George Asamoah
Ghana Reference Rate Rises To 10.59% In July, Signalling Higher Borrowing Costs
The marginal increase could gradually push up borrowing costs for businesses and households, depending on bank-specific lending terms and risk…
Ghana Maximises Mining Returns As MIIF Royalty Inflows Surge Nearly 500% Since 2020
MIIF has recorded over GH¢5 billion in mineral royalties in 2025, up nearly 500% since 2020, driven by reforms, stronger…
Before Ghana Rewrites Its Rent Laws, It Must Confront the Real Problems in the Rental Market
Ghana’s rent law reform is important, but the real issue is not legislation alone. High rent advances, weak enforcement, poor…
NPA Lowers July Fuel Price Floors as LPG Records Sharpest Decline
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has lowered July fuel price floors, with LPG recording the sharpest reduction of 23.6% to…
Mahama Orders Immediate Release of GH₵ 300m for Flood Relief and Mitigation After Devastating Accra Floods
President Mahama has approved the immediate release of GH₵300 million for flood relief and mitigation, with GH₵150 million allocated to…
Insurers Brace for Claims Surge Amid Widespread Lack of Cover Among Victims
Accra floods have exposed Ghana’s low insurance coverage, with most victims unlikely to be compensated due to lack of flood-inclusive…
Succession Planning Crisis Threatens Survival of 80 Percent of Ghana’s SMEs
Weak succession planning among family-owned SMEs is emerging as a major threat to business continuity in Ghana, where such firms…
Accra Floods Trigger Transport Breakdown as Observer Says Transport Ministry “Doesn’t Care” for Stranded Commuters
Accra’s heavy rains have disrupted transport and left major roads impassable, stranding commuters and exposing weaknesses in the city’s mobility…
Failure to Establish Clear Flood Mitigation Pathway in Accra Disrupts Workers’ Commute, Productivity
Heavy flooding in Accra disrupted transport and prevented workers from reaching offices, forcing business closures and causing significant productivity losses…
24-Hour Economy Programme Attracts $11.5bn in Prospective Investments, Targets 1.7 Million Jobs
Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Programme has attracted over US$11.5 billion in prospective investments and targets the creation of 1.7 million jobs…
Mobile Money Is Reshaping Finance. How Are Banks Keeping Up?
Mobile money remains a key driver of financial inclusion, expanding access to digital payments, credit and other financial services for…
Oracle AI Adoption and Job Cuts Challenge Industry Assurances on Employment
Oracle’s workforce fell by 13% alongside rising restructuring costs as the company expands AI investment, raising concerns that artificial intelligence…
Fintech Expands Role in SME Financing as Digital Lending Accelerates
Fintech is playing an important role in SME financing by expanding access to credit through digital lending platforms and data-driven…
Firms Ramp Up Spending on Worker Wellbeing as Productivity Becomes Priority
Firms are increasing investment in employee wellbeing to boost productivity and retention, with studies showing strong returns from health and…
NDPC Calls Time on Ghana’s ‘Research Without Impact’ Culture
The NDPC has called for stronger links between research and policymaking, warning that many academic recommendations never translate into practical…