By Kizito Cudjoe President John Dramani Mahama has announced the removal of import duties on agricultural processing machinery in a bid to lower costs and accelerate investment in local agri-processing. Speaking at the inaugural National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra, Mahama said the move is aimed at improving access to modern technology, boosting efficiency in the […] The post Gov’t

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The country’s pension model must evolve to reflect shifting employment patterns such as automation, remote work and rise of the gig economy, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has said. Speaking at the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) 60th anniversary launch, she called for a recalibration of social protection […] The post Pension

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has intensified its supervision of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in the financial sector with a renewed focus on the construction industry, citing its exposure to climate and sustainability-related risks. Speaking at a stakeholder workshop in Accra on Monday, the Bank of Ghana second Deputy Governor […] The post BoG

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has posted a profit after tax of GH¢230.5million for the first half of 2025, indicating strong signs of progress in the era of a bold strategic direction. The unaudited results for the six-month period ending June 30, 2025, represent a nearly three-fold increase in profitability, from the GH¢80million recorded […] The post ADB records GH¢230m profit

Abetifi MP, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, is urging Parliament to take immediate and coordinated action to confront what he describes as a rapidly expanding national security emergency, warning that the ongoing conflict in Bawku now threatens to destabilize multiple regions across the country. In a motion filed in Parliament on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Dr. Acheampong […] The post Bryan

Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) have been urged to prioritise sustainable financing as a strategic approach to delivering quality services to customers while meeting the long-term expectations of shareholders. This should be in line with the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, even as financial decision-making and operational planning are increasingly influenced by institutional resilience, […] The post Rural

SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading provider of end-to-end HR technology solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the HR Certification Centre (HRCC), Ghana’s premier institution for HR training and certification. The partnership was formalised on Monday, July 28, 2025, during a signing ceremony held at the HRCC office in East Legon, Accra, with senior representatives […] The post SeamlessHR

Clifford Danquah has been crowned champion of Betway Ghana’s inaugural Aviator Legends tournament, walking away with a GH?500,000 cash prize following a high-stakes finale held on Thursday, July 24 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The competition, which spanned several weeks, brought together thousands of participants from across the country, all vying for a […] The post Clifford

By Anne O. Krueger While US President Donald Trump pursued a range of protectionist policies during his first term, the economic chaos and uncertainty he has unleashed since returning to the White House and launching his global trade war make those earlier efforts look mild by comparison. Railing against countries that run trade surpluses with […] The post Trump’s self-defeating trade agenda appeared

By Prince ASUMAH The government through the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation has endorsed the opening of Google’s new AI Community Centre in Accra, describing the facility as a critical step toward advancing the country’s digital and innovation strategy. The centre, launched as part of the tech giant’s broader efforts to strengthen AI […] The post Gov’t

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has officially launched its comprehensive 12-Year Long-Term Development Plan, aiming to become a transformed municipality by the time LaDMA celebrates its silver jubilee in 2037. The plan sets ambitious targets for job creation, infrastructure development, digitisation and environmental resilience. The launch was under the them, […] The post LaDMA

Indigenous oil marketing company (OMC) NOVA Fuel has inaugurated its 18th fuel filling station at Walewale, North East Region, as part of an ambitious national expansion plan to become the country’s leading OMC within the next five years. Speaking at the ceremony, NOVA Fuel Managing Director Kwasi Zigah said the new outlet marks another step […] The post NOVA Fuel inaugurates 18th station appeared

By Richieson GYENI-BOATENG The practice of families making a room in their houses available to visitors (especially guests from other countries) for accommodation has growth to a point that it has now become an investment vehicle for some people. People now invest millions of cedis in properties in prime locations for rental income. This practice […] The post Vacation rental

By Ebenezer OWUSU-ANSAH Social media is no longer a fad — it’s a force. It shapes how we communicate, learn, do business, and even how we see ourselves and the world around us. From funny TikTok videos to serious debates on X (formerly Twitter), the digital space has become the new town square, especially for […] The post Should social media be banned: The Gen Z Factor appeared first

For four years, Baby Bliss, a leading baby shop in Ghana has held Mum’s Day Out, a free-to-attend event that brings families out to have fun and also provides a platform for mothers to network and promote their businesses. Since its inception in 2019, the event, which has grown in number of vendors and attendees […] The post Mum’s Day Out 5.0: More than just a fair appeared first on The

In a turn of events that reads like a blockbuster movie, a young Ghanaian small-scale miner, popularly known as a Galamseyer, has become the country’s newest millionaire thanks to a GH¢6 bet on betPawa’s Aviator platform. Prince Adusei, a former miner based in Kumasi, staked just GH¢6.50 on Aviator and walked away with GH¢2 million, […] The post Miner wins big on betPawa’s Aviator Platform

By Richard Kwashie Kovey, Convener, CAPCOE Across Ghana, over 5,400 basic schools still operate under trees or in makeshift structures, leaving thousands of children without shelter, desks, or trained teachers. As the world advances in educational technology, many Ghanaian children remain in dire conditions—highlighting deep inequalities in access to quality education. Recent data shows that 1.2 million […] The post Ghana’s

The Chief Executive of the Mental Health Authority, Professor Pinaman Appau, has urged individuals- especially the youth to take steps to care for their mental health, seek knowledge, and extend kindness to themselves and others. She believes these simple but powerful actions can help people become more whole, resilient, and better prepared to engage meaningfully […] The post Self-care

By Samuel SAM & Rafiatu YAKUBU A new initiative aimed at tackling sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) among girls and women has been inaugurated in Tamale. The ‘Champions of Change Project: Collective Resilient Action Against SGBV’ is a six-month campaign spearheaded by PureTrust Foundation LBG in partnership with the Tamale Development Trust, with support from […] The post PureTrust

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced plans to launch a fully digital virtual branch by the end of September 2025, as part of a broader strategy to improve compliance, enhance service delivery, and deepen engagement with contributors. The virtual branch will be accessible nationwide through multiple digital channels, including phone, USSD, […] The post SSNIT