The Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation (NADeF), in collaboration with the Gold Coast Medical Foundation and Arise to Connect Africa, has organised a free health screening exercise for residents of Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region. More than 400 individuals participated in the outreach programme, which was also supported by the Ntotroso Nursing and Midwifery College—a tertiary […] The post NADeF

A delegation from Loughborough University (LU) in the United Kingdom (UK) recently held a series of meetings with Ghanaian Government officials and start-up leaders to strengthen collaboration on youth development, innovation and academic exchange. The visit was led by Prof. Sam Grogan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience, and accompanied by Professor Amanda Daley, […] The post Loughborough

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., has called on the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to discuss the possibility of creating a dedicated Petroleum Court to expedite prosecution of fuel-related cases in the downstream petroleum sector. The NPA, established under the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 […] The post NPA,

By Andrews AYIKU (Dr) Ghana’s ambitious 24-hour economy goal has placed the country on the cusp of an economic recovery by 2025. This ambitious initiative aims to extend firm operations around the clock, thereby promoting job creation, enhancing productivity, and boosting economic growth. For Ghanaian business owners, this legislation provides an excellent opportunity to rethink […] The post How

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Infrastructure challenges continue to undermine quality education delivery in parts of Ghana, with Wulling M/A Basic School in the Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region emerging as a striking example. A three-unit mud-built classroom block, constructed in 1990, has deteriorated to a dangerously unsafe condition, compelling pupils to take lessons […] The post Dilapidated

By John Baptist Walier Kabo-Bah Sugarcane production started in the 1960s, just after Ghana gained independence in 1957. Asutsuare and Komenda of Cape Coast were noted for sugarcane farming, and later Volta and Eastern Regions joined the league. The sugar factories at Komenda and Asutsuare in the 1960s were established to drive the industrialisation of […] The post From dormancy

By Samuel AGYEMAN-PREMPEH According to the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), nation-building is a multifaceted process that involves forging a cohesive national identity, promoting economic prosperity, ensuring social justice, and establishing robust governance structures. In Ghana, the National Parliament and District Assemblies play critical roles in this endeavor. From my personal observation, however, the […] The post Effective

The La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly (LADMA) will, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, unveil its landmark Long Term Development Plan at a high-level event at the Labadi Beach Hotel, aimed at charting a bold new path for inclusive development, urban renewal, and improved service delivery within the municipality. The plan, which is built around the theme ‘Shaping […] The post LADMA to

By Prince ASUMAH The Managing Director of Helios Towers Ghana, Kweku Frempong, has called for the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the government’s One Million Coders programme. Speaking on the sidelines of the first-ever coding literacy event held at the Demonstration School for the Deaf, Mr. Frempong stressed the importance of including PWDs […] The post Helios

By Peter Martey Agbeko (Public Relations Practitioner, Editor, and PR Advocate)  Every year on July 16, communicators across continents pause to celebrate World Public Relations Day, a moment to reflect on the role of Public Relations (PR) in shaping society. This year’s global theme, “Building Trust, Truth, and Transparency”, comes at a time when public confidence in institutions […] The post PR

By Konrad Djaisi The 2025 Human Development Report shows that human development progress is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown. According to a new report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), instead of seeing sustained recovery following the period of exceptional crises for 2020–2021, it reveals unexpectedly weak progress. Excluding those crisis years, the meagre […] The post UNDP

By  Bernard TETTEH-DUMANYA (Dr) Ghana’s ‘24-Hour Economy Plus’ initiative is said to be a cornerstone of President John Dramani Mahama’s ‘Ghana Reset Agenda’, which aimed to transform the nation’s economic framework by fostering continuous productivity across vital sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and digital services. This ambitious policy objective is to move beyond the conventional […] The post 24-Hour

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Pure Earth and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have inaugurated a National Lead Technical Working Group, aiming to harmonise national strategies and actions to effectively address lead pollution. The technical working group is to provide strategic oversight, facilitate multi-sectoral coordination at the EPA level and drive the national agenda toward a […] The post Pure

By Emmanuella Yamoah As a corporate communication consultant, I usually sit behind my screen, reviewing my contents, double checking tone, clarity, and intention. I take my time, not because I expect things to go wrong, but because I understand the weight that words carry in today’s world. Content development now is done with care, clear […] The post The polarization cure: PR’s

In its recent post-program review of Ghana’s economic performance, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) reduce its footprint in the foreign exchange market and allow for greater exchange rate flexibility. It also urged the adoption of a formal FX intervention framework to guide future operations and enhance transparency. While […] The post BoG’s FX

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) believe the time is ripe to transition toward more market-determined currency pricing. This belief is premised on the back of strong cedi appreciation and an overperformance in rebuilding international reserves.  Given these developments, BoG is expected to reduce its dominant role in the country’s foreign […] The post Editorial:

TalentsinAfrica and the People Initiative Foundation have launched the NextGen Opportunities Forum 2025, set to take place on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the British Council Ghana. This year’s edition marks a historic milestone: 10 years of igniting ideas worth spreading through TEDxLabone, TEDxAccra & Africa Dialogues, and a bold leap into the future of […] The post NextGen

calls for principles and risk-based approach to regulate Ghana’s crypto market as August 15 registration deadline looms By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU Financial sector watchdogs – the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – must adopt a hybrid regulatory approach combining principles-based and risk-based frameworks to effectively supervise its growing […] The post Dual-track

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has called on export-oriented businesses to reinvest their foreign exchange earnings domestically, warning that durability of the cedi’s recent appreciation depends on more than just macroeconomic discipline. Speaking at the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting, Dr. Asiama said […] The post Reinvest

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Director of Power at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Solomon Adjetey, has stated that government is actively reviewing agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) to ensure fairness, transparency and financial sustainability in the energy sector. This review is part of a broader energy sector recovery programme aimed at stabilising […] The post Gov’t to review