By Ebenezer Adu-Acquah In conversations about economic development, the focus often goes to sectors such as oil and gas, agriculture, banking, and infrastructure. However, one critical pillar that quietly supports all these sectors is insurance and, more importantly, reinsurance. While insurance is gradually gaining visibility in Ghana, the role of reinsurance remains less understood by […] The post Importance

In accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) intends to update its supplier database for Contractors, Consultants, and Service Providers for Goods, Works and Services. The supplier database update and registration exercise is open to companies, firms and enterprises registered with the Office […] The post Bank

Stanbic Bank Ghana has extended its support to the Muslim community with a donation to the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. As part of its annual Ramadan outreach, the bank presented food items and a cash donation of GHS50,000 at the Chief […] The post Stanbic Bank supports Chief Imam in aid of Ramadan

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has dismissed a complaint alleging that the Board Chairman of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Richard Kwame Asante, failed to declare his assets in accordance with the Constitution. In a decision dated 24 February 2026, CHRAJ ruled that Mr Asante complied with the asset’s declaration […] The post CHRAJ

Prudential Bank Limited, a leading indigenous Bank, has advocated for simpler, more accessible technology solutions to drive financial inclusion in Africa. The Bank made the call at the 25th Connected Banking Summit and Excellence Awards West Africa, where the Bank’s senior officials served as subject matter resource persons at various high-level industry discussions. Speaking on […] The post Prudential

By Mohammed ALI Although it takes many different forms, fasting is strongly encouraged and supported in religious settings. Accordingly, fasting was a common practice among all messengers and prophets of God as a spiritual devotion to their Creator. King David (AS) said, “…I humbled myself with fasting…” (Psalm 35:13, New King James Version; see Ezra […] The post Ramadan:

The Q&A session is flowing smoothly. Then it happens. A hand shoots up. The tone is sharp. The words carry heat. What begins as a question quickly morphs into a public challenge. The atmosphere tightens. Your instinct might be to defend the speaker or shut the question down immediately. Resist that instinct. Hostility feeds on […] The post On cue with Kafui DEY: Handling

…Getting the institutional architecture right By Dr. Sammy CRABBE In the previous article, we outlined how a Ghanaian version of EIS and SEIS could be designed in practice—clear eligibility rules, disciplined incentives, strong safeguards, and minimal discretion. That discussion naturally leads to the next and often most contentious question: who should regulate such a system, […] The post Equity

UBA Ghana has once again reinforced its position as a leading financial institution and proved its banking excellence, by being named the best Financial Institution and Best CSR Initiative at the recent Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards 2026. The recognition celebrates the bank’s innovation, strong governance, customer focus and measurable social impact across global […] The post UBA wins two

Nearly half the jobs across Africa are expected to be impacted by the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom within the next three years, the PwC Africa Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 has revealed. The survey gathered responses from nearly 50,000 employees in 28 sectors across 48 countries including five African nations and revealed that 49 […] The post Editorial: AI here, there, everywhere! appeared

By Prof. Kobby MENSAH The State of the Nation Address by President John Dramani Mahama articulates a reformist national vision anchored on economic stability, productive transformation, and institutional restoration. Framed through the Resetting Ghana Agenda, as domestic renewal philosophy, and the Accra Reset, which is Africa’s global repositioning, the vision prioritises rebuilding public trust, strengthening […] The post Operationalising

A corruption scandal has erupted within Bolt’s Azerbaijan operations — and it is not a minor compliance breach. The controversy has exposed alleged systemic bribery, selective onboarding, manipulation of bonuses, and the deliberate blocking of drivers’ accounts until payments were made through intermediaries. Even more troubling, reports indicate that elements within the local transport regulatory […] The post Motoring

By Jerry HALM The most common question any prospective EV buyer asks is a simple one: Does it actually save me money? In Ghana, the answer is nuanced — but increasingly, it is leaning towards “yes”. To understand why, it helps to look beyond the sticker price and consider the full picture of vehicle ownership. […] The post Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO: The cost

The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area,  Wamkele Mene, is conducting a two-day official visit to the Central African Republic (CAR) focused on accelerating the country’s full participation in the continental free trade area, with gazetting of tariff offers identified as the critical next step for CAR to access the preferential market of […] The post AfCFTA

Explorco, the upstream exploration subsidiary of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has signed a project management consultancy contract with LubriMax Ghana Limited and its technical partner, Well Engineers and Planners, to commence drilling activities in the Voltaian Basin. The agreement, signed at the Explorco head office in Accra on Wednesday, March 4, marks a […] The post GNPC

African trade ministers have adopted a unified continental position on World Trade Organisation matters ahead of the organisation’s 14th Ministerial Conference, with the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area emphasising the mutually reinforcing relationship between multilateralism and regional integration as essential to advancing Africa’s economic interests. Wamkele Mene participated in the African Group […] The post MAPUTO

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has issued a notice proposing an amendment to the licence of Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC) that would remove the company’s exclusive rights to provide 5G infrastructure services in the country, a move regulators say is intended to promote competition and accelerate the country’s digital transformation. In a statement issued on March […] The post NCA

By Juliet ETEFE Year-on-year inflation eased further to 3.3 percent in February 2026, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline and lowest rate recorded since the 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebasing, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The latest figure represents a 0.5 percentage-point drop from 3.8 percent recorded for January 2026 and […] The post Inflation

Ghana’s urban transport challenges are no longer just a matter of convenience; they are an economic imperative that demands urgent attention. This was the central message delivered by the Head of Brands and Marketing at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu, at the Stanbic Bank/Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting held in Accra. Speaking under the theme: […] The post Resetting

New business rises slightly in February Output down for second month running Input costs and output prices decrease again New orders returned to growth in Ghana’s private sector during February following a soft start to the year. The rate of expansion was only modest, however, and output therefore continued to be scaled back, as did […] The post New orders return to growth, but