By Seade CAESAR In a landmark diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening bilateral relations, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has proposed a comprehensive strategic development partnership with Ghana, signaling a new chapter in cooperation between the two nations. The proposal follows a high-level two-day official visit by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to […] The post UAE

Private vendors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have pledged their continued partnership with the state-owned power distributor, embracing advanced digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. The commitment was reinforced at the ECG Third-Party Vendors Forum, held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, bringing together 350 vendors, ECG officials, and digital […] The post ECG

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Government is set to transfer key aspects of the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) operations – specifically power distribution and revenue mobilisation – to a private sector partner as part of a broader strategy to improve operational efficiency and curb financial losses. Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan-Mensah […] The post Gov’t

By Fuseini ALHASSAN Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing professional and academic landscapes, particularly in internal auditing and supply chain management. This article explores the integration of a cohesive AI toolkit—comprising ChatGPT, SciSpace, Napkin AI, Consensus, and NotebookLM—to address the multifaceted challenges inherent in these domains. Drawing from personal experience as a Senior Internal Auditor pursuing […] The post Integrating

In a bid to deepen stakeholder engagement and strengthen Ghana’s aviation safety and emergency response framework, the A.g Commissioner of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB), Mr. John M.K. Wumborti, paid a working visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, at the Naval Headquarters in […] The post A.g

Patience Akyianu, Group CEO of Hollard Ghana, has been honoured by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the prestigious 2025 Millennium Excellence Award for Finance and Capital Market Excellence, held over the weekend at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The award recognised her remarkable achievements in leadership, mentorship, and the development of the finance sector. The […] The post Otumfuo Osei Tutu

The founder of the Ennobled Foundation and a seasoned leadership and development professional, Gloria Boye-Doku, is calling on young people to take charge of their futures by preparing for opportunities before they arrive. Speaking at a recent youth empowerment event on the topic, “Invisible to Influential: Career Marketing Strategies”, Mrs. Boye-Doku emphasised that preparation is […] The post Prepare

Citi FM and Channel One TV have awarded the winners of their “A Scripture for Mama” initiative aimed at celebrating mothers. The prize presentation ceremony took place at the Channel One TV premises following the successful conclusion of the contest, which attracted dozens of inspiring entries from across the country. The competition invited participants to […] The post Citi

Six individuals have been convicted by the High Court in Tamale for their roles in a payroll corruption scheme involving ghost names and fraudulent salary payments within the Ghana Education Service. The convictions followed guilty pleas entered under the OSP’s plea bargaining framework, leading to full restitution and reparation to the State. The convicted persons […] The post Six convicted

The second edition of Ghana Grows’ Empower360 wrapped up on a high note in Accra, with 32 young women and persons with disabilities receiving fully-stocked starter packs to kick-start their careers in creative entrepreneurship. Empower360 is a flagship intervention of the Ghana Grows programme, an initiative of the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with the Springboard […] The post 32

By Ekow QUANDZIE For years, he was the butt of jokes on social media — a perennial nominee, never a winner of the big one. But at the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), Gregory Bortey Newman, known as King Promise, silenced doubters and finally ascended the throne. After years of being […] The post Trolls to throne: King Promise is the chosen one! appeared first

In response to recent remarks by Bank of Ghana (BoG) Board Member Dr. Isaac Adongo – who suggested suspending over-the-counter foreign currency withdrawals, the Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB) has indicated that banks have not received any official directive from the Bank of Ghana. GAB Chief Executive John Awuah said banks only act on formal […] The post Editorial:

Fresh concerns are being raised over revenue leakages in the upstream petroleum sector, as internal data and a confidential Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) report estimate annual revenue losses of between US$350million and US$400million due to discrepancies in declared oil volumes. Executive Secretary-Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) Duncan Amoah, speaking at the fifth anniversary celebration of […] The post Editorial:

…SML to boost Ghana’s share By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Homegrown multi-site data capturing platforms such as Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited’s (SML) could position the country as a significant player in the rapidly expanding global revenue assurance market, according to respected supply chain governance expert Professor Douglas Boateng. “Now is the perfect time for Africa […] The post US$18.9bn

…as 5 DFIs collaborate on long-term financing facility with ECOM Agroindustrial Corp FMO, British International Investment (BII), BIO, DEG and PROPARCO, the Dutch, British, Belgian, German, and French Development Finance Institutions (together the DFIs) respectively, have partnered to provide a long-term working capital facility of US$155 million to ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd (ECOM) a global […] The post US$155m

…leveraging Big Push, Black Star Experience By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie, has stated that theatre, a sector of the creative arts industry, will serve as a key driver of the government’s Big Push agenda, particularly through the Black Star Experience, the country’s flagship cultural-industrial programme […] The post Theatre

In a bold move to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic resilience among rural women, Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation through its women bootcamp community level engagement, has extended its capacity-building and training programmes to the oil palm-producing community of Kade in Ghana’s Eastern Region. In a recent training session, KIC […] The post KIC,

M-KOPA, the pan African fintech company, has made the Financial Times’ ‘Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies’ rankings for the fourth consecutive year. M-KOPA achieved an impressive CAGR of 42percent for the 2020-23 period. The company has accelerated even faster since 2023, delivering over 65percent year-over-year revenue growth in 2024. M-KOPA is continuing on the same profitable growth […] The post M-KOPA