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.
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?
Ghana's health and economic future could hinge on a critical tax overhaul-discover why experts are pushing for change.
VAST Ghana has advocated for a comprehensive review of Ghana's excise tax framework, specifically targeting tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages. This initiative aims to address the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and enhance domestic revenue mobilization.
The Vice President says Africa must develop its own technologies- but how can the continent achieve this?
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang addressed the Oxford Africa Conference on the need for Africa to lead its own transformation. She emphasized building systems rooted in African realities- but what does this entail?
New buses arrive, but can they overcome the hurdles that have plagued Ghana's public transport?
Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang commissioned 100 new Metro Mass buses as part of a larger government initiative. This move aims to address critical issues within Ghana's public transportation sector- but what challenges remain?
Opoku-Agyemang questions the UN's legitimacy- what reforms does she suggest for African representation?
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang addressed the Oxford Africa Conference 2026, discussing global governance. She argued the exclusion of African nations undermines democracy- raising questions about power distribution- but what does she suggest?
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?
Graduates are charged to apply their knowledge and skills toward national and global development- but how?
Takoradi Technical University held its 26th Special Congregation Ceremony in Takoradi. The university reiterated its dedication to equipping students- including those with disabilities- with relevant competencies.
Afreximbank unveils a US$10B programme to help Africa and CARICOM cope with Middle East conflict fallout - but how?
Afreximbank is launching a programme aimed at shielding African and CARICOM economies from the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) hopes to address economic shocks - but what challenges will it face?
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?