The vanishing glaciers and a funeral for Ice offer humanity so much to think about. What is the future of our planet, environment, or the world? Do you know? Imagining a work colleague requesting permission to attend an Ice Funeral? Absurd? Or important? This is yet another future of work sustainability issue affecting our planet. […] The post The

On May 27, 2025 security reports from Burkina Faso disclosed that a convoy of 47 long vehicles disguised as carrying humanitarian aid was intercepted at a border between Togo and Burkina Faso. Acting on intelligence reports, Burkina Faso’s brave and undaunted President, Captain Ibrahim Traore described the movement of the 47 vehicles at night as […] The post Guns and bombs arrive

To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, Reflo Company Ltd. partnered with The Florence Mensah Foundation to distribute free sanitary pads to students of Ashaiman, Nima cluster and Ochiso Basic Schools, rounding off the impactful 1000 Girls Project. The initiative, aimed at addressing period poverty and promoting menstrual health, has seen a total of 1,000 girls supported […] The post Reflo’s,

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa Ato Boateng, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD (Finance and Administration) has lauded Gold Fields Ghana Foundation for supporting cocoa farmers with input to increase their yields. “This programme is in line with government policy to increase cocoa output in Ghana through reclamation and rehabilitation”, he said. Mr. Boateng […] The post COCOBOD

By Constance GBEDZO Gold has long served as a reliable store of value and a hedge against economic uncertainty. Gold has been utilized to create ornate jewelry and decorative items, thus representing wealth and status across various cultures. Also, ancient civilizations crafted intricate gold artifacts for religious, ceremonial, and aesthetic purposes. Gold has also been […] The post Gold

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, in partnership with Ghana Health Service, has organised a medical outreach in the company’s operational areas. The initiative saw medical doctors and health professionals delivering comprehensive screening and treatment services, including dental care, eye examinations, ear, nose and throat (ENT) treatments. It also included HIV […] The post Gold

By George ASAMANI The announcement of deep cuts in US development assistance has cast a long shadow over Africa’s infrastructure ambitions. The African Development Fund, the continent’s principal vehicle for concessional financing, now faces a possible 37% drop in donor contributions, with Washington potentially withdrawing entirely, according to the Centre of Global Development. In March […] The post When

The Ghanaian economy has in recent times witnessed quite a significant appreciation of the Ghana Cedi (GHS) against major foreign currencies; a development that has far-reaching implications for various sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including the banking industry. The appreciating Ghana Cedi can impact the credit portfolios of Bank’s operating in Ghana in several ways, […] The post The

For the third consecutive year, Yinson Production has partnered with the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Health Service to provide essential menstrual hygiene training to 500 basic schoolgirls in the Ahanta West Municipality to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day. This initiative, fully sponsored by Yinson, aims to equip young girls with the knowledge and […] The post Yinson

Fidelity Bank Ghana has underscored its commitment to integrating climate adaptation into its core lending strategy, highlighting its role in private capital mobilisation for a climate-resilient future. Atta Yeboah Gyan, Deputy Managing Director, Operations and Support Functions at Fidelity Bank, shared the bank’s innovative approach during a panel discussion at the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program […] The post Fidelity

Banks, government leaders, private sector partners, and young entrepreneurs gathered in Accra to officially launch the BRIDGE-in Agriculture programme — a groundbreaking five-year initiative aimed at transforming Ghana’s agricultural sector by unlocking access to finance for agriSMEs (small and medium enterprises), and providing skills development to create 400,000 work opportunities for young people, 70percent of […] The post Banks,

Ghana’s textile and garment industry – once a vital pillar of national employment and manufacturing – has received a significant boost following a high-level policy dialogue jointly organised by the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI). Held in Accra under the theme ‘Revamping Ghana’s textiles and garments sector – The […] The post DBG,

Historically, many individuals have been excluded from formal financial services due to inadequate infrastructure, limited access to traditional banks and low-income levels. The narrative is, however, changing with the emergence of modern technology. Key developments include: Introduction of ATMs: Provided basic banking services outside traditional bank branches, but were limited to urban areas. Mobile banking: […] The post The

The Africa Governance Centre, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, will host the African Political Parties Summit from 12th to 14th August 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana. This historic continental convening will bring together delegations from over 100 major political parties from over 50 African and Caribbean countries, alongside heads […] The post Ghana

The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Edward Ato Sarpong, has called on manufacturing companies to take full advantage of the current conducive economic landscape to drive innovation, competitiveness, and growth in the sector. Commenting on the 9th Ghana Manufacturing Awards recently held at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Edward Ato Sarpong highlighted the […] The post ADB

Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), a leading waste management company under the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), continues to make significant strides in expanding its footprint in Africa. Recently, the company has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Lagos, Nigeria; Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, solidifying its commitment to sustainable waste […] The post Zoomlion

The Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, has commended the Ghana Bauxite Company Limited for its successful operations at Awaso in the Western North Region. According to him, the Company’s operations have resulted in significant job creation and economic growth in the region. He assured the Company of the government’s support through the Ministry […] The post Gov’t

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) held its 4th Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) in Accra, with a call on public and corporate institutions to lead with impact, in order to bring transformative leadership for sustainable future at the workplace. The event brought together women leaders from various organizations, to deliberate on issues pertaining […] The post Employers’

Fuel prices at the pumps are expected to fall by between 5 and 9 percent in the forthcoming pricing window, driven primarily by the cedi’s recent appreciation against the US dollar according to projections by the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC). Ghana operates a bi-monthly fuel pricing system and with a new window approaching, the […] The post Fuel prices set to fall

Local assemblies across the country have intensified collaboration with traditional authorities to address land disputes, secure land banks for agro-industrial purposes and support youth entrepreneurship schemes. The move forms part of a broader effort to integrate the chieftaincy institution more meaningfully into the national governance framework. The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, […] The post Gov’t