By E. KINGSLEY LARBI (Rev.Prof) Success, as the saying goes, has many fathers, and failure is often an orphan. This sentiment is vividly illustrated in Chapter 35 of Born to Win by Prof. E.K. Larbi, titled Success Has Many Fathers. The chapter chronicles the birth and development of Central University College, a pioneering private tertiary […] The post The many
By Nicholas Issaka GBANA Market systems approach 24HE should apply a market systems approach to stimulate increased demand for Ghanaian goods and services in domestic and exports markets; strengthen the growth, productivity and competitiveness of Ghanaian enterprises; provide skills for employment and entrepreneurship; improve the business enabling environment for local and foreign direct investment; and […] The post Implementing
By Elizabeth Bidzakin KOMBAT Ghana’s economic challenges, including its heavy reliance on primary commodities and limited value-added industries, have prompted the search for transformative policies. One such policy is the ‘24-Hour Economy’ initiative, proposed by President John Mahama. The concept envisions a shift system, where businesses operate around the clock to boost economic growth and […] The post Legal
By Elizabeth Bidzakin KOMBAT Ghana’s economic challenges, including its heavy reliance on primary commodities and limited value-added industries, have prompted the search for transformative policies. One such policy is the ‘24-Hour Economy’ initiative, proposed by President John Mahama. The concept envisions a shift system, where businesses operate around the clock to boost economic growth and […] The post Legal
In the spirit of love and community, Korba – one of the leading financial services providers – celebrated this year’s Valentine’s Day with students and staff of Dzorwulu Special School, reaffirming its commitment in giving back to society. The initiative, part of Korba’s corporate social responsibility efforts, saw a donation of essential food items and […] The post Beyond
By Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] President John Mahama’s announcement to reinstate the Sinking Fund to manage domestic debts of approximately GH?15 billion and service external debts signals a pivotal moment for Ghana’s fiscal policy. The decision shared during an exclusive Bloomberg interview, aims to strategically address long-term debt repayments and provide relief for the government’s fiscal […] The post Reactivating
By Ernest De-Graft EGYIR Insight: In today’s dynamic business environment, CEOs must go beyond managing daily operations—they must lead strategically. Strategic leadership is about making forward-thinking decisions, aligning the company’s vision with long-term goals, and driving sustainable growth. The most successful CEOs are those who anticipate change, adapt quickly, and inspire their teams to achieve […] The post Strategic
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The Ghana National Blood Service (NBS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Shirley Owusu-Ofori, has announced plans for the agency to set up blood centres in all 16 regions across the country to ensure availability and accessibility of blood for patients. According to her, the main task of these centres will be […] The post National Blood Service to
Aquantuo, a fast-growing logistics company, is expanding its footprint across Africa to address cross-border trade inefficiencies. The company, which operates in over 10 countries, has forged strategic partnerships with major airlines and shipping firms to streamline procurement, e-commerce, and third-party logistics. The expansion comes at a time when intra-African trade remains a key focus for […] The post Aquantuo
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Star Ghana Foundation and its partners have expressed optimism that their proposals will be factored into government policies at the upcoming National Education Forum. Speaking ahead of the event, Raymond Danso, Manager-Rights to Social Services Portfolio, Star Ghana Foundation, noted that many of their past recommendations were incorporated into political party […] The post CSOs
By Dela AGBO Since the beginning of 2025, Ghana’s treasury market has experienced a notable downward trend in interest rates. Under the new Mahama administration, which assumed office on January 7th, treasury bill yields have been falling despite persistent oversubscriptions in the weekly auction process. This paradox raises critical questions about the state of government […] The post Treasury
By Eddie POKU Ghana’s love affair with used tires is no secret. Everywhere you look, vehicles—sometimes even low-mileage ones—are rolling on second-hand rubber. This is not just a small trend; it has become an entire industry, with businesses dedicated to importing and selling used tires. The government, of course, gets its share of the pie […] The post A penny wise, pound foolish gamble? appeared
By Samuel SAM The MTN Ghana Foundation has donated over 300 pints of blood to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) as part of its annual “Save a Life” blood donation campaign, aimed at replenishing blood banks nationwide. The exercise, held on National Chocolate Day in collaboration with TTH’s blood bank unit, sought to mobilise 6,110 […] The post MTN Foundation
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY MTN Ghana Foundation has organised its annual ‘Save a Life’ blood donation to support the National Blood Service and restock regional blood banks. The ‘Save a Life’ project was instituted by MTN Ghana Foundation in 2011 in response to a call by the National Blood Service to help restock the blood […] The post MTN organises blood donation exercise
By Elikplim Kwabla APETORGBOR (Dr) Revenue mobilisation remains a significant challenge for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), affecting its operational sustainability and ability to provide reliable electricity services. While ECG has explored various approaches—including prepaid metring, customer engagement and technological solutions, persistent issues such as electricity theft, illegal connections and customer delinquency continue to […] The post Leverage
In order to bridge the continent’s significant financing gap, President John Dramani Mahama stressed the importance of curbing illicit financial flows (IFFs) as well as strengthening tax systems when he addressed the African Union Commission Headquarters recently. “Domestic resource mobilisation is crucial to achieving the ambitious goals of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals […] The post Editorial:
Mr. John Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, announced recently that government is prioritising measures to enhance downstream fuel security, stabilise the market and strengthen regulatory oversight to safeguard consumer interest. These measures are part of a broader strategy to safeguard energy supplies, enhance the financial performance of downstream operators, promote sustainable practices and […] The post Editorial:
… as gov’t faces election promise-consolidating gains balancing act By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Ahead of presenting the comprehensive 2025 budget – tentatively set for March 11, 2025 – the themes of fiscal prudence and investor confidence have emerged as central to the nation’s economic strategy. Economists and financial analysts have […] The post 2025
The City of College Park, Georgia, USA, has officially accepted the honor to serve as the host city and partner for the highly anticipated Black History Festival 2025 with BIDEC INC a US and Africa based organization. Scheduled to take place from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 March, 2025, the festival will be held in […] The post College Park City to host the Black History Festival
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The downstream petroleum sector is grappling with an annual demurrage cost of US$35million, imposing a significant financial burden according to THE Chief Executive Officer-National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamaklo. Speaking at the Downstream Dialogue 2025 organised by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) under the theme ‘Ghana’s downstream oil […] The post US$35m
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