8 h. ago Village Savings and Loan Groups in Wassa Amenfi West receive financial literacy training

Leaders of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Ghana’s Wassa Amenfi West Municipal have received financial literacy and governance training under a cocoa sustainability initiative aimed at boosting rural livelihoods and promoting responsible sourcing. As part of the ongoing Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative (WACLI), 29 leaders from VSLAs in the municipality completed intensive training in financial management, record-keeping, budgeting, and effective group governance.

Economics

46 h. ago Government gross financing needs to remain elevated; debt service obligations are large – IMF warns

“Since the 2023 domestic debt restructuring, the government has been relying on T-bills [treasury bills] as the main source of domestic financing. Most T-bills are issued through auctions, but the authorities made private placements in 2024, primarily with non-bank investors with limited alternative investment options (individuals, insurance and investment funds)”.

Events

65 h. ago Minority demands urgent aid for Ghanaian scholarship students facing deportation

A deepening financial crisis affecting Ghanaian students on government scholarships abroad has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Minority in Parliament to issue an urgent plea for immediate government intervention.

Politics

6 d. ago Minority accuses gov’t of causing $1.2m loss in passport relaunch

Members of the Minority in Parliament have accused the government of causing a financial loss of $1.2 million through what they describe as an unnecessary relaunch of Ghana’s chip-embedded biometric passport. According to the Minority, the project was fully completed and officially launched by the previous Akufo-Addo administration in December 2024, making the current expenditure […]

Sport

1 week ago Doing business in neighbouring West African states will yield more dividends

Enterprise Group has reaffirmed its commitment to its Nigeria operations, expressing confidence in the long-term viability and profitability of its investment in the West African market.  Chief Executive Officer Daniel Larbi-Tieku, said the company’s decision into Nigeria was focused solely on the life insurance sector, a business model that Nigeria patience and a long-term view […]

Sport

2 w. ago Parliament approves $360m World Bank facility to support 2025 budget

Parliament has approved a $360 million financing agreement between government and the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) for the Second Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing.

Politics

2 w. ago CFOs urged to tighten tax compliance at Societe Generale Ghana breakfast forum

In his opening remarks, Managing Director Hakim Ouzzani emphasised the bank’s commitment to supporting businesses beyond financing, by facilitating knowledge-sharing platforms that promote sound financial governance.

Events

2 w. ago BoG’s ban on 10 MTOs lacks transparency – IERPP demands clarity

In a significant move to strengthen Ghana’s financial sector, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has banned 10 Money Transfer Organizations (MTOs) due to severe regulatory violations.

Politics

2 w. ago Government to design innovative financing scheme for agribusiness – Deputy Trade Minister  

Sampson Ahi, Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, says the government is set to roll out an innovative financing scheme to boost agribusiness and value-chain investment in the agriculture sector.

Politics

3 w. ago Cybersecurity must be core to financial governance – BoG First Deputy Governor

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Zakari Mumuni has said Africa losses an estimated US$4 billion each year to cyber fraud. Dr. Mumuni, made the disclosure during his address at the 2025 Africa Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI) meetings held in Accra. He called for urgent reforms to protect the […]

Politics

3 w. ago Prioritise regional trade over distant markets – Prof Gyasi urges African leaders

Associate Professor of International Trade at the School of Economics, Finance and Law, Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom, Professor Evans Akwasi Gyasi, has called on African leaders to prioritise trade among themselves rather than focusing on distant markets.

Politics

3 w. ago Government seeks financial support from Diplomatic Community to fight illegal mining

The government has appealed to members of the Diplomatic Corps for financial and technical assistance to fight the menace of illegal mining in the country.

Politics

3 w. ago Parliament takes major step towards strengthening economic governance

Parliament, in partnership with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the World Bank, has launched a project to enhance its economic and financial governance capacity.

Politics

4 w. ago Compliance professionals gather in Accra to address cybersecurity, AI governance, and financial crime prevention in African markets

The inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance™ (West Africa) will convene senior executives, board members, legal professionals, and public sector leaders at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City on June 26, 2025. The invitation-only event will address critical governance, compliance, and risk management challenges facing institutions across the continent. The forum, organized by Eunomia Risk […]

Economics