ASA Savings and Loans Limited has embarked on a nationwide breast screening and health outreach programme to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reaffirming its commitment to women’s health, early detection, and community empowerment. The initiative, launched at the company’s Odorkor Head Office in Accra, forms part of ASA’s flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes aimed […] The post ASA

…to strengthen maritime security By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI African navies and coast guards are partnering with the French Navy under the Grand African NEMO (GANO) initiative to enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. The international operational cooperation exercise, co-organised by the Yaoundé Architecture and the French Navy, aims to strengthen regional coordination, combat […] The post African

Ecobank Ghana, has once again demonstrated its commitment to local communities by removing barriers and promoting equitable education for all. This was made known at the 13th edition of Ecobank Day, which was celebrated on the theme “Enabling Inclusive Learning for All” at the Tetteh Ocloo School for the Deaf, located at Adjei Kojo in […] The post Ecobank champions inclusive education appeared

The Alliance for Development and Industrialization (ADI) is urging the Government  to deepen collaboration with the Government of Germany and the KfW Development Bank, a member of the International Development Association (IDA), to accelerate the nation’s 24-Hour Economy through agriculture, agro-processing, and renewable power development. According to ADI, Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy concept—designed to boost industrial […] The post ADI

Pan-African Savings and Loans recently held a free health screening exercise at its Spintex branch to support the well-being of its customers and the public. The initiative, which attracted a large turnout, provided participants with vital health checks, including blood pressure monitoring, Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment, and blood sugar testing. Doctors and nurses were […] The post Pan-African

By Professor Kwame Akyeampong) (Co-author of Reconceptualising the learning crisis in Africa: Multi-dimensional pedagogies of accelerated learning programmes As Ghana undertakes a major curriculum review, Professor Kwame Akyeampong calls for a shift in mindset, away from borrowed solutions toward the rich wisdom found in our own classrooms, cultures and communities. Beyond the ‘crisis’ narrative The […] The post Reconceptualising

The 2024/2025 cohort of National Service Personnel (NSP) at Stanbic Bank Ghana has extended much-needed support to the Dialysis Unit of the 37 Military Hospital, donating vital equipment and financial contribution to improve patient care. The donation included two electric dialysis chairs, a monitoring machine, and GHS 4,200 in cash to assist four patients facing […] The post Stanbic

By Osei KUFUOR Every nation has its mirror. For Ghana, that mirror is increasingly our roads and what we see reflected is worrying. A once-proud driving culture, rooted in patience and courtesy, is fast deteriorating into chaos. Today, driving in Ghana has become a perilous venture marked by indiscipline, lawlessness, and a blatant disregard for […] The post Reclaiming sanity on our roads appeared first

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The inaugural Director-General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA), Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, has vowed to end ‘fragmented’ drug access on the continent by harmonising regulations of individual countries and boosting local production. Speaking to Business and Financial Times (B&FT) on the sidelines of the Africa Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and […] The post African

By Ali Zaryab, Food connects us, through culture, community, and increasingly through economic opportunity. World Food Day 2025 is calling for global collaboration in creating a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future. We must look not only at what we eat, but how access and inclusion are built into the food system. In Ghana, digital […] The post Empowering lives through every meal

By Benjamin ABIEMO Most people imagine that robust technology and strong systems are the main barriers standing between their money and cybercriminals. In reality, the greatest risk to your security often lies in your own daily habits. Cybercriminals are not just targeting complex systems. Increasingly, they are focusing on individuals, exploiting predictable routines and small […] The post Digital

By Theophilus AMOAH & Prince Ofosuhene GYIMAH Ghana’s gold mining sector, while economically vital, has faced significant sustainability challenges due to illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), which has caused environmental degradation, water pollution and social inequities. In response, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has been established as a centralised regulatory authority to transform the sector. Under the Ghana Gold […] The post The

By Dr. Elikplim Kwabla APETORGBOR Ghana has long prided itself on its hydrocarbon and hydropower endowments. The Volta Region stands today as Ghana’s next economic frontier. A region blessed not only with natural beauty and vast arable lands but also an abundance of renewable energy resources that remain largely untapped. As Ghana strives for energy […] The post Volta

Starting again is one of the hardest things to do. It requires honesty, humility and bravery. It means admitting that something didn’t go the way you planned, but choosing to move forward anyway. For many women, starting again can feel like failure, especially in a world that celebrates constant success. Whether it’s a business that […] The post Wheel of Life

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington, D.C. Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has declared that the country “turned the corner” after years of economic instability, as inflation fell below 10 percent for the first time in four years amid a faster-than-expected rebound in growth. Speaking at the IMF Annual Meetings during a side […] The post We have turned the corner – BoG Governor

…services, agriculture sustain growth as industry slowdown By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected] ) The country’s economy expanded by 4.5 percent in July 2025, according to the maiden Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). “The MIEG estimated growth is 4.5 percent for July 2025, down from 8.3 percent in July […] The post Economy expands

… claims adherence to transparency, regulatory compliance Telecel has dismissed what it describes as “misleading claims” by the Minority in parliament regarding its role in the ongoing challenges facing AT Ghana – stating that its involvement has been guided strictly by regulatory directives and a commitment to maintaining service continuity for millions of customers. In […] The post Telecel

By Kizito CUDJOE The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) expects fuel prices to drop marginally across the board in second half -October, driven by lower international oil prices and a stronger cedi. According to COMAC’s latest price outlook, ex-pump prices of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are projected to decline between 2 […] The post Fuel

…Africa’s untapped land seen as engine for jobs and food security        By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington, D.C The World Bank Group has launched a major agribusiness initiative aimed at transforming the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and boosting food security, with a particular focus on Africa’s vast uncultivated land. The programme, AgriConnect, seeks to […] The post World

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has agreed in principle to accept staff attachments and secondments from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), effective immediately. The initiative seeks to enhance the capacity, skills, and professional competence of GCAA personnel through structured training and exposure to global best practices. Under the agreement, GCAA will be permitted […] The post GCAA