A new report shows most Ghanaians know they should save for retirement- but are they actually doing it?
Old Mutual's Financial Wellness Monitor reveals working Ghanaians are experiencing financial recovery- but retirement savings and investment confidence are lagging. Though many acknowledge the importance of saving, a significant gap exists between intention and action- what could be the cause?
UMB is experiencing a transformation under Dr. Oti-Mensah's leadership-but what's driving this resurgence?
Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah's first year as Managing Director of UMB coincides with international recognition-a front-page feature in EMEA Entrepreneur. This milestone hints at a transformation underway at UMB, driven by a leadership style focused on discipline and strategic execution-but what does it mean for the bank's future?
The World Shea Expo returns to Tamale-but can it transform Ghana's shea industry?
The World Shea Expo is returning to Tamale in 2026, bringing together stakeholders in the shea industry. The event aims to boost investment and trade-but what challenges will they face?
A skills shortage could jeopardise the future for over a billion young workers - what does this mean for Ghana?
The World Bank Group has issued a warning regarding the future of employment for young people in developing nations. They suggest a potential crisis is brewing as education may not be keeping pace - leaving many unprepared.
Why is the Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor pushing for a change in how banks view women entrepreneurs?
The Bank of Ghana is encouraging financial institutions to change their perspective. They are being asked to see women-led businesses as a valuable market - not just a charity case - and to offer them affordable credit.
An emergency plan is needed to avert a tomato shortage - but what does it entail?
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana is in talks with the government regarding a possible tomato shortage. Negotiations with Burkina Faso continue over a temporary export ban - but what happens if talks fail?
Ghana's Parliamentary Press Corps sharpen their skills - but what crucial role does financial reporting play in a strong democracy?
The Parliament of Ghana, World Bank, and FCDO collaborated on a workshop for journalists. The aim was to boost their capacity for public financial reporting- but the implications could be far-reaching.
A new partnership promises to ease financial burdens for National Service Personnel - but how will it work?
The National Service Authority (NSA) partners with Absa Bank Ghana and NASPA to introduce a new overdraft facility. This initiative aims to address the challenges faced by National Service Personnel, but what specific relief will it bring?
Urban Ghanaian workers are feeling more financially stable, but are they really prepared for the future?
Working Ghanaians are showing increased optimism and improved financial discipline, according to the Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor. However, long-term financial vulnerability persists-driven by specific savings behaviors.
UMB Capital's Head of Finance says judging the BoG requires looking beyond the numbers - but at what, exactly?
Nelson Cudjoe Kuagbedzi of UMB Capital suggests the Bank of Ghana's success should be judged by its core mandate- maintaining price stability. He highlights the BoG's policy interventions and their costs, urging a focus beyond the balance sheet.