Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to safer food systems and stronger trade standards at a key regional meeting of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Africa (CCAFRICA25), held in Kampala, Uganda. The five-day session drew delegates from 24 African countries, alongside observers from eight organisations and four non-African members, all united in a shared goal: strengthening Africa’s […] The post Gov’t

May 1, 2025 marked a remarkable milestone as the HR Certification Centre successfully hosted the 4th edition of the Corporate Walk for Life, an inspiring event focused on health, wellness, and community spirit. Over 150 enthusiastic participants gathered for this uplifting occasion, demonstrating a strong commitment to personal well-being and corporate responsibility. The day kicked […] The post Celebrating

By Bernard AKYIN-ARKOH In recent years, technological innovation has transformed many sectors, and the insurance industry is no exception. A notable development in Ghana’s motor insurance sector is the introduction of the Motor Insurance Database (MID), a digital platform designed to simplify and enhance the verification of motor insurance coverage. With this technological advancement, the […] The post Rethinking

Effective management of pension funds not only determines the quality of life for retirees but also provides long-term capital that can be channelled into construction, housing, green energy and developmental projects. As a result of the above, Chief Executive Officer-National Pensions Regulatory Authority  Christopher Boadi-Mensah is calling on fund managers to diversify their portfolios to […] The post Editorial:

Climate change is threatening the existence of shea trees in the country’s northern parts –  the Upper East, Upper West, Northern, North East and Savannah Regions. Indeed, shea trees are seeing a very steep decline in production due to the prevailing harsh weather conditions which affect their yield. According to recent figures, sheanut production has […] The post Editorial:

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO With a population exceeding one billion and a gross domestic product (GDP) of more than US$1.5trillion, automotive giant Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) sees long-term growth potential in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), excluding South Africa. However, the company has highlighted that persistent structural bottlenecks must be urgently addressed through decisive policy actions and […] The post SSA

Women at the Chosen Rehabilitation Centre have completed a two-month bead-making training, funded by Vivo Energy Ghana in partnership with Engage Africa through its Energising Hope Programme. On February 14th, Vivo Energy Ghana employees visited the Chosen Rehabilitation Centre to spread love and kindness. The team donated essential supplies and bead-making materials, laying the foundation […] The post Vivo

SAP SE has announced that VFS Global, the world-leading provider of visa, consular and technology services to governments and diplomatic missions, will leverage SAP software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border mobility and citizen services. Cross-border mobility and citizen services are becoming increasingly digital, and governments are looking into the use […] The post VFS

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A financing roadmap drawn by the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other United Nations (UN) agencies in Ghana shows the  need to raise about US$522billion in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. However, if government’s annual revenues appropriation – the budget – is excluded, […] The post US$43bn

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The inflation rate continues on a downward trajectory, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April 2025 revealing year-on-year (y-on-y) inflation of 21.2 percent. This marks a decline of 1.2 percentage points from the 22.4 percent recorded in March 2025, making it the fifth consecutive month of easing inflation according […] The post Inflation

…with a significant boost in capital position  First National Bank Ltd has extended its financial recovery into 2025, reporting a profit of GH?30.68 million in the first quarter, doubling its earnings for the same period last year. The performance comes on the back of strong trading income, prudent balance sheet expansion, and a continued boost in liquidity […] The post First

AngloGold Ashanti Plc and Gold Fields Ltd. have suspended talks on a proposed joint venture to combine their neighboring Iduapriem and Tarkwa gold mines in Ghana, shifting focus instead to optimizing their individual operations. The announcement made on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the two mining giants announced the decision following more than a year of […] The post AngloGold,

The Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana (HCCGH) has held elections to select executive committee with working committees for the period 2025-27. The elections were held under the leadership of the Dean of HCCGH, Dimitrios Avraam, Consul of Belgium and its Deputy Dean, Subhi Accad, Consul of Mexico. Kwame Acquah, Consul of Seychelles continues as the […] The post HCCGH elects new leadership appeared first on

This year, the KIC Fellowship Community organised a Homecoming Event in Kumasi, bringing together 123 Fellows from across Ghana. The gathering, which welcomed past and present participants of KIC programs, served as a dynamic platform for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas to drive innovation within the country’s agribusiness sector. The event showcased the […] The post KIC Fellowship