“What makes sense today may be madness tomorrow.” – Akan proverb Modernity inspires a utopian vision that life must be lived pleasantly and fully without suffering. It has employed the media to indoctrinate the general masses that the rational application of technology makes possible an environment in which inequality, sickness, poverty, and other afflictions can […] The post The

Africa World Airlines had its first scheduled flight from the Kotoka International Airport in Accra to Dosin International airport in Ouagadougou on July 1 at 10am. Before take-off, Africa World Airline had a press briefing during which the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, Mr. Kabre, and the Board Chairman of AWA, Togbe Afede, attended. […] The post Africa World Airlines takes

…pledges GH¢100,000 to kickstart initiative Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Kofi Amoah, has issued a heartfelt call for the creation of a National Rescue Fund (NRF) aimed at supporting vulnerable citizens, particularly as the country’s newly installed government works to navigate the enormous economic challenges it inherited from the previous administration. In a stirring message […] The post Dr.

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called on government to provide greater transparency and accountability in the use of environmental levies collected from businesses across the country. According to John Defor, Director of Policy and Research at AGI, although businesses continue to comply with payments under the Environmental Excise Tax […] The post AGI

Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in Ghana are set to host a landmark seminar focused on promoting ethical standards and professional transparency within the country’s real estate and built environment sectors. The seminar, scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, will take place at the Dynaspace, The Signature Apartment, East Legon – […] The post Real

Ghana marked its first-ever official celebration of International MSME Day with a strong call for transformation and digital inclusion in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, led by a powerful message from Margaret Ansei, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA). At the national event held at the Kempinski Hotel […] The post GEA marks first International

Leading Ghanaian-based value-added services (VAS) and payment solutions provider, iSmart International Ghana Limited is marking a decade of innovation and connectivity with a series of activities designed to honour its dedicated team and also project its brand success and unique impact in Ghana’s telecoms, digital and fintech spaces. The anniversary will be marked mainly with […] The post iSmart

Societe Generale Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a hands-on beach clean-up exercise recently at Kumasamba La Bamba Beach, Accra. The event, dubbed Move For Ocean, brought together SG Ghana employees, local community members, and environmental partner Plastic Punch Ghana, in support of global Sustainable Development Goals6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 13 […] The post SG

By Elliot WILLIAMS The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) has launched the 2025 edition of its annual Insurance Awareness Month.  The event was launched last week at the GIA’s new head office edifice, aptly called Insurance House in Kanda, a suburb of Accra, and will last till August 1. This year’s edition is being celebrated under […] The post Ghana’s insurance industry launches

By: Shirley Haizel-Ferguson It was the scent that lingered in my memory, the warm nostalgic aroma of rice and beans infused with the earthy aroma of millet leaves, with steam curling upward like a quiet promise. Waakye is not just food, it is tradition, dressed in a regal palette of reddish-brown and deep maroon, wearing […] The post Of katemfe wrapped waakye, plastic, and

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH St. Petersburg Economic Forum remains one of the valuable platforms for developing strategic trade ties and forging investment cooperation with potental partners, both local and foreign, within the changing geopolitical rivalry and competition. Organized by Roscongress Foundation, and held from June 18-21, the forum attracted more than 20,000 delegates from over […] The post SPIEF

By Justice OFFEI Jr Ghana’s petroleum upstream sector has long served as a key pillar of public financing, national growth, and macroeconomic stability. The sector still holds vast potential—not just in terms of resource extraction, but as a lever for inclusive and transformative development. However, with a consistent decline in oil production—from a peak of […] The post Maximizing

…A call to transform African boardrooms from ceremonial compliance zones into platforms for legacy leadership In boardrooms across Africa, decisions are being made. Agendas are adopted. Reports are approved. But beneath this order lies an uncomfortable truth: many African boardrooms have become more performative than purposeful. The motions are followed, yes, but the mission is […] The post The

By Samuel DOWUONA On November 1, 2024, there was a grand event at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, which marked the ceremonial launch of a Ghana’s first shared 4G/5G network under an exclusive 10-year license granted to Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC). But it was not yet an operational launch, which would have meant […] The post Why we missed the June deadline for 5G rollout

A US$360million disbursement from the World Bank, the first tranche of an anticipated      US$730million in foreign exchange inflows aimed at supporting macroeconomic stability and reinforcing national recovery efforts, has been received. It comes ahead of an expected US$370million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), subject to Executive Board approval, scheduled for July 7. […] The post Editorial:

Government intends to raise US$4billion for its 24-hour economy initiative by leveraging blended finance, pension funds and diaspora capital. With a seed capital of US$300million, government will initiate its programme under the FUND24 framework. The remaining 90 percent is expected to come from private sources through a mix of equity, concessional lending and innovative instruments […] The post Editorial:

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), together with industry players and seafarers, has reaffirmed commitment to eliminating harassment at sea – calling for collective action to create safer and more dignified working conditions for maritime professionals. This bold call was made during the 2025 International Day of the Seafarer celebration in Accra, […] The post GMA,

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Government has announced plans to unlock GH?6billion in concessional lending over the next two years to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Speaking at the 2025 International MSME Day celebration in Accra, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosuhene-Adjare said the initiative will be rolled out […] The post Gov’t

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called on government to provide greater transparency and accountability in the use of environmental levies collected from businesses across the country. According to John Defor, Director of Policy and Research at AGI, although businesses continue to comply with payments under the Environmental Excise Tax […] The post AGI

Celebrated Ghanaian Playwright and Project Management Strategist, Latif Batalima Abubakar PMP, has been adjudged the Best Project Management Professional at the maiden Sky Africa Awards in a glittering ceremony held at the iconic Hilton Hotel in Yaoundé, Cameroon. His innovative ‘Single Simple Practical (SSP) Approach to Managing Projects’, an innovation that shortens delivery cycles while […] The post Latif