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From rote to relevance For decades, Ghana’s education system has been dominated by what students call “chew and pour”, that is rote learning, locally known as “Babadie”. Student success has often been defined by their ability to memorise lecture notes and reproduce them during exams. Even though this has produced good exam-takers, it has stifled […] The post AI

Across Africa, the story of digital transformation is being rewritten by our very own people. The MOBEX Africa Tech Conference 2025 brought together industry leaders, regulators, and entrepreneurs shaping the continent’s next chapter of growth through technology. On Day 2 of the conference, Hubtel’s Head of Merchant Growth & Partnerships, Daniel Frimpong, joined a panel […] The post Hubtel

In a world where workplace safety is often treated as a checkbox, a seismic shift is coming to Ghana’s corporate landscape. On Saturday, 1st November 2025, the Safety Profit Foundation (TSPF) will host the highly anticipated Safety Profit Conference ’25 at the iconic Alisa Hotel, Accra. This year’s theme, “Advancing Safety through Innovation,” promises more […] The post Global

Innovare Limited, in collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), has organised a cybersecurity awareness programme and community donation exercise at Gomoa Dawurampong in the Central Region. The joint initiative forms a key part of Innovare’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive and aligns with activities marking National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) spearheaded by the […] The post Joint

By Kwabena OSEI-BONSU We have learned to shout but forgotten how to speak. Our public discourse, once a source of national pride, has descended into a cacophony of insults, insinuations, and inflammatory rhetoric. The airwaves crackle with rage, our newspapers drip with venom, and our social media feeds overflow with the kind of crude invective […] The post On conduct in public discourse appeared first

In a keynote that blended uncomfortable truths with moral clarity, Professor Douglas Boateng, Africa’s first Professor Extraordinaire in Supply and Value Chain Management, declared that “the destiny of the planet is no longer decided in parliaments or protest grounds, but in boardrooms.” Delivered under the theme “The Green Horizon: When Boardrooms Decide the Fate of […] The post The

By Rev’d Fiifi AFENYI-DONKOR Long after political independence, Ghana still wrestles with a subtler inheritance: the dominance of foreign languages over native tongues. On the dawn of 6th March 1957, as Kwame Nkrumah and his colleagues stood beneath the Independence Arch at Black Star Square and proclaimed, “Ghana, your beloved country, is free forever,” the […] The post When language is colonised

On October 18, 2025, Accra’s Independence Square became more than a concert venue; it became the living heartbeat of a brand. Thousands of fans, filled with energy and chanting “SM4LYF!”, gathered long before sunset. They did not come only to watch a musician perform; they came to share in something greater than music. This was […] The post ShattaFest 2025:

…How African women are rewriting their future one board at a time Something powerful happens when a woman sits down to visualise her life. When she dares to dream, write it down, and begin to see it come alive — that’s when transformation begins. I’ve seen it time and time again through my vision board […] The post Wheel of Life Series by LadySam.’: The Power of Vision

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Telecel Ghana Foundation, in partnership with the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, organised a special edition of its flagship health outreach programme, Healthfest, in New Atuabo – Tarkwa in the Western Region. The initiative provided free breast cancer screening, ultrasound examinations, blood pressure and glucose checks, HIV testing, […] The post Telecel

By Cyril ODOI Banks and financial authorities worldwide work diligently to prevent financial crises of any kind. Global rules, known as the Basel Accords, establish safety standards for banks that require them to maintain sufficient capital and manage risks prudently. These rules have evolved over time whenever problems have emerged. The latest upgrade, often referred […] The post Understanding

– Progress needs voices that speak truth with tact Once upon a time, African leadership was a mysterious art form. You’d see a convoy of SUVs, hear a few sirens, then a carefully edited speech on TV—usually filled with big words, small meaning, and zero emotion. You’d watch it, nod politely, and wonder: does this […] The post On Cue with Kafui

When a farmer in Ghana receives payment for her cocoa beans straight to her phone, a tro-tro driver accepts fares without cash and a young trader in Tamale receives mobile payments from customers hundreds of kilometres away, it shows how digital payments are quietly becoming part of everyday life in the country, changing how money […] The post The power of digital

Key fiscal risks likely to plague government’s recovery efforts include weak revenue performance, pressure from compensation of employees and increasing energy sector payments. Captured vividly in the September 2025 Monetary Policy Report by the Bank of Ghana, the report said concluding the remaining external debt restructuring negotiations may create potential short-term external payment challenges. According […] The post Editorial:

Gold Coast University has unveiled six new Master of Public Administration (MPA) programmes as part of its commitment to meeting the dynamic trade and human capital needs of the 21st-century business environment. The announcement was made by the Chancellor, Bishop Dr Gideon Titi-Ofei, during the official launch ceremony held on campus, which he described as […] The post Gold

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana is challenging government to walk its talk regarding waiving duty on agro-processing machinery. While commending Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi’s announcement, the Chamber warned that “the true measure of success will lie in its timely and effective implementation”. Sampson Ahi made the announcement at a Regional […] The post Editorial:

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed an unusual surge in banking fraud, with reported losses hitting GH¢99 million in 2024 alone – representing a 13 percent increase from the previous year. Speaking at a customer reporting officer stakeholder engagement programme in Accra, Second Deputy Governor-Bank of Ghana ,Matilda Asante-Asiedu disclosed […] The post Banking

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE President John Mahama has emphasised his government’s commitment to building a safe, accessible and technology-driven smart transport system that supports job creation, enhances trade and aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing dignitaries at the Ghana Transport and Logistics Fair maiden edition, the president indicated that government’s ongoing agenda includes modernising […] The post Gov’t

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs. Justina Nelson, has called for mining practices that ensures sustainability of the ecosystem. She noted that sustainability is a major driving force for long term profitability within Ghana’s mining industry and urged players in the sector to have a rethink of their operations […] The post Sustainable mining is the