By Ebenezer NJOKU The economy is not yet entirely out of the woods, as a mix of large upcoming debt maturities, substantial domestic refinancing pressures and an expanding roster of flagship government programmes could create strain if not carefully managed. These observations were highlighted by EM Advisory in its review of the 2026 budget, wherein […] The post Debt

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA), and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) have hosted the 2nd edition of the Association’s Annual Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Conference to promote workplace safety. The event, which was themed, ‘’Future-Ready Workplace: Advancing Safety, Well-Being and Productivity in a Transforming World of Work’’, marked a significant […] The post Employers’

The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM) held its 15th Conferral and 19th Graduation ceremony in Accra on Friday, November 28, 2025, conferring Chartered status on 25 new members and graduating 279 Associate members. In his welcome address, the CEO of CIHRM, Dr. Francis Eduku, said: “Today, we are conferring a Chartered Human […] The post CIHRM

Ghana’s internet industry stakeholders and service providers have outlined a shared vision for improving national connectivity, strengthening the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX), and positioning the country as a stronger digital player in West Africa, following extensive deliberations at the Ghana Internet Service Providers Association (GISPA) Conference 2025 in Accra. The two-day event, held from 25–26 […] The post GISPA

By Solberg Horve MISHIWO In 1957, Ghana stood tall as the black star of Africa, rich in cocoa, gold, and promise. Its independence was celebrated as the dawn of African prosperity. Yet today, nearly seven decades later, Ghana’s economic narrative has become one of repeated cycles, boom and bust, reform and relapse, sovereignty and dependence.  […] The post 40-year

By Elliot WILLIAMS The Annual Report of the National Insurance Commission for 2024, which was released a fortnight ago has provided key insights into the performance of Ghana’s industry last year and some of the Implications for the industry going forward. Despite the sharp economic headwinds that afflicted Ghana in 2024, the insurance industry demonstrated […] The post NIC

…Aligning ESG objectives with the SDGs By Bright Ampadu OKYERE Many people confuse SDGs and ESG, but we need to address them with the knowledge and evidence available. Both the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles aim for a sustainable future. Nonetheless, they operate at different levels with different frameworks. […] The post Commitment to impact appeared

Advans Ghana Savings and Loans has officially launched a new overdraft facility designed to provide micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with rapid access to short-term working capital. The facility, unveiled at a ceremony at Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra, addresses the longstanding challenge of timely liquidity faced by thousands of small businesses across the […] The post Advans

…equipping creatives with skills for financial growth and business sustainability Fidelity Bank Ghana, through its Orange Inspire initiative, has partnered with Akuna Pod to host a Creators’ Economy Masterclass under the theme ‘Turning Creativity into Currency’. The session brought together emerging creatives and entrepreneurs at the Akuna Group headquarters in Labone for a practical learning […] The post Fidelity

Thirty-six individuals and organisations have been recognised for exemplary leadership and innovation in Ghana’s energy sector at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards (GEA), an annual event celebrating excellence across the energy value chain. Organised by the Energy Media Group and endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the World Energy Council FEL […] The post 9th Ghana

By Raymond DENTEH; an Agribusiness Enthusiast This article marks the beginning of a three-part analytical series examining Ghana’s oil palm sector through the lens of public policy performance, investment choices, institutional behaviour, and long-term structural outcomes. It provides: Part I: A historical and comparative review of Government-led oil palm policies and investments, beginning with Ghana’s […] The post Understanding

“The emotionally intelligent person is skilled in four areas: identifying emotions, using emotions, understanding emotions, and regulating emotions.” — John Mayer and Peter Salovey I am sure the first thing that has crossed your mind is: “Are you serious?” “What has emotional intelligence got to do with my service quality?” “Are you not taking it too […] The post Risk

– Financing the future from within By Dela EVANS There comes a time in the life of a nation when it must choose between borrowed breath and sovereign heartbeat. Ghana stands at such a threshold. For decades, our development has been financed not by the sweat of our own brow, but by the outstretched hands […] The post From dependency to destiny appeared first on The Business

For decades, the global economy has promised convergence. The message has been straightforward: open your markets, liberalise your trade, attract investment, and prosperity will follow. Yet many nations across the Global South (primarily Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania) have followed this path and still find themselves burdened by persistent poverty, inequality, and dependence. To […] The post Dependency

SIC Insurance PLC recorded a standout financial performance in 2024, with insurance revenue surging by 49.9 percent to GH¢559.5million, profit after tax rising by 316.9 percent to GH¢53.4million, and shareholders’ funds expanding by 40.1 percent to GH¢670.4million. These results, described by the company as its strongest in more than ten years, were highlighted in the […] The post SIC

By Elizabeth PUNSU    “A person who is not a citizen may engage in a trading enterprise only if that person invests not less than US$1million in cash or relevant goods and services in the enterprise, as required under the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act 865.” It is a bright day at the Suame Magazine […] The post State losing revenue as foreign retailers

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Commissioner-General of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, has pledged government’s commitment to a simpler, more predictable and transparent tax system, announcing that major reforms to income tax and Customs laws are in the offing for 2026. Addressing industry leaders at the 65th Annual General Meeting of the Association of […] The post GRA

The Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, has paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, during which he reaffirmed FirstBank’s commitment to deepening its investment in Ghana’s financial ecosystem, strengthening inclusion, and supporting the country’s broader economic transformation agenda. The strategic meeting was […] The post First

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Controller and Accountant-General, Kwesi Agyei, has indicated that government is committed to slashing the contractor payment time from 90 days to just 15 days after submission of completion certificates – by January 2026. He made this pledge at the 3rd Annual Conference of the African Association of Accountants-General (AAAG) closing […] The post Gov’t

…partners Forestry Commission to restore forests in Juaso District Sahara Group has expanded its flagship Adopt-A-Forest Initiative to Ghana through a strategic partnership with the Forestry Commission, reinforcing its long-term commitment to nature-based climate action and environmental stewardship across Africa. The collaboration, which builds on Sahara’s ongoing partnership with Treedom, a global tree-planting and ecological […] The post Sahara