By Elliot WILLIAMS The West African Chapter of the global Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Society has elected and subsequently inaugurated a new governing council, which was sworn into office on January 7, 2025 at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The brief transition ceremony brought together insurance practitioners, CPCU designees and industry stakeholders who are […] The post CPCU

By Dela Herman AGBO A fixed deposit (FD) is a financial instrument offered by banks that allows an investor to place funds for a specified period such as 30, 90, 180, or 365 days at an agreed interest rate. The investor earns a predetermined return and receives the principal plus interest at maturity. Fixed deposits […] The post Fixed deposits, treasury bills,

Renowned entrepreneur and CEO of M-TES Construction and Engineering Limited, Frederick Kweku Anim, has officially launched Kar-Ker Automobile Services and Repairs, a cutting-edge vehicle servicing and repair company set to revolutionise the automobile industry in Ghana. The launch marks a significant milestone in the country’s automotive sector, with Kar-Ker Automobile Services and Repairs offering a […] The post Motoring

The West African Insurance Institute has constituted a nine-man transitional committee to select candidates for the office of the Director-General for the institute as the incumbent term approaches an end. Members of the transitional committee are drawn from countries. They include Paul Mendy, 2nd Deputy Governor, Central Bank of the Gambia as the Chairman; Arthur […] The post WAII transition committee

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has declared 2026 the year of ‘Progressive Development through Collaboration’, setting out a strategy aimed at turning policy momentum into real industrial growth across the continent. The plan builds on cooperation achieved in 2025 and focuses on trade integration, manufacturing expansion, policy certainty and […] The post African

GCB Bank PLC has successfully held the first of five major draws under its nationwide ‘Pa To Pa’ savings promotion, a campaign designed to reward loyal customers with various goodies and an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2026 global football festival in the Americas. The first draw marks the beginning of an exciting journey that will […] The post GCB Bank rewards 1st batch winners

By Benedict ASHIEDU Most organizations today are awash in data. Dashboards update in real time. Analysts generate increasingly sophisticated models. Yet strategic decisions are still often shaped by instinct, precedent, or the loudest voice in the room. The issue is rarely access to information. It is the absence of a disciplined way to convert insight […] The post Beyond

By Charles Ferguson AI is coming for “content,” meaning everything from advertising and novels to movies and journalism. The result, starting very soon, is likely to be simultaneously horrific, wonderful, depressing, and exciting. There will be not only creative destruction, but also lots of plain old destruction. Having spent most of my adult life producing […] The post The AI takeover of all

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has concluded as a historic spectacle, shattering long-standing records and delivering a masterclass in attacking football. As with all AFCON tournaments, the 2025 edition created its own indelible memories while echoing the historic drama the competition is famous for. Beyond the pitch, […] The post AFCON

By: Confidence AKPLOME Ghana’s FX market shows two prices for the same dollar. This analysis explores how allocation, liquidity, and policy shape the gap—and what credible unification would require. The Daily Disconnect Every morning, a familiar ritual plays out. A business owner scans the news and sees reports suggesting the cedi is holding steady. The […] The post Two rates, one currency: The

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org On 18 January 2026, the Africa Cup of Nations final delivered more than a football champion. It delivered a leadership lesson that resonates far beyond sport. Watched by millions across Africa and the world, the match between Senegal and Morocco became a powerful case study in resilience, influence, and decision-making […] The post Sadio

A pioneering African model for transforming degraded rivers into thriving economic hubs is gaining attention in Ghana. Championed by Zimbabwean leader Temper Tungwarara, this approach offers a practical solution for Ghana as it tackles the severe environmental damage caused by illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. Temper Tungwarara, a prominent businessman and Strategic Investment Advisor […] The post Zimbabwean

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM ([email protected]) The Ghana Export-Import (GEXIM) Bank has officially launched its 10th anniversary and laid out new strategies for using exports to promote industrial growth and economic transformation in the country. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GEXIM, Mr. Sylvester Mensah, in his remarks during the launch revealed that the anniversary will […] The post GEXIM

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana is shifting the focus of monetary policy toward managing expectations after a year in which inflation eased sharply and financial conditions stabilised, Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama said during the central bank’s new year media engagement. After what the bank describes as a period of “restoration” in […] The post With prices

By Fred Kwasi Anokye, Ph.D  In the first and second articles, I respectively explored mortgage interest tax concession as well as pensions contributions & donations as tax planning opportunities. This current article draws taxpayers’ attention to the deductibility of personal tax reliefs provided as another angelic blessing within the triangular tax system of Ghana. PERSONAL […] The post Exploring

record gains, narrow foundations in stock market a banner year exposes fault lines in equity market By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The equity market delivered one of its strongest performances in recent history during 2025, capping a year that many investors saw as a turning point after prolonged macroeconomic strain and […] The post Equity rally masks deep concentration

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government, through the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), is moving to bring the largely informal scrap metal trade under regulation – a shift that authorities say is necessary to curb theft, improve data collection and secure supplies for domestic steel producers which rely heavily on recycled metal. The […] The post Gov’t tightens

A leading research and public policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, is calling on the government toestablish an Accra City Transportation Authority to regulate, plan, and coordinate transportation across the capital city. The call follows growing commuter hardship, worsening rush hour chaos, and weak coordination created by the fragmentation of the old Accra Metropolitan Assembly […] The post CUTS

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Activists are calling for Kotoka International Airport to be renamed, citing the coup origins of Gen. E.K. Kotoka, which they say directly contradicts the democratic values the nation espouses and the spirit on which the nation was founded. Speaking to the media in Accra, the campaign’s convenor, Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, raised […] The post Gateway

The Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation (NADeF) has invested GH¢42.8 million in educational scholarships for 14,307 beneficiaries from its ten host communities in the Ahafo Region since its establishment in 2008. The scholarship programme has supported 7,862 tertiary students, 5,042 senior high school learners and 1,403 apprentices trained in varied vocational and technical skills. Beneficiaries were […] The post NADeF