For Adongo N. Atinga, a student of Abe Halperin School in Tamale, the 2025 edition of The Literacy Challenge was more than just a competition, it became a journey of discipline, courage, and brilliance that ended with him being crowned Ghana’s Best 11-15 year-old Student. From the very first stage of the essay competition, Adongo’s […] The post Adongo N. Atinga crowned

By Samuel Adadi AKAPULE, Navrongo The Kassena-Nankana Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has held a civic engagement forum in Navrongo to deepen public awareness and mobilise action against corruption, with a focus on the informal sector. The event, held under the theme “Civic engagements on the rule of law and […] The post Fighting

Storytelling has always been at the heart of Ghanaian life. It is how we share wisdom, preserve traditions, and connect with one another. While global brands have recently embraced storytelling as a powerful marketing tool, for Ghanaians, storytelling is not new—it is part of our identity. According to William Yaw Ansah, CEO of Origin8, too […] The post What brands should learn from storytelling

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Citi FM and Channel One TV have organised this year’s “This Is Ghana” exhibition in Accra, bringing together over 160 businesses to showcase locally made products and promote the country’s export agenda. General Manager-Citi FM and Channel One TV Bernard Avle explained that ‘This Is Ghana’ promotes eating, wearing and using […] The post Citi

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), through its Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute (RAMSRI), has launched the 2025 Cancer Awareness campaign at the Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences in Accra. The annual initiative, observed in October and November to highlight breast and prostate cancers respectively, is aimed at promoting early detection and […] The post GAEC-RAMSRI

Edumentors, the UK-based online tutoring platform, has raised US$2million in seed funding to develop Edu AI – the first fully interactive, human-like AI tutor. The round was led by Abu Dhabi-based Magna Investments, with participation from angel investors in over 10 countries, including AI start-up founders, Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and education experts. The funding […] The post First

By Samuel SAM Representatives from Ghana joined peers from Sub-Saharan Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, for a two-day Cross-Country Learning Workshop on Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Financing, with a call on African governments to allocate at least 50 percent of excise tax revenues to healthcare. The workshop, organised by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) with […] The post African

By Dani RODRIK As a teenager growing up in Istanbul, I was lucky to be part of a generation that had democratic role models nearby. European countries such as Britain, France, Germany, and Sweden fueled our aspirations for prosperity and democracy, giving us hope for the future of our own imperfect polity. These countries’ experiences […] The post Editorial: Who will model democracy now? appeared

You’ve polished your LinkedIn profile to perfection. Your headline shines brighter than a Lagos traffic light at midnight: “Strategic Leader | Growth Catalyst | Pan-African Visionary.” Your profile picture is carefully chosen—smiling, but not too much; confident, but not intimidating. But here’s the question: does your personal brand carry the same weight outside LinkedIn? Does […] The post On

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO  CalBank has reaffirmed its commitment to education by donating over 30 cartons of reading materials to schools across the country as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations and in observance of World Literacy Day. Speaking during the exercise, which was done in partnership with United Way Ghana, the Managing Director (MD) […] The post CalBank,

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Abura Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) has handed over a one-unit, two-bedroom semi-detached nurses’ quarters to the Abura Health Centre in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. The facility, valued at GH¢700,000, is expected to improve accommodation for health workers and enhance healthcare delivery in the community. At a […] The post GREL

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expanded its will power to create conditions conducive to increasing livestock farmers’ incomes by leveraging the private sector in livestock trading and marketing activities. Under the regional Programme to Support Livestock Marketing in West Africa (PACBAO), the programme’s second phase (2024-2028), seeks to […] The post ECOWAS

By Ben TAGOE Technology has become deeply embedded in nearly every aspect of life, and with it, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow, creating serious challenges for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in digital systems to perpetrate a wide range of illegal activities, including data breaches, identity theft, financial fraud, and […] The post The

By Felicia Nana Ama KYEI Let’s be honest there’s more to work than just doing your job well. We’ve all experienced it. You give your best, deliver results, and go the extra mile, only to see someone else who doesn’t seem to work half as hard get the credit, the recognition, or even the promotion. […] The post Office Politics: Play smart or get played appeared first on The

Africa’s greatest obstacle is not a shortage of capital but a shortage of bankable projects. That was the central message from the PMI Global Summit Series Africa in Kigali, where African Development Bank leaders and nearly 1000 delegates emphasised that poorly prepared projects remain the biggest barrier to the continent’s transformation. The Summit, the largest […] The post Unlock US$70bn

By Calleb OSEI (Dr) Mobile money has transformed Ghana’s financial sector, becoming the preferred channel for payments and other financial transactions. But as banks are increasingly integrating mobile money transactions into their operations, questions are emerging about how these are accounted for — and the risks that come with it. Accounting for mobile money transactions […] The post Mobile

Fiscal discipline will be maintained after Ghana exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme in May 2026, Finance Minister Ato Forson has assured. The IMF programme, approved in May 2023 under a 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) worth about US$3billion, has been critical in stabilising Ghana’s finances. An IMF staff mission is expected in Accra […] The post Editorial:

Government has announced a US$1billion gold industry revolution anchored on value addition, environmental responsibility and job creation. Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Sammy Gyamfi unveilled these reforms at the maiden Mining and Minerals Convention (MMC 2025) in Accra, declaring an end to the era of raw gold exports and pledging to reposition Ghana as […] The post Editorial: Resetting

Businessman and philanthropist Mr. Amar Deep Singh Hari, Chairman of IPMC and co-founder of Gold Crest Refinery, has expressed deep concern over what has been described by sources close to him as a misguided prosecution brought against him. Mr. Hari, who has lived and worked in Ghana for more than 35 years, said in a […] The post IPMC Chairman

GCB Bank PLC has introduced a dedicated savings product, the GCB Hajj Account, designed to help Muslims in Ghana plan and finance their pilgrimage to Mecca. The account provides prospective pilgrims with a structured savings plan, offering flexible deposit options starting from as little as GH¢50. Customers are exempt from monthly charges and benefit from […] The post GCB Bank