter Bawuah has admonished government to use this period of economic stability for a radical  portfolio diversification while ensuring the financial system fuels the real sector to build lasting resilience. Speaking at 4th Annual Forcast Dinner and Charter Recognition Ceremony organised by the […] The post Diversify

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) has assured the global cashew market of Ghana’s raw cashew nuts’ (RCN) quality for the 2026 trading season. CEO-TCDA Dr. Andrews Okrah gave this assurance at the 12th World Cashew Conference in Dubai, declaring the 2025/2026  trading season open and inviting global buyers to patronise Ghana’s […] The post TCDA

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), on Friday January 30, paid a distinguished courtesy call on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene and a revered alumnus of the University, at the Manhyia Palace. The visit formed part of activities marking UPSA’s year-long 60th Anniversary celebrations and was undertaken to formally convey an invitation to […] The post UPSA leadership

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa President John Dramani Mahama has assured the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) of government support to resolve key institutional challenges raised by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Richard Kwasi Amankwah, including the licencing of a proposed small-scale mine, completing the Mining Museum of Ghana and financial clearance for lecturer recruitment. Addressing the […] The post President

…to deepen leadership and performance culture The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has taken a decisive step in strengthening its leadership and performance culture with the successful hosting of its maiden Inspire to Impact (I2I) Conference, an engagement aimed at aligning mindset, leadership responsibility, and execution across the Bank. The conference, held at Alisa Hotel […] The post ADB