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While hydrocarbons have come to dominate the energy headlines in Ghana, the government is also looking at other means of generating power. Like most economies, the country wants to diversify its generation mix and investigate the potential for sustainable and renewable energy technologies.

The implementation of a national pension scheme is expected to have a profound impact on several sectors of the Ghanaian economy. The new pensions law, the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766) was enacted in December, 2008. It aims to make the system accessible to more people and encourage contributions.

Ever since gaining its independence from the UK in 1957, sub-Saharan Africa’s first self-governing nation has strived to follow a path of cooperation and active participation in the international community. As one of Africa’s most stable and progressive democracies, Ghana’s influence in regional affairs and international diplomacy has been...

With the vast majority of Ghanaians unable to afford insurance, sector players have been looking at other ways in which to increase penetration, one of which includes microinsurance. As a cheaper, smaller-scale version of risk mitigation, many believe it could work as a catalyst to boost growth and increase customer numbers. The segment has been...

The banking sector has been seeing a significant amount of merger and acquisition activity since early 2011, including one deal that recent reports suggest has given rise to a new industry leader, in terms of banking assets. Some observers predict further merger activity and view recent capital requirement increases as being aimed at spurring...

As the two largest economies in West Africa, the relationship between Nigeria and Ghana is a crucial one for the region. Trade ties are particularly important, and Nigeria’s high levels of liquidity serve as an important source of capital for Ghana.