The High School Next Level tour is in full swing, with excitement building as the team heads to the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind on Friday, 28 March. So far, the tour has delivered inspiring and transformative experiences at the Koforidua School for the Deaf and the Bechem School for the Deaf, […] The post Ghana Grows High School Next

By Anne O. KRUEGER  US President Donald Trump has long been a staunch advocate of import tariffs, proudly calling himself “Tariff Man” and asserting that “tariff” is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” During his first term, Trump significantly disrupted the multilateral trading system by raising tariffs on Chinese imports and undermining the World […] The post Tariff man doubles down

  By Cindy Bempong odame  Sixty-eight years ago, Ghana stood at the dawn of a new era, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. On March 6th, 1957, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s declaration echoed through the hearts of many: “The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with […] The post Ghana at 68: Looking back,

By Richard DENANYOH Ghana’s bustling markets are the lifeblood of its informal economy, providing livelihoods for millions and serving as critical hubs for commerce, culture, and community. Yet, beneath the vibrant energy of these trading centers lies a sinister, persistent threat—market fires. Over the years, these devastating infernos have claimed lives, destroyed property worth millions, […] The post Market

By Samuel AKAPULE                      The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has highlighted the government’s commitment to upgrading all technical universities in the country to improve the teaching and learning of vocational and technical education. “Enhancing technical, vocational education and training (TVET) in Ghana would help to […] The post Gov’t

Tasty Tom, the leading packaged tomato mix brand and a household name in Ghana’s food industry, has commence prizes presentation to winners in its over 70,000 prizes ‘Gye Wo Sika’ promotion. The ‘Gye Wo Sika’ promotion honoured regular consumers of the brand’s 2.2kg package products.  This loyalty gives back exercise began running in January this […] The post Tasty

By Kodwo BRUMPON “A snake sheds its skin, but never its poison.” – African proverb Ideas and visions have had a long history of intellectual fascination, from the desire by the first man to cover his nudeness up to our present cravings of making our planet sustainable. We see them as illuminators that help us […] The post Buying-in appeared first on The Business & Financial T

By Kizito CUDJOE A new climate initiative – Ghana Green Guard, led by CarbonPura Africa – has been launched to drive regenerative solutions aimed at ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future for Ghanaians. The initiative is a public-private partnership involving CarbonPura Africa, Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Private Sector Participation in Health (PSPH). […] The post Ghana

By Samuel SAM Nurses and trainee teachers monthly allowances are to be paid through the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. The aim of this new directive is to eliminate delays and other bureaucratic procedures that usually impede the disbursement of funds timeously. “This will permanently eliminate the delay in trainees […] The post Nurses

Pepsodent, Ghana’s leading oral care brand, today marked World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2025 with a vibrant event at the Ridge Church School, reaffirming its commitment to improving oral health across the nation. The event, held in collaboration with the Ghana Dental Association (GDA), the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, Goldfields Ghana, and […] The post Pepsodent

Heritors Labs, in collaboration with the Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) Fund and strategic ecosystem partners, has unveiled The Heritors Institute—an ultramodern skills school that will empower researchers and innovators with the requisite skillset and tools to commercialise their innovations and research outputs—in East Legon. The Heritors Institute seeks to elevate Africa to […] The post Heritors

The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto, has pledged to deepen educational cooperation with Ghana to promote responsibility and cultural values among students from an early age. Speaking at a cultural exchange event between Japanese students and their counterparts from the University of Ghana, Mr. Yoshimoto highlighted the longstanding bilateral ties and Japan’s interest in […] The post Japan,

TECNO has brought its latest innovation, the CAMON 40 Series, to Ghana, designed to help users capture life’s best moments effortlessly. With AI-powered FlashSnap technology, one can take stunning photos in any situation. The CAMON 40 Premier 5G offers top-tier camera features for content creators, while all models provide durability and stylish design. Enjoy long […] The post Capture

By Professor Douglas BOATENG A farmer who makes an effort to check on his crops four times a year might feel puzzled about why his harvest isn’t as plentiful as he had hoped. In the same way, a captain who gives his compass just a quick glance once every season might discover his ship is […] The post In developing economies, a board

By Emmanuella YAMOAH When the 24-hour economy was announced by the president, reactions were as dramatic as a Ghanaian auntie finding out you do not eat fufu. Some people got excited, imagining a world where you could fix a flat tire at midnight, buy kelewele at dawn, and still get a bank loan approved before […] The post Round the clock opportunities: Women at the

By Patrick Baah ABANKWA In less than three months as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has set in motion a critical shift—one that may prove to be the foundation for restoring confidence in the country’s monetary policy. His approach has been measured but unmistakably firm: driving transparency, reinforcing institutional credibility, […] The post Dr.

IUX, a leading online CFD brokerage, is excited to announce the expansion of its educational resources for traders and clients on its official website. As part of IUX’s commitment to empowering traders with the knowledge they need to succeed, the company is providing free access to a wide range of educational content. This includes expert-written […] The post IUX

Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, in his first formal remarks at the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) 123rd meeting, signalled a shift toward greater transparency in the central bank’s monetary policy decision-making process. He acknowledged public concerns regarding perceived opacity of the committee’s deliberations and outlined steps to improve communication and credibility. The […] The post Editorial:

The illegal transfer of gold, one of the country’s most valuable natural resources, remains one of the country’s significant economic losses. According to Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana is losing billions in revenue due to illegal transfers of gold. At the height of the country’s economic crisis in 2022, an estimated 60 […] The post Editorial: Illegal gold transfer

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government’s plan to re-enter the domestic bond market in 2025 carries significant risks if not aligned with maturing debt obligations, particularly the looming 2028–2029 maturities, say financial experts. Analysts suggest delaying any major bond issuance until 2026 to avoid reversing recent gains in the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio. Government, as outlined in […] The post 2025