26 h. ago Financial knowledge, not money, separates the rich from the poor – Adnan Saani

Entrepreneur Adnan Saani Dangotey has urged young people to shift their focus from material possessions to financial understanding, describing knowledge as the true foundation of wealth creation.

Economics

3 d. ago First National Bank calls for realistic retirement planning to secure financial freedom

Retirement is often imagined as a season of freedom, stability, and fulfilment. But according to Samuel Acquah, Chief Risk Officer at First National Bank, the lived reality for many Ghanaian retirees reveals a gap between expectation and experience, requiring a fresh approach to financial planning. Speaking on the theme Redefining Financial Freedom for Retirement, Mr Acquah said while Ghana’s Three-Tier Pension system exists to support workers in both formal and informal sectors, most individuals still rely on informal planning methods that fall short of ensuring adequate retirement income. Many pensioners, he noted, cite low salaries, limited financial knowledge, and poor access to information as barriers to effective preparation.

Politics

3 w. ago WAIFEM warns poor financial reporting threatens institutions in Sub

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has cautioned that weak financial report writing and presentation skills remain a major threat to financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Director General of WAIFEM, Baba Musa, said many institutions risk facing serious operational challenges if they fail to prioritise effective communication in their day-to-day […]

Events

3 w. ago Ghana’s Economy Outpaces Peers but Faces Crucial Reform Test, Says World Bank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economy-outpaces-peers-but-faces-crucial-reform-test-says-world-bank/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to grow 5.7% in 2024 and 5.3% in early 2025, outperforming regional peers through resilient trade and falling inflation, the World Bank reports. Yet fiscal pressures resurfaced last year, threatening hard-won stability gains. In its latest Economic Update, the Bank warns growth will slow to 3.9% in 2025 as austerity […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economy-outpaces-peers-but-faces-crucial-reform-test-says-world-bank/

Politics

4 w. ago Accusing Without Proof In a Time of Mourning Is Not Journalism, It’s Cruelty

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accusing-without-proof-in-a-time-of-mourning-is-not-journalism-its-cruelty/by Melvin Tarlue, a journalist and media relations management expert By any democratic measure, the abduction of a journalist is alarming. It strikes at the heart of media freedom, chills public discourse, and threatens the press’s ability to speak truth to power. The reported abduction of Ghanaian broadcast journalist Akyemkwaa Nana Kofi Asare by unknown […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accusing-without-proof-in-a-time-of-mourning-is-not-journalism-its-cruelty/

Politics

4 w. ago ARDA report warns fuel import dependency threatens Africa’s economy

A recent report from the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has issued a stark warning of Africa’s heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products, which leaves the continent dangerously exposed to economic paralysis.

Events