From a mining town to the IMF - what pivotal moments shaped Valeria Mensah's journey in economics?
Valeria Mensah is an economist with the IMF, blending her skills with an interest in global economic development. She shares her journey from a Ghanaian mining town to shaping economic policies - but how did her past shape her future?
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.
The IMF warns of hidden risks in global credit markets- could the Middle East war trigger a financial crisis?
The IMF is sounding the alarm about the war in the Middle East and its potential impact on the global economy. The apparent calm in financial markets may be masking vulnerabilities- but what could happen if the war escalates?
Ghana's seed system is getting a reset - but what does this mean for the country's broader agricultural transformation?
A National Seed System Reset Programme has been launched at the University of Ghana, bringing together stakeholders to discuss strengthening Ghana's seed system. The programme aims to create a modern, coordinated pipeline - hinting at the future of Ghana's agricultural transformation agenda.
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?
Can the Africa Energy Technology Centre's initiatives restructure the continent's energy architecture?
The Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC 2026) convened in Accra, Ghana, to address Africa's energy paradox- vast resources overshadowed by energy poverty. AETC aims to transition Africa into an integrated economy, but regional value chains remain theoretical without integrated energy systems.
Financial markets are being redesigned, with emerging economies at the forefront - but what does this mean for Ghana?
At the ACI World Congress in Accra, central bank governors discussed financial markets. The focus was on how emerging economies are redesigning them - but the implications are still unclear.
Ghana's drop in mining investment attractiveness raises questions - what impact will this have?
Ghana's mining sector is facing scrutiny as the Global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index reveals a shift in the nation's ranking. Stakeholders are now concerned about what this could mean for the country's appeal to investors.
A Finance Committee member says there's room to cut fuel taxes - but is it really that simple?
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam suggests reducing petroleum taxes won't hurt the 2026 budget, despite rising fuel prices. He claims the government benefits from higher crude oil prices - but what does this mean for the average Ghanaian?
A leading finance expert insists there's room to maneuver on fuel taxes - but how?
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam says reducing petroleum taxes won't affect the 2026 budget- despite concerns about rising fuel prices. He claims the government has undisclosed revenue gains that could offset potential losses- but what are they?
Despite reported outages, the Energy Ministry insists Ghana's electricity supply remains stable - but for how long?
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is addressing concerns about Ghana's electricity supply. The PRO insists the government is tackling challenges - but what could this mean for citizens?
A new report suggests potential breaches of Ghana's petroleum revenue laws - but what could this mean for the country?
PIAC reports that Ghana's finance ministers and Parliament may have violated petroleum revenue rules. The committee is calling for adherence to the law - but the implications could be significant.
Why is PIAC so concerned about the future of Ghana's oil production, and what changes are they hoping to see?
PIAC is urging the government and Petroleum Commission to create a plan that will encourage investment in current oil-producing fields. The call comes after Ghana's crude oil production has seen a sixth consecutive annual decline - raising concerns about the country's oil fields.