By: Buertey Francis BORYOR CorpsAfrica Ghana has held its third annual Pitch Day event to help young volunteers from Cohort 3 (G3) raise support for projects that will benefit rural communities across the country. Held in Accra, the ‘Pitch Day 2025’, provided a platform for the volunteers to present community-driven projects aimed at addressing pressing […] The post CorpsAfrica

…advocates for lower airport charges By Ernest Bako WUBONTO South African Airways (SAA), one of Africa’s oldest and most iconic airlines, is looking to deepen its presence in West Africa, with Ghana as the centre of operations linking the sub-region and connecting to Southern America. However, the airline industry giant has lamented about the bureaucratic […] The post South

By: Abdul Hayi MOOMEN What began in 1992 as a bold vision rooted in humility and national service has, over 33 years, blossomed into one of Africa’s most remarkable academic institutions – The University for Development Studies (UDS). Born from a dream and seeded by the prize money from an international leadership award presented to […] The post 33 years of transformative impact: The inspiring journey of UDS appeared

By: Peter Martey AGBEKO In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) has been crowned king, and tools like ChatGPT and Meta AI are being hailed as the new oracles of knowledge, Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah, President of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana, is calling for a grounded, context-aware approach to the digital revolution. […] The post Between

Planned preparations are all set for the 2025 edition of African Social Movement Baraza to be held in Accra and scheduled for Monday 14th April to Wednesday, 16th April 2025. This gathering seeks to bring together social movements, grassroots activists, civil society organization leaders, creatives, academics, policymakers and passionate change-makers from across the continent to […] The post All

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in collaboration with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) has organised a two-day high-level capacity building and policy engagement session on mainstreaming Nature based Solutions (NbS) into national development sector policies. The engagement, which happened on the 27th and 28th of March in Accra, was organised […] The post IUCN

Bills Micro-Credit Limited, a leading microfinance firm, has signed on actress Gloria Osei Sarfo as its brand ambassador. Ms. Sarfo began her acting career in the mid-2000s, starring in Revele Films’ Hotel Saint James. She gained popularity after playing the role of Nana Ama in Efiewura. Over the years, she has featured in numerous films […] The post Bills Micro-Credit

The Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Eva Esselba Mends, has been honoured with the Top Woman in Finance Award alongside other chief directors from Tanzania, Gambia, Uganda, and Nigeria at the fifth CFO and Public Finance Awards, held in Accra. The MoF’s Chief Director was celebrated as the Public Finance Woman of […] The post Elsa Mends, other African

By: Elizabeth PUNSU Cargill, in partnership with the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), has held a graduation ceremony for 60 adolescent apprentices. The programme reinforces the partners commitment to tackling child labour in cocoa-growing communities. The initiative forms part of Cargill’s long-term Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) strategy under the Cargill Cocoa Promise, which […] The post 60

Renowned leadership coach and 40 Under 40 awardee Delasie Dogbey has launched a powerful new book, Let Go of the Baggage: Emotional Baggage and Its Impact on Workplace Success, challenging corporate Ghana to prioritize mental health and emotional well-being in the workplace. The book, officially launched in Accra on March 30, explores how unresolved trauma […] The post New book

Stanbic Bank Ghana has reiterated its dedication to supporting women-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the agribusiness sector by providing access to competitive financing options. Speaking at the 2025 Women in Business Dialogue Series, Mr. Yaw Njorgnab, Manager of Agribusiness at Stanbic Bank Ghana, highlighted various funding opportunities available to female entrepreneurs looking to […] The post Stanbic

Every insurance company’s success depends on how aggressive and productive their sales force is in their quest for greater market share and profits. Insurance sales is a very demanding profession that requires individuals to meet targets while maintaining a high sense of integrity and a great level of professionalism. Salespeople often face a significant dilemma: […] The post The

The Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) hopes to produce 6 million tonnes of bauxite annually by the end of 2025. To achieve this ambitious goal, the company has invested a substantial US$122.97million in upgrading its infrastructure and operational efficiency. This significant investment has enabled GBC to acquire a robust fleet of equipment including surface miners, […] The post Editorial:

Following the BoG’s first post-Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision to increase the policy rate by 100 basis points to 28 percent, Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama is urging banks to sustain credit flow to viable enterprises – especially those in vulnerable sectors – despite a tightening monetary environment. This appeal formed the central message of […] The post Editorial:

By Ernest ZUME There have been varied concerns in recent times about the essence of public sector reform in Ghana. While some do not find it useful, others see it as essential in modern-day institutional practice for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery to the citizenry and private sector. Arguably, introducing reform across […] The post Public

By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Chamber of Mines has pushed back against recent justifications for increasing the Growth and Sustainability Levy (GSL), saying that they misrepresent the mining industry’s contribution to the national economy. Government recently raised the GSL from 1 percent to 3 percent in the 2025 Budget, arguing that the country has yet […] The post Mining industry pushes

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana’s push toward a cash-light economy is facing a slower-than-expected uptake of digital payments by businesses, according to findings from a new nationwide study by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and Research for Financial Inclusion and Development (ReFinD) initiative. The report, which forms part of the 2024 Integrated Business Establishment Survey […] The post Digital

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has expressed deep concern over reports of large-scale electrical cables importation by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), describing it as a total disregard for the country’s local content regulations. This comes in the wake of media reports suggesting the importation and alleged loss of over 1,000 containers of […] The post AGI

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has reaffirmed government’s firm commitment to strengthening health education and improving healthcare infrastructure in the country. He made this statement at the 50th Anniversary celebration of the School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi last Thursday. Speaking […] The post Gov’t

The Head of Digital and eCommerce at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Jemila Abdulai, has reiterated the importance of financial institutions empowering young people and women-led businesses through innovative solutions. Speaking at the 15th Africa Bank Summit in Accra, Ms. Abdulai highlighted the bank’s efforts in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. According to her, financial institutions […] The post Stanbic