The Ghana Corporate Brands Awards (GCBA) returned this year with a gala ceremony that brought together senior executives, entrepreneurs, and brand leaders to recognize excellence in corporate branding across industries. Organized by Maven Communications, the annual event highlights companies that have demonstrated consistency, innovation, and impact in their branding and operations. This year’s edition featured […] The post Corporate

In a rare and unanimous recognition of lifetime achievement in African Internet development, Michuki Mwangi, distinguished technologist for Internet growth at the Internet Society (ISOC), has been named the recipient of the Africa Peering Pioneer Award – the highest honour presented at the 2025 Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) in Lagos. The award, presented […] The post Africa’s

Western Serene Atlantic Hotel, a member of the First Sky Group, has announced the appointment of Mercy Abena Twumwaa Asubonteng as its new General Manager, effective 1st September 2025. Originally built in 1962 by Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the hotel has long been a symbol of luxury and heritage. Over the years, the […] The post Western Serene

By Ben TAGOE Ensuring the security of data is of utmost importance, as highlighted by the Data Protection Act of 2019. This act emphasizes the need to prioritize data protection through design or default. Implementing appropriate organizational and technical measures is essential for upholding data protection principles effectively. Implementing measures such as hashing and cryptography […] The post A

By Raymond ABLORH Ghana’s construction sector stands at a critical juncture, poised to become the engine of national transformation and a leader in regional development. The recent Ghana Investment and Trade Week Conference, convened by the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI), laid out a bold vision for a future where infrastructure is not just […] The post The blueprint for a brighter

 “Those who are absent are always wrong.” – African proverb As our excitement about Artificial Intelligence (AI) grows, one of the essentials many of us are overlooking is how important it is to be our unique selves. As we get bombarded with lots of AI-generated content, human-generated work will become prized specifically for its humanity—its […] The post The

Marphlix Trust Company, a leading producer and exporter of fresh vegetables, roots, tubers, and fruits in Ghana, has revived a long-abandoned irrigation facility under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, transforming it into a training ground for thousands of youth interested in agribusiness and export-oriented farming. The facility, located at Dawhenya near Prampram in Greater […] The post Marphlix

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), Ghana’s agency responsible for implementing Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) programs, has pledged its full support for the Trump Administration’s renewed focus on leveraging the MCC to advance America’s strategic interests. This endorsement came as the MCC Board of Directors met in Washington last week to select new partner countries, evaluate […] The post MiDA

By Dr Andrews AYIKU  Although governments have been active in trying to support startups, lack of funding, lack of mentorship, failure to monitor activities and difficulty for startups to reach markets, have made it tough for startups to succeed. The Adwumawura Programme, which has been allocated GHC 100 million (GHC 34.5 million representing 34.5% of […] The post Influencing start-up

By Benjamin Nathan OTCHERE As Ghana’s financial markets stabilise and Treasury bill yields settle into a lower trajectory, conservative investors face a crucial decision: remain with low returns or consider strategic options that combine safety with income and growth potential. With Treasury bills now yielding between 10% to 13%(as of mid-August 2025) and government bonds […] The post Beyond

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Ghana International School (GIS) is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary on September 1, 2025 with series of activities to highlight the successes chalked, and clear some myths surrounding the school. This platinum jubilee, which is to be commemorated under the theme ‘Honour the past, celebrate the present, embrace the future’, […] The post GIS

By Sophia Kafui TEYE Recent developments in Ghana’s macroeconomic landscape signal a cautious but notable recovery. Key indicators such as declining inflation, falling interest rates in the money market, a relatively stable exchange rate, and a downward trend in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) suggest that fiscal and monetary authorities have made progress in stabilizing […] The post Macroeconomic

By Kwaku Duah BERCHIE For decades, DStv, operated by MultiChoice Africa, has been a household name in Ghana. From Premier League football to Nollywood movies, it has positioned itself as the go-to provider of premium television content. Yet, the very platform that entertains millions is now at the center of a heated standoff with Ghana’s […] The post DSTV and Minister of

 SkyConnect Telecom was not just another company. It was the national carrier; the one with history; the one that had wired homes and powered office phones before mobile phones were even mainstream. By the early 2000s, SkyConnect’s mobile arm, OneWorld, carried the weight of a monopoly. But SkyConnect’s leadership made a critical misstep: they priced […] The post Cases

By Achumboro Ataande God blessed Africa with resources, people, and potential. I was able to experience all that last November when I flew to Nairobi, Kenya, to speak at the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11). AFA is an event that facilitates investment into some of the best startups on the continent. They usually have a […] The post My Angel Fair Africa experience appeared first on The

Africa’s sovereign debt reached US$2.14trillion in 2024, with 22 countries at high risk of distress. Africa’s Non-State Actors, led by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Aygeman, will join African Trade Unions under the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) banner, together with other civil society organisations for a historic Pan-African rally in […] The post Editorial:

A daring armed robbery attempt at the MRB Rural Bank in Winneba was foiled in the early hours of Friday, August 15, 2025, after a monitored alarm system operated by Response One Ghana Limited, a leading technology security solutions enabler, transmitted an instant signal to its 24-hour alarm monitoring centre. At about 1:00 a.m., intruders […] The post Monitored alarm helps police

The Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) amendment is sparking concern among civil society organisations about transparency in the use of oil revenues. At a CSOs) Budget Forum, this concern was highlighted. For instance, unlike previous budgets which detailed the share of Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) utilised, the 2025 budget statement and mid-year review listed […] The post Editorial:

By Ferdinand D. Adadzi[i]  Introduction Infrastructure deficit continues to be one of Africa’s fundamental problems. It is estimated that to close the infrastructure gap, Africa needs investment in the region of $130-170 billion annually. The story in Ghana is not different. It is estimated that Ghana needs an annual amount of $37.9 billion to fund […] The post Delivering

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced measures under the Ghana Tree Crops Diversification Project (GTCDP) to tackle the widening gap between palm oil production and consumption in the country. According to the ministry, annual domestic consumption of palm oil has reached approximately 250,000 metric tonnes, far outstripping domestic production […] The post MoFA