A countrywide investigation into cereal mixes by the Food and Drugs Board Authority (FDA) in partnership with UNICEF revealed, startlingly, that 30.06 percent of products on the domestic market are contaminated with unsafe levels of cadmium while 3.68 percent contain dangerous levels of lead. This revelation raises urgent concerns about food safety, public health and […] The post Editorial:

The GH¢2 diesel and GH¢0.36 petrol absorption costs the Treasury roughly GH¢547 million a month — higher than the government’s public figure, lower than some industry estimates. The asymmetric design is the smartest feature of the package, and the four-week sunset clause is its most important safeguard. By Dr Stephen LARTEY ON APRIL 16, the […] The post What fuel relief really

By Nana Osei-Adjei, New Juaben North MP Ghana should strengthen economic buffers to guard against external shocks as it prepares to exit its International Monetary Fund programme in the coming months, New Juaben North Member of Parliament Nana Osei-Adjei said on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. Speaking in an interview […] The post Ghana must build economic

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah In boardrooms and strategy sessions, performance metrics often dominate the conversation. Yet, beneath the numbers lies a more complex reality: people are not just resources to be managed, but individuals seeking meaning, growth, and connection through their work. Increasingly, the effectiveness of leadership is being measured not only by outcomes, but […] The post Beyond

By Dr Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE  1.0 Introduction Providers of credit attributed the high interest rate to high cost of administration of overdue loans and defaulters which eventually push up lending cost without corresponding increase in loans turnover. Defaulters of loan reduce financial institutions’ resource base for further lending, thus weakening staff morale and affecting the […] The post High

By Jibril SALIFU A digital nation brand is the reputation a country projects through its digital systems, governance, infrastructure, and online engagement. Unlike traditional nation branding, which focuses on tourism, investment, culture, or physical landmarks, a digital nation brand is shaped by how a country functions online. This includes how efficiently it delivers services, how […] The post Rise

African policymakers and stakeholders have called for urgent action to accelerate the implementation of key continental integration frameworks, warning that progress will depend less on new policies and more on effective execution of existing agreements. The call was made during a high-level roundtable held on the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., […] The post African

More than 300 exporting companies gathered in Casablanca on April 14 for the AfCFTA Trade Finance Summit, a high-level meeting that underscored the critical role of financing in unlocking the full potential of intra-African trade. The summit, convened by the Moroccan Confederation of Exporters (ASMEX) and Attijariwafa Bank’s Africa Development Club, brought together government officials, […] The post Morocco

By Amanda AKUSHIE …Digital transformation is not about adopting the latest tools. It is about delivering better outcomes. Digital transformation that does not prioritize customer effort, simply accelerates dissatisfaction. Across industries, digital transformation has become a strategic priority and many organisations are investing heavily in mobile applications, chatbots, self-service platforms, ERP systems and automation tools […] The post Digital

Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey In the modern information ecosystem, the greatest threat to an institution’s credibility is not always a bad decision. Often, it is a slow response. In the time between an event and an institution’s official clarification, narratives form, harden, and circulate, across social media platforms, radio call-in shows, and international news wires, […] The post Protecting

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Two of President Mahama’s government flagship programmes, meant to create jobs for the teeming youth and empower citizens to contribute in economic growth, have been marred by what has been known in political discourse as ‘jobs for the boys’. Hundreds of entrepreneurs and youth who completed business training for the Ejumawura […] The post Ejumawura,

By Juliet ETEFE Ghana has commenced implementation of a climate risk modelling programme aimed at strengthening the country’s disaster risk management systems and improving decision-making on climate-related challenges. The initiative, under the Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA), officially began with an inception workshop in Accra – bringing together representatives from government, development partners, the private […] The post Climate

The nation should be manufacturing 60 to 70 percent of its key consumer goods locally by 2030, Universal Merchant Bank’s Chief Executive, Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, has said, as he challenges business leaders to attach figures and deadlines to an industrialisation agenda that has long been defined by intent rather than outcomes. He was speaking at […] The post UMB CEO urges

…following successful tenure as MD/CEO   of First Bank (GH) Following the completion of his two-term tenure as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana, and in line with the FirstBank Group’s corporate governance framework, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante has been appointed to Head the International Banking at the FirstBank Group. This new […] The post Victor

By Samuel SAM President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to sustaining macroeconomic stability despite external pressures, including rising fuel prices and global supply disruptions. Speaking at a “Resetting Ghana” forum at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, he said the economy remains resilient, citing relative currency stability and a sharp decline in […] The post Economy

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM FirstBank Ghana has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the launch of its SME Connect Workshop in Accra’s central business district. The initiative’s maiden edition brought together business owners, market leaders and stakeholders from key commercial hubs including Makola, Okaishie, Opera Square, Tudu and Kantamanto, creating […] The post FirstBank

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has rejected allegations surrounding the vessel MV Sankofa, saying it is not a Ghana-registered vessel and that the authority acted lawfully in its handling of the case. In a statement issued in Accra on April 22, GMA responded to public comments by Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, […] The post GMA says MV Sankofa is not Ghana-flagged

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi Three brand-new outdoor broadcast vans have been handed over to the Information Services Department (ISD) in the Western Region to strengthen public education and community outreach. The vehicles, each fitted with public address systems, are expected to support mobile engagements and improve access to timely information, particularly in underserved communities. […] The post ISD

“The seed that sleeps too long will never become a tree.” – African proverb If this moment was the only shot that you had, will you take it? Ghana is standing at the edge of its greatest moment. The question is not whether the opportunity is real. The question is whether you will show up […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Now or never… appeared first on

By Dansowaa Sanaa At a time when education systems and labour markets across the world are grappling with deepening learning and skills crises, the Africa Dyslexia Organization (ADO) is advancing a different narrative—one that positions dyslexia not as a deficit, but as a distinct cognitive profile with the potential to shape leadership, creativity, and innovation. […] The post From