By Dennis AKWABOAH As the digital assets ecosystem in Ghana evolves, firms operating within or seeking to expand into this space must prepare for impending regulatory oversight. The Draft Guidelines on Digital Assets issued by the Bank of Ghana in August 2024 provide a clear indication of the regulatory direction, emphasizing consumer protection, financial stability, […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR In a bid to underscore the importance of fair labour practices, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in collaboration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has held a breakfast business meeting with key stakeholders within the multinational companies in the country, as well as public sector agencies, September, 30, 2024. The […] The post ILO,

By Dela Herman AGBO Ghana’s Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA) bond has drawn significant attention from fixed-income investors seeking stable, high-yielding assets. Specifically, the ESLA-BD-09/09/33-A5718-1764-20.00 bond, issued under the ESLA program, offers a compelling 20 percent coupon rate with government backing, positioning it as a potential safe haven for long-term investors. However, as with any […] The post

By Francis COFIE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE), Ghana section have organized the International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology(ICAST) 2024 pre- conference workshop at CEDI conference centre, University of Ghana in Accra. The workshop is mainly sponsored by IEEE Humanitarian Technology Board (HTB) and supported by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority. The […] The post

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately-owned indigenous bank in the country, has once again demonstrated its commitment to youth empowerment and innovation by providing GH¢101,422 to the Enactus C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) team, enabling them to participate in the Enactus World Cup 2024 competition in Kazakhstan. The Enactus World Cup […] The post

A dusty yet well-organized school park became a beacon of hope as over 16,000 children, women, and men gathered eagerly at 2 a.m. to receive medical care, back-to-school supplies, and more. This was the heartwarming scene at LifeCheck 2024, the social outreach program organized by the Empowerment Worship Centre (EWC). Spearheaded by the Empowerment Care […] The post

Emirates has announced several appointments across its commercial team in the Middle East and Africa, including the appointment of Saood Al Aqili as the new Country Manager for Ghana. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “Our commercial managers have been critical to Emirates’ success in global markets, and the new appointments reflect our confidence […] The post

By Samuel SAM CAMFED-Ghana has inaugurated a National Governance Structure for its Parent Association (PA) and Parent Support Group (PSG) initiative, aimed at enhancing community involvement in girls’ education – particularly for those facing significant barriers to completing their schooling. The governance initiative seeks to boost CAMFED’s programmes’ effectiveness by integrating parents and communities into […] The post

As a leading financial institution in Ghana with a good social conscience, CalBank is fully committed to the highest level of sustainable social and economic responsibility towards communities where the bank operates. CalBank also encourages all its staff to embrace this value and give back to society. In line with this commitment, the 2023/2024 batch […] The post

By Akunkel MUSAH The African continent has a land area of 30.37 million sq km (11.7 million sq mi)—enough to fit in the U.S., China, India, Japan, Mexico, and many European nations, combined. Specially, Africa’s land mass is slightly bigger than the U.S., China, India, the U.K., Japan, Eastern Europe, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, […] The post Agriculture

Konrad Kodjo DJAISI In furtherance of various meetings held in Egypt toward the formation of the African Federation of Mines and Mineral Wealth, a high-powered delegation from the General Trade Union of mines, quarries (Building Materials), Salinas and Energy Workers of Egypt (GTUMQSEW) paid a working visit to the General Secretary of the Ghana Mineworkers’ […] The post

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has once again cemented its position as a powerhouse in Ghana’s regulatory landscape. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presenting the prestigious Overall Specified Entity of the Year award at the 2023 Public Enterprise League Table (PELT) Awards, commended the FDA for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health. President […] The post

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has received several 5-Star ratings at the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Customer Satisfaction Survey Index Report Launch and Awards Night. The event took place on Friday, 27th September, 2024 at the Coconut Groove Hotel, Accra. The recognition is a direct consequence of the development and implementation of […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku The Treasury bill (T-bill) market is expected to continue experiencing elevated yields, despite a significant policy rate cut by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The central bank recently slashed its Monetary Policy Committee benchmark rate from 29 percent to 27 percent, but the effect of this […] The post T-bill

By Ebenezer NJOKU Inflation has increased to 21.5 percent in September 2024, up from 20.4 percent in August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS). This comes five days after the Bank of Ghana (BoG) announced a two percent cut to its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate […] The post Inflation spikes

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The third Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index (GH-CSI) report by the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) for the consumer banking sector has shown a slight drop year-on-year (Y\Y) from the rise in 2022. The report, which was launched at the weekend in Accra, indicated that overall, 93 percent of customers expressed […] The post Ghana

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A high powered delegation by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), led by the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has visited top management of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to deepen collaborations and explore new areas of cooperation. The visit, which was the first of its kind and described […] The post GRA,

By Seth KRAMPAH, Odumasi Krobo The Manya Krobo Rural Bank PLC at Odumase in the Manya Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region has held its 43rd Annual General Meeting of shareholders and posted remarkable growth in all financial indicators for the 2023 year under review. The bank recorded a profit before tax of a little […] The post Manya

Standard Chartered recently hosted an engaging digital masterclass as part of its skill-based employee volunteering week. The session aimed at equipping entrepreneurs, business owners and job seekers living with disabilities with foundational knowledge in key digital areas. The session covered topics such as leveraging social media, ensuring cybersecurity, and understanding digital payments. The masterclass is […] The post

By Kingsley LARBI (Rev. Prof.) Chapter 15 of Born to Win by Rev. Prof. E.K. Larbi, titled “A Flight to Safety,” recounts a deeply personal and historical narrative of survival, faith, and purpose amidst the turmoil of Nigeria’s 1983 expulsion order. The chapter is not only a historical reflection but also serves as a profound […] The post A