By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has organised a free medical outreach at Brahabobom community in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region. This is to ensure quality healthcare for all, to enable the individuals to know their health status, and then live a healthy lifestyle. The community members were screened and […] The post

By Enoch K. AKUFFU-DJOBI In Ghana’s complex business – financial and non-financial – landscape, corporate governance has become a critical focal point for investors, regulators and stakeholders alike due to its ability to prevent organisational failure. Despite its importance, misconceptions about corporate governance frequently obscure its purpose and function. To fully understand corporate governance, it […] The post

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Enterprise Insurance has concluded its Y’afe Nie Motor Insurance Promotion with a spectacular grand draw event. This exciting promotion, which ran from January to June 2024, saw thousands of participants vie for incredible prizes, culminating in the awarding of a brand-new Nissan Kicks SUV to the ultimate winner and […] The post

Ghana’s EdTech stakeholders have committed to developing a comprehensive roadmap aimed at integrating educational technology solutions into the country’s educational system. This commitment was made at the EdTech Stakeholder Forum, held at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra. The forum was organised by MEST Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching […] The post

As part of its comprehensive coastal sanitation program, Ecozoil Ghana has successfully conducted a thorough cleanup of the Cape Coast Castle beach, also known as Abrofo Mpoano. This initiative, which came off Friday, September 6, 2024, along the beaches of Cape Coast, not only aimed to maintain a clean beach environment but also contributed to […] The post Ecozoil

By Korsi DZOKOTO The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), a vital state-owned enterprise responsible for the distribution of electricity across the country, is facing an unprecedented financial crisis. The company’s audited financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2022 reveal a disturbing trend of financial deterioration. This report delves into the financial performance, the […] The post ECG

By Rafiq Nungor ADAM The Lambussie District Director of Agriculture, Nambie Nathaniel, has reported that a severe dry spell has affected 9,855 farmers in the Upper West Region – with 4,600 women farmers among those affected. The Lambussie District Director of Agriculture revealed this during a press briefing organised by the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge […] The post

Cyber security is not just about technology; it is about people, laws, incentives and disincentives. While there is undoubtedly a focus on the design, development, and deployment of technology, equal attention must be given to all other processes, including human resources, legal, sales, finance, marketing, and supplier management. Tech giants like Huawei have integrated cyber […] The post

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Proper  licencing and accreditation has the potential to significantly enhance cybersecurity frameworks, Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, has said. He explained that proper accreditation ensures professionals and organisations remain equipped with up-to-date skills and knowledge He said this during a three-day cyberdrill organised by the International […] The post

Thousands of runners filled the streets of Accra this past weekend for the 2024 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon, an event that saw participants from various African countries, including Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The marathon featured two main races: a 5-kilometre fun run and a more competitive 21-kilometre race. Starting at the Accra Sports Stadium […] The post

By Sheldon Kobina AMBAAH As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, the transition to cleaner energy sources has become a priority. One of the most significant developments in this transition is the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike traditional vehicles powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs), EVs run on electricity and produce […] The post Impact

By Dr. Bernard L. TETTEH-DUMANYA John Mahama’s 2024 manifesto, particularly the ‘24-Hour Economic Policy’, represents a strategic pivot aimed at addressing Ghana’s economic challenges through targeted interventions. To fully appreciate the potential impact of this policy, it is essential to analyze the context of Ghana’s economic trajectory from 2016 to 2024, along with similar initiatives […] The post

RAM Media Concepts, organisers of the upcoming GhanaFest Europe Trade and Cultural Fair being organised to promote culture, tourism, among others, has officially launched the event on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Amsterdam-Arena Towers. GhanaFest Europe is a three-day trade and cultural extravaganza being organised to promote Ghanaian and European businesses, culture, […] The post

Significant improvements in investment performance and operational efficiency has enabled the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to project a strong financial position for 2024. SSNIT’s Director-General, Kofi Osafo-Maafo, during an address to stakeholders said the scheme has turned around its financial situation in recent years. Although in 2021 the Trust faced a deficit, […] The post

Recent volatility in the global cashew market may cause many kernel buyers to stand back, the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) has cautioned. Indeed, ACA believes the situation may well dim production targets of local producers, even in Ghana. The Ghanaian cashew industry is widely considered by many cashew industry experts as one of the most […] The post Editorial:

The Civil Society Network on Road Safety expresses deep concern over the sentiments of some Members of Parliament to muster a two-thirds majority vote to revoke the Road Traffic (Amendment) Regulation 2024, (LI 2478), which was re-laid on the 3rd September, 2024. The Network is particularly disheartened by the reasoning behind these sentiments, which centers […] The post

By Senyo M  Adjabeng If you have followed my writing and publications over the past decade, especially regarding Human Resource Management and Development(HRM/D), you’ll find that I am and have been most focused on the future of HRM/D. Questions like what will the HR function look like in a hundred or fifty or ten or […] The post  Gig work and its peculiar Human Resource Management challenges appeared

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH After several months of negotiations, Moscow finally erected a memorable statue, honoring South Africa’s most revered political leader and reconciliatory hero, Nelson Mandela. The statue, located in an obscure corner in southwestern district of Moscow city, became a new symbol of friendship between Russia and South Africa, and possibly with other African […] The post

By William Selassy ADJADOGO & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The domestic salt industry could generate over US$1billion in annual revenue by 2028 a policy brief by IMANI, titled ‘Prospects of Ghana’s Salt Industry: A Pathway to Adding an extra US$1billion in Foreign Exchange Earnings’, has shown. The growth largely hinges on the Songor Salt project […] The post Salt

despite lowering inflation, expected US rate cuts says hands tied by IMF programme By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected]/ [email protected] The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is later this month expected to make only a modest cut to its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), despite significant drops in […] The post