Staff of Development Bank Ghana (DBG) marked the end of the year 2025 by extending support to various institutions through a series of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The activities formed part of the Bank’s long-standing culture of giving back to communities especially during the festive season, whiles reaffirming its commitment to social impact […] The post Staff of

By Kizito CUDJOE The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has said disciplined shipping schedules and tighter operational controls are beginning to pay off with storage tanks now fully stocked, a visible sign that the revived state-owned refinery is regaining operational efficiency after years of underperformance. This development emerged during a working visit by the National Petroleum […] The post TOR

By Fred Kwasi ANOKYE, Ph.D. In the first article, I discussed mortgage interest tax concession as a tax planning opportunity embedded in the triangular tax system of Ghana. This current article exposes taxpayers to the tax benefits within individual pension contributions and donations made. Allowable deductions in respect of social security contributions The National Pensions […] The post Exploring

People say you never forget your first major experience. The first financial crisis I encountered in my professional life was the 1998 Russian debt default, which subsequently led to the bailout of Long-Term Capital Management. This event taught me that apparent stability founded on short-term borrowing and an overvalued currency is inherently fragile. Such situations […] The post SIKAKROM

By Prof. Kwaku APPIAH-ADU (PhD, FGA) &Thomas Nana KWANTWI If Henry Ford were dropped into Accra, Abidjan, Lagos or Nairobi, today, he might struggle to recognize the tools of modern wealth creation. He would not see furnaces, stamping presses, and assembly lines. He would see laptops, cloud dashboards, payment APIs, and a young founder explaining […] The post Same

By Enock Yeboah-Mensah “When you increase your ability to earn, you increase the value of your time. You learn more. You sharpen your skills. You become harder to replace. You stop begging for pay increases and start commanding value.”E.Y. Mensah At about 2:00 a.m., the Accra Sports Stadium finally began to empty. The December concert […] The post Cases

…AI Customs tool targets undervaluation as billions lost to misclassification  By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is turning to artificial intelligence for plugging long-standing leakages in Customs revenue – after pilot tests showed the technology could lift collections as much as 45 percent by tightening controls on undervaluation and misclassification of imports. […] The post GRA

Economic policy analyst, Senyo Hosi has commended the John Mahama government and economic managers for what he describes as an unexpected and well-executed turnaround in the Ghana cedi’s strength in 2025. Responding to recent commentary on the cedi’s appreciation against major international currencies, Mr Hosi rejected claims that the International Monetary Fund was the primary […] The post Senyo

The Board of Directors of ARB Apex Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Curtis William Brantuo (Esq.) as Acting Managing Director, effective Friday, January 2, 2026, following the receipt of the regulatory “No Objection” from the Bank of Ghana. The appointment comes after the successful completion of the four-year tenure of Alex Kwasi Awuah, […] The post ARB Apex Bank appoints

Prudential Bank Limited (PBL), an indigenous bank, has been recognised among the top 5 in the 2025 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience (CX) Survey, retail division, solidifying the Bank’s position as a leader in delivering exceptional customer experiences in the retail banking sector. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the Bank’s dedication […] The post Prudential

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) will host a regional investment roadshow in the Central and Western Regions from January 19th to 23rd, 2026, as part of its flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP). This initiative builds on the project’s momentum to spotlight investment-ready opportunities and foster district-level economic growth. The roadshow, organised in partnership […] The post GIPC

…to drive sustainable urban development across the continent Accra has emerged as the host city for a new continental platform aimed at reshaping Africa’s real estate and urban development agenda, following the official media launch of the Africa Real Estate Festival (AREF) 2026. The launch, which came off Friday, January 16, 2026, in Accra, brought […] The post Africa Real Estate Festival launched

The sudden change dazed YBK It was only yesterday Just before he went to bed He wondered when he would be a bona fide employee Waking up to chase the fast-moving bus bound for the Ministries Working to earn a real regular salary Not the casual, menial jobs he did for a fee   Now […] The post Poetry Corner with Kwesi BISSUE: Oh that new life in the new year appeared

The certainties of life is as follows: Problems would come your way, whether you like it or not, especially when you decide to move from point A to B. The problem is not necessarily meant to destroy you. It is meant for you to develop. You can only develop if you have already decided to […] The post MINDSET with Gambrah Sampeney Kwabena Adjei: The certainties of life

The Efua Sutherland Children’s Park was lit on the boxing day of Christmas, as thousands of food lovers gathered for the return of the Maggi Waakye Summit. The summit is the most popular celebration of one of Ghana’s most loved dishes. Right from the entrance, guests were welcomed with the inviting aroma of waakye as […] The post Maggi Waakye Summit serves flavour, fun and festive

In recent times, Ghana followed by its neighbor, Nigeria, have become the places of choice at the end of every year. During the period, Accra and Abuja host some of the biggest parties, music concerts and other forms of gatherings the continent can boast off with thousands of audiences from around the world. In addition […] The post Chris Koney’s column: After “December

The Telecel Ghana Foundation has extended its Connected Health outreach initiative, Healthfest, to Akwapem Ahwerase in the Eastern Region, in line with improving access to essential healthcare services in local communities. The health screening exercise forms part of the foundation’s broader community health programme that has reached more than 7,000 people in underserved communities across […] The post Telecel

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) – Africa’s premier international football tournament – is reaching its climax, and the eyes of the entire soccer world are fixed on millions of streams and broadcasts coming out of Morocco. AFCON is a celebration of footballing talent, passion and African continental unity, and has had fans […] The post Tackle piracy: Support

When Francisca Asiedu first walked into the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture years ago as a budding journalist to cover a group of young agriculture graduates staging a sit-in protest for jobs, little did she know that assignment would change her life forever. During the interviews with the picketing graduates, she realised how much […] The post Francisca

There is a generation of Ghanaian women using social media not for vanity metrics but for sustained advocacy. Their platforms have become classrooms. Their posts are policy critiques. And their followers are learning to question systems that have gone unchallenged for too long. As a public relations professional working in a media house, my activism […] The post HER