In a moving demonstration of corporate compassion and national solidarity, a delegation from GCB Bank PLC led by the Managing Director (MD), Farihan Alhassan, on Friday, 5th September 2025, donated GH?1,000,000.00 to the Children’s Support Fund at the Presidency. The support is towards the upkeep of the children of the eight men who lost their […] The post GCB donates

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Employers Association (GEA) has hosted its annual Women in Human Resource (HR) Conference in Accra, with a call on stakeholders to prioritise women inclusion at all levels of national development. Speaking at the conference which is the 11th edition, Second Deputy Governor of Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, stressed […] The post GEA holds 11th women in HR

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The MTN Ghana Foundation has awarded 500 new beneficiaries under its flagship Bright Scholarship Scheme for the 2025/26 academic year This gesture, according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – MTN Ghana Stephen Blewett during his speech at the awards ceremony, aims to strengthen its commitment to human capital development and sustainable […] The post 500

Across the world, the misuse of opiates and other narcotics has become a major public health challenge. In Ghana, the crisis is slowly but surely tightening its grip, particularly on the youth. While alcohol and cannabis have long been the substances of concern, recent years have witnessed an alarming rise in the use of synthetic […] The post Reflections by S.M.A: Opiates,

The analogy “you reap what you sow” powerfully encapsulates a universal truth ignored by many modern development models: that exploitative management—whether of nature, people, or society—inevitably leads to crisis. Ecological degradation, climate change, social fragmentation, and economic injustice are not anomalies but the direct consequences of unsustainable practices driven by profit at the expense of […] The post The

By J. N. Halm Pay me a visit in my office one of these days, and you might be surprised by the gift I have in store for you. Tucked away in a cabinet behind my desk is a box containing a variety of products. That box has been in that corner for more than […] The post Building for nobody: Ghana’s product-obsessed entrepreneur problem appeared first on The

Every brand has a season, but not every brand outlives the season. If you want your personal brand to go beyond trends, hype, or social media noise, you need to focus on: Timeless Branding Assets. These are the things that don’t expire. They stand the test of time and keep your name and impact alive, […] The post Personal branding with Bernard Kelvin CLIVE: 4

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI According to the 2023 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), the Sahel region is now the epicentre of global terrorism with nearly half (43%) of the global death toll from terror-related attacks. The Sahel’s security situation continues to deteriorate- with high civilian casualty rates, death, displacement and a burgeoning humanitarian crisis. During Ghana’s […] The post KAIPTC

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has launched a campaign to mobilize funds for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Takoradi Hospital to serve potential patients in the region. The ICU he explained is to serve the people in the Western Region and to close a critical gap in […] The post Western Regional minister advocates ICU

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The newly elected President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana (CITG), Ernestina Christiana Appiah, has stressed that taxation remains the foundation of national development; however, public mistrust and low compliance continue to undermine its potential. She made this statement at the swearing-in ceremony of new executives in Accra while outlining […] The post Taxation

 By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Fairtrade International Youth Ambassador has called for the establishment of land banks to make agriculture more accessible and attractive to young people. According to Felix Tetteh, one of the major challenges facing young people in agriculture is access to land – stressing that government could introduce initiatives to allocate land […] The post Land

In a moving demonstration of corporate compassion and national solidarity, a delegation from GCB Bank PLC led by the Managing Director, Farihan Alhassan, on Friday, 5th September 2025, donated GHS1,000,000.00 to the Children’s Support Fund at the Presidency. The support is towards the upkeep of the children of the eight men who lost their lives […] The post GCB donates

Provident Insurance Limited has partnered with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and the Ghana Association of Urological Surgeons to mark September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month under the theme: “Early Detection Saves Lives.” The partnership seeks to raise nationwide awareness about prostate cancer and encourage men to undergo regular screenings. Prostate cancer remains one of the leading […] The post Provident

The Afro-Arab Group has extended warm congratulations to Dr. Sidi Ould Tal, as he officially assumed office as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The newly appointed executive was inaugurated in a colourful ceremony held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Monday, September 1, 2025. Afro-Arab Group Chairman, Alhaji Salamu Amadu, in a […] The post Afro-Arab

By D. Deladem KISSEIH “The Internet is the nervous system of our global civilization; sever it, and society convulses.” Dr. Vinton Cerf, Co-Inventor of the Internet Protocol “The country that takes the lead in the sphere of computer-based artificial intelligence (AI) will rule the world.” Vladimir Putin, Russian President In a world increasingly reliant on […] The post When

By Benedict OBENG Over the past decade, the business development function within the banking sector has undergone a profound transformation. One that reflects not only the shifting economic landscape, but also the rapid advances in technology, evolving customer expectations, and more agile regulatory frameworks. This evolution is particularly visible in emerging economies like Ghana, where […] The post The

There is a well-known saying in international finance: “When the United States sneezes, the world catches a cold”. For Ghana, this is not just a metaphor. Movements in the U.S. economy influence exchange rates, borrowing costs, export demand, and even the purchasing power of ordinary households in Accra. Understanding the rhythm of the U.S. economy has therefore […] The post Why Ghana

The long-dormant Black Volta and Sankofa gold projects in Ghana’s Upper West Region are poised for revival after one of West Africa’s largest indigenous mining contractors, Engineers & Planners (E&P), completed the acquisition of the equity in Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest Resources Ghana Ltd. The transaction, finalised with the Registrar of Companies and […] The post MINING

By Juliet ETEFE MTN Group Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita has underscored the need for enabling regulatory frameworks and investment in cyber resilience as Africa works to advance its digital growth journey. He stressed that, while the continent’s digital economy is advancing, the journey is still at the “beginning of the beginning” and requires deliberate […] The post MTN

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Executive Officer-Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Mark Badu-Aboagye, has warned that a ‘blanket’ removal of minimum capital requirements for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) would be detrimental to indigenous businesses. Speaking exclusively to Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in Accra, Mr. Badu-Aboagye argued that such a move, […] The post ‘Blanket’