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With a rapidly aging population and a largely informal workforce, Africa faces a critical challenge in securing the financial future of its citizens.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged African nations to undertake urgent pension reforms. This call comes as a significant

Amid rising fuel costs, what assurances did the Energy Committee Vice Chair give to Ghanaians?

Kofi Arko Nokoe, Vice Chair of the Energy Committee, addressed Ghanaians' concerns about rising fuel prices. He hinted at the government's commitment to energy stability - but what considerations are at play?

The TUC is threatening industrial action if reports of unequal salary increases across the public sector prove true, demanding fairness in resource

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a stern warning regarding potential strike action over alleged disparities in public sector salary

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.

Discover how SSNIT's new Membership Value Programme could transform the benefits and services available to its contributors and pensioners.

SSNIT is set to launch a new Membership Value Programme aimed at providing additional benefits to its contributors and pensioners. This initiative

SSNIT is working to help informal sector workers understand their pensions - but will it be enough?

SSNIT and the TUC are working together to educate Ashanti region workers about pension schemes. The goal is to increase participation, especially among self-employed individuals - but what challenges do they face?

A nationwide registration of small-scale miners has begun - but what does this mean for the future of the industry?

The government, in collaboration with the Minerals Commission, has initiated a nationwide registration of small-scale miners. This exercise aims to formalise and regulate the sector - but what benefits will this bring to the miners?

Ghana is placing forests at the center of economic transformation - but can the country overcome deforestation threats?

Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah launched the second Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative, emphasizing the economic potential of Ghana's forests. Stakeholders are rethinking the relationship between forests and national development - but what challenges lie ahead?

The Agric Minister responds to FABAG's ultimatum - but what solutions are on the horizon for the tomato crisis?

The Agric Minister, Eric Opoku, and FABAG are at odds over the ongoing tomato supply crisis- with FABAG issuing an ultimatum. The Minister defends the ministry's efforts, hinting at a deeper understanding needed.

The Agric Minister says "we are not fools" - but is the tomato crisis response as smart as it could be?

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has responded to FABAG's ultimatum regarding the ongoing tomato supply crisis. He defends the ministry's actions and suggests some stakeholders may be misinformed - but what does this mean for consumers?

Ghana's banks and PSPs have been put on notice regarding cybersecurity - but what does this mean for consumers?

Sam George has warned banks and PSPs about cybersecurity reporting. The directive aims to protect Ghana's digital financial ecosystem - but what happens if they don't comply?

Fraudulent emails are targeting stakeholders in Ghana's mining sector - but what are these imposters after?

The Minerals Commission is alerting the public to a rise in fraudulent schemes targeting Ghana's mining sector- with imposters posing as officials. These individuals are soliciting money and sensitive information, raising concerns for stakeholders in the industry.

The Minerals Commission warns of rising scams - are you at risk of being targeted by these fake officials?

The Minerals Commission has alerted the public to a surge in fraudulent schemes. Imposters are posing as officials - but what are they after?

Discover how TOR is working with CSOs to navigate its recovery and transformation, aiming to bolster Ghana's energy security.

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has engaged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Ghana's energy sector regarding its transformation and recovery efforts.

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.

Youth innovators in Africa are meeting to address climate change and waste concerns - but how will they do it?

Ghana recently hosted the Green Africa Youth Organisation's Developing Youth Ecopreneurs Conference (DYEC) - a gathering focused on green entrepreneurship. The conference aimed to empower young innovators to tackle climate change and waste issues, but what solutions did they come up with?

The BoG Governor calls for Africa to move beyond payments at the 3i Africa Summit - but to what, exactly?

The 3i Africa Summit in Accra brought together financial experts to discuss Africa's digital finance future- with the Bank of Ghana Governor urging a shift. He emphasized the need to move past basic payment systems, but what does this entail?