Sometimes, life surprises you in the sweetest ways and for Mrs. Elizabeth Adwoa Kwankye, it all started with a simple bottle of Baileys. Last September, Baileys Ghana launched the Treat-Cation promo, inviting fans across the country to indulge in their favorite creamy drink for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to South Africa. And […] The post Baileys
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Business owners in Ghana’s informal sector have been urged to adopt a new mindset and embrace digital tools as part of efforts to build more structured, sustainable enterprises. Speaking to the media at the Africa Entrepreneurship School (AES) Impact Experience event held in Accra, Dr. Andrews Ayiku, Coordinator of the MBA […] The post AES
In 2015, in a modest lecture hall with just 85 students, Dr. Bernard Tawiah launched the first edition of the What I Wish I Knew (WIWIK) Conference. Then a final year student at the University of Cape Coast, Bernard was driven by a simple but compelling goal: to equip his peers with practical knowledge and […] The post Breaking the mold: The WIWIK journey, 10 years on appeared first
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Turkish construction giant Miller Holdings has committed an investment of US$150million into the highly anticipated Kumasi Airport City Project, which includes the upscale Kensington Heights – a key component of the city’s future as a smart, sustainable and luxurious urban hub. Speaking at the official […] The post Miller
By Anne O. KRUEGER US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Harvard University and its international students have shocked the world, not just because of their crudeness but also because of their blatant short-sightedness. For decades, leading universities like Harvard have been a cornerstone of American “soft power.” Many of the world’s brightest students have aspired […] The post The high cost
The Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has awarded a total of US$200,000 in start-up seed funding to 22 teams of young entrepreneurs. The awards were presented during the final pitch session of the 2025 AgriTech Challenge Pro, held over two days in Kumasi. The event brought together 43 teams from […] The post KIC awards 22 businesses
By Charles A. KUPCHAN Neither Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu nor US President Donald Trump has shown himself to be a prudent and levelheaded actor on the world stage. Both regularly indulge reckless impulses and approach statecraft as a matter of political opportunism. Nonetheless, the joint military campaign they have launched against Iran is reasoned […] The post Only diplomacy
“A rich man who does not know himself is worth less than a poor man who does.” – African proverb “Man, know thyself,” is a quote with roots in ancient Greek philosophy, and has appeared in various philosophical and religious contexts throughout history. The core idea behind if, is that by understanding yourself; your thoughts, […] The post The Attitude Lounge by Kodwo Brumpon:
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has urged stakeholders, including anti-corruption institutions, civil society and the media, to adopt a non-partisan approach in addressing corruption in the country. The coalition warned that political interference in corruption cases continues to undermine the integrity and impact of national efforts to tackle the menace. […] The post GACC
By Solomon AIDOO Across Africa—and particularly in Ghana—the conversation around construction is often dominated by concerns about quality, safety, and timely delivery. These are vital pillars of any successful project. Yet, one equally important issue continues to be sidelined: the mental health and emotional well-being of the construction workforce. The demands of the construction industry […] The post Practicing
TG Holdings Ghana Limited has announces the appointment of Mr. Tunde Macaulay as its new Group Managing Director, effective immediately. This milestone appointment signals a new era for the diversified investment group, strengthening its pan-African ambitions and commitment to building globally competitive African-owned enterprises across critical sectors. Mr. Macaulay is a highly accomplished executive with […] The post TG
By Surv. Prof. Forster SARPONG Beyond Intuition, Towards Intelligence In today’s volatile financial climate, dominated by debt distress, revenue shortfalls, and fiscal austerity, the need for intelligent, evidence-based financial management has never been more critical. Ghana, like many developing economies, is confronted with competing demands on limited resources rising inflation, depreciating currency, ballooning public debt, […] The post Financial
…targets 142,000 trees across 19 communities By Samuel SAM Eco Restore, a leading reforestation and restorative social enterprise, has launched its annual tree-planting month in Takorayiri, located in the North East Region of Ghana. The launch, under the theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’, coincided with commemoration of World Environment Day (WED) observed globally on 5 June. […] The post Eco
By Allen OLAYIWOLA For many Ghanaians, the term “cloud computing” still feels like something distant—perhaps even mystical. But whether you’re in banking, education, agriculture, or retail, chances are the cloud already plays a role in your everyday operations. In this article, we break down the core concepts of cloud computing using relatable analogies to help […] The post From
By Precious BAIDOO Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has emerged as one of the fintech sector’s most seductive exports. The global buy now, pay later (BNPL) market is currently valued at over US$560 billion and is still expanding at double-digit rates. It’s easy to see why institutions like Goldman Sachs and Sequoia are captivated. It […] The post Algorithmic loan sharks:
The establishment of a Women’s Development Bank is expected to help address longstanding credit access constraints facing women-led enterprises across sectors including trade, agriculture and technology. First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni stated this at the 2025 African Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative meetings on June 20. The move forms part of broader efforts to advance […] The post Editorial:
The Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS) 2025 – organised by B&FT with the theme ‘Ending plastic waste in Ghana: A sustainable future for all’ – opened yesterday at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. It drew together leading figures from academia, civil society, the private sector and international development organisations to confront the growing plastic waste crisis […] The post Editorial:
By Kizito CUDJOE Government is preparing new legislation that will require plastic producers to bear part of the cost for collecting and recycling plastic waste, Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Murtala Muhammed has said. The proposed law, which is currently being developed, will introduce a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework aimed at financing […] The post ESS
…create 60,000 jobs by 2030 By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has revealed that circular practices when incorporated in Ghana could spur GDP growth by 1.9 percent by 2030 and create over 60,000 jobs. The minister indicated that these jobs will emerge in recycling, innovation and […] The post ESS2025:
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief of Staff , Julius Debrah, is wooing Chinese investors to set up manufacturing plants in Ghana to boost the country’s ailing manufacturing sector to improve value addition and exports. He encouraged investors to take advantage of the incentives and spur production under government’s upcoming 24-hour economic policy and consider […] The post Chief
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