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Chieftaincy, the State, and Contemporary Governance in Africa
Traditional authority remains one of Africa’s most enduring institutions. But its future depends on a fundamental question: can customary legitimacy and democratic accountability work together to deliver sustainable development?
Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Dr Philip Takyi: The Africa credit rating agency - Can we finally control the financial narrative?
Imagine two families living in the same city. Both earn $120,000 a year. Both have stable jobs. Both own similar homes. Both have never missed a mortgage payment. Both are seeking a $300,000 mortgage loan. Yet when they walk into the bank, Family A is offered a loan at 6% interest while Family B is charged 15%. Confused, Family B asks why.
Europe INfocus with Aboagye Mintah([email protected]): The EU’s New €6.7m Green Innovation Fund
Ghanaian businesses have long faced a structural bottleneck, the difficult transition from promising, sustainable ideas to commercially viable, scalable enterprises. While the commercial case for green technology, waste recycling, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture is clear, securing risk-tolerant financing has historically been an uphill battle for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Risk Watch with Alberta QUARCOOPOME: All that glitters is not gold
“Those who are blinded by the shine, often ignore the real worth ✨👓” Dear readers, last week was my thirteenth year as a columnist in this newspaper, and indeed this was my first article on 13th October, 2013.
Republic Bank wins Climate Finance award
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has received recognition in the Climate Finance category at the WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, which happened alongside the 2026 IMF Annual Meeting, for its investment in water projects across four locations in Ghana.
Real-time inflation data set to change how BoG assesses price pressures
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is exploring a data-driven approach that could give monetary policymakers faster signals of inflationary pressures, using artificial intelligence (AI) and online prices to estimate changes in consumer costs before official statistics are released.
Chai Energy eyes US$300m IPO
Chai Energy, a special purpose vehicle (SPV), is preparing to raise about US$300million, roughly GH¢3.5billion, through an initial public offering (IPO) to acquire equity stakes in two operating independent power producers (IPPs), according to a source close to the deal and a transaction document seen by B&FT.
Equipment costs offset labour relief in construction sector
Construction-sector inflation rose to 5.1 percent in September 2026, driven primarily by surging plant and equipment costs according to Ghana Statistical Service’s (GSS) Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI).
GCB Bank,UnionPay International to launch RMB UnionPay cards
In a landmark milestone for cross-border financial services between Africa and Asia, GCB Bank PLC, Ghana’s largest bank, has partnered with UnionPay International to issue UnionPay debit and prepaid cards.
Atwima Kwanwoma Community Bank records impressive growth
Atwima Kwanwoma Community Bank Plc, located at Pakyi No2 in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region, posted one of its most impressive financial performances in recent years, recording a remarkable 15.25% growth in profit before tax for the 2025 financial year.















