The Emergency Support to Rural Livelihoods & Food Systems Exposed to COVID-19 (ESRF) Project is nearing its conclusion, prompting the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to organize a Closure Conference. This event showcased the impactful initiatives undertaken and brought together officials, stakeholders, and beneficiaries from across the country. The project alleviated, among other things, the […] The post

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has inaugurated the Awoin Traditional Council, granting it full authority to operate under the leadership of Paramount Chief Beyeman Tano Kawa Benbiun III. This development, marks a significant milestone for the Awoin Traditional area, which has experienced chieftaincy riots and several assassinations attempts on the Omanehene in the […] The post

AT has launched a promo, dubbed “y’agye sika”. The promo is said to run from mid-November through to the end of the festive season. The promo is aimed at showing gratitude for customer loyalty and encouraging further engagement with the service, the promo is simple and transparent and that all what subscribers need to do […] The post AT Money launches Y’agye Sika Promo

Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai. VIP guests, aerospace partners, government officials and dignitaries, members of the media, as well as aviation enthusiasts, attended the event, led by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline in the presence of Abdulla Bin Touq […] The post  Emirates

By Howard DAVIES  Is it all over for Basel 3.1 (or what is known in the United States as the “Basel Endgame”)? Should we kiss goodbye the Basel Committee and the very idea of global banking-supervision accords that establish minimum capital requirements? Many informed people think so. The committee’s recommendations have long been assailed from […] The post Are global

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The German Cooperation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, has launched an initiative to help enhance Small- and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) build capacity and gain credibility to access green financial instruments. The project, dubbed the Green Finance Facilitator (GFF), falls under GIZ’s Support to the Private and Financial Sector (PFS) […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mine was named Mining Company of the Year at the 10th edition of the Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA), capping a decade of recognition for outstanding achievements in the country’s mining sector. The awards, held under the auspices of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, highlighted the industry’s progress in […] The post

In collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, MEST Africa organised an inspiring Demo Day event in Accra last week Thursday. The event marked the achievements of the Mastercard EdTech Fellowship program, a transformative initiative launched in 2019 to revolutionise education across Africa by supporting EdTech startups. Rodwell Mangisi, Acting Director of the Mastercard Foundation Centre for […] The post

Newmont has, for the second consecutive year, been recognised as leader in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) in Ghana’s mining industry. At the 10th Ghana Mining Industry Awards, organised by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Newmont’s Ahafo South Mine emerged as the Best Performer in Corporate Social Investment, with its Ahafo Processing and Services Centre (APSC) […] The post

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM  Head of Secretariat – Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), Patricia Blankson Akakpo, has indicated that Ghana tax systems are not designed to consider gender disparities, which often place disproportionate burdens on women, especially in the informal and lower-income sectors. Speaking at the Policy Conference on Taxation, Gender Equality and […] The post

Amb. Edward Boateng, a trailblazer in African media and an accomplished diplomat, has been celebrated with the Lifetime Media Excellence Award at the 9th EMY Africa Awards. This prestigious honor acknowledges his groundbreaking efforts in deregulating media across Africa, empowering private media ownership, and championing African narratives on a global stage. Ambassador Boateng’s career has […] The post

A new initiative offering affordable financing and tailored business support to Ghanaian entrepreneurs has been launched. The Follow-On Finance Initiative seeks to provide growth-ready businesses with the resources needed to expand operations, create jobs, and generate income opportunities, building on the successes of the WIDU.africa project. This initiative is a collaboration between Advans Ghana Savings […] The post

The worsening state of the country’s power sector has got tongues wagging, particularly since duty-bearers have trumpeted their ability to keep the lights on for eight years. Sadly, at the tail-end of this inglorious achievement, Ghanaians are left wondering whether the issue of power outages will ever be a thing of the past. For instance, […] The post Editorial:

A US$100million Oil and Gas Services Terminal has been inaugurated by President Nana Akufo-Addo at Takoradi Port. Started in November 2022, the project was completed within two years with funds from government and the China Harbour Engineering Company as contractor and GTYD as engineer. It has a Quay wall of 550 metres, a draft of […] The post Oil & Gas terminal

set to boost nation’s oil production with Sankofa unitisation firmly in sight A News Desk Report The nation’s oil production is expected to see a significant boost in 2025 following the successful completion of Springfield’s better-than-expected month-long appraisal of the Afina-1x field, located offshore in the Western Region. The recent appraisal, conducted with the assistance […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has announced plans to invest at least GH¢ 100 million annually in the domestic textiles and garments industry over the next three years. DBG’s Chief Executive Officer, Kwamina Duker announced  the plans during the signing ceremony of an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Association of Ghana […] The post Textile

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Sixteen out of 31 companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), representing 52 percent, are actively engaging in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, a new KPMG survey has revealed. This development marks a notable advancement in the domestic corporate sector, demonstrating a heightened focus on sustainability and transparency […] The post

In a remarkable showcase of African technological leadership, Ghana Link Network Services Ltd dominated the prestigious World Business Leaders Congress 2024 in Dubai, with its Executive Chairman and Chief Technology Officer receiving top honors for their transformative contributions to trade technology. Nick Danso Adjei, Executive Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services, was awarded the Top […] The post

Coronation Insurance and the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in advancing technological innovation in Ghana with the launch of an AI Laboratory. The initiative which costs US$50,000 was generously sponsored by Coronation Insurance, UENR and Coral Reef, demonstrating their shared commitment to fostering technological advancements and educational growth […] The post

In today’s data-centric world, the insurance industry is undergoing a transformation. No longer is it enough for insurers to react to events after they occur; instead, companies must leverage real-time data to anticipate risks and provide proactive solutions. This evolution toward a proactive, data-driven model of risk assessment has profound implications for insurers and their […] The post