By Onasis KOBBY
Ghana’s economic challenges—including a depreciating cedi, high inflation, and a growing national debt—require swift and strategic interventions. Accelerating oil and gas production, spearheaded by ENI (Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi), offers a critical opportunity to stabilize the economy.
As a prominent player in Ghana’s energy sector, ENI’s ability to ramp...
By Rita Agyen TAKYI
African cities are at the crossroads of global significance, standing as hubs of culture, innovation, and resilience.
With over 60% of Africa's population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, the nature of urban development in the next decade will lock in the continent's economic, trade,...
Minister for Food and Agriculture-designate Eric Opoku has indicated that government will engage land owners to release potential farmlands in a bid to increase the amount of land available for farming purposes through a land banks policy.
The policy is touted to significantly boost food production for both domestic consumption...
Owing to mounting debts associated with its implementation, corruption and inefficiency, government is being urged to abolish the premixed fuel subsidy policy.
Rather, Policy Lead-Petroleum and Conventional Energy, Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Kodzo Yaotse believes direct financial support to fisherfolk would be a more effective option for fuel...
By Albert Larweh ASANTE
Setting financial goals for the year is not just putting numbers on a spreadsheet, they are the blueprint for the life you want to build.
Yet, too often, we treat them like New Year’s resolutions - ambitious in January, abandoned by March for those of us who...
By Samuel OSAE ANSAH& Lydia Badu DANQUAH
Are you nurturing a business idea, a startup or running a thriving business informally? Have you thought of registering and formalizing the business or idea? Business registration is a crucial step toward legitimacy, growth and increased opportunities.
Why the need to register your business?
Business...
By Ernest De-Graft EGYIR
Insight
Strategic financial planning is at the heart of successful business leadership. For Ghanaian CEOs, aligning financial management with long-term goals ensures sustainable growth, profitability, and resilience in an uncertain economic landscape.
It’s not just about managing budgets—it’s about making strategic decisions that maximize value and position the...
By Kenneth Owusu Asante AMPONSAH
Managing employee knowledge and skills—termed "human data"—is a critical but frequently overlooked aspect of risk management in financial institutions.
This article explores the importance of maintaining dynamic, up-to-date employee knowledge to reduce risks, improve decision-making, and enhance organizational performance.
Human Data as a Double-Edged Sword
Employees represent...
By Samuel Lartey( Prof)
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The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) January 2025 World Economic Outlook Update paints a mixed picture of the global economy. While forecasting a stable but modest growth of 3.3% for both 2025 and 2026, the outlook remains below the historical average of 3.7% (2000–2019).
This points to lingering...
By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.)
Fraud in financial institutions remains a persistent challenge in Ghana, despite regular audits, technological improvements, and discussions among stakeholders. The Bank of Ghana’s 2023 fraud report reveals alarming trends.
For instance, fraud cases increased by 5 percent from 15,164 in 2022 to 15,865 in 2023, with the...