The countdown is on for the close of nominations in the 9th edition of the prestigious Ghana Energy Awards (GEA), with just ten days remaining before the window officially shuts on Friday, 31st October, 2025. Nominations for this year’s event opened on Tuesday, 9th September, 2025, inviting submissions from individuals, companies and institutions across Ghana’s […] The post Countdown
By Nii Okantey Adjetey Unclaimed property regimes, sometimes called escheat laws, play an important role in protecting citizens’ assets, ensuring that abandoned or forgotten funds are preserved and, where appropriate, returned to their rightful owners. In Ghana, the legal framework that touches on “unclaimed” assets is fragmented. Existing statutes and regulations address the administration of […] The post The
FirstBank Ghana and Coronation Insurance Ghana LTD have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen their partnership with the aim of delivering greater value to the customers of both entities. This was the outcome of a working visit Coronation Insurance Ghana LTD, led by its Managing Director, Dr. Yaw Adom-Boateng, paid on the FirstBank Ghana’s Head Office […] The post FirstBank,
Under the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), before any company or individual begins mining operations, there are several legal prerequisites and one of which is obtaining the necessary Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Permit and Operating Permit from the Mineral Commission. Beside the Mineral and Mining Act explicitly stating the need for the EPA […] The post Claims of USD75m investment
…convene high-level investment briefing in Sandton Creative Zone by Encor, the United Arab Emirates’ largest business setup advisory firm, together with South Africa’s Azanyah Trade Hub and co-host of the event, the UAE Embassy in South Africa, will convene a high-level business engagement at The Leonardo Hotel in Sandton. The event will bring together senior […] The post UAE
By Desmond MASOPEH When Ivy Wereh discovered coffee in 2015, it was more than a beverage — it became the seed of a new purpose. A graduate of Central University with a degree in Business Administration (Banking & Finance), Ivy’s path to coffee was far from direct. Before venturing into agriculture, she ran a clothing […] The post Ivy Wereh brews hope for coffee industry appeared first
“When God cooks, you don’t see smoke.” – African proverb We have always expected our politicians and politics to fight corruption, so much so, we have labelled it a a political challenge. This could be in part, the result of the politicians constantly beating their chests as the most competent group of people to solve […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon:
From The Customer-centric Entrepreneur Project Ghana stands at a critical intersection where environmental degradation, public health challenges, and climate commitments converge. The nation’s plastic waste crisis—with 900 million bottles discarded annually—represents not just a sanitation nightmare but a missed opportunity for climate action. The Mohinani rPET Project offers an elegant solution that addresses multiple national […] The post Clean
We’ve all been there. You’re trying to unsubscribe from a newsletter, but the button is nowhere to be found, or it leads you through a labyrinth of clicks. Perhaps you’re checking out online, and suddenly, an extra item has appeared in your cart, or a pre-ticked box has signed you up for a premium service […] The post Deceptive design patterns: The hidden hand in our
By Dr Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE Corporate Governance/Banking Consultant Abstract Islamic banking in Ghana is still at its drawing and preparatory stage and surrounded by a lot of potential challenges and set backs. It is important to note that despite the averagely small number of Muslims population in the country, little progress has been made in […] The post Potential
Luxury Ghanaian watch brand Caveman Watches has launched an exclusive experience, inviting visitors to tour its watchmaking production hub, ‘The Cave,’ and witness the art of watchmaking firsthand. The innovation centre welcomes individuals, groups, and corporate clients to book visits for a fee. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to observe the entire watchmaking process, […] The post Caveman
BlacVolta, Africa’s largest digital media and entertainment platform, has launched the BlacVolta App and BlacVolta Visa Lifestyle Card on Day Two of the Africa FinTech Summit at the Accra International Conference Centre. The event convened more than 2,000 global fintech leaders, investors, and innovators to explore the future of financial technology on the continent. Bringing entertainment and payments together in […] The post BlacVolta
A total of 14 special cases were detected and referred for further medical attention during two free breast cancer screening and health education exercises organized by Asa Savings and Loans Limited in the Ahafo and Bono Regions as part of efforts to promote early detection and community health. The screenings, held in Goaso and Sunyani, […] The post 14
By Mugwe MANGA Africa is on a quest to deliver universal energy access and advance green industrialization, but it is still struggling to deliver reliable baseload electricity. Power outages and shortages cost Nigeria’s economy an estimated $26 billion annually, and Ethiopia and Uganda routinely face blackouts, as droughts reduce hydropower. Across the continent, expensive, polluting […] The post Africa’s
By Nana Sifa TWUM, PhD Boardrooms are intended to serve as the ultimate safeguard for an organisation’s long-term interests, functioning as spaces where independent judgment, fiduciary duties, and rigorous scrutiny uphold public trust and organisational integrity. However, in Ghana, analogous to numerous other nations, the quality of corporate governance is frequently compromised by two interconnected […] The post Boardroom
The Kevin Okyere Foundation (KOF) a non-governmental organization focused on supporting the underprivileged in society has donated food items to 400 families and individuals in the Fadama-Abeka communities in Accra. The event, planned to coincide with this year’s World Food Day celebrations on Thursday October 16, attracted a large number of residents who were selected […] The post Kevin
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) has selected Ghana to host the 2025 Triennale on Education and Training, scheduled for October 29-30, 2025. ADEA Triennale stands as one of Africa’s most influential platforms for policy dialogue, drawing leaders and stakeholders to share best practices, innovations and evidence-based strategies for enhancing education […] The post Africa’s
Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately owned Ghanaian bank, has successfully conducted the first monthly draw for its exciting “Sika Bumm Reloaded” campaign. The August draw saw ten delighted customers win a share of GH¢50,000, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to rewarding savings and financial discipline across the country. The ‘Sika Bumm Reloaded’ campaign, which is […] The post 10
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Driven by a clear and ambitious vision, Jolanda Castagna, CEO of Akka Kappa Ghana, is transforming her company into the most trusted real estate name in West Africa and beyond. She is positioning the firm to become a major regional and international name in real estate. “We are determined to grow. […] The post A decade of growth fuels
By Kizito CUDJOE African finance ministers have approved the creation of a continent-wide system to monitor domestic and external debt, amid mounting fiscal pressures across several countries. The African Union’s (AU) Specialised Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration adopted the African Debt Monitoring Mechanism (ADMM) during its 8th ordinary session held […] The post African
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