President John Dramani Mahama has launched the distribution of three million coconut seedlings under the Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA). The flagship programme, financed by Ghana Exim Bank, is being jointly implemented by the Coconut Federation-Ghana (COCOFEG) with support from the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE). According to Dr. Peter Boamah […] The post Prez

Once upon a time, job hunting in was simple. You had a degree? Congratulations—automatic respect, automatic employment, automatic bragging rights at Christmas family gatherings. Your aunties would whisper, “That one? He’s an engineer in Accra now.” Fast forward to today: you can have two degrees, three diplomas, and a certificate in “Advanced PowerPoint Animations,” and […] The post On

MTN Ghana, in partnership with The Academic Woman Foundation (TAW), organised the “She Builds” Conference at the Accra International Conference Centre. The event brought together women leaders, professionals, and advocates from across sectors to explore opportunities for empowerment, leadership development, and digital inclusion. The event was held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Wednesday, […] The post MTN 

Hyperscalers Convergence Africa 2025 will bring leaders to Lagos on October 7 to debate how the continent can scale connectivity, cloud and capital. Lagos will host the 2025 edition of Hyperscalers Convergence Africa, a one-day gathering of digital infrastructure operators designed to chart the future of Africa’s digital economy. Organised by Africa Hyperscalers, the conference […] The post Shaping

…leaving legacy of MSME growth By Kizito CUDJOE The Rural Enterprise Programme (REP), launched in 1995 to boost rural industrialisation and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), will wind down by December 2025 after nearly three decades of operations, its National Director, Kwasi Attah-Antwi, said. According to Mr. Attah-Antwi, the programme has made significant contributions […] The post Rural

MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s largest fintech platform, has concluded its inaugural Fintech Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, a landmark three-day gathering that brought together over 350 delegates including policymakers, regulators, innovators, and industry leaders from across the continent. Under the theme “Take-Off”, the Summit underscored MTN Group Fintech’s vision of driving financial inclusion, supporting small businesses, […] The post MTN

By Peter Martey Agbeko In the quiet dawn of Thursday, September 11, 2025, Ghana lost a titan—Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, also known simply as “Kantanka, the African Star.” At 77, he passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that spanned far beyond pulpit sermons. Although I never met the man in person, his imprint on […] The post Kantanka: A life of faith, innovation

A delegation from Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, led by Board Chairman Dr. Felix Addo and accompanied by Managing Director Mr. Frédéric Feraille and the leadership team, paid a courtesy call on President  John Mahama. The purpose of the visit was to formally introduce Guinness Ghana’s new Managing Director following the company’s recent strategic transition to […] The post Guinness

Africa’s booming property sector is faced with an uncomfortable reality: there are not enough skilled professionals to meet demand. The continent’s rapid urbanization has created a gold rush atmosphere in real estate markets from Cairo to Cape Town, but industry leaders warn that a severe shortage of qualified professionals threatens to derail this growth. In […] The post Orient

By Isaac Haizel This article explores the hidden world of data collection that accompanies the seemingly simple act of ordering food online in Ghana. It delves into the types of personal information collected by popular food delivery apps, from names and addresses to payment details and location data. Further, it discusses the connection between the […] The post Beyond the plate By Isaac Haizel appeared

After a smooth four-hour flight from Cairo, I arrived in Algeria’s capital, Algiers, popularly referred to as the white city, (Alger la Blanche in French) due to its dazzling white buildings cascading down the slopes of the Sahel Hills to the Mediterranean Sea. As the largest city of Algeria, it is a historic port with French […] The post Chris Koney’s column:

First National Bank Ghana has announced the launch of Helping Every Woman Rise (H.E.R.), a dedicated service designed to provide tailored financial solutions and holistic support to women. The H.E.R. initiative reaffirms First National Bank’s long-standing commitment to help improve lives by delivering relevant, impactful, and inclusive financial services. The Executive Director and Head of Corporate […] The post Empowering

By Benedict ASHIEDU For years, conversations around Africa and technology have focused on catching up. Whether it be catching up with digital infrastructure, internet access, and even with data systems. But what if the next wave isn’t about catching up, what if it’s about leapfrogging? As the world enters the AI era, Africa has something […] The post Africa’s

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has awarded full scholarships worth GH¢460,000 ($31,000) to 45 female students from mining communities at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), part of an initiative to boost women’s participation in the country’s extractive sector. The awards fall under the Women from Mining Communities (WomCoM) scheme, launched last year […] The post MIIF

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The 24-Hour Economy Plus (24H+) Programme has received fresh impetus following the signing of a financing agreement between its Secretariat and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), hosted at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) headquarters in Accra. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) paves the way for up […] The post 24H+ economy drive

For too long, supply chains have been relegated to the back room. Boxes moved. Papers were stamped. Trucks were chased. Prestige gathered around finance, marketing, and classic operations. Then came a string of shocks that refused to knock quietly. A pandemic grounded planes and slowed ports. A single stuck vessel choked a canal and rattled […] The post The

… says strong governance, family constitutions non-negotiable By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Family-owned businesses, which dominate Ghana’s private sector, face a precarious future unless they adopt structured succession plans and formal governance frameworks, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has cautioned. At the second Family Business Governance Workshop held the theme ‘Family Governance and Legacy: The […] The post Succession

The GLICO Fixed Income Fund has marked a major milestone with the successful hosting of its maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM), reporting strong first-year performance and reaffirming its commitment to delivering long-term value to shareholders. The AGM was held virtually via Microsoft Teams, with an in-person broadcast from the GLICO Plaza in Accra. The meeting […] The post GLICO

By Elliot WIILIAMS Mainstream Reinsurance Company and KEK Reinsurance Brokers have partnered to organize a capacity building seminar on reinsurance accounting for general (non-life) insurance underwriters and reinsurance brokers. The seminar took place from Wednesday, September 10th to Friday, September 13 at the Coconut Groove Beach Resort, Elmina, under the theme: “Reinsurance Accounting – Bridging […] The post Mainstream

Société Générale Ghana, in collaboration with technology partners TECHAiDE and SolTedd Energy, has inaugurated  a state-of-the-art digital library powered by solar energy for the Osu Presbyterian Cluster of Schools. The initiative reflects a powerful fusion of education, technology, and sustainability aimed at improving access to learning resources for school children while promoting green energy solutions. […] The post Société