By Selassie Isaac ISRAEL, Doctoral Student, Business Administration Abstract In the wake of Ghana’s landmark 2017-2019 financial sector clean-up, which saw the collapse of nine universal banks, the critical role of board governance has moved from theoretical discourse to regulatory imperative. This article investigates the moderating effect of board governance on credit risk management (CRM) within Ghanaian […] The post The

By Enoch Young DOGBE After church, I decided to treat myself to a simple, familiar meal—yam, ripe plantain, pear, and egg stew. Nothing extravagant. Just good food, the kind many Ghanaians grew up eating without much thought. On my way home, I stopped at the market to buy the ingredients. The yam was expensive but […] The post GH?50 for two pears: When did everyday

Maxwell Klu The Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Mr A. Y. Maxwell Klu, has called for a renewed commitment to the fight against the illegal exploitation of Ghana’s minerals, including gold, gravel and sand, across Ghana’s mining regions to ensure environmental sustainability. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Minerals Commission for stakeholders […] The post Join

Government is being urged to fully implement principles of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, particularly on vessel information in the country’s marine space. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), an environmental and fisheries governance civil society organisation, believes it is imperative for authorities like our own Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MoFAD) to publish the […] The post Editorial:

“Accra is a very expensive city to live in Nii,” This statement wasn’t made by one friend or business acquaintance, it’s becoming a running theme in some of my conversations with other colleagues across the African continent. They will point to the cost of restaurant food and some consumer supplies, even Uber or Bolt as […] The post Real

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