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Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality cannot sustain permanently

A new airport charge in Ghana has travelers concerned about rising costs-but what does this mean for the region?

Ghana's aviation sector faces turbulence with the introduction of a new Airport Infrastructure Development Charge-impacting international passengers. The levy raises questions about competitiveness and regional integration-potentially reshaping travel dynamics.

GOLDBOD's "beautiful" financials hide a troubling truth - what is the real cost of the state gold program?

Ghana Gold Board's (GOLDBOD) 2025 financials paint a picture of success, touting significant gold assays and a healthy surplus. Examining these figures alongside the Bank of Ghana's results, however, reveals a stark contrast - raising questions about the true cost of GOLDBOD's operations.

Aramco's uncertainty highlights a shift: Is Iran, not the US, now key to reopening global energy markets?

Tensions in the Middle East are disrupting global energy markets, involving Iran, the US, and Saudi Arabia. The ability of one nation to impact shipping routes raises questions about long-term stability - and who truly holds the power.

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?

A young woman's future hung in the balance - could an apprenticeship program be the key to unlocking her potential?

Bernice Asare, a Chemistry graduate, faced post-National Service anxieties despite her degree. Newmont's apprenticeship program offered her a chance, but could she thrive without an engineering background?

Trump is at odds with the Fed chair - and hints at firing him if he doesn't leave. What could happen?

Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The two are in a spat over interest rates - and now a potential investigation adds fuel to the fire.

New ethics filings reveal a flurry of financial activity by Donald Trump - but what could be the implications?

Donald Trump's ethics filing reveals a substantial number of financial transactions involving securities of major U.S. companies. The reports, covering the first three months of 2026, hint at the scale of the president's financial activity - but what does it all mean?

TI Ghana & GIPC are intensifying their media campaign - but what hidden practices are threatening Ghana's investment environment?

TI Ghana and GIPC are working together to fight fronting in Ghana's business sector- they held a workshop for journalists in the Ashanti Region. Accurate reporting can safeguard transparency, but illicit practices continue to threaten Ghana's investment landscape.

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations remain legal tender.

Tomato traders are facing difficulties - what could this mean for the market and consumers?

Tomato traders are worried about the challenges of importing tomatoes from Burkina Faso - a situation impacting their businesses. With local tomato availability limited, the traders fear potential market shortages if the issue isn't resolved soon.

Global institutions are coordinating to address the energy crisis - but what does this mean for Ghana?

The IEA, IMF, and World Bank have announced joint measures amidst the Middle East conflict. These measures aim to help vulnerable countries- but what challenges are they facing?

Global financial institutions are raising concerns about the economic impact of war - how will Ghana be affected?

The World Bank, IMF, and IEA are warning about potential economic fallout from the ongoing war in the Middle East. The institutions highlight possible challenges for Ghana and other low-income economies - but what could these be?

A Deloitte partner is calling for more clarity in Ghana's mining sector - but what's at stake?

Deloitte's Gideon Ayi-Owoo has urged Ghana to establish clear, consistent policies for mining license renewals and local content. Policy uncertainty could threaten future investments and state revenues - but how?

A Trump family crypto venture faces a lawsuit from a billionaire backer - what could be the implications?

A billionaire backer is suing the Trump family's crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, over alleged extortion. The firm is accused of an illegal scheme involving cryptocurrency tokens - but what could this mean for the future of the venture?

A Ghanaian MP is raising concerns about a gold mine deal - but what exactly is he worried about?

Suame MP John Darko is calling for value protection in the Damang Gold Mine deal with Engineers and Planners Limited. He is stressing stronger safeguards around equity participation and long-term benefits- but why is this so important?

Mounting delays plague a major transport company - but can new buses really solve the problem?

The State Transport Company (STC) is grappling with public frustration over long waiting times and bus conditions- sparking worries among travelers. The company says it's taking steps to ease pressure, but what impact will this have?

Did SIGA try to steer SOE insurance business to specific companies? The agency is pushing back hard against the claim.

SIGA is responding to claims that they instructed state-owned enterprises to direct insurance business specifically to SIC Insurance PLC and SIC Life Company Limited- a policy think tank raised concerns. The Director General insists their intentions were misunderstood, but what could the real impact be?