The ECG Training Centre marked a significant milestone with the graduation of 14 participants from its inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Programme in Electrical Installation. Among the graduates were two pioneering young women, signaling progress towards gender inclusivity in the traditionally male-dominated electrical engineering field. The six-month programme, which commenced in June 2024, offered comprehensive training in […] The post

By Gambrah Sampeney KWABENA ADJEI There is a common misconception that once we have heard or read something, we can automatically apply it to our lives and expect immediate results. However, the reality is that the journey to success is often fraught with challenges, setbacks and pain points. These pain points are the moments of […] The post  Pain Points appeared first on

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana, affecting millions of people, particularly school-aged children. Dr. Enoch Mensah Boateng, a renowned biomedical expert and researcher, emphasizes the urgent need for effective control measures to combat this neglected tropical disease. The primary strategy for controlling schistosomiasis in Ghana has been mass […] The post

By Abenaa AGYEKUM Legal disputes often make headlines, sparking public interest in court cases. Naturally, when people want to understand a legal issue, they reach out to the closest lawyer they know. I have noted that, after providing them with the ‘headnotes,’ they often bring up their own disputes and ask for representation in the […] The post 5 reasons

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Agribusiness (CAG), Anthony Morrison, has cited the lack of impact assessment and post-project monitoring mechanisms as key factors hindering the complete usage of development funds for projects in the agricultural sector. He explained that the absence of a proper mechanism in place to […] The post

By Rafiq Nungor ADAM The Affirmative Action Coalition has expressed outrage over the absence of women in the shortlisted candidates for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Upper West Region. Despite President John Dramani Mahama’s promise to ensure at least 30 percent women representation in his government, not a single woman was […] The post

By Derek B. LARYEA The recent vetting of Samuel George as the incoming Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation has sparked a wave of optimism among technology enthusiasts, industry professionals, and the public. His extensive knowledge, clear vision, and practical approach to tackling long-standing challenges in Ghana’s tech sector have left many feeling reassured […] The post

The Youth Climate Council Ghana (YCC), an independent youth institutional mechanism for the youth climate movement in Ghana expresses deep concern and strongly opposes the recent proposal by parliament to establish a pension fund scheme for Members of Parliament (MPs) using revenues from the carbon market. YCC noted that, the proposal directly undermines Ghana’s climate […] The post

Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) faces one of its factories’ potential shutdown due to severe encroachment on its plantation by illegal mining activities. The Corporate Affairs Manager-GREL, Perry Acheampong, laments that “we are unable to access parts of the plantation”. Once the land is taken over the trees are destroyed, leading to a loss in […] The post

By Elizabeth PUNSU AmaliTech Ghana has opened a new branch in Kumasi, its third in the country. It adds to the Takoradi and Accra branches where the company has been operating since its establishment in 2019. The new branch is a testament of AmaliTech’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity and global impact. It meets the needs […] The post AmaliTech opens Kumasi branch appeared

An announcement by the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) cautioning persons and companies exporting raw cashew nuts (RCN) without registration and licence to desist demonstrates the authority’s regulatory powers. Consequently, TCDA reminds all and sundry that the act constitutes a violation of laws governing the country’s cashew export trade and stipulates sanctions. Indeed, worry has […] The post

Art Fri. Jan. 24 – Ongoing. This Land Sings in Pattern We Cannot Name. A solo exhibition by Mia Ghogho, presented by The Joyce Quarshie Foundation & Hannah Kudjoe initiative. The exhibition is curated by Sally Polley + Nana Yaa Poku Asare-Boadu. @Berj Gallery, Accra. Community Fri. Feb. 7 – Weekly. Ghud Park Playgrounds. Fun […] The post Accra Life: The essential

By Hilda Aku ASIEDU The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become a global buzzword, but how much do we understand them? Adopted in 2015 by 193 United Nations member states, the SDGs aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and promote peace and prosperity by 2030. For Ghana, like many African nations, these goals offer […] The post Understanding the

A News Desk Report Modernisation of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), development of a national pipeline network and reassessment of taxation policies that contribute to high fuel costs are the top issues which must be addressed to stabilise the domestic petroleum sector. A report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) warns that without […] The post

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Africa Centre for Digital Transformation (ACDT) has urged government to prioritise, among other things, a reduction in data cost and growing the cybersecurity fund to achieve its intended purpose. The Executive Vice President-ACDT, Evelyn Atuahene, in a congratulatory message to Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation Samuel Nartey George, […] The post

The Chief Finance Officer of MTN Ghana, Antoinette Kwofie has emphasized the need for African countries to move away from fragmented economic strategies and instead work towards a common goal, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to drive investment and trade. She has further emphasised that countries in the continent need to stop […] The post

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has launched the Ghana Core Agriculture and Production Methods and Environment (CorePME) Survey. This initiative aims to establish a baseline assessment for phase-two of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme, gathering critical data to […] The post

The KGL Group of companies has honoured its significant obligation to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the people of Asanteman with commencement of the construction of a state-of-the-art mental health facility in Asanteman, a landmark project that reinforces the Group’s dedication to the welfare of the communities it operates in. The multi million-dollar ultra-modern mental […] The post

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Société Générale Ghana has launched the Deposit and Drive promotion, aimed at encouraging a savings culture among customers while offering exciting rewards, including a brand-new Toyota RAV4. Speaking at the launch event in Accra the Managing Director, of Société Générale, Ghana, Hakim Ouzzani, emphasised the importance of savings in financial growth […] The post