Some call her “Nana Yaa plain plain”; “ the  Iron Lady”.  She is one of the few female journalists in the Ghanaian media space who says it as it is, firm, an outspoken lady who can discuss issues brilliantly across all sectors of the economy without fear or favour. For Nana Yaa Brefo, currently the […] The post Media is my passion – Nana Yaa Brefo appeared

Huawei held the Green Development Summit, themed “Thrive with Green ICT”, during MWC Barcelona 2024. At the summit, guests from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), MTN Group, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Kenya’s ICT Authority, and Indonesia’s Bandung Institute of Technology discussed how digital technology can […] The post

By  Prof. Samuel Lartey In the annals of human progress, each epoch witnesses the emergence of tools and technologies that redefine societal structures, from transportation and agriculture to administration and education. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this evolutionary march, particularly in the domains of education, research, and development. While some view […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Agona Nkwanta Yinson Ghana has made a significant contribution to education by establishing a computer laboratory at the Agona Nkwanta Girls’ Model School in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. The well-equipped lab includes desks, chairs, 20 desktop computers, a projector as well as a projector screen. Additionally, Yinson […] The post

By Stephen S. Roach FBI Director Christopher Wray recently upped the ante in America’s anti-China campaign. In congressional testimony on January 31, he sounded the alarm over intensified Chinese hacking activity and warned that US infrastructure – telecommunications, energy, transportation, and water – is acutely vulnerable to the Chinese state-sponsored hacker group Volt Typhoon. Front-page […] The post

 – initiate and drive an internal framework supportive of customer thinking I know a utility that is constantly reneging on its services to clients in my locality, making life extremely difficult as the service disruption can last weeks. I have stopped calling the big man. Even though he was kind enough to share his contact […] The post Stepping

Heightened corporate demand and persistent foreign exchange (FX) pressure has seen the local currency plummet against major trading currencies, reflecting mounting concerns over inflationary pressure and liquidity dynamics. This is despite the over US$106.10million injection into the FX market through the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) spot market operations, and bulk oil distribution companies (BDCs). Corporate […] The post

The Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Maria Fernanda Garza will visit Ghana from the 1st – 5th of March. International Chamber of Commerce elected Maria Fernanda Garza from Mexico as the ICC Chair in 2022, making her the first woman to hold this position. Her predecessor was Ajay Banga, who was appointed […] The post ICC Chair Maria Fernanda

The Tema Port Fire and Safety Manager, Edward Heyman, has touted GPHA’s proactive efforts in fostering a culture of safety, expressing confidence for continued safe operations at Ghana’s seaports. This he said has been made possible by the various interventions set in place by management, with help from external stakeholders over the years. Mr. Heyman […] The post

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has acquired certifications in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 27001:2013. These certifications offer a standardized framework for the organization to demonstrate its commitment to quality, health and safety at work, environmental sustainability, and information security. These certifications not only enhance the organization’s internal processes but also […] The post

The General Manager in Charge of Estate and Environment at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, James Benjamin Gaisie, has stated that the Port Authority is ensuring that dust produced during the discharge of clinker is reduced to the barest minimum in order to rid the port environment of air pollution. Mr. Gaisie also said […] The post GPHA

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority recognizes its wealth, strength and future lie in the health and safety of its staff and stakeholders as well as the general sustainability of the environment. The organization therefore prioritizes the provision of a safe working environment for all its employees and port users. In addition to free medical […] The post

Financial institutions have been urged to boldly showcase ACH Direct Credit Near Real Time (NRT) services on their digital platforms to facilitate easy access for customers. Highlighting and appropriately labelling the NRT option, will raise awareness among customers about this payment service, encouraging its utilization. Typically, banks list various digital channels on their internet and […] The post

The Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project recently held a significant ceremony in Wa, capital of the Upper West Regional, where conservation agriculture (CA) tools worth over GH¢650,000 were handed over to key partners. The event marked a crucial step in advancing sustainable agriculture practices in the region. The specialized CA tools, including no-till planters, […] The post

By Emmanuel AKOMEA Queen mothers in agriculture are urging young people to get involved in farming to support the sector’s growth and seize its numerous opportunities. Recognizing their influential roles in rural development, these women emphasize the importance of youth engagement for food security and sustainable progress. Nana Afia Darko Bredu I, Kyidomhemma for Suhum, […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) Project, funded by the European Union in Ghana, has organised a graduation and close-out ceremony for 729 participants of its Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (YEE) programme in the Western Region. The ceremony, held in Takoradi, saw the recipients awarded National […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY GoldFields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has donated assorted items worth GH¢477,000 to Health Centres and Security agencies in the Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea- Huni Valley Municipalities of the Western Region. The gesture, is   to enhance the capacity of two health institutions at Abosso and Huni Valley, the Ghana Police and the Intelligence […] The post

By Samuel SAM  Frank Owusu-Boakye, the Northern Regional Senior Quality Assurance and Standards Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has called for greater support for local hospitality products to boost job creation, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance economic stability, thereby contributing to the overall well-being of citizens. According to Owusu-Boakye, promoting local hospitality providers […] The post

Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana has emphasized the pivotal role of digital technologies in shaping Africa’s future. Speaking passionately about the urgency of embracing digitization in trade and finance, Dr. Addison at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit highlighted Africa’s strengths, including a tech-savvy youth population, extensive mobile penetration, expanding […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR  Business leaders have been reminded of the need to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their operations and business strategies to enable the world to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target by 2030. The United Nations Global Compact Network Ghana’s Board Chairman, Sulemanu Koney, who made the appeal […] The post