By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi A new digital empowerment initiative, DigiVibe, has officially been launched with the aim of bridging the country’s gender gap in the technology space and equipping women-led businesses for success in the digital economy. Led by the Oxford Africa Women Leadership Institute (OAWLI) and WERise Network in partnership with the German AFOS […] The post DigiVibe

By David King BOISON(PhD)& Raphael Nyarkotey OBU(Prof) Learning from the world – transferable models The UAE’s strategic free?zone model – The United Arab Emirates has deliberately cultivated specialized free?zone regimes to attract digital?asset firms under clear, proportionate rules. Abu Dhabi’s ADGM FSRA first introduced its bespoke virtual?asset rulebook in 2018, and by December 2024 had extended […] The post Bridging

5 reasons you must stop taking loans from mobile apps

'I was forced to walk from Mpreso to Nkawkaw' - Mechanic jailed in Ataa Ayi case

The second edition of the Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC 2025) concluded in Accra with resounding success, marking a pivotal milestone in the continent’s quest for sustainable energy transformation. Held under the theme ‘Innovate, invest, implement: Revolutionised financing for sustainable energy sector growth in Africa’, this year’s event drew high-level dignitaries, international development partners, policy-makers, […] The post AETC

Football fan dies after falling from stadium stands during Spain vs Portugal final

GH?1 fuel levy is midnight robbery, simple wickedness - Oppong Nkrumah slams gov’t

By Enoch AKUFFU-DJOBI (PhD) In recent months, the  cedi has shown signs of appreciation against major foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar. Perhaps this is attributable to a combination of factors including the government’s fiscal consolidation measures like a sharp reduction in public spending, suspension of new projects, and a freeze on the clearance of […] The post Cedi

By J. N. HALM A December 2024 article on the Forbes magazine website on the highest-paying jobs truly makes for interesting reading. As was to be expected, the usual “suspects” are on that list. Physicians, Medical Directors, Software Engineers, and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), among others. However, among the jobs that pay the most in […] The post Beyond

Footballer stoned to death by angry mob over phone theft claims

By Charles MANUEL-KORBLAH In the world of Human Resources, documentation is everything. It tells the story of your employment journey—your entry, your growth, your accolades, and ultimately, your exit. Yet, countless professionals ignore the importance of routinely auditing their personal files until it’s too late. One growing trend in HR offices across Ghana and beyond […] The post Why

Addiction Rebranded: The E-cigarette trap we can’t ignore (opinion)

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), and the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) have jointly issued a demand for the immediate payment of their Book and Research Allowance. They have further indicated that failure by the government to honour this obligation will compel … The post UTAG,

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A festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and fun connecting people to their roots.

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured the business community of a drastic reduction in lending rates to less than 10 percent before the end of his four-year tenure. Speaking at a corporate forum organised by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) in Accra, Governor Asiama acknowledged the manufacturing sector contributions’ importance to […] The post Editorial:

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU After weeks of lacklustre performance, the NewGold Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is on course for a recovery, following a sharp rebound in global gold prices at the beginning of June 2025. The rally in spot gold, triggered by a weakening US dollar and […] The post Rebounding gold prices to lift NewGold ETF

It comes after the 71-year-old’s comments at a political rally in Paris inflamed ruling party officials back home.