Standard Chartered Bank has officially launched the first cohort of its Ready for Inclusive Sustainable Employment and Entrepreneurship (RISE/E) programme, an initiative under the youth economic empowerment agenda of the Bank’s Futuremakers, with a focused commitment on equipping persons with disabilities (PWDs) with practical employable skills. Launched in partnership with Sightsavers Ghana, the programme aims […] The post Standard

Insurgents are expanding from West Africa’s Sahel region toward Atlantic coastal nations such as Ivory Coast, creating new terrorism hot spots and displacing millions.

Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has been honored at the 2025 International Finance Awards, clinching the coveted title of “Most Innovative SME Empowerment Initiative (Banking) – Ghana.” This prestigious award highlights the Bank’s leadership in designing impactful programs and tailored financial solutions that support the growth and resilience of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the […] The post Access

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Zoomlion Ghana Limited has firmly rejected widespread reports suggesting its contract with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) was terminated by the government, emphasising that the contract expired, not cancelled. In a detailed press release issued following the circulation of a letter from the Office of the President, dated June 11, 2025Zoomlion clarified that the contract […] The post Zoomlion: YEA

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a blistering attack on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by President Mahama over its sudden postponement of the controversial Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 popularly dubbed the “Dumsor Levy”, calling the move a “shameful retreat” that exposes the administration’s “fundamental incompetence and hypocrisy.” In a […] The post Dumsor

Introduction The evolution of credit scoring markets presents significant development opportunities, particularly in emerging economies like Ghana. This comprehensive analysis explores key market development opportunities through multiple lenses: technological innovation, market expansion, regulatory frameworks, and socioeconomic impact. Core Development Opportunities Alternative Data Integration Current Landscape The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (2023) indicates that traditional […] The

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By Degraft OSEI In an age where social media has become the backbone of global communication, the ethical dilemmas surrounding these platforms are more pressing than ever. They influence elections, shape public opinion, and serve as arbiters of truth and visibility. Yet, the question remains: who holds these platforms accountable when they fail? From data […] The post Social media ethics:

One may find many reasons, to condemn the National Democratic Congress (NDC), but there is one thing, one good thing that this party exhibits that excels it above all others and it is, its unity of purpose. No matter how it may seem, that the NDC is cracking apart, during elections, members set aside their […] The post NPP, the Cracks are widening appeared first on The Ghanaian

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, according to a myjoyonline.com report, has confirmed the suspension of the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), which was set to introduce additional charges of GH?1 on petrol and diesel, and 20 pesewas on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The decision, according to the […] The post Editorial: Suspension Of

A Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, Mr. Nicholas Asamoah Nikel, popularly known as “Sikawura”, has donated 1,000 mathematical sets to final-year pupils in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region, who are preparing to sit for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The beneficiary schools include Tepa Saviour JHS, Tepa Presby JHS, Methodist JHS, Anyinasuso […] The post Philanthropist

The peaceful Coastal town of Brenu Akyinim, near Elmina in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality, has metamorphosed into a chaotic illegal mining scene with many children abandoning their education for galamsey. The post Galamsey: Students trade classrooms for risky beach mining appeared first on

Doctors in India say 270 bodies have been recovered from the site of Thursday’s plane crash in Ahmedabad. The London-bound aircraft crashed into a residential area shortly after take-off killing all but one of the 242 passengers and crew members, a 40-year-old British man. Officials have also been trying to establish how many people were […] The post Air India plane crash death toll rises to

The row caused consternation with some wondering how they should mourn former leader Edgar Lungu.

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is set to unveil a new investment fund structure to address prohibitive costs that have prevented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from accessing public capital markets, Managing Director Abena Amoah has told B&FT. The proposed SME fund, developed in partnership with […] The post GAX

By Joshua AMLANU Ecobank Ghana Plc is aiming to leverage its financial strength to play a pivotal role in the rollout of government’s ambitious 24-hour economy policy, set to launch on July 1, 2025, as the bank leverages its financial muscle and strategic focus to bolster businesses and drive national growth. This commitment comes following […] The post Ecobank pledges support for govt’s