The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) will from April 2026 begin enforcing a new policy requiring all pensioners to renew their Pensioner Certificates every year. Under the revised rules, retirees—whether exiting the workforce at the compulsory age of 60 or opting for voluntary retirement from age 55—must complete the renewal during their birth […] The post SSNIT

“The one, who defames another’s character, also defames their own.” – Nigerian proverb Once you are graced with the gift of life, she ennobles you by showering abundant gifts on you. But life does not share these gifts equally; otherwise living would be as boring as hell. She drops a pile of talents here, and […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Being

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Concerns have been raised by the Cross Border Women Traders Association (CBWTA) over unfair and intimidation practices by officers within the Customs Division of the  Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). They have cautioned that the misuse of Post-Clearance Audits (PCA) is a threat to national revenue, regional trade and thousands of livelihoods. […] The post Misuse

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) organized a commemorative 75th birthday symposium in honour of Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, a distinguished statesman, diplomat, lawyer and a global peace and mediation advocate on December 6 in Accra. Born in Bimbilla in northern Ghana, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas began his formal […] The post KAIPTC symposium honours

By Akwasi Sarpong ‘I am online always, operating 24 hour business on WhatsApp, as my source of livelihood and income generating venture since 2022, says Afya; a woman entrepreneur on WhatsApp in Ghana’. WhatsApp-Preneur, is a term I have coined to represent a significant number of online businesses in Ghana on social media platforms, without physical […] The post WhatsApp-preneur appeared first on

Following a dazzling final draw that revealed who will play who, fans of the 42 qualified teams – and the 22 still in contention for the remaining six slots – have now discovered when and where their FIFA World Cup dream begins. In a live broadcast from Washington, D.C. featuring FIFA legends Ronaldo Nazário, Francesco […] The post FIFA World Cup 2026: Match schedule,

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Executive Director-Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI), Peter Bismarck Kwofie, has revealed that the complex and overlapping regulatory environment is crippling micro-, small- and medium enterprises (MSMEs), maintaining that it contributes to the desperation of young Ghanaians to emigrate for greener pastures. He contended that they would rather risk the […] The post Complex,

The nation’s democratic institutions are once again being tested at a moment when public confidence in their anti-corruption efforts hangs in the balance. The furore surrounding the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) – from its handling of high-stakes investigations to controversy over the departure of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and, most recently, the […] The post Editorial:

The Verna Changing Lives initiative has been named Best Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign of the Year at the 2025 National Technology & Communications Awards, reinforcing Verna’s long-standing reputation as a brand that genuinely invests in the communities it serves, and once again proving why it is one of Ghana’s most trusted brands. This recognition according […] The post Verna

By Rev’d Fiifi AFENYI-DONKOR As the year draws to a close, Ghanaian streets glow with festive lights. Churches and homes prepare to celebrate Christmas, the joyous arrival of Christ. Advent, the season of anticipation, reflection, and hope, invites us not only to rejoice in Christ’s coming but to examine how our hearts, homes, and society […] The post Beyond the Christmas lights appeared first on

The sub-region’s energy security’s future depends on deeper cooperation, harmonised regulation and coordinated investment, Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Jinapor stated at the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation summit held in Accra last week. Mr. jinapor said the region can no longer afford fragmented approaches that isolate national utilities and increase system-wide costs. […] The post Editorial:

The Ga Traditional Council and the Institute of ADR Practitioners – Africa (IADRP), have agreed to a partnership towards enhancing the resolution of disputes and promoting sustainable peace in the Ga Traditional Area in Accra and beyond. The partnership focuses on Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) capacity building through targeted mediation training for traditional leaders, coupled […] The post Ga

By Delores Esi BOAKYE The founder of Education Quality Ghana, Dr. Jo-Jo Adusei-Poku, has issued a compelling call for Ghana to fundamentally review its early years education and the quality of its teacher training, tracing the root causes of poor secondary school performance to these foundational levels. Her comments, made during an interview on Asaase […] The post Back

From The Customer-centric Entrepreneur Project Ghana’s rPET revolution requires more than infrastructure—it demands a fundamental shift in how citizens think about waste Walk through any neighbourhood in Accra, Kumasi, or Takoradi, and you will see them: empty plastic bottles tossed into gutters, piled in informal dumps, or burning in open fires. These bottles, once containing […] The post Education

By Christopher K. BEYEREH A Love Letter to the Minister of Finance; Dr. Casiel Ato Forson. Ghana possesses a rare convergence of digital infrastructure, institutional positioning, and international support to transform its tax administration through artificial intelligence. The informal economy currently the source of most employment but minimal tax revenue represents both the greatest challenge […] The post Leveraging

…as the WHX Leaders Africa Summit opens More than 300 elite health leaders from across Africa, including ministers, investors, multinational CEOs and policymakers have convened in Accra for the opening of World Health Expo (WHX) Leaders Africa Summit. Themed “Catalysing Africa’s Health Revolution through Investment, Innovation, Impact and Infrastructure” this year’s high-level summit is being held in Ghana under the patronage of H.E. President John Dramani Mahama and

By Lorraine MAC-PODS As the conversation around sustainability gains momentum globally, Ghana’s extractive sector is at a defining crossroad. Mining has long stood as one of the country’s strongest economic pillars, driving revenue generation, employment, and foreign exchange earnings. Yet, its environmental footprint and social impact demand a collective rethink of what responsible mining should […] The post How

By Samuel SAM World Vision Ghana (WVG) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in partnership with World Agroforestry (ICRAF), have launched the second phase of the Regreening Africa project in Kukpalgu, Mion District, in the Northern Region. Funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by a consortium led by CIFOR-ICRAF—together with World Vision, CRS, CARE, […] The post Project

By Dr. Godwin GADUGA Esq. “A nation’s greatness is measured not by the brilliance of its individuals in isolation, but by the strength of the institutions they build together.” — Peter Drucker Walk into any major international organization, from the World Bank to Google, from Harvard to the United Nations, and you will find Ghanaians […] The post The

…reaffirms commitment to governance excellence and national development The Institute of Directors–Ghana (IoD-Gh) has inducted 161 new members, comprising fellows, full members and associates, into its distinguished professional community, reaffirming the Institute’s central role in shaping ethical leadership and strengthening Ghana’s governance landscape. Held in Accra, the ceremony gathered corporate leaders, regulators, state institutions, academics […] The post Institute