GCB Bank PLC has marked its annual thanksgiving activities with a series of interfaith engagements, bringing together management and staff in reflection, worship and gratitude for the Bank’s journey. As part of the programme, a delegation from GCB Bank, led by the Executive Head of Retail Banking, Mr. Sina Kamagate, paid a courtesy call on […] The post GCB Bank marks annual

The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has raised serious concerns over the 2026 budget’s capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans, warning that the proposed 141 percent increase is highly ambitious and may be difficult to implement without jeopardising fiscal stability. As far back as November 20, 2025, CPS held a media engagement and – while commending government […] The post Editorial:

Alisa Hotel Tema has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and collaboration through a series of donations and stakeholder visits to mark the New Year. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the hotel donated a computer together with its accessories and a printer to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of […] The post Alisa

By Joseph AKYEAMPONG Esq News about the impending passage of a Competition Law for Ghana by the Minister of Industries, Agribusiness and Trade, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare at the Government Accountability Series last week at the Jubilee House gladdened the hearts of many enthusiasts of competition and consumer protection laws for Ghana. This is for the […] The post Finally, a competition (anti-trust)

By Innocent Samuel APPIAH More than six decades after independence, a visionary leader, President John Mahama,  envisioned domestic gold refining, and helped in the landmark agreement that has come to fulfil a post-colonial promise and honour the pan-African legacy that bound Ghana and Egypt together. On a fine morning in Accra, as Sammy Gyamfi, CEO […] The post From Nkrumah’s dream to Mahama’s

By Ummu MARKWEI (PhD) In many professional spaces, women learn early that success requires more than qualifications and hard work. It also demands adaptation. A recent study by Ummu Markwei, Esther Julia Korkor Attiogbe, Rejoice Esi Asante, Abigail Opoku Mensah, and Nana Owusua Aboagye-Darko uses female academics in Ghanaian universities as a case study to […] The post Women,

There’s a particular accent that kills interviews instantly. It’s not Ghanaian or British. It’s corporate. You hear it when someone says, “At this point in time…” instead of “Now.” Or “Going forward” instead of “Next.” Or “We are leveraging synergies” instead of anything human. This mistake is common among executives, policymakers, and professionals who were […] The post On

By Ama Amissah WUJANGI Valentine’s Day often makes us think of love, relationships, gifts, flowers, chocolates, and fancy dinners. But love isn’t always loud or flashy. Sometimes, it’s the quiet, thoughtful things we do, especially when it comes to money, that speak the loudest. In Ghanaian homes, we see it every day. A parent making […] The post Love language beyond

By Eric OSIAKWAN On January 5, 2026, we woke up to the new year message that Africa’s largest fintech Flutterwave has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million. The acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s widest payments networks, […] The post Mergers

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been registered with the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Standard by Certification Partner Global (CPG), marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s institutional evolution and commitment to world-class operational excellence. Issued in November 2025, this registration follows rigorous independent assessments of Afreximbank’s enterprise risk management framework by external auditors, with zero […] The post Afreximbank’s

By Seade CAESAR The United Arab Emirates has quietly but decisively positioned itself as one of Africa’s most consequential economic partners. Through its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement program, the UAE is reshaping how trade, investment, and mobility between the Gulf and Africa are structured. What began as a diversification strategy away from oil has evolved […] The post Ghana,

Stand out! I’m not shouting at you; I’m giving you the best advice you’ll get today. Sometimes, that is just what your business needs to move from modest to triumphing in the industry. How can you stand out as an SME? Branding is the answer. Strong branding can move your business from a 1 to […] The post Stand out or stay small: Why branding is the game changer

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Rates on domestic Treasury bills softened last week, stopping a five-week upward trend as strong investor demand combined with recent monetary policy easing to drive renewed yield compression across the curve. The auction was heavily oversubscribed by 144 percent, with total bids of            GH¢17.11billion against an […] The post Strong

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE An environmental and fisheries governance civil society organisation, the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), has recommended that government fully implement principles of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency – especially on vessel information in the country’s marine space. The organisation said it is imperative for authorities, including the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture […] The post EJF

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is set to review provisions of GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865) as part of measures to protect local investors and expand employment opportunities for Ghanaians, particularly in the retail sector. Head of the GIPC Ashanti Zonal Office, Michael Okyere, disclosed this during an interview with […] The post GIPC Act

By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema TDC Ghana Limited has declared a dividend of GH¢3million for the 2024 financial year, reflecting a strong improvement in revenue, profitability and balance-sheet performance. Revenue rose by 33.67 percent to GH¢130.96million in 2024, up from GH¢97.97million in the previous year. The proposed dividend is subject to shareholder approval. Speaking at the company’s […] The post TDC

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has awarded an honorary doctorate to businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama in recognition of his contributions to mining, construction, indigenous enterprise development and national service. The degree was conferred at UMaT’s 18th Special Congregation, held on Saturday, and attended by university officials, faculty members, graduates, and guests. President […] The post UMaT

Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, and wherever we’re waiting in line, our digital laundry gets aired in plain view. And as phones become more tailored to our routines and preferences, concerns about privacy are only growing. That’s why […] The post A new layer of privacy five years in the making appeared

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A former Second Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Sammy Crabbe has extended his congratulatory wishes to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his decisive victory in the NPP’s presidential primaries, on January 31, 2026. In a congratulatory statement, the former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of NPP maintained that Dr. Bawumia’s […] The post Dr.

A total amount of GH¢56billion tax revenue was raised in the 2025 operational year, Commissioner of Customs Brigadier-General Glover Ashong Annan said at the International Customs Day observance. Established by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in 1953, it highlights the importance of Customs in economic growth and supply chain security. Unfortunately, the amount falls short […] The post Editorial: