By Mercy TEDEKU & Paul FRIMPONG What will the future of Africa-China relations look like without the active participation of the youth? How can a continent where over 60% of the population is under 25 years old thrive without the voices, ideas, and innovations of its young people? We must address these critical questions in […] The post Integrating

Delta Air Lines has reported solid financial performance for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing resilience despite operational challenges earlier in the year. With improving industry conditions and strong demand, Delta in a statement projects an optimistic outlook for the final quarter of the year. Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian attributed the airline’s success to its […] The post

Founder of Let Love Lead NGO, Big Dawood (Nene Lartey Osakonor I), has called on all Ghanaians to prioritize peace and unity as the nation prepares for the December 2024 general elections. This call was made during the +233 Peace March held on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, in Accra, which brought together notable personalities and […] The post Big

By Bright BOATENG Inflation is a key macroeconomic variable that affects the stability of an economy. It represents the rate at which the general price level of goods and services in an economy rises, eroding purchasing power and affecting various aspects of economic stability. Controlling inflation is a primary goal of monetary policy, and the […] The post

By Eswar PRASAD After a tumultuous couple of years, the global economy finally seems to be in recovery mode. But beneath a placid surface of falling inflation and rising overall growth lie considerable inconsistencies, weaknesses, and tensions, reflected in tanking private-sector confidence. The latest update of the Brookings-Financial Times Tracking Indexes for the Global Economic […] The post The

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Positive Influence Production (PIP) much anticipated movie, ‘TADI CARNIVAL’, is set to premiere on Friday October 25, 2024 at the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel, in Takoradi. TADI CARNIVAL is a compilation of dramatic scenes of the Masquerade festival, popularly known as “Ankos” in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The cast are Too […] The post TADI

By Elizabeth PUNSU The Chairman for this year’s Ghana Career and Migration Fair (GCMF), Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, has made a clarion call to job seekers, particularly the youth, to persevere and be willing to push forward in their quest to become gainfully employed or to become entrepreneurs. According to him, hard work, perseverance and […] The post Dr.

By Emmanuel SAMPSON The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into corporate strategies has gained significant traction in recent years. Global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and governance concerns are increasingly placing businesses under scrutiny for their environmental and societal impact. Concurrently, geospatial technology—encompassing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Ghana CEO-Presidential Manifesto Gala Dinner 2024, aiming to reset the partnership between business and political leadership through a renewed social contract – based on trust, accountability and a shared vision – has been launched in Accra. The event, scheduled for November 7, 2024, is under the theme ‘Reigniting the business […] The post

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has unveilled the National Child Online Protection Framework – aiming to safeguard children’s digital safety in the country. This initiative is in line with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and United Nation International Children’s Emergency Fund’s (UNICEF) scheme to protect children from cyber threats such as […] The post

Laweh University College has taken a significant step toward promoting cross-cultural education by partnering with Shanghai Open University to establish a Chinese Language Centre on its campus in Accra. The centre, located within Laweh’s modern facilities, aims to promote the study of the Chinese language and culture in Ghana. This strategic partnership will provide individuals, […] The post

By Terry Mante Many years ago, I had an encounter with a newspaper editor in Ghana’s capital city of Accra. I advised him to consider launching a corresponding website for his newspaper, recognizing the growing shift towards digital news consumption. His response was simple but striking: “We are a newspaper, so if we put our […] The post

The much-anticipated 3rd edition of Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit comes off this Friday at the auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra. This year’s summit would be on the theme: “Transforming Agriculture for Sustainable growth through Innovation, Empowering Youth, Women and Climate Action” The annual summit is seeking to mobilise five million youth across […] The post

The Ghana Association of Bankers’ (GAB) analysis of the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) 2023 fraud report has prompted it to make certain recommendations. These include adoption of advanced data analytics; implementation of zero-trust security frameworks; and the use of block-chain technology for enhanced transaction transparency. The proposals come in response to a challenging year for […] The post

With heightened calls for industry-academia partnership, especially in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, stakeholders at the Africa Skills Week (ASW) 2024, held in Accra, have underscored the need for TVET institutions to table mutually-beneficial offers to the attractive industry. The experts held the view that while the industry currently does not […] The post

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Government has paid GH¢2.5 billion in bonds to cover arrears owed to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). This was disclosed by the Director-General, Kofi Osafo-Maafo, during a speech at a stakeholder engagement with pensioners in Kumasi. “What we have done recently is that we have had some successes. […] The post Gov’t

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington DC The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated the need for policymakers to remain vigilant and direct economic strategies in response to emerging global risks. While some economies are expected to rebound, the IMF’s latest World Economic Report highlights that the global economic outlook remains fragile despite promising signs of […] The post IMF

Ecobank, the nation’s largest financial services provider, has committed GH¢2.2million to establish digital learning centres across four schools, marking this year’s Ecobank Day celebration. The initiative, launched over the weekend, has already seen two schools – South Labone Girls Technical Institute in Accra and Potters Village Orphanage in Dodowa – receive fully-equipped computer laboratories. These […] The post

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has commissioned a newly installed onsite biogas plant with a capacity to process 180 tonnes of organic waste daily at the City Hall. The plant, developed by DasBiogas and Construction Ltd. is designed to convert organic waste from the AMA’s canteen into biogas for cooking and to produce organic fertiliser. […] The post

Stakeholders in the oil and gas industry have lauded the yeoman efforts of Ghana’s only indigenous upstream energy company, Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP) for being consistent and investing millions of dollars in the industry to create and sustain jobs for Ghanaians. In their opinion, the fact that Springfield has remained relentless in the […] The post