By Christabel Danso ABEAM President of Academic City University, Professor Fred McBagonluri, has called on government to extend access to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) fund and the Student Loan Scheme to students enrolled in private tertiary institutions. This appeal comes against a backdrop of persistent concerns over financing and access within the country’s […] The post Private

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) has called on government to reclaim farmlands destroyed by illegal mining (galamsey) activities and allocate them to farmers for cultivation, citing their high potential for agricultural productivity. Speaking at a press briefing, Francis Opai Tetteh – the consultant appointed to support forming […] The post GNAFF

Local authorities at Wenchi in the Bono Region have thrown their weight behind the Master Training Programme (MTP) on cashew value chain promotion, hailing it as a transformative initiative for the region and beyond. They praised the selection of the Wenchi Agricultural Research Station as a key site for hands-on training, describing it as a […] The post Wenchi

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi Karpowership Ghana, a leading independent power producer, has launched a renewed tree-planting initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and restoring degraded lands across the country. As part of the programme 3,000 tree seedlings are being planted, with 100 of them already established at the Sekondi Naval Base – home to […] The post Karpowership

US$300m medical facility, developed by Afreximbank inaugurated saves US$6-10bnannually on medical tourism Africans can now heave a sigh of relieve after many years of seeking medical care abroad. The inauguration of the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja marks a transformative milestone in Africa’s healthcare sector, promising to alleviate the burden of medical tourism […] The post Africa

By Ahmed (Watara) TAHIRU & Eric TETTEH In this article, we’ll walk you through step by step why currencies have different values. But before diving into that, let’s take a quick look at the history of money. For a long time, money was directly connected to valuable metals like gold. This system was known as […] The post Why currencies have different values: Understanding

By Adeola Racheal ADETOYE Once considered a bureaucratic checkbox or a necessary cost of doing business, compliance is now emerging as a defining feature of corporate strategy. Across continents and sectors, a new reality is setting in: firms that embed compliance into the core of their operations don’t just avoid penalties, they also gain trust, […] The post Turning business compliance

By John OFORI In today’s rapidly digitizing world, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic ideal—it’s a present force reshaping industries, governance, and human potential. Yet, as AI systems become more embedded in everyday life, a troubling reality emerges: Africa is largely absent from how AI is being built, trained, and deployed. Despite being […] The post Why

By Shirley ALEXANDER As the world prepares to celebrate Father’s Day and recognizes June as Men’s Health month, are we overlooking the emotional and social development of the male child? This June, while we honour the important role of fathers and shine a light on men’s physical and mental health, it presents a timely opportunity […] The post Empowered

The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), Mr. Michael Abbiw, has reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to partnering with the government to accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation through strategic marketing. This pledge was made during a high-level engagement with the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, whose leadership continues […] The post Chief

With a vision to empower communities, improve skills, and help children to access and stay in school, olam food ingredients Ghana Limited (ofi), a Licensed Buying Company in Ghana’s Cocoa sector and an exporter of cashews, has supported five (5) communities within Nkawkaw with educational infrastructure. ofi Ghana has constructed three kindergarten blocks, one primary […] The post ofi

It comes as a great relief for Ghanaians to learn that three major telecommunications companies in the country – MTN, Telecel and government-owned AT – are set to make significant reductions in the cost of their data bundles by increasing the amount of data provided. The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey […] The post Editorial:

By Louis Gyimah Introduction Ghana has emerged as one of West Africa’s most vibrant technology ecosystems, with Accra increasingly recognized as a regional innovation hub. Building on a foundation of political stability, relatively strong infrastructure, and an educated workforce, Ghana has positioned itself as an attractive destination for tech entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational technology companies […] The post Tech

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])   The economy has expanded by 5.3 percent in first quarter-2025, up from 4.9 percent recorded in the same period of 2024 according to provisional figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). “Real GDP for 2025 Q1 was GH¢53.5bn, up from  GH¢50.8bn recorded in 2024 Q1.The 2025 Q1 real GDP […] The post Economy grows by 5.3% in Q1 2025

By Buertey Francis BORYOR President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the long-awaited 24-hour economy initiative will officially commence on July 1, with Tema and Takoradi Ports set to operate 24 hours a day as part of a sweeping national plan to transform the country’s horticultural export capacity and unlock full agro-industrial productivity. The president […] The post Mahama

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Despite accruing commendable oil revenues since 2011, the country’s oil wealth has not significantly improved the socio-economic conditions of its citizens, a new study by the University of Ghana (UG) has revealed. The study covered from 2011 to 2023 and was conducted between 2022 and 2023 by the University of Ghana […] The post Oil

In response to the appreciation of the Ghana cedi and current economic indicators, Republic Bank (Ghana) has announced the rollout of its Low Cedi Mortgage Interest Rate Campaign, offering an unmatched opportunity for Ghanaians to secure affordable mortgage financing. This strategic campaign, running from now until August 2025, is tailored to empower individuals and families […] The post Republic

Business communities across Africa have been urged to take advantage of the opportunities in Ghana and AfCFTA’s transformative potential. The call was made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a keynote address read on his behalf by Mrs. Nana Kraah Ansah Adjei, Director, Economic, Trade and Investment Bureau of […] The post 19th Ghana-Africa Business

“If you want people to understand you, speak their language.” – African proverb How is life synthesized, but on the tongues of human beings. Life found its meaning when it found language. That is how important language is to our everyday lives. It is the words that give meaning to life, because life itself was […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: You’re

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has met with strategic partners to discuss a groundbreaking agric-insurance solution aimed at safeguarding Ghanaian farmers against the growing threats of climate change. The delegation was made up of H.E. Jean Claude Galea Mallia, High Commissioner of Malta to Ghana; Mr. Jean Paul Fabri, Co-Founder and CEO of MyUbuntu; […] The post ADB