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By Leo Nelson Africa is sitting on a financial goldmine estimated at over one trillion dollars, yet much of this wealth remains underutilised due to fragmented and poorly coordinated financial markets. This concern was raised by Bank of Ghana Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu, who has called for urgent reforms to unlock the continent’s full economic potential. According to her, Africa’s vast financial resources span pensions, capital markets, and remittances. However, the inability to effectively channel these funds into long-term investments continues to limit economic growth and resilience across the continent. At a time when global uncertainties are intensifying, she…

The Ghanaian cedi has once again come under intense scrutiny as it depreciated to a new level against the US dollar. According to the latest official rates released by the Bank of Ghana on Friday, April 10, the cedi is now buying at GHS11.0145 and selling at GHS11.0255 to one US dollar. This development signals mounting forex pressure on the local currency, raising concerns among businesses, importers, and ordinary Ghanaians who rely on stable exchange rates for daily transactions. Current Exchange Rate Snapshot On Friday, the interbank market showed the cedi trading at an average of around 11.02 to the…

The government’s efforts to reduce Ghana’s reliance on imported tomatoes and strengthen local food security were highlighted as the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, visited Maphlix Trust Ghana Limited’s 200-acre farm in Dawhenya. The visit comes amid growing concerns over the country’s dependence on cross-border tomato sourcing, which has been linked to safety risks for traders and recurring supply gaps. Earlier this year, the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VePEAG), led by Dr. Felix Mawuli Kamassah, who also heads Maphlix, highlighted the dangers following the tragic killing of Ghanaian women tomato traders in Burkina Faso. The…

As the debate over the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill or the anti LGBTQ+ Bill continues, Nigo-Prampram Member of Parliament (MP) and Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, and a key sponsor of the Bill, Sam Nartey George, has insisted that the controversial legislation remains a national priority. According to him, critics who argue that the country should focus on other pressing issues fail to appreciate the gravity of incidents occurring within society. President John Dramani Mahama, during a March 30 meeting with civil society organisations at the Jubilee House in Accra, reportedly said the bill was…

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has officially expressed deep sorrow following the tragic boat accident on the Volta Lake, which has reportedly claimed several lives, including women and children, while others remain unaccounted for. The incident has triggered widespread concern across the country, prompting a swift administrative response to provide immediate relief to those devastated by the loss. In a formal release, the Sector Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, on behalf of the Ministry, extended her deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this harrowing maritime disaster.…

The perennial challenge of the “missing middle,” in Ghana’s financial landscape has received a significant boost with the launch of a strategic partnership between Mobile Web Ghana and the Euro Nordic Funding Alliance (ENFA). Unveiled under the banner of the Ghana-Europe Investment Pipeline, this collaboration represents a sophisticated shift in how local enterprises approach internationalization – bypassing traditional, often prohibitive, local credit markets and plugging directly into European capital networks, to transform high-potential Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) into global contenders. Niloufar Gharavi, the Founder and Secretary-General of ENFA, has been vocal about the alliance’s mission to act as…

Trading activity on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) recorded a notable surge, with total turnover reaching GH¢3.48 billion. This development reflects a gradual return of investor confidence following the country’s domestic debt restructuring programme. While the market is showing signs of recovery, the structure remains heavily tilted toward sovereign instruments, underscoring the continued dominance of government securities in Ghana’s debt landscape. A closer look at the trading figures reveals that Treasury bills led the charge, contributing the largest share of the total volume. One particular instrument, GOG-BL-29/03/27-A7004-2000-0, stood out as the most actively traded security of the session. It…

The Founding President and Chief Executive Officer of IMANI Center for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe, has offered a candid reflection on his relationship with former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, revealing what he describes as a gradual breakdown in policy engagement during the latter’s time in office. Speaking in a media interview, Cudjoe suggested that despite early collaboration and open dialogue, the former president became increasingly unresponsive to critical policy advice, particularly as his administration progressed. His remarks shed light on the internal dynamics between civil society organisations and political leadership during one of Ghana’s most consequential governance periods.…

The Founding President and Chief Executive Officer of IMANI Center for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for what he describes as a strong commitment to engaging civil society organisations in national policy decisions. Speaking in a media interview, Cudjoe said recent interactions between government and policy institutions reflect a growing recognition of the value of independent expertise. According to him, such engagement represents a meaningful shift in how governance can incorporate diverse perspectives to improve decision-making. “I am glad to say that some politicians still find us very worthy and important to ask our…

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has issued a strongly worded condemnation of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, accusing the anti-corruption agency of persistent harassment and open defiance of a High Court ruling in its pursuit of Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, the region’s representative on the Council of State. In an official statement signed by the President of the House, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, the chiefs expressed serious misgivings over what they described as EOCO’s improper conduct and apparent disregard for judicial authority. The statement cited a recent High Court ruling in a matter between EOCO and Dr Kwamigah-Atokple,…