By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Daboase Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that his regime will put in place measures to ensure responsible mining at the small scale level by regulating their activities and licensing them at the local level. The licensing, he explained, will involve the chiefs and […] The post Small

A seven-member delegation from the Energy Regulatory Board of Zambia has paid a three- day working visit to the NPA to understudy the Authority’s operations in the regulation of the petroleum downstream industry. The team came to have a better insight into the Unified Price Petroleum Fund (UPPF), fuel marking, electronic cargo tracking amongst others […] The post Zambian

The National Secretariat of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) is set to host the Young Agripreneurs Conference, aimed at equipping graduate students and young professionals with the tools, knowledge, and connections necessary for success in the growing agribusiness sector. The event is part of the “Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth” (HAPPY) […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO  Social Enterprise Ghana has heightened its advocacy for passage of the Ghana Social Enterprise Policy, emphasising some of the sector’s significant contributions to the economy. Executive Director-SE Ghana, Edwin Zu Cudjoe, in his address at the SE Ghana policy dialogue and forum explained that the policy looks at supporting and driving […] The post

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH After two symbolic African leaders’ summits, Russia’s trading is steadily increasing but significantly in exports of military weapons and equipment. According to Kremlin reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the trade turnover between Russia and African countries had increased by almost 35% in the first half of 2023 despite international sanctions. […] The post

By Francis Owusu-Achampong( FCIB) I picked the theme of this sub-paragraph from a youthful lady agriculture enthusiast who, at a conference in East Africa, came up with the cliche to make agriculture attractive to the youth. She bemoaned the idea of using weary, disappointed, wrinkle-faced, hoe and cutlass village people on the cover pages of […] The post Making agriculture ”sexy”(Part36A)

By Grace QUAYE  The power of compounding is not just about money; it applies to every aspect of life. Small consistent efforts can lead to remarkable results over time. —Jeremiah Say Compound interest is often referred to as the “eighth wonder of the world” for its remarkable ability to turn small, consistent savings into significant […] The post The

 – be adept at deploying a strategy that leverages digitalization to enhance the experience. This is how Gerry McGovern, a car designer at Jaguar Land Rover put it bluntly. “The customer isn’t king anymore; the customer is a dictator”. A very damning conclusion about the relationship between a customer and the brand. The reason for […] The post Managing

The top-100 companies leading the nation’s industrial revolution have announced an aggressive new strategy to work together in advancing domestic manufacturing competitiveness. This strategic alliance unveilled key outcomes at the maiden Economic Zones Chamber Policy Roundtable, which had as it’s theme ‘Advancing manufacturing competitiveness for Ghana’s industrial ecosystem’. The event brought together industry heavyweights with […] The post

By Samuel Lartey (Prof.) Leadership in any society shapes the trajectory of businesses, communities, and entire nations. Yet, when leadership falters, as it often does, especially in contexts where accountability is weak, a void emerges. Ghana, like many other nations, has experienced this leadership vacuum firsthand, marked by economic instability, social unrest, and a widespread […] The post The

By Samuel SAM In the heart of the quiet rural community of Kpasenkpe in northern Ghana, a transformative change is underway. For decades, the lack of access to education left many young girls with limited options, often pushing them to migrate to cities in search of menial jobs, only to face exploitation and missed opportunities. […] The post Kpasenkpe STEM School:

By James K. GALBRAITH Google “shamanism” and you will find that it is “a tradition of part-time religious specialists who establish and maintain personalistic relations with specific spirit beings through the use of controlled and culturally scripted altered states of consciousness.” Every element of that definition applies to monetary policymaking today, as illustrated by the […] The post Inflation

In alignment with its mission to provide global exposure and opportunities for young athletes, Legacy Rise Sports proudly sponsored of its amateur boxers, Abraham Mensah, to represent Ghana at the prestigious ‘Luton Sports Carnival’ in the United Kingdom which took place on September 21, 2024. The tournament, which featured top talents from around the world, […] The post

An estimated US$2.3billion is lost to illegal mining and gold smuggling annually, while more than 2.5 million hectares of forest cover has been lost over the last decade due to galamsey (illegal mining), according to the Forestry Commission. This is equivalent to losing approximately 12 percent of the country’s total forested area. Additionally, the ecological […] The post Editorial:

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The Fourth Eurasian Women’s Forum was held from September 18 to 20 at the Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg. This forum was established to build a new and progressive women’s world, and support women to higher stage of prominence in creative, managerial and intellectual as well as political leadership. Themed “Women […] The post Dialogue

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The government’s decentralisation agenda has gained traction as the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) join forces to advance local governance, public service delivery and improved accountability processes in the country. German-Swiss Cooperation, through the programme Participation, Accountability and […] The post

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has expressed strong support for including nuclear energy in the country’s energy mix, emphasising its potential to strengthen energy security and reduce the cost of power – particularly for businesses and industries. This endorsement was made against a  backdrop of the country’s ongoing search for reliable and affordable energy […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR A panellist at the 2024 European Union (EU) Session of the Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) has accentuated an urgent need to harness the Black Volta River for irrigation to support farmers in the Upper West Region undertake year-round crop production. Deputy Managing Director-Antika Company Ltd. Seidu Mubarak Abdulai, one […] The post

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Anidaso Mutual Fund has held its 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders in Kumasi, recording a strong performance in the 2023 year under review. General Manager of the Fund, Edward Asamoah, presented financial results for 2023 and shared insights on the Fund’s future. The meeting highlighted the Fund’s notable financial […] The post Anidaso

By Kizito CUDJOE The Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation (BOST) has initiated a four-day training programme for its technical and mechanical staff across all depots, aligning with its broader strategy to enhance operational efficiency nationwide. Addressing staff during the opening of the ‘Depot Upgrade Training’ in Accra, BOST’s HR Director, Augustine Appiah, on behalf of […] The post