By Jeffrey FRANKEL “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” When Joni Mitchell sang that line in 1970, she was lamenting the destruction of the environment, but the sentiment applies to many issues. Today, we can add official development assistance (ODA) to the list. For some […] The post Foreign aid looks good now that it’s gone appeared

The founder of the Ghana Foundation for Sickle Gene Action, Victoria Awo Twumasi has been honoured with the Inspirational Leadership Award of the Year at the maiden edition of the Ghana Executive Awards, 2025. The remarkable honour underscores her exceptional leadership in championing early intervention for Sickle Cell Disease while mentoring women and youth in […] The post Executive

Hoefman Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company based in Nice, France, has donated medical equipment and nutritional supplements to the Antenatal Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital, in a move aimed at improving maternal healthcare services in Ghana. The donation includes a fetal Doppler, a baby weighing scale, and a vital […] The post Hoefman

Through the company’s dedication to cultivating resilient communities and promote environmental stewardship, ASA has taken intitiative to partner schools to plant and nurture trees in support of Ghana’s Green Agenda. The ASA team from the Bibiani Business Center of the company joined the students and staff to plant the trees. The seedlings planted include mango, […] The post ASA

….to accelerate energy transition and reduce emissions Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd has upgraded its Tema Plant with a 532kWp grid-tied solar power system, generating a monthly average of 50.51 MWh of electricity, providing 55% of daytime power. The fully ground-mounted system of 900 photovoltaic modules, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 11.7 tons per […] The post Nexans

 By Fiifi AFENYI-DONKOR (Rev’d) Each year, on the 1st of May, Ghana joins the global community in celebrating May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. This day is set aside to recognize the contributions of workers and advocate for their rights. For many, it is a time to reflect on labour struggles, achievements, and […] The post Beyond the paycheck: Embracing work

By Sheela Adoma Sakyi OPPONG Trade, the selling and buying of both goods and services, has the potential to lift many out of poverty. Trade creates wealth for individuals and nations. Trade has the power to affect the social and economic fibre of nations. As the biggest gold producer in Africa and one of the […] The post Trade and the environment: How the

As Ghana joins the rest of the continent to mark African Union Day, we are reminded of how far we have come, and how much potential still lies ahead. This year’s commemoration should not only honour the vision of African unity, but also sharpen our focus on the continent’s greatest assets – its people, its […] The post The future is African: Investing in youth,

By Peter Martey AGBEKO, APR At 88, Cameron Duodu stands tall—not just in stature, but as a towering figure in the annals of Ghanaian and international journalism. His name is woven into the fabric of the profession; his voice still resonates, and his pen remains potent. As this veteran journalist, novelist, broadcaster, and relentless social […] The post Cameron Duodu at 88: A life penned

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition on Thursday secured 450,000 barrels of fuel to address the country’s ongoing power generation challenges and stabilise electricity supply nationwide. This is expected to provide immediate relief from recent power challenges that have disrupted the supply of electricity to homes and businesses. Consequently, the consignment will be distributed […] The post Editorial:

At the 124th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting’s opening in Accra this week, Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama noted the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is moving away from its traditional reliance on the unremunerated Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and transitioning toward a more dynamic Open Market Operations (OMO) regime. This shift includes deploying longer-tenor central […] The post Editorial: Revamping

…Latif Abubakar unveils 20th masterpiece as Globe Productions marks 15 years of theatrical excellence In a dazzling fusion of culture, comedy and compelling storytelling, celebrated playwright Latif Abubakar is set to unveil his 20th stage play, Ghana Must Go, as part of a grand celebration marking 15 years of Globe Productions, Ghana’s leading force in […] The post Ghana Must

Feeding Ghana today feels like walking a tightrope during a storm. Everything, from prices to weather to supply, is unpredictable. I should know; I’m in the agribusiness industry. The cost of basic food items in Accra can swing wildly from week to week. Imported rice fills our markets, not because it’s better, but because it’s […] The post The strategic case for

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) is ramping up efforts to secure more domestic capital as it seeks to expand its impact on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), citing a proven investment model and strong portfolio performance. At a media engagement marking its 20th anniversary, VCTF executives highlighted the fund’s achievements […] The post VCTF

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is urging government to take advantage of the declining rate of producer inflation and accelerate targeted policy interventions to further improve exchange rate stability and grow import substitution industries. Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu underscored the significance of interventions such as the Gold Board initiative and […] The post Leverage

NewGas Cylinder Bottling Limited, a subsidiary of Arch Holdings Limited, has secured an US$18.2 million senior debt facility from two leading international investment funds to revolutionise access to clean cooking energy across Ghana. The facility, jointly provided by the Africa Go Green Fund and Spark+ Africa Fund, will finance the construction and commissioning of NewGas’s […] The post NewGas

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU & Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is on course to record its first Initial Public Offering (IPO) in seven years, as indigenous beverage manufacturer Kasapreko Company Limited has confirmed plans to list on the main bourse by end of the year. The listing will mark a significant […] The post GSE set for first IPO since 2018 appeared first on

Ghana’s struggles with tax revenue leakages could be substantially reduced through technology integration and data synchronisation across government agencies, according to experts speaking at a recent National Dialogue organised by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). The panel, which brought together specialists from academia, tax practice and the mining sector, unanimously endorsed technology as […] The post Cross-Agency

By Samuel Ohene NYANTAKYI The GHACEM Cement Foundation (GCF), in a continued show of commitment to national development, has donated 10,000 bags to selected Schools and Hospitals in the Northern Sector of the country bringing to total over 725,060 bags of cement as a support package to critical infrastructural projects in Ghana’s education and health […] The post GHACEM