By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Head of Marketing and Brand at Ecobank Ghana, Regina Ofori, has described the empowerment of women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as a strategic economic imperative rather than a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. She said women entrepreneurs remain central to Ghana’s economic transformation, particularly in agribusiness, where they dominate […] The post Empowering

The spotlight for the followers of World and Africa Armwrestling will be on Accra, Ghana, as about 350 pullers representing 21 national teams from across the continent have begun arriving for the high-stakes 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship. The event, which will be held at the beautiful Borteyman Sports Complex on May 1 & 2, brings […] The post Armwrestling:

By Desmond NYAMPONG  The real catalyst for development at the local level is the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana and implemented through the local government system. One concept that strongly resonates with Ghanaians is decentralization. At its core, it brings development closer to the people. It […] The post Decentralization:

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM An advocate for women and children, Victoria Debrah, has called for a shift from awareness to concrete action in order to curb domestic violence. Speaking during a dialogue on domestic violence in Accra, she stressed that communities must play a central role in preventing abuse and supporting survivors. Speaking on the […] The post Communities

The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah, has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African High Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC) to help lead the reform of the global health architecture in a way that benefits the continent and its citizens. The AHLMC is a flagship African Union initiative aimed at strengthening […] The post Deputy Health Minister

By Kwadwo ASARE Investment Banker and Investment Funds Accountant [email protected] Ghana’s ambition to build a 24-hour economy represents one of the most transformative economic policy directions in recent history. At its core, the vision seeks to extend productivity beyond traditional working hours, deepen industrial capacity, and create sustainable employment. While national discussions have largely centred […] The post The

By Seade Caesar Saudi Arabia’s transformation into a leading tourism hub in the Gulf represents one of the most ambitious economic diversification efforts in recent history. For decades, the Kingdom’s global identity was largely defined by its oil economy and religious significance. Today, that narrative is shifting rapidly as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a […] The post Saudi

The latest edition of the bi-monthly business meeting of the Tema Chapter of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GNCCI) was held last week, on Thursday, April 23, at the Joe Carl Hotel at the port city. The meeting marked the last one to be held under the outgoing executive of the Tema […] The post Tema Chapter of GNCCI

By Evans ADU-GYAMFI When I first walked into the offices of Print Innovation at Asylum Down, I had no idea that a quiet moment of curiosity would later turn into a meaningful personal encounter. Sitting neatly on the “New Publications” shelf was a book that instantly caught my attention. Its cover featured a poised woman […] The post Dr. Linda Narh: The woman of reflections appeared first

Ghana Export Promotion Authority(GEPA) board chairman ,Godfred Seidu Jasaw says the sharp rise in non-traditional export earnings in 2025 underscores the early impact of government-led industrial and trade reforms, even as global conditions remain uncertain. Non-traditional exports expanded by 30.7% year-on-year, a performance he described as a “historic milestone” driven by a mix of policy […] The post GEPA

By Kofi ESSUMAN Since 2003, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has observed World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28, to promote a global culture of accident prevention. This initiative emphasizes shared responsibility among governments, employers, and workers to reduce occupational accidents and diseases by addressing both physical and emerging risks like mental health. […] The post World

Women entrepreneurs and young agripreneurs are set to take centre-stage today, as the 2026 Women in Business Dialogue Series opens with a sharp focus on transforming informal and smallholder activities into structured, scalable enterprises. Held under the theme ‘From Market-to-Market Leader: Empowering Women SMEs and Young Women in Agribusiness for Sustainable Growth’, the forum positions […] The post Women

By Kizito CUDJOE Government is working to restore stable electricity supply within days of a fire at the Akosombo substation knocking out more than 1,000 megawatts of power, causing widespread outages in one of the most serious disruptions to the national grid in recent years. The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, […] The post Single substation failure cripples grid appeared first on The

The Adwumawura Programme has emerged as a central plank in the government’s strategy to drive job creation and support youth entrepreneurship, following its introduction under President John Dramani Mahama. The initiative aims to facilitate the establishment of thousands of youth-owned businesses annually, positioning entrepreneurship as a key lever to address unemployment and broaden participation in […] The post NEIP

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has held a fundraising luncheon to mobilise GH?190million to support the phase-one completion of Burma Camp redevelopment project at Ghana Military Academy in Teshie. The Burma Camp Redevelopment Project phase-one, comprising 250 housing units, forms part of a broader effort to upgrade military housing infrastructure with […] The post GAF

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has uncovered what many stakeholders have described as a significant contribution by Zoomlion Ghana Limited to sanitation management in the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, following revelations that the company has been operating nine additional communal waste containers in the metropolis free of charge for more than […] The post Zoomlion