As Ghana marks 69 years of independence, the nation reflects on a journey defined by resilience, enterprise, and transformation. Over nearly seven decades, enduring brands have played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s economic landscape, adapting to change, weathering uncertainty, and continuously redefining leadership. Among these stand FirstBank Ghana, a bank whose own evolution […] The post FirstBank

By Samuel SAM On Wednesday, 6 March 1957, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah stood before a jubilant crowd and declared: “Ghana, our beloved country, is free forever.” He assured the people that Africans were capable of managing their own affairs, marking a defining moment in the nation’s history. That proclamation triggered nationwide celebrations as Ghana gained independence […] The post Ghana

By Ben BRAKO (koBENA BRAKO) Agricultural sovereignty, in economic terms, is the ability of a nation to control its core production inputs, pricing exposure, and long-term soil capital without structural external dependency. By that definition, Ghana must ask an uncomfortable question: Are current agricultural aid and subsidy models strengthening sovereignty — or quietly eroding it? […] The post Ghana@69:

By Dr. Elikplim APETORGBOR. As Ghana proudly commemorates its 69th Independence Anniversary, it is both timely and appropriate to reflect on one of the most strategic pillars of our national development, the evolution and transformation of the electricity sector. From the early hydro-dominated era led by the Volta River Authority and symbolised by the iconic […] The post Ghana@69:

By Elizabeth Ama Nkansah MENSAH A red, gold and green flag will flutter on Ghana’s public buildings on March 6, 2026 to celebrate 69 years of independence. But below the pomp of yet another sovereignty ceremony lurks an enduring problem: Ghana attained political independence in 1957 but economic independence is yet to be won. For over […] The post Ghana@69:

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has commended President John Dramani Mahama’s emphasis on energy security and climate resilience in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) but stressed that the persistent structural challenges in the energy sector demand more aggressive action. In a statement, the energy policy think tank warned that distribution losses, […] The post ASEC

Female entrepreneurs in Ghana are set to gain practical digital and AI skills to grow their businesses through the Business Booster Workshop Series, organized by DigiVibe, a project of the AFOS Foundation, in partnership with the Women Entrepreneurs Rise Network (WERise). The workshops, scheduled for 4th March 2026 in Greater Accra and 11th March 2026 […] The post Business Booster

By Evelyn Arthur Opportunity International has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling poverty through education financing in Ghana and globally, with a focus on expanding access to quality schooling for low-income communities. Chief Executive Officer-Opportunity International Atul Tandon said the organisation has disbursed more than US$2billion to 27,000 schools worldwide, supporting over 20 million schoolchildren. “Our […] The post Opportunity

It was only in this school that I got to know that football in Ghana is played in Ga – k3l3 aya! Hahaaa! Right from Cadbury House through to McCarthy House were a group of radical and good boys, and maybe girls in Clarke House. Was Slessor House a major Seminary or could just pass […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli Zogbenu: ‘He was not Rawlings’ appeared first on

The government has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances following the severe economic crisis of 2022–2023. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, recalled the difficult period Ghana endured during the crisis, which forced the government at […] The post Gov’t

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah In many corporate conversations, strategy, performance and compliance dominate the agenda. Yet one of the most decisive factors in organisational success often escapes serious scrutiny: who sits on the board. Board composition is sometimes treated as a procedural matter: fill the seats, meet regulatory requirements, and move on. That mindset is […] The post Who

By Ebenezer Adu-Acquah In conversations about economic development, the focus often goes to sectors such as oil and gas, agriculture, banking, and infrastructure. However, one critical pillar that quietly supports all these sectors is insurance and, more importantly, reinsurance. While insurance is gradually gaining visibility in Ghana, the role of reinsurance remains less understood by […] The post Importance

In accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) intends to update its supplier database for Contractors, Consultants, and Service Providers for Goods, Works and Services. The supplier database update and registration exercise is open to companies, firms and enterprises registered with the Office […] The post Bank

Stanbic Bank Ghana has extended its support to the Muslim community with a donation to the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. As part of its annual Ramadan outreach, the bank presented food items and a cash donation of GHS50,000 at the Chief […] The post Stanbic Bank supports Chief Imam in aid of Ramadan

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has dismissed a complaint alleging that the Board Chairman of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Richard Kwame Asante, failed to declare his assets in accordance with the Constitution. In a decision dated 24 February 2026, CHRAJ ruled that Mr Asante complied with the asset’s declaration […] The post CHRAJ

Prudential Bank Limited, a leading indigenous Bank, has advocated for simpler, more accessible technology solutions to drive financial inclusion in Africa. The Bank made the call at the 25th Connected Banking Summit and Excellence Awards West Africa, where the Bank’s senior officials served as subject matter resource persons at various high-level industry discussions. Speaking on […] The post Prudential

By Mohammed ALI Although it takes many different forms, fasting is strongly encouraged and supported in religious settings. Accordingly, fasting was a common practice among all messengers and prophets of God as a spiritual devotion to their Creator. King David (AS) said, “…I humbled myself with fasting…” (Psalm 35:13, New King James Version; see Ezra […] The post Ramadan:

The Q&A session is flowing smoothly. Then it happens. A hand shoots up. The tone is sharp. The words carry heat. What begins as a question quickly morphs into a public challenge. The atmosphere tightens. Your instinct might be to defend the speaker or shut the question down immediately. Resist that instinct. Hostility feeds on […] The post On cue with Kafui DEY: Handling

…Getting the institutional architecture right By Dr. Sammy CRABBE In the previous article, we outlined how a Ghanaian version of EIS and SEIS could be designed in practice—clear eligibility rules, disciplined incentives, strong safeguards, and minimal discretion. That discussion naturally leads to the next and often most contentious question: who should regulate such a system, […] The post Equity

UBA Ghana has once again reinforced its position as a leading financial institution and proved its banking excellence, by being named the best Financial Institution and Best CSR Initiative at the recent Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards 2026. The recognition celebrates the bank’s innovation, strong governance, customer focus and measurable social impact across global […] The post UBA wins two