The Mastercard Foundation has launched a new podcast that seeks to challenge, motivate, and inspire the next generation to lead with purpose and to act with courage. Transcending Boundaries – Conversations with Reeta Roy, is a compelling new series that shares the lives, leadership journeys, and insights of remarkable international leaders including former heads of […] The post Global

By Jacqueline PARDITEY Cyber-bullying has become one of the most insidious forms of technology-facilitated violence against women and girls (TF VAWG), and it requires urgent, collective action to address. Accelerating action to end cyber-bullying is not only necessary but vital to creating a safer and more equitable digital environment for women and girls. Women have […] The post Accelerating

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a series of transformative initiatives for the education sector as part of the 2025 national budget statement. The budget presented to parliament outlines significant investments aimed at improving access to quality education, addressing infrastructure funding challenges and supporting students at all […] The post Education

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Government has announced its intentions of introducing a formal framework aimed at exporting Ghanaian labour to other countries, beginning this year to ensure the safety of citizens and maximise remittances. According to Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, this initiative under the ‘Ghana Labour Export Programme’ will reduce illegal migration […] The post Gov’t

By Kizito CUDJOE President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Nasir Alfa Mohammed as the Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission (PC), the regulator overseeing the upstream oil and gas sector. Nasir, a lawyer and policy analyst with extensive experience in energy and natural resource governance, brings a wealth of expertise to […] The post Nasir

By Kwame NYATUAME Not too long ago, if you wanted to learn a new skill, you had to find a teacher, buy expensive textbooks, or sit in a classroom for hours. Today, all you need is a smartphone and an internet connection. With just a few taps, you can watch a video on YouTube, join […] The post The Edtech buzz: Why we must pay attention now appeared first on The

The PETROSOL Women Network, an initiative of PETROSOL Platinum Energy Ltd., held, for the third consecutive year, the Women in Leadership Conference, on Friday, 7th March. Marked to commemorate International Women does Day, the event brought together about 100 women; comprise respected female senior business executives within the petroleum downstream industry and from other sectors, […] The post PETROSOL

The Acting Chief Finance Officer of AT ,Ama Adorkor Edjah, has made a call for more inclusion of the girl child in Information and Communication Technology at the tender age of their upbringing. According to her, this helps to give outmost exposure to the girl child and goes a long way to have a profound […] The post Early exposure to ICT shapes future women in tech – Acting

By Festus William AMOYAW Recently, I had two encounters that reinforced my belief in the importance of Life Insurance and highlighted the low awareness surrounding it in Ghana. These experiences further convinced me that many parents, salaried workers, and self-employed individuals underestimate the impact of life insurance in financial planning. As a strong advocate for […] The post Securing

The alarming surge of illegal mining in Bono Region is posing a threat to the sustainability of cashew production and livelihoods of many farmers. Illegal miners, including nationals from China, have invaded key cashew production areas in Wenchi municipality and Banda district. Their activities are causing significant destruction to cashew farms, water-bodies and agricultural lands. […] The post Impact

Yango Ride, a part of global technology company Yango Group, marked International Women’s Day by recognizing its partner drivers with gifts and a session focused on personal growth and development in the industry. This year’s celebration centered around the theme “Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” This initiative aimed to empower and inspire […] The post Yango

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) and the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) have taken steps to strengthen their collaboration to promote media education and foster a reading culture among students. Nana Afua Rockson, Director-Public Affairs, UniMAC announced this during a courtesy call, to B&FT’s head office in Accra. […] The post UniMAC,

Revitalising the Accra Marine Drive Investment Project – an initiative designed to establish an iconic skyline and transform the capital into a world-class tourism enclave, has received government commitment. The Marine Drive is a 241-acre redevelopment scheme of Accra’s waterfront initiated by the Ministry of Tourism – the origins of which are traced back to […] The post Editorial:

By Ama Kudom-Agyemang From Monday, 17th March to Thursday 20th March, 2025, Ghana is hosting a gathering of science, health and communication experts to deliberate on and contribute to innovative scientific exploits for Africa’s health sector. The over 150 African national and international professionals from scientific institutions, academia, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology researchers, development and clinical organisations […] The post Ghana

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The mining industry has raised serious concerns over the government’s decision to triple the Growth and Sustainability Levy from one percent to three percent on gross production, warning that the move could significantly erode investor confidence and undermine the sector’s long-term stability. The increase, announced as part of Finance Minister Dr. […] The post Mining

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG The alarming surge of illegal mining, known locally as ‘galamsey’, has begun to devastate cashew farms in Bono Region – posing threats to the sustainability of cashew production and livelihoods of many farmers. Illegal miners, including nationals from China, have invaded key cashew production areas in Wenchi municipality and Banda district. […] The post Illegal

By Kizito CUDJOE Government has announced plans to establish a Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) to enhance foreign exchange inflows and stabilise the depreciating cedi, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has said. Speaking during his presentation of the 2025 budget statement to parliament, the minister noted that the move is part of broader efforts to […] The post GOLDBOD will support

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang inaugurated the new Board of Directors of the Bank of Ghana on Thursday, emphasising the critical role they will play in the government’s economic reset agenda amid significant challenges facing the nation’s economy. The ceremony, held at the Bank Square in Accra, marked a pivotal moment for Ghana’s central bank […] The post BoG

Upon receipt of over 700 entries from beverage industry players and enthusiasts across Ghana, Global Media Alliance, organizers of the prestigious Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) have officially closed nominations for this year’s edition. The overwhelming response, which is about a 20percent increase from the previous year, reflects the growing interest and recognition of excellence within […] The post GBA

Achimota Retail Centre (ARC) continues to dazzle shoppers and patrons with its month-long activities commemorating the independence of Ghana – activities which have transformed the centre into a vibrant hub of Ghanaian culture, entertainment and rare shopping opportunities. Early this month, as part of its Ghana Month festivities, the Centre unveiled an electrifying line-up of […] The post Achimota