When people think of African exports, they often picture crude oil tankers, containers of cocoa beans, or bundles of raw cotton. What is missing from this mental image is the heartbeat of any resilient economy: small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for roughly 80% of jobs across the continent (Afreximbank, 2025). Yet they represent […] The post How

By Tsifodze ERNEST In today’s world, happiness has become a crucial item on the checklist of well-being. On a broader spectrum, when a nation is doing well, economists usually emphasize the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The GDP index measures the health and size of the economy by considering the total value of all finished goods […] The post Is the modern workplace designed for

As expected, countries in the global north are leading in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a set of 17 global objectives adopted by the United Nations in 2015 – while the global south’s path remains tortuous. To accelerate attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana, UN Global Compact Network Ghana organised a […] The post Editorial:

The traditional media landscape has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, seamlessly integrating into the new trend of social media. This shift has been both subtle and profound, often escaping the notice of the common eye. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that traditional media outlets such as TV, newspapers and radios have […] The post The Media Shift appeared first on The

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is ramping up its efforts to enhance tax collection and ensure greater compliance, aligning with government’s broader agenda to reset the nation’s economy. In line with this, acting Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has outlined a comprehensive strategy focusing on broadening the tax net, achieving an ambitious revenue target of GH¢200 […] The post Revenue

Absa Bank Ghana has commenced 2025 with a remarkable first-quarter performance, underscoring its leadership in Ghana’s banking sector. The bank’s robust financial results, coupled with strategic initiatives, have solidified its position as a frontrunner in the industry. The bank reported a Profit-Before-Tax (PBT) of GH¢686 million for Q1 2025 significantly outperforming its competitors and securing the […] The post Absa

Ghana has taken a bold step forward in the fight against cyber threats with the launch of Africa’s largest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) managed security and digital forensic services centre in Accra. The state-of-the-art facility – established by indigenous firm Virtual InfoSec Africa Limited (VIA) in partnership with Exabeam – aims to revolutionise […] The post Africa’s

Gabon President, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit – on the Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu. The distinguished award recognises Elumelu’s enduring contribution to Africa’s economic […] The post Tony

Prabon Greenfields has launched its latest housing units designed with the budget-conscious buyer in mind. The launch took place at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi. Dubbed the ‘Ashanti Pride’, it is a nod to the rich heritage of the Ashanti Region and the role it has played in driving Ghana’s status as a beacon of […] The post Prabon Greenfields launches ‘Ashanti Pride’

Beneath the golden glow of chandeliers and the soft hum of expectation at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra was treated to more than just a launch—it witnessed the rise of a movement. VAAL Real Estate, known for blending visionary design with enduring value, officially unveiled AGORA—a 21-floor ode to modern living, and […] The post VAAL Real Estate unveils AGORA,

It was a bright Tuesday morning when I walked into a small classroom in Tamale, not expecting to witness something that would stay with me for a long time. In front of about 30 students was not a traditional teacher holding chalk — but a large TV screen connected to a solar-powered tablet. The voice […] The post Edtech Insights with Kwame

Ghana’s Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) is seeking to integrate its operations with the Ghana National Ambulance Service to strengthen the country’s emergency response system and improve aircraft accident investigations. The move is part of a broader strategy to fill critical geographical response gaps and bring nationwide coverage to the AIB’s […] The post  Aircraft

By Andy Sena AGBLEY & Walter Kwaku AWUAH From the later part of 2006, the news about a subtle rejection of the 20-pesewa coin started brewing; the central bank of Ghana, led by Dr. Paul Amoafo Acquah, in July 2007, undertook a bold monetary policy reform: the redenomination of the cedi. The aim was to […] The post The rejection of the 20-pesewa coin: A silent driver

By RC. QUAYE It’s been over 50 years since Ghana’s first hydroelectric power station was built, with the intention of strengthening the industrial hub of the country. Its inception has benefited both foreign processing companies that guaranteed its acquisition and neighboring countries getting the excesses in supply. The Tema industrial enclave is a living testimony […] The post The merry-go-round

Enterprise Group PLC, in collaboration with the Management of Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital and other valued partners, on Friday May 2,2025, officially commissioned a state-of-the-art Dialysis Centre at the hospital—marking a major milestone in efforts to expand critical healthcare access across Ghana. The fully equipped Dialysis centre will significantly improve the treatment of chronic kidney […] The post Enterprise

By Sylvana TEIMAN I vividly remember walking into the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) for the first time. I was eager to learn, but admittedly, I had only a surface-level understanding of what stock exchanges did. Stocks, shares, and dividends — that’s what came to mind. But the more I immersed myself, the more I saw […] The post GSE is a game-changer for businesses seeking growth

Ghanaian journalist Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman has been named a 2025/2026 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, joining a prestigious group of 22 journalists from nine countries selected to deepen their professional development and explore critical global issues. Dini-Osman, a broadcast journalist at EIB Network (GHOne TV and Starr FM) and a freelance correspondent for The World—the […] The post Ghanaian

By Appiah Kusi Adomako ,Esq ‘Some men see things as they are and say why, I dream things that never were and say, why not’ – George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950 Getting a job in Ghana’s public sector has largely become a game of political and social connections rather than merit. In theory, recruitment into Ministries, […] The post The need for a regulatory

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Shama The Omanhene of Shama Traditional Area, Osagyefo Kwaw Fraiku IV, has underscored the need for sub-chiefs to forge ahead in unity and help identify relevant developmental challenges confronting the council. This, he noted, will enable them to solve most of the challenges and drive development. He explained that development is […] The post Omanhene of Shama

…investment will unlock over 1,000 job opportunities Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has announced an investment in Maagrace Garments Industries Limited (MGIL), a leading Ghanaian garment manufacturing company. The investment will finance the construction of a new production facility at MGIL’s premises in Koforidua, aimed […] The post GIP,