MOBEX Africa has opened nominations for the 2025 MOBEX Africa Innovation Awards, which recognise excellence in technology and digital innovation across the continent. The awards feature 22 categories covering areas such as fintech, health, education, agriculture, governance, mobile applications, cybersecurity, sustainability and digital campaigns. Nominations are open until September 18, 2025, to innovators, leaders, start-ups […] The post MOBEX

Anfoega Senior High School has celebrated a major milestone with the official handover of a state-of-the-art Administration and Library Block. Initially started in 2014, the project stalled for eight years but was completed within six months under the current government’s initiative. The handover ceremony was graced by Ernest Adevor, District Chief Executive for the North […] The post Anfoega

By Edwin S. Kwame KOGE African politics has never lacked drama. From the recycled promises of politicians to the ritual of vote buying, governance often plays out like a stage show. Enter Kevinblak (Kevin Chinedu Arua), a Nigerian comedian and content creator whose skits, especially his recurring character Governor Amuneke, have become a digital phenomenon. […] The post Governor

By Fiifi NETTEY For over two decades, Joe Baidoe-Ansah has been more than just a friend to me—he’s been my big brother, mentor, confidant and life-long inspiration. Our lives were first intersected in the early 1990s under the most unexpected yet impactful circumstances. It all began at No. 11 Hearts Street, Kokomlemle—our family home and, […] The post Joe

HIV is still here. And it’s affecting more Ghanaians than many realize. In 2024 alone, 15,290 new HIV infections were recorded. Women made up two-thirds of these cases, with young women being especially vulnerable. Today, about 334,721 people in Ghana are living with HIV and this includes over 18,000 children. That means, on average, 42 […] The post Talk

UK-based multi-disciplinary software company NewRedo has made a significant contribution to education in rural Ghana with the donation of laptops and a projector to Salo DA Basic School. The equipment was formally presented to the Chief and Queen Mother of Salo, a small community in the Anlo District of the Volta Region. This generous donation […] The post NewRedo brings technology

First, it was the first day of August The first time ever The first trip down memory lane It was a first trip up in the skies A first in that teen life   Once he was lifted up into the skies He lowered his eyes to see beneath the skies Soon he was lowered […] The post Poetry Corner with Kwesi BISSUE: This August! appeared first on The Business &

When the system is hot, that is when you see a young guy who is not financially ready for marriage sending you a wedding invitation stating the D-day as Saturday 33rd August, 3025! E hard o. You would never know what people are going through till you see invitation cards like this. You cant blame […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli Zogbenu: ‘Shati baadi’ appeared first on The

In today’s world, life is not just about facing challenges but also about acquiring knowledge and wisdom to overcome them. The current dispensation is one of precision and certainty, where the luxury of experimentation and rehearsal is no longer an option. With the advent of technology, information is readily available at our fingertips and it […] The post MINDSET

By Eline GADEGBEKU Who doesn’t like to sip on a soft drink or an energy drink once in a while? Maybe it’s a hot day, and you grab a cool Coca-Cola. Or you need a quick booster before a test and a Red Bull is in the fridge waiting for you to crack open and […] The post The sour side of sugary drinks appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.

The historic town of Tutu in Ghana’s Eastern Region is set to become a beacon of cultural preservation and international cooperation with the launch of the ‘Tutu W? Bi Ka’ Heritage Centre, the latest milestone of the Unfolding Cultural Heritage (UCH) project. The UCH project is an innovative Ghana-Italy partnership that aims to preserve and […] The post Tutu community welcomes

ART Thu. Sep. 11 – Day. Fine Feathers Don’t Make Fine Birds. A bold, multilayered paintings by Hawa Ali Awanle Ayiboro. @Gallery 1957, Accra. COMMUNITY Sat. Aug. 30 – 18:00. August in August. Unleash your inner goddess! A concert celebrating feminine power and energy. @Alliance Francaise, Accra. Sat. Aug. 30 – 18:00. Reggae Night. A […] The post Accra Life: The essential list appeared

By Samuel SAM The Northern Regional office of the Centre for National Culture (CNC) has organised a month-long food and drinks exhibition to promote the preservation of culinary heritage and encourage healthy consumption of local products. Dubbed the ‘Meals for medicine party’, the event showcased a wide array of traditional dishes, underlining their cultural significance […] The post Tamale

Western Serene Atlantic Hotel, a member of the First Sky Group, has announced the appointment of Mercy Abena Twumwaa Asubonteng as its new General Manager, effective September 1, 2025. Originally built in 1962 by Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the hotel has long been a symbol of luxury and heritage. Over the years, the […] The post Western

By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR If there is one financial principle that every Ghanaian seeking to maximise his/her investment should embrace, it is the power of compound interest. Often called the “eighth wonder of the world,” compound interest is the silent force that can either make you wealthy or keep you trapped in debt, depending on […] The post Understanding compound interest:

Afarinick, a leader in landscape restoration and farm management, CJ Commodities, a licenced Ghanaian cocoa buying company with 10 percent market share in the 2024/25 season and Oman Carbon, a pan-African carbon project developer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out high-integrity carbon projects within Ghana’s cocoa value chain. The agreement, signed […] The post Afarinick,

In line with its core values, particularly safety and caring, by prioritising the health, safety, and well-being of its employees, Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has launched its Premium Employee Fitness Club dubbed V-Fitz. Under the inspiring slogan ‘fuel your body, fuel your life’, V-Fitz is designed […] The post Vivo

By Buertey Francis BORYOR AyaHQ, Africa’s leading blockchain incubator, has showcased eight promising startups at its Demo Day in Accra, after a rigorous selection process that began with more than 300 applications. The event marked the close of the second cohort of the AyaHQ and LISC incubation program. According to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and […] The post AyaHQ

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), through its Ghana-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development, has expressed deep appreciation to the Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) for its outstanding role in facilitating digital training sessions during its recent roadshows in Tamale and Kumasi. The roadshows, hosted in collaboration with local partners HopIn in […] The post GIZ

By Prince ASUMAH The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is convening a national workshop to harmonise statistical concepts and definitions related to labour migration and recruitment costs in the country. This aligns with international frameworks such as the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Fair Recruitment Principles and SDG 10.7.1 guidance, which call […] The post National