By Gillian DARKO We stand on the precipice of a new dawn in Africa. In May, Accra is set to host the 3i Africa Summit, a platform publicly positioned around innovation, investment, and impact, and framed by government and central-bank voices as a serious response to how value is “created, transferred, and regulated” in Africa’s […] The post African banks, stablecoins, and

By Anne O. Krueger In the early 1950s, after the devastation of the Korean War, South Korea was among the world’s poorest countries. Today, it is an advanced economy, with a per capita income that exceeds that of Japan. Much of South Korea’s transformation took place under the protection provided by the US military, underscoring […] The post South Korea’s precarious balancing act appeared

The story of the transatlantic slave trade is often told in ways that feel deceptively simple—reduced to slogans, moral shortcuts, and phrases like “they sold us.” But history rarely conforms to such neat conclusions. In this fourth installment, we confront one of the most persistent and misleading assumptions at the heart of that narrative: the […] The post The

One of the most valuable advise given to candidates seeking employment and appearing before an interview panel is to refrain from rushing to answer questions but pausing, taking time to think through the question before answering.  In Africa, our elders have said that a man who is quick to speak lacks wisdom. Meaning it is […] The post HR

On April 28, 2026, Ghana’s cabinet chaired by President John Mahama boldly rejected a US proposed healthcare agreement which would have compelled the current government and subsequent ones to surrender the health statistics of Ghanaians to the United States for 25 years. The government cited concerns over potential data breaches and sharing sensitive health data […] The post Development

By Cephas Tettey OMENYO – [email protected], Charlotte Serwaa OWUSU, and  ALEXANDER & PARTNER GHANA PRUC The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013 (Act 865) established the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) as a statutory body with a mandate primarily focused on encouraging and attracting inward foreign investment. The Act comprised 45 sections, operating largely as […] The post The

By Abubakari Saddiq Adams Ghana is steadily advancing toward a digital future. Across government institutions, financial services, healthcare systems, and private enterprises, digital technologies are transforming how services are delivered and how citizens interact with institutions. Initiatives such as digital identification systems, mobile money platforms, e-government services, and electronic health records reflect the country’s commitment […] The post ICT

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Rising tidal waves are wreaking havoc on the livelihoods of residents in fishing communities in the Anloga District of Volta Region, including Fuveme and Dzaflagbe, destroying homes, fishing assets and critical infrastructure; and placing the local fishing economy under severe strain. The coastal communities, where fishing is the primary source of […] The post Rising

Nsoatreman Community Bank PLC has expanded its footprint in the Bono Region with the opening of a new branch in Berekum, a move aimed at bringing banking services closer to customers in the municipality and surrounding communities. The new outlet brings the bank’s branch network to eight across the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions, […] The post Nsoatreman Community Bank expands

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has paid a courtesy call on the Managing Director of Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Edward Ato Sarpong and the Bank’s Management Team aimed at supporting and strengthening institutions for national development. The visit, which took place at the headquarters of ADB PLC on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, provided […] The post Haruna

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH  Within the heightening of geopolitical tension, United States is actively building diversified entrepreneurial partnerships with African countries, reviewing and restyling working relations with relevant institutions and adopting new policy frameworks largely based on African-led initiatives. The economic policy architecture concentrates more on bilateral partnership, but with some variation of investments in […] The post United

As the Sixth Review of the International Monetary Fund US$3billion Extended Credit Facility programme gets underway, the IMF mission led by Ruben Atoyan observed that the reform agenda has delivered “strong and measurable outcomes” including improved credibility and renewed confidence among investors. Ghana has officially begun the sixth review of its programme with the International […] The post Editorial:

There is a moment at the beginning of every event that determines how the rest of the programme will unfold. It lasts less than two minutes. The Master of Ceremonies steps forward, microphone in hand, and says the first words of the day or evening. It seems routine. It is anything but. In those first […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: Why most MCs lose the room

Deloitte Ghana has successfully concluded its Earth Month celebrations with an award ceremony, highlighting a year-long journey of nurturing sustainability within the workplace. The event, held in Accra, brought together staff across units to celebrate the growth and care invested in office plants distributed in April 2025 as part of the firm’s Earth Month initiative. […] The post Deloitte

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has appointed Emmanuel Sackey as Group Head, Treasury, as it accelerates its strategic transformation and sharpens its financial markets capabilities. The appointment forms part of UMB’s ongoing leadership evolution, following a series of senior appointments aimed at deepening expertise across key business segments and positioning the Bank for sustained growth in […] The post UMB

By Dr. Ebo Afful Leadership, at its core, is a position of trust. Those who serve as presidents of countries, organisations, and public bodies are entrusted with responsibilities that extend beyond personality, ambition, or individual achievement. They are custodians of systems meant to endure, evolve, and serve people long after any one leader has stepped […] The post An open appeal to the

By: Elizabeth Owusu-Kissi As Ghana marks Workers’ Day, the Human Resource Service Providers Association of Ghana (GHRASP) celebrates the resilience, dedication, and contribution of Ghanaian workers—the true drivers of our nation’s progress. Across every sector, from formal employment to the informal economy, workers remain at the heart of productivity, innovation, and growth. Their commitment, especially […] The post Celebrating

…we have a development challenge that is rooted not in a lack of ideas, but in an institutional architecture that separates planning from power, execution, and money… There is a certain kind of frustration that repeats itself in Ghana’s development story. It is the frustration of watching intelligent plans dissolve into institutional fog. The country […] The post RE-IMAGINE

By Peter Martey AGBEKO In the quiet, disciplined halls of St. Augustine’s College (Augusco), generations of young men have been shaped by the enduring motto Omnia Vincit Labor—perseverance conquers all. For Vincent Kwesi Parker, a proud member of the Class of 1975, that motto was not merely a school creed; it became a lifelong compass guiding […] The post From Cape Coast to the

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Association of Ghana Rice Producers and Processors has expressed worry over an estimated one million metric tonnes of unsold paddy rice on the local market. The glut, which is valued at GH¢5billion according to the association, is due to a severe shortage of buyers for the commodity. Speaking to B&FT at […] The post Local producers anxious over