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:

An estimated US$54.1billion was lost to illicit financial flows (IFFs) over the last decade, placing the country third among the top-10 most affected nations in sub-Saharan Africa. Largely driven by trade misinvoicing and money laundering, the loss represents one of the most severe capital leakages on the African continent and continues to undermine domestic revenue […] The post Editorial:

By Desmond MASOPEH Coronation Insurance Ghana Limited has launched a new “Pay-As-You-Earn” motor insurance, a flexible payment solution that allows motorists to buy their insurance on monthly, quarterly or up to six months, while enjoying the same benefits under standard motor insurance cover via the eCoronation.com platform. The policy was unveiled at a ceremony held […] The post Coronation

By J. N. Halm So just as expected, the Ishowspeed Africa Tour just sped through Ghana, and Africa, and is finally done and dusted. 20 countries. 28 days. For the past few weeks, this 21-year-old Internet sensation held our attention as he moved from one country to another. If we are to take the word […] The post Tourists versus locals: How bias affects online customer ratings

…a practical due diligence guide for safe land acquisition Buying land in Ghana does not end when money changes hands or documents are signed. The most critical risk-management phase begins after purchase. Many buyers lose land not because they failed to pay, but because they failed to complete statutory post-purchase processes that convert private contracts […] The post The

By Dennis FRIMPONG For more than six decades after the passage of Ghana’s Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220), the country operated a rent control system without a formally appointed Rent Commissioner. During this period, rent prices rose sharply, enforcement weakened, and disputes between landlords and tenants increasingly shifted to informal negotiation, conflict, and in some […] The post The