By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has underscored the need for climate change-induced mobility to be integrated into urban planning – ensuring cities remain resilient, inclusive and sustainable in the face of environmental disruptions. The IOM’s newest reports indicated that climate change is reshaping migration patterns, especially in urban areas where […] The post IOM

By Elliot WILLIAMS Ghana Reinsurance PLC (Ghana Re) has held its Annual General Meeting for 2025, at which it announced impressive results for the 2024 financial year. Following the announcement of the results, the Government of Ghana, which is the sole shareholder of the company, commended the recently installed Board of Directors – appointed effective […] The post Ghana Re Holds AGM,

The 2000-year group of the Ghana School of Law (Millennium Class) have launched their 25th anniversary celebration, with a call for expansion to access to legal education, integrating Artificial Intelligence and modern technology into legal training strengthen and sustain the country’s democracy. However, they encouraged legal educators to ensure that such expansion should not compromise […] The post Law

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi In a heartwarming show of generosity and commitment to education, philanthropist Joseph Boateng and his wife, Akosua Kwakoaa, have constructed and handed over a fully furnished three-unit classroom block to the Konkori Methodist Basic School in the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The modern facility, which also houses a […] The post Konkori

If leadership were a car, communication would be the engine. Sadly, in much of Africa, we keep polishing the bodywork while ignoring the oil leak. We hold leadership retreats at luxury resorts, deliver mission statements longer than a Nollywood movie script, and issue press releases full of “strategic imperatives.” But when the microphone comes on, […] The post On

IMF staff and the authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the fifth review of Ghana’s economic program under the Extended Credit Facility arrangement. This staff-level agreement is subject to IMF Management approval and Executive Board consideration. Upon completion of the Executive Board review, Ghana would have access to SDR 267.5 million (about US$ 385 million), bringing […] The post IMF

By Chukwumerije OKEREKE In early September, African leaders convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the Second Africa Climate Summit, which focused on overcoming the obstacles to climate-resilient development on the continent. In their efforts to devise solutions, drive innovation, and attract financing, these leaders are reshaping global climate action. As part of that process, they […] The post Green

By Dr. Felix Kwame NYARKO & Cyril QUANSAH-QUAINOO The global business environment is undergoing rapid transformation. From technological innovation and energy transition to new consumer expectations, the rules of business are being rewritten. For Ghana and West Africa, this is a defining moment, one that offers an opportunity to turn global shifts into local prosperity. […] The post Navigating

By Rune SKINNEBACH, Frederik LANDSHÖFT & Diarra Dimé LABILLE As we mark World Day against the Death Penalty, our shared focus turns to justice, human dignity, and the unwavering belief in rehabilitation. This day is a moment to applaud Ghana’s progress towards abolitionism, and continue our advocacy for a world free of state-sanctioned killing. French […] The post Justice

Every successful leader carries within their story a turning point, a quiet moment of struggle that later reveals itself as grace. For Abdel-Razak Yakubu, Executive Secretary-Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, those moments came disguised as challenges: a childhood spent navigating two faiths, an early career built on persistence and a life defined by service to community. […] The post Inspiring

By Kizito CUDJOE Ghana’s crude oil production plunged nearly 26 percent in the first half of 2025, deepening fears of a sustained downturn in the country’s upstream petroleum sector. The latest report by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) shows total crude output between January and June 2025 dropped to 18.42 million barrels (bbls), […] The post Oil output sinks 26% in

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed commercial banks to begin steps toward listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), part of a broader effort to boost transparency, strengthen capital positions and deepen the country’s financial markets. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama said the move is aligned with the central bank’s strategy to modernise banking supervision […] The post BoG tasks banks to list on GSE

Government plans to attract more private capital into its electricity distribution network as part of a broader 10-year strategy to build a self-sustaining and resilient energy sector, according to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition. Speaking on behalf of Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, the Deputy Director in charge of Power at the Ministry […] The post Gov’t

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has expressed solidarity with government in its fight against galamsey, describing the menace as an enemy to agricultural success in the country. The organisation indicates its desire to continuously provide technical assistance and implement specific projects, including supporting the recovery of areas affected by […] The post FAO

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