By Christopher TETTEH One morning, a business logs in to start the day, only to discover its systems are locked, customer data is inaccessible, and operations have come to a halt. Payments can’t be processed, emails won’t load, and customers are demanding answers. Behind the scenes, a cyber-attack has brought everything to a stop. What […] The post Cybersecurity and

The University of Gold Coast (UGC) has matriculated 600 students into its new Specialist MBA program, marking a significant milestone in the university’s postgraduate expansion. The program is designed to equip students with both academic knowledge and practical skills, making them competent, ethical, and impact-driven managers. The Chancellor of the University of Gold Coast, Bishop […] The post University

Thaddeus Anim-Somuah, an Advisor to the Executive Director at the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC), has been appointed Chair of the World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders (FEL) platform following a unanimous vote by the Council’s Member Committees. The appointment places Mr. Anim-Somuah in a key global leadership role at a time when the international […] The post ASEC

By Juliet ETEFE Consumer inflation rate fell further to 3.8 percent in January 2026, marking the 13th consecutive month of decline and its lowest level since the rebasing of prices in 2021, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data show a sharp moderation in price pressures, with year-on-year […] The post Inflation

By Juliet ETEFE The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has called for expanded National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) coverage, faster investment in sanitation and housing and stronger job creation, noting that health deprivation, poor living conditions and employment vulnerability remain the main obstacles to poverty reduction. Presenting the Quarterly Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report for 2024 […] The post GSS

The country has officially begun refining gold purchased from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, following commencement of refinery operations by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in partnership with Gold Coast Refinery. The start of operations was marked by a tour of the Gold Coast Refinery by Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Dr. […] The post GoldBod begins local refining

By Samuel SAM An investment of US$35.7million under Ghana’s Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) programme is yielding positive results, with significant job creation, higher output across key value chains and rising revenues, programme partners have said. The youth-focused agricultural initiative, led by Agri-Impact Limited in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is designed […] The post US$35.7m

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana is on course to establish its first modern fire assay laboratory, a move he describes as a historic breakthrough in the country’s gold value-chain and revenue assurance framework. Dr. Forson made the declaration during an inspection visit to the Gold Coast Refinery, where […] The post Gov’t targets

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the Gold Coast Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and broader economic transformation agenda following an inspection tour of the facility. The Minister undertook the visit together with the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer […] The post Gov’t

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd [GTBank] is set to expand its nationwide footprint with the opening of its branch at Ahodwo in Kumasi, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to bringing convenient, innovative and customer-focused banking services closer to its customers. The new Ahodwo Branch, located at Plot No. 15, Block “O”, Ahodwo, close to Atinga Junction, […] The post GTBank opens branch at

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd [GTBank] is set to expand its nationwide footprint with the opening of its branch at Ahodwo in Kumasi, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to bringing convenient, innovative and customer-focused banking services closer to its customers. The new Ahodwo Branch, located at Plot No. 15, Block “O”, Ahodwo, close to Atinga Junction, […] The post GTBank opens 41st

The UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, has announced the commercial rollout of its next-generation mobile communications satellite, Thuraya-4, in South Africa. The commercial availability of Thuraya, a subsidiary of Space42, marks the company’s first operational presence in the country and a major step in expanding secure, reliable satellite connectivity to one of Africa’s […] The post Space42

By Sanjeev Mansotra Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its education journey. Across Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and other countries across the continent are working to improve their domestic education systems. However, pressures stretch across the entire system, threatening the very heart of education. UNICEF warns that six million more children may be […] The post An

“Water obtained by begging does not quench thirst.” – African proverb For many Ghanaians, the mention of ‘Silicon Valley’ or ‘Shenzhen’ gets us wondering when Ghana will channel her energy into building such a technological hub. We seem to be waiting for a massive factory or a government-led tech city to save us. But if […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo

By Ezekiel Adu Mensah Across offices, factories and campuses, millions earn a salary every month yet remain financially strained. The paradox is familiar: regular income, constant pressure. It raises a hard question. Why does earning money not translate into financial stability? The answer lies in a simple but uncomfortable truth. Income and money management are […] The post Episode

By Edward Boateng OPOKU A small episode at a cousin’s wedding recently reminded me why many car owners don’t truly understand the vehicles they drive, especially the drivetrain they paid extra for. It had rained heavily. The wedding venue’s designated car park was already waterlogged and soft underfoot. I volunteered to help with parking when […] The post What you need to know about

By Desmond BREDU In the first part of this series, I laid the foundation for our conversation on financial fortitude and the need to be intentional about your inflows and your expenditure, in particular. Remember Delores and Jane? In this second part, I will share into greater details why foregrounding your financial circumstances can determine […] The post The

By Afua Kyemenu CAIQUO Kwesi Nyametease, an accountant, no longer begins his day buried in files and calculators. Instead, he opens a laptop, clicks a few buttons and within minutes, software powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) has prepared financial summaries that once took him hours to prepare and compile. As he sits at his desk, […] The post Artificial

The Hunger Project–Ghana (THP–Ghana), with funding support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has officially handed over essential medical supplies, valued at US$ 165,000 to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to support maternal, newborn and child healthcare. The supplies included autoclaves, vaccine fridges, ultrasound scan machines with printers, delivery beds, Infant AMBU […] The post The

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Asiamah has expressed grave worry about implications of the country’s scheduled exit from the IMF programme later this year, particularly with regard to uncertainties in the global environment. His major concern is that they could pose challenges to capital flows and exchange rate dynamics. The BoG Governor however said the […] The post Editorial: