Tag: IMANI Africa
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Non-Interest Banking Regulatory Framework Risks in Ghana
Assessing a Controversial Draft: The Non-Interest Banking Guidelines in Ghana The Bank of Ghana has put forward draft guidelines intended to regulate what it terms Non-Interest Banking. While the aim is to formalize a sector that operates on profit-and-loss sharing and sharia-compliant principles, critics argue the framework risks creating regulatory confusion rather than clarity. Prominent…
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Non-Interest Banking in Ghana: Could The Bank of Ghana’s Framework Spark Regulatory Confusion?
Introduction: Aiming for clarity in a niche sector The Bank of Ghana’s draft guidelines for regulating non-interest banking—often associated with Islamic finance—have drawn sharp commentary from policy experts. Bright Simons, Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, argues that the proposed framework could inadvertently create regulatory confusion, potentially undermining the sector’s stability and consumer…
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Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns After Eight-Month Maintenance in France
Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns After Prolonged Maintenance Ghana’s presidential Falcon jet has been handed back to the Ghana Air Force after an extended eight-month maintenance and repair programme conducted in France. The development, confirmed by Bright Simons, Vice-President of IMANI Africa, adds a new chapter to the ongoing discussions about the country’s state-owned assets…
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Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns After Eight-Month Maintenance in France
Ghana’s presidential Falcon Jet Returns from France The presidential Falcon jet has officially been handed back to the Ghana Air Force, marking the completion of an extended eight-month maintenance and repair programme carried out in France. The overhaul, which aimed to ensure the aircraft’s reliability for high-level government travel, comes after months of scrutiny and…
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Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns Home After Eight-Month Maintenance in France
Overview: A Return After an Extended Maintenance Window Ghana’s presidential Falcon jet has been handed back to the Ghana Air Force after undergoing a prolonged eight-month maintenance and repair programme in France. The news, reported by Bright Simons, Vice-President of IMANI Africa, marks the end of a key phase in the aircraft’s operational readiness for…