Hubtel has strengthened its commitment to youth empowerment and digital inclusion by sponsoring an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme organised by Brainwave AfricaTech. The Brainwave AfricaTech – AI Explorer’s Club is aimed at equipping young learners, many from under-resourced communities, with practical and future-ready technology skills. The programme, delivered through Brainwave’s AI Explorers Club, introduced pupils […] The post Hubtel

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The government will resume longer-term domestic bond issuance after the expiration of restrictions imposed during the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking a shift in its post-restructuring debt strategy. The reopening of the domestic bond market signals a transition from crisis management to active debt portfolio restructuring. While the strategy prioritises […] The post Gov’t

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr Riverson Oppong, has  warned that if the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran persists, consumers could face higher petroleum product prices as global oil markets react to the ongoing conflict. While he allayed fears of possible […] The post Consumers warned

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Letshego Africa Holdings, Reinette van der Merwe, in her first official visit to Ghana since assuming office, met with a number of interest groups, including a visit to the Bank of Ghana. At the Bank Square, the headquarters of the central bank, the GCEO met with the Governor, Dr. […] The post Letshego Group CEO meets with regulator appeared first on The

Management of ZEN Petroleum, has honoured and celebrated some sixteen deserving retailers across the country, at the company’s Retail Excellence Awards in Accra. The event gathered key petroleum sector players, including board members, partners, customers, staff and the regulator, to celebrate ZEN’s journey of resilience, innovation and purpose for more than a decade within the […] The post ZEN

Fidelity Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to inclusion through a series of community interventions in February, combining sustained institutional support with targeted acts of compassion across the country. At the heart of the Bank’s outreach was a renewed donation to New Horizon Special School, where Fidelity presented GH¢20,000 to support the school’s educational […] The post Fidelity

FirstBank Ghana Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Rosie Ebe-Arthur as Acting Board Chairperson, following the resignation of Mr. Kofo Majekodunmi, who served as Board Chairman from 2021 to 2026. Ms. Ebe-Arthur brings to the role extensive experience in human capital management, organisational leadership, and corporate governance across Africa and the United Kingdom. A […] The post FirstBank appoints

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A novel initiative, the Property & Polo Classic, is set to gather investors with extensive interests in Ghana’s lifestyle sectors and property developers to deal, network and have fun over the Independence Weekend. The event, which aims to connect domestic and international property developers with over 500 business leaders and potential […] The post Property

Based on recent occurrences in the cocoa and gold sectors it appears that President John Mahama’s government has prioritized gold over cocoa. Instead of addressing the structural and financial issues confronting the cocoa sector, the government rather established a new Goldbod that is receiving more attention than cocoa. Prior to establishing Goldbod, the Previous Minerals […] The post DEVELOPMENT

By J. N. Halm It never occurred to her that her commitment to the job was going to get her into such trouble. New to the department, she was bent on doing her very best. But unfortunately for her, coming to work before everyone else, staying after hours to finish her work and staying respectful […] The post The bully, the bullied and the customer appeared first on The

Kenya’s instant payment network, Pesalink, has announced a landmark partnership with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), enabling seamless cross-border transactions across Africa in local currencies. The collaboration allows individuals, SMEs, and businesses to make instant 24/7 bank-to-bank transfers between Pesalink’s 80-plus participants—including banks, fintechs, SACCOs, and telcos—and more than 160 commercial banks and […] The post Pesalink

African Heads of State and Government have formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a coordinated, Africa-led platform designed to accelerate the preparation and facilitation of financing for priority cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063. The launch took place during the Third Presidential High-Level Dialogue of the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions […] The post AFRICA

The Ministry of Finance has announced the “expiration of the restrictions on new domestic bond issuance,” bringing to an end a three-year restrictive measure introduced in 2023 at the height of Ghana’s debt crisis. According to the Ministry, “the three-year restriction was imposed in 2023 to prevent Government from issuing new bonds following the debt […] The post Gov’t

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Kwahu Business Advocacy Association (KBAA) has been inaugurated in Accra. The initiative represents a shift from individual entrepreneurship to a coordinated platform aimed at strengthening the Kwahu community’s influence on industrial and trade policy. The event brought together government officials, development planners and leading entrepreneurs who endorsed the formation of […] The post Trade

By Kenneth Agyei-Duah, Technical Advisor to Commissioner-General, Ghana Revenue Authority Customs administrations function as a nation’s ultimate economic heart; they possess the singular power to either facilitate trade or effectively strangle it. Their mandate is expansive: simultaneously regulating trade flows, securing national revenue, enforcing statutory laws, and safeguarding the physical border. Yet, throughout the developing […] The post Modernising

By Wilfred Kodjo Kedapey In July 2021, when billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson floated briefly in zero gravity aboard a spacecraft launched by Virgin Galactic, millions watched the livestream. It felt like a personal triumph. But it was also something else: a national performance. The backdrop was not just a company logo, but the idea of […] The post How countries

As Ghana gears up for its 2027 local elections, a new study has raised alarm over the persistent violence against women in politics, which continues to hinder democratic participation at the local level. At a joint roundtable hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana and the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), researchers, policymakers, development […] The post New

By Samuel SAM The National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) has launched its “Fugu Wednesday Wear” initiative in Tamale to promote Ghana’s cultural heritage and stimulate growth within the textile and creative industries. The initiative, under the theme “NIB PLC Champions Ghana’s Heritage: Empowering Creativity, Financing Culture and Promoting Tourism”, aligns with government’s declaration of “Fugu […] The post NIB

Accra’s transport crisis has become a daily reality for millions of commuters. Whether it is trotro routes that change midway, ride-hailing fares that surge unpredictably, or deteriorating road conditions that slow movement across the city, transport has become one of the most uncertain parts of everyday life. For many residents, the challenge is no longer […] The post Motoring

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org Just as financial technology has transformed payments, lending, and financial inclusion, marketing technologies have quietly become one of the most powerful engines of modern economic growth. In the digital age, marketing is no longer driven primarily by intuition, billboards, or mass advertising. It is powered by data, automation, artificial intelligence, […] The post Powering