President John Dramani Ma­hama has rolled out the Adwu­mawura programme, another of his campaign promises, to create sustainable jobs for the Ghanaian youth. The initiative is expected to incubate 10,000 new businesses and accelerate existing ones for the youth and is estimated to create 20,000 jobs annually. It seeks to stimulate youth employment, en­trepreneurship, and … The post Pres

By Seth KRAMPAH, Kumasi A recent study has warned that without smarter fiscal strategies, the country risks losing vital port traffic to neighboring competitors. From 2017 to 2021, Ghana’s ports thrived on tax relief measures such as the Benchmark Value Discount Policy (BVDP) and import duty exemptions, which helped boost cargo throughput, particularly during the […] The post Ghana

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Real Estate Agency Council (REAC), Emmanuel Jeffrey, has embarked on stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening the country’s real estate sector. In a meeting with the Ghana Association of Real Estate Brokers (GAREB) in Accra, Mr. Jeffrey outlined plans to introduce reforms, boost investor confidence […] The post Acting

…to avoid heavy penalties By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is reminding all businesses and individuals to file their tax returns by April 30, 2025 to avoid heavy penalties and interest charges. According to Mr. Victor Akogo, Chief Revenue Officer-Domestic Tax Revenue Division, GRA, defaulters will pay a penalty of GH¢500 for […] The post GRA

Eggs have been part of our diets since the dawn of time. Yet only now are we learning the full extent of the nutritional wonders they pack, and how beneficial they are in promoting lasting health benefits. Loaded with 13 essential vitamins and minerals, eggs also provide key sources of these important nutrients that are […] The post Health Benefits of Eggs appeared first on The

In an age where autobiographies often veer toward self-congratulation or sanitized nostalgia, Against All Odds by Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa rises like a beacon—unfiltered, unpretentious, and utterly unforgettable. With literary elegance and philosophical depth, Professor Adarkwa offers not just a memoir, but a moral compass. This is a book that speaks to the soul […] The post Feature:

Former league-phase foes renew hostilities in the final four, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain engage in a blockbuster battle in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates, both dreaming of finally ending their excruciating waits for European stardom. Mikel Arteta‘s men outwitted, outfought and out-classed Real Madrid in the quarter-finals to earn a two-legged tussle with the French champions, who ended Aston […] The post Arsenal and PSG engage

…empowering female entrepreneurs to lead in  tech and innovation sector Standard Chartered in partnership with Village Capital, has officially announced the call for applications for the 5th Cohort of the Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator (FWIT) to support women-owned or led tech-enabled businesses. The programme will be implemented by the Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation […] The post StanChart

Rebecca Osam, CEO of Reflo Company Ltd. and renowned advocate for menstrual health, was among the distinguished guests invited to the national launch of the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. The initiative, officially launched by President John Dramani Mahama on April 24, […] The post Rebecca

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) is set to play a central role in the nation’s economic transformation by launching a new fund aimed at supporting businesses aligned with government’s 24-hour economy policy, Michael Abbey, VCTF’s Chief Executive Officer, has said. The newly appointed CEO announced plans for the upcoming SME-focused facility […] The post VCTF