By Ekow PANYIN-ATKINS Tamale came alive on August 10, 2024, as the 1st edition of the Ghana DJ Clinic, themed ‘Exploring the Business of Entertainment’, brought together DJs and creatives from the northern region for an insightful day of networking and education. This event, a precursor to the 12th annual Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, was […] The post Exploring

MSport, Africa’s leading online gaming and betting platform, proudly announces a new and exciting partnership with Chelsea FC, establishing its role as the Official Betting Partner in Africa. MSport, renowned for its technical superiority, innovative features, and exceptional service quality, stands as the premier destination for online gaming enthusiasts across Africa. With a unique User […] The post

Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Mr. Joseph Boahen Aidoo is confident the cocoa sector will receive a significant boost in coming years, with rehabilitated farms projected to add over 200,000 metric tonnes to the nation’s annual cocoa production. COCOBOD expects to harvest 650,000 metric tonnes of cocoa this season, which is a notable decrease […] The post Editorial:

The Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, is calling for the development of a comprehensive national tax policy that protects the country’s tax system from being subject to the whims of successive governments. President-Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, George Ohene Kwatia made this call at the 12th Annual International Tax Conference – noting that tax policies […] The post

By Alhassan Tairou MANAF The notion of ownerless land in Ghana has long been dispelled. Therefore in present day Ghana, every land has an owner. The laws of Ghana give recognition to stool or skin, family or clan, the state, individuals or juristic persons as entities that can own land in Ghana. The manner of […] The post Family land transactions – An exposition appeared

By Stephen S. ROACH Fifty years ago this month, Richard Nixon resigned as US president. With all eyes on November’s presidential election, the anniversary provides an occasion to consider the inherent contradictions of American political leadership. Nixon’s abuses of executive power contrasted sharply with his foreign-policy achievements. As an avowed anti-communist, he surprised the world […] The post

 By Dela Herman AGBO In today’s complex financial world, investment portfolio management has become an essential tool for investors looking to achieve specific financial goals while managing the inherent risks of the market. This process, which involves the strategic handling of various assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate, is critical for optimizing returns and […] The post

By Korsi  DZOKOTO As Ghana seeks to bolster its agricultural output and drive economic growth, the concept of a 24-hour economy, as proposed by John Dramani Mahama, the NDC’s flagbearer for the 2024 general election, in the agriculture, agro-processing, and agribusiness sectors, is emerging as a transformative approach. By ensuring continuous operations across the agricultural […] The post

The role of interest rates in shaping economic landscapes is deeply rooted in history. It has been influenced by evolving monetary policies, cultural beliefs, and responses to financial crises. By tracing this historical evolution, we can better understand the current role of rates and anticipate how they might adapt in the future. Interest rates have […] The post

The Upper East Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, has announced that the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) will generate 400 jobs in the Upper East Region. According to him, each of the 15 districts in the region will employ 30 individuals to operate the DRIP equipment, leading to a total of 400 jobs. In […] The post DRIP to create 400 jobs in

Standard Chartered Bank employees are making a difference in the lives of underprivileged young girls in Ghana through their participation in the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation’s Empower Her Camp. This year the bank’s women’s network joined the week-long bootcamp, providing financial literacy and mentorship sessions to participating girls. Empower Her Camp is a transformative initiative that […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) is set to receive a US$2million boost from the Ghana Chamber of Mines Tertiary Education Fund, as part of the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to enhancing mining education in Ghana. The announcement was made by Edem Akafia, Ghana Chamber of Mines president, at the 6th Biennial […] The post Chamber

The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) will commence the National Information Communication Technology (ICT) Week. The week-long celebrations will take place at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre for Excellence (AITI-KACE) from Monday, August 26th to Friday, August 30th, 2024. The National ICT Week, created by the National ICT Regulator, NITA, as an annual event, will […] The post

A groundbreaking collaboration between CHEIL Engineering, the Jospong Group, and Zoomlion Ghana Limited has been formed to develop a circular economy focused on textile waste recycling and renewable energy projects in Ghana and across Africa. The partnership has culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the three groups. At the signing […] The post

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Jeroen Verheul, and his team met with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture at the ministry’s headquarters to discuss strengthening collaboration between the two countries in the agriculture sector. The Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Paul Siameh, received the delegation on behalf of the Minister, Dr. […] The post

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has defended its decision to move away from syndicated external borrowing, the reasons for which have sparked a heated debate. In a statement issued yesterday, COCOBOD Chief Executive Joseph Boahene Aidoo rejected claims made by the Minority in parliament which argued that the cocoa regulator had failed to get assurances […] The post COCOBOD

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed over                 GH¢1.5million since June under government’s Free Dialysis Programme. In a recent statement on August 22, 2024, the NHIA confirmed an additional payment of approximately GH¢1million which covers dialysis services provided in July/August and includes an advance payment for September. This latest payment brings the programme’s total […] The post

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Orange Growers Association (OGA) of Ghana is poised to significantly increase the country’s share of the global orange market, building on the association’s rapid growth and innovative initiatives, Opanyin Nimo Ahinkorah, the OGA Board Chairman, has said. The global orange market is expected to reach US$5.6 billion by 2032, […] The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecasted that consequences of climate change on the country’s agriculture will be dire in coming years. The Department projected that Ghana will need not less than US$160million annually to tackle the impact of climate change on agriculture. In its 2023 Ghana Climate Change Report […] The post Future

By Juliet ETEFE FirstBank Ghana has commited over GH?200,000 for donations, infrastructure, supporting education, an orphanage and treatments for children with cancer. In line with its 2024 corporate responsibility and sustainability week, the bank donated GH?25,000 to Village of Hope Orphanage, GH?30,000 to Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Foundation, GH?50,000 to Making Learning Happen and invested […] The post