In last week’s column, I revisited the classic cautionary tale of The Emperor’s New Clothes to highlight the dangers of groupthink, blind loyalty, and the unwillingness to speak truth to power. The central lesson remains urgent for our times: a leader who surrounds himself with praise singers, or who accepts advice without subjecting it to careful scrutiny, […] The post Reflections

FanMilk Ghana is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a bold expansion of its FanMilk School Caravan initiative, now set to reach 1,000 schools nationwide. At a launch event held at Services Basic School in Accra, Managing Director Lionel Parent, announced the scale-up of this year’s Wrapper Collection Challenge to include a thousand schools, a programme […] The post FanMilk expands

FanMilk PLC, one of Ghana’s leading dairy and beverage companies, has launched its 65th anniversary edition of ‘FanMilk School Caravan’, a wrapper collection challenge in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES). This year’s school caravan builds on a programme launched in 2018 with the GES to promote healthy snacking among school children and advance […] The post FanMilk

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The newly elected president of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), Esther Cobbah, has declared that she is on a mission to harness the power of strategic communication to address pressing global challenges, especially climate change and global warming, starting with the transformation of urban spaces into sustainable green places. Mrs. […] The post IPRA

Accra Technical University (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ennobled Foundation at the University Council Chamber on Friday, 26th September 20 Speaking at the brief signing ceremony, Professor Amevi Acakpovi, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of ATU, expressed gratitude to the foundation for extending a hand of partnership to the University. He noted […] The post ATU

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre (KAIPTC) hosted an international conference on Wenesday, October 1 themed ‘Fisheries and Stability, a Global Issue’ – putting a spotlight on maritime security surveillance along the Gulf of Guinea. The conference was a unique opportunity to share international, regional and local visions on the way […] The post French

The Climate Communications and Local Governance Africa (CCLG-Africa), a leading climate advocacy group, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) to intensify climate advocacy, awareness, and local-level action across the country. Ghana faces an urgent climate reality. Available data shows that the country is projected to […] The post CCLG-Africa,

The Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC) has confirmed a lineup of high-level speakers and strategic partners for its 2025 edition, scheduled for October 6–7 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, with extensive options for virtual participation. The two-day hybrid conference, which will run under the theme “Young Voices, Innovative Ideas, Greater Impact for […] The post AfriWOCC

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] Ghana’s confrontation with MultiChoice/DStv over subscription pricing, alongside anxieties about Nigerian goods and services “flooding” local markets, has revived a hard question: are we edging into a state-driven, subtle trade war, or running an aggressive consumer-protection experiment inside a free-market economy? The answer matters because Ghana’s Reset Agenda rests on […] The post Trade

In the quietness of a garden, an act that appears so destructive to the untrained eye can, in fact, be one of profound cultivation.  Pruning, the careful, deliberate cutting back of plants, is not an act of harm but a strategic investment in future vitality. As a lover of wine, I am very conversant with […] The post HR

By Gideon SARPONG Under the relentless blaze of a September sun in 2021, amid the chaotic symphony of cranes and cargo at Ghana’s Tema Port, what began as a mundane customs check unraveled into a spine-tingling exposé of hidden dangers. Inside a 40-foot shipping container from the United States, falsely declared as personal effects, were […] The post A quiet crisis:

Delta Air Lines has reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana with seasonal daily nonstop service between Accra and Atlanta, beginning December 1, 2025, reinforcing the airline’s long-standing investment in the market as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Reflecting on a century marked by innovation, reliability, and operational excellence at a press briefing held in Accra, Michael […] The post Delta

The call for inclusivity in Africa’s artificial intelligence governance to move beyond rhetoric and become a measurable reality emerged as the central message at the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting on Innovative Governance and Capacity Building opening, which took place in Accra this week. The Summit was co-convened by the Centre for Law and Innovation (CLI) […] The post Inclusivity

…what does census data say? By Dr. Isaac Mawuko ADUSU In Ghana, the conversations about including people with disabilities have intensified as the country pushes to become more equal and just. This dialogue has, however, mostly bypassed individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Even among the disability community, people with IDD remain among the […] The post The

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY Few industries touch the everyday lives of Ghanaians as deeply as telecommunications. For the farmer checking cocoa prices on WhatsApp, the nurse topping up airtime on her way home, or the student downloading lecture notes in a roadside café, the phone in their pocket is as vital as electricity or running […] The post The telecom evolution: Fewer

Accra to Host FAPMA and Vizuri Health Dynamics’ AHMTEC 2025: Collaborate to Compete – Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Growth. The African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC 2025) will take place from 7 to 9 October at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Hosted by the Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (FAPMA) […] The post Accra

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY Few industries touch the everyday lives of Ghanaians as deeply as telecommunications. For the farmer checking cocoa prices on WhatsApp, the nurse topping up airtime on her way home, or the student downloading lecture notes in a roadside café, the phone in their pocket is as vital as electricity or running […] The post COMMENT

In spite of persistent structural and financial challenges, Africa’s trade and integration project remains alive and thriving, notes Professor Benedict Oramah – outgoing president and chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Prof. Oramah – who delivered his farewell lecture at the AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra last week – said the nexus between trade finance, […] The post Editorial:

The acting Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Divine Selase Agbeti, has outlined a bold plan to strengthen the country’s digital defences, warning that cyber threats are escalating as technology advances and talent shortages persist. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Mr. Agbeti said his immediate priorities include establishing a dedicated cyber court and embedding […] The post Cybersecurity

…First Ghanaian in Global Network of Heads of States and powerful business leaders Mining magnate Angela List has been conferred with the 2025 Global Power Female Award, an exclusive award which celebrates the most accomplished businesswomen in the world at a ceremony in New York in the United States of America. The prestigious awards, organized […] The post Nguvu Mining CEO wins Global