Accra, Ghana — Tuesday, 11 November 2025 — PICCASO Awards the UK and Europe’s leading celebration of leaders, innovators, and changemakers in privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance arrives in Africa this December. The acronym “PICCASO” which connotes Privacy, InfoSec, Compliance, Culture, Awareness, Strategy & Operations, was instituted by a UK-based, globally focused non-profit special interest group, led […] The post PICCASO

“Examine what is said, not who is speaking.” – African proverb We live in an age where people follow personalities, not principles. We mistake noise for wisdom, repetition for truth, and popularity for intelligence. This attitude of admiring the speaker and ignoring the message is how societies sleepwalk into decline. We need to appreciate that […] The post The Attitude Lounge

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Ghanaians have been urged to strengthen their understanding of investment products in order to overcome fear and build long-term wealth. “So many people aspire to own homes, start businesses, further their education or retire comfortably, yet hesitate to invest because of past industry challenges,” Business Development Manager at Fidelity Securities […] The post Public

German Development Cooperation and Innohub Foundation have completed the Ghana SME Impact Investment Support (GSIIS) Project, an initiative aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth and creating decent jobs within Ghanaian SMEs. The closing event marked the culmination of two years of varied technical support to over 20 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from various sectors […] The post German

By Samuel AKAPULE, Bolgatanga Thirty-six lecturers of the Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) have received training on how to tap resources from IBM SkillsBuild, a digital module, to enhance teaching and learning. IBM SkillsBuild modules are learning resources provided through a unified platform where users can access shared content and services to support learning, research and […] The post BTU

“There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being the reliable one in a relationship where reliability is not mutual.” – Terry Mante On Monday morning, Ama arrived at work carrying two bags. One held her laptop. The other held materials for a team presentation scheduled for 10 a.m. Kojo, her teammate, was […] The post Insight Forge with Terry Mante:

 By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The country’s roadmap to a sustainable, inclusive and transformative development demands a mutual collaboration between the private and public sector, Professor of Strategy – Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Professor Kwaku Appiah-Adu, has affirmed. He highlighted this during his speech as the guess speaker for the 10th Ghana Corporate […] The post PPPs

(A Faith-Based Leadership article on Marriage, Purpose, and Divine Partnership) Marriage, in its divine design, is more than a legal contract or a social arrangement; for it is a sacred covenant, a divine institution ordained by God to reflect His glory, governance and love. Scripture tells us in Genesis 2:18: “And the Lord God said, […] The post Discovery

When the mangroves in Atsu’s community near the Volta estuary began disappearing, no one paid attention at first. The trees had protected the shoreline for generations, but slowly, erosion crept in, fish became scarce, and the women who smoked and sold fish struggled to earn a living. Atsu had moved back home after losing a […] The post What do you know …about everyday green finance?

Wisconsin International University College (WIUC) has conferred degrees on 1,864 graduates, marking a significant milestone during its 25th-anniversary celebrations. The celebration, held under the theme ‘WIUC’s Silver Jubilee: Celebrating 25 Years of Impactful Education’, expressed confidence in a future built on the foundations of integrity, service and innovation. The graduating class comprises 1,376 students from […] The post Wisconsin

By Hippolyte FOFACK US President Donald Trump may not be attending the first G20 summit to be held in Africa, but his tariffs are likely to dominate the discussions in Johannesburg. The fallout from Trump’s mercurial trade war is especially challenging for African countries, hindering their progress toward sustainable development and exacerbating existing global inequities. […] The post The

By Seade CAESAR Ghana and Qatar are entering a new phase of cooperation shaped by economic diplomacy, strategic investment interests, and the shifting geopolitical landscape between the Gulf and Africa. Recent high-level engagements particularly the visit by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister to Doha signal that both countries are ready to expand their partnership beyond ceremonial […] The post Deepening

…Why an open book policy and full disclosures are not threats to alleged corruption investigations, but a pathway to true justice By Professor Douglas BOATENG Across the African continent, an increasingly common but deeply damaging misconception has begun to influence the behaviour of certain public institutions: the belief that releasing audited financial statements during an […] The post The

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama is confident the economy has “turned a decisive corner”, expressing confidence that the disinflation gains recorded in this year may extend into a multi-year low-inflation regime. Indeed, BoG says the economy is entering a sustained period of price stability with inflation projected to settle between 4 percent […] The post  Editorial: Economy

By Constance GBEDZO Risk & Enterprise Development Expert John Dramani Mahama was never the flamboyant and sloganeering person. Indeed, many Ghanaians gave him support for his character of simplicity, openness, honesty and genuineness of purpose. He served as President of Ghana from January 2013 to January 2017, following his completion of the late President John […] The post John

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A joint operation by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and National Security has intercepted smuggled goods valued at GH¢3.6 million in two separate exercises conducted in Tema and Aflao. Briefing the media in Accra yesterday, the Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, said the interventions prevented the loss of significant state […] The post GRA

A News Desk Report The local capital markets have expanded only modestly over the past two decades even as developing economies worldwide experience a dramatic deepening of equity and bond financing, according to a new analysis by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The findings, contained in the report ‘Financing Firm Growth: The Role of Capital […] The post Domestic

By Seth KRAMPAH, Ho The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana Mrs Matilda Asante Asiedu has called on Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) to place women at the centre of their strategies, stressing that empowering women is not only fair but also smart business. The call comes at a time when Ghana is […] The post 2nd ARB Women’s Conference: BoG

By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s push to revive its dwindling oil fortunes is taking centre stage again as the state prepares to drill its first onshore exploration well in the Voltaian Basin during October 2026 – a move civil society groups say still lacks the clarity and technical assurance needed for such a major undertaking. […] The post GNPC to begin onshore

Ghana’s fiscal situation for 2026, though still facing pressures, looks more encouraging as to the mid-year revised budget for 2025. This is according to an economic analysis by Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research Economics at Stanbic Bank, who says the country is showing signs of fiscal improvement. At first glance, the country’s budget deficit […] The post 2026 fiscal