In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, we are all constantly bombarded with advice, strategies, and “expert” solutions for success. From consultants to influencers, the message is often the same: “Do what I say, and you’ll succeed.” While consultancy has its place—providing specialized knowledge and technical expertise—there is a growing recognition that true, sustainable change comes not […] The post The
The ongoing conversation about the 20 percent excise duty on natural fruit juices is fast becoming another example of a well-intentioned policy producing damaging economic outcomes. Introduced under the guise of revenue mobilisation and public health, the tax is instead punishing value addition, weakening competitiveness and undermining the country’s export ambitions. At a time when […] The post Editorial:
By any measure, Margins ID Group occupies a rare space in African business. It is the continent’s most certified and secure production facility for intelligent cards and security products. It is the first African firm to manufacture a secure national identity card on African soil. It is also the first African company to serve as […] The post Margins@35: From a
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat concluded two days of Joint Agriculture and Trade Stakeholders Consultations in Addis Ababa, with participants validating a comprehensive Agri-Food Trade Action Plan designed to transform Africa’s agricultural sector into a driver of continental integration and economic growth. The consultations brought together senior technical officials from Ministries of […] The post AfCFTA
The President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse has reminded newly inducted engineers that by taking the oath of full membership, they are making a solemn pledge to God and country to practice engineering with competence, responsibility, and integrity, placing the wellbeing of society above all else. He said engineering […] The post GhIE
Prudential Bank Limited (PBL), an indigenous Bank, has embarked on a series of specialized training sessions for business owners, retail outlet managers, and shop attendants in Accra and Kumasi aimed at equipping them with the tools to maximize Point of Sale (POS) transactions and navigate challenges. The sessions, attended by customers across the Bank’s Corporate, […] The post Prudential
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Bilateral trade between India and Ghana has reached US$3.25billion in the first half of the 2025–26 Indian financial year, putting both countries on track for a record year, High Commissioner of India to Ghana, Manish Gupta, has announced. “Within the current Indian financial year [April 1 to September 30, 2025] first […] The post India-Ghana
Forbes Africa has spotlighted CIPA Holdings Group in its 2025 Ghana Edition, recognising the Ghanaian-founded climate-resilient infrastructure institution for its growing role in financing, structuring and delivering sustainable infrastructure across Africa. The feature highlights CIPA’s governance-first institutional model, which integrates policy alignment, project development and technical execution to support the continent’s transition to clean, reliable […] The post Forbes
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The central bank has signalled a tougher supervisory stance on banks, saying it will introduce new stress tests, recovery-planning requirements and stricter enforcement to protect financial stability even as lenders return to profitability and capital strength improves. The Bank of Ghana said the next phase of reforms will focus on forward-looking […] The post Central
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Domestic tourism in the country has contributed an estimated GH¢6.6billion to the economy in 2023, according to findings from the Ghana Statistical Service’s (GSS) Domestic Visitors’ Survey. The report shows that Ghanaians made over 15 million trips last year, underscoring the significant role of domestic travel in driving economic activity across […] The post Domestic
Ghana and the United Kingdom have co-hosted the 17th replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF) in London, which saw African governments, multilateral institutions, and international partners come together to mobilise funds for development across the continent. The event, held at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development headquarters, marked a significant step in Ghana’s […] The post Ghana
Dr Tinah Mukunda, National Director of World Vision Ghana, has issued a compelling appeal for stronger diaspora engagement in Ghana’s development agenda during the 2025 Global Africa Summit, held on Wednesday at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. Delivering the keynote address, Dr Mukunda urged Ghanaians abroad to move beyond remittances and take up a more […] The post World
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) have launched a virtual branch that will allow contributors and pensioners to access services around the clock, as the state pension manager steps up its digital push to cut costs and reach workers outside traditional office hours. The new platform is designed to reduce the need for […] The post SSNIT launches
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Genius Loci, the owner of ‘The Luckiest’ lottery, has made a donation of 1,000 white canes to the Ghana Blind Union at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre, pledging expanded support for the disability community. Presenting the white canes, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Genius Loci, Dennis Adutwum announced ongoing partnership with […] The post ‘The
Golden Coast Developers, in collaboration with Nsuo Ne Nsa and Krazen Collective, is set to host a distinctive open house event at the Heritage 100 showroom in Labone, Accra; inviting the public to experience a unique intersection of culture, architecture, and contemporary African living. The event is guided by the theme “Colour as Cultural Language,” […] The post Open House and Art Exhibition appeared
“The world is full of people who ALMOST did something impressive.” – Terry Mante There is something irresistibly exciting about beginnings. They smell of possibility. They glow with the promise of transformation. That first day at the gym when your leggings still have their elasticity. That first page of a new notebook, clean, crisp and […] The post Insight Forge with Terry Mante: A
“One who borrows a cloth does not dance proudly.” – Igbo proverb In a fast-changing world, we have a duty to protect our sense of identity and the continuation of our wonderful uniqueness, whether as individuals or as a society. It is the key to making the world appreciate our rich traditions, whilst giving them […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Our
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH ([email protected]) Former Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has maintained that the country’s lack of industrial energy – which makes electricity tariffs unreasonably elevated – could hamper efforts to industrialise the country through government’s 24-hour economy. This comes on the back of a 9.8 percent increase in electricity tariffs and […] The post Lack
By Kilo MIKE Ghana stands at an important crossroads in its democratic evolution. After more than three decades of relative constitutional stability, it has become increasingly clear that the current governance architecture, which is rooted in a powerful, centralised, winner-takes-all presidency no longer fully aligns with the needs of a diverse, youthful, rapidly changing nation. […] The post A
This festive season, Accra City Hotel invites you to elevate your celebrations with an unforgettable blend of comfort, convenience, and holiday cheer at the very heart of Accra. As the city lights up with vibrant festivities, our iconic hotel becomes the perfect backdrop for end-of-year parties, corporate galas, social gatherings, and memorable holiday moments. Set […] The post Celebrate
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