By Elliot WILLIAMS Best Assurance Company, an indigenous non-life insurance business has bounced back to the cutting edge of Ghana’s insurance market with the imminent introduction of its Worldwide Travel Insurance policies to Ghanaians. The new policies – most of which offer worldwide cover – are being offered through a collaboration between Best Assurance and  […] The post Best

By Dela AGBO As Ghana moves to reset its economy under the Mahama administration, there is a renewed focus on one of the most powerful yet underfunded sectors of the economy: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for more than 80% of businesses in Ghana and employ the majority of the workforce. Yet, their […] The post Resetting

“Criticism is easy, but it does not create.” – Nigerian proverb As we strive to find meaning in our relationships, we realize that we have to make choices; lots of them. These choices travel along the highway, glittering on the right and speckling on the left. Without a helicopter view, the options always appear to […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo BRUMPON: Choices

Societe Generale Ghana has successfully hosted the first mini draw of its Deposit and Drive  Campaign, rewarding 40 lucky customers with high-value prizes including ultra-modern televisions, air fryers, microwaves, blenders, and sleek mobile phones. The event, held on Monday, April 14th, marks a thrilling milestone in the bank’s campaign to promote financial resilience through savings. […] The post  40

In an era of evolving security threats, Ghana’s aviation industry faces the challenge of modernizing its approach to airport security. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing technology in this sector. According to Allied Market Research, the global market for aerospace artificial intelligence was valued at $373.6 million in 2020 and is projected to […] The post Embracing

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Head of Innovative Finance, Partnerships and Markets at the 24-Hour Economy (24HE) and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat, Dr. Ishmael Nii Amanor Dodoo, has cautioned that Ghana’s current power infrastructure lacks the capacity to fully support government’s proposed 24HE initiative. He has therefore highlighted the need for strategic enhancements in generation, distribution […] The post Strategic

By Juliet ETEFE Experts have called for bold and intentional action to break structural and cultural barriers limiting women’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). They emphasised further that breaking deep-seated gender barriers in STEM is not just about achieving equality, as it is also imperative to national development. Speaking at the maiden […] The post ShePower

By Michael WILSON(Dr) Let’s face it. Research doesn’t start in a lab, surrounded by people in white coats mumbling about control variables and chromatography. It starts with a toddler trying not to fall. Seriously. That wobbly balancing act? It’s an open-field experiment in Newtonian physics. And just like that, we all begin life as researchers, […] The post The

From humble beginnings in 1995, what started as a small printing press has grown into one of Ghana’s most influential companies in environmental sanitation. The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), founded by Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has played a defining role in reshaping Ghana’s waste management landscape, evolving into a multi-sector force that touches everything […] The post Zoomlion’s

By Constance GBEDZO Corporate Governance and Enterprise Development History has indicated that the ancient civilisations mined gold for its grandeur, diverse use and its convertibility into diverse forms. Throughout history, gold has been used as a form of currency, and traded for goods and services. Egyptians were the first to use gold as a currency […] The post Essentials

The Ursula Foundation, has come to the aid of Labone Senior High School following a fire outbreak that ravaged the girls’ dormitory, leaving dozens of students displaced and essential supplies destroyed. In a heartwarming gesture of solidarity and support, the former MP and Minister’s foundation donated a wide range of essential relief items to the […] The post Ursula Foundation donates to Labone

By William ANNOH &Gideon Ofori OSABUTEY Africa stands at a pivotal moment where climate challenges intersect with entrepreneurial opportunities. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent faces disproportionate climate impacts. This scenario presents a unique opportunity for African entrepreneurs to lead in climate innovation, provided that critical financial and policy barriers are […] The post Unlocking

The AI Explorers Club, a pioneering initiative by BrainWave AfricaTech Academy, has successfully concluded its first cohort in Accra—empowering children aged 8 to 16 with the foundational tools and confidence to thrive in the world of Artificial Intelligence. Held in person, the program combined interactive lessons in machine learning, generative AI, and ethical tech usage […] The post AI

African leaders and development partners have renewed their commitment to restoring Africa’s depleted soils as a pathway to food security, climate resilience, and economic transformation. This came to the fore at a high-level convening held in Accra, Ghana, where stakeholders gathered to chart a clear path for implementing the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action […] The post AU,

By Stanley R. K. AHORLU The 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded on April 11, 2025, with the adoption of new regulations aimed at achieving the targets set by the IMO’s 2023 Revised GHG Strategy. The regulations were passed by majority vote in favour of […] The post A disunited Africa

MEST Africa, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, celebrated the launch of the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana. This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program welcomed 12 innovative EdTech companies poised to transform education across Ghana by addressing critical learning challenges with technology-driven solutions. The second […] The post MEST

Even as Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson leads the country’s delegation to the 2025 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D. C., Ghana’s gross international reserves have already exceeded the target set for May 2026. The Meeting comes a week after the country secured a Staff-Level Agreement with the IMF on its fourth review. Fresh […] The post Editorial: Gross reserves

Mineable nickel deposits have been discovered in the Oti Region – a development that could diversify the country’s mineral portfolio and attract investment into battery-metal supply chains. This find was made during ongoing iron ore exploration in the Gyamurume range by the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) and Ghana Geological Survey Authority […] The post Editorial:

By Samuel SAM The Ghana Shea Employers Association (GSEA) has renewed calls for an immediate ban on the export of raw shea nuts, citing the growing threat to local processors, value chain actors and the broader economy in Northern Region. At a press briefing held in Tamale, the Association appealed for government and policymakers to […] The post Shea Employers Association wants ban

…as it launches golden jubilee celebrations By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) has called for greater stakeholder engagement and enhanced transparency in administration of the Tourism Development Fund, as it launched a series of events to commemorate its golden jubilee. Speaking at a press briefing, association president Dr. Edward Ackah-Nyamike Jnr. underscored […] The post Hotels