By Ing. Noble J. APPIAH On a typical journey from Accra to Kumasi, it is not unusual to see heavy-duty vehicles, coaches and buses broken down along the highway. Some have burst tyres and others have open engine compartments, a sign of engine overheating or other mechanical problems. In more worrying cases, gearboxes are being […] The post Fleet maintenance and road safety:

By Emmanuel DZIVOR has emerged as a critical growth channel for the insurance industry in Ghana, offering banks an additional stream of non-banking income and transforming customer convenience. While some might question its impact on traditional insurance distribution, the consensus within the industry is that this partnership model is vital for increasing the country’s low […] The post Charting

By Stephen Sarpong Lartey Artificial Intelligence will make mistakes. The greater danger may arise when humans stop questioning its answers. When a driverless Waymo robotaxi recently drove into oncoming traffic in Austin, Texas, the incident quickly attracted headlines. Earlier reports had also highlighted cases where autonomous vehicles passed stopped school buses or became confused by […] The post The

By Alex BOATENG  On any weekday morning, the city awakens to its familiar rhythm, with vendors calling out prices, trotro mates announcing destinations, and office workers navigating the endless traffic in pursuit of another day’s livelihood. It is a scene of energy and hope. Amid this bustling movement, many Ghanaians remain unseen. For thousands of […] The post Twenty

By Dr Mrs Dora Awuah Every morning, millions of workers rise early and navigate heavy traffic to arrive at work on time. While these daily routines can be exhausting, they are driven by important personal and family responsibilities. Employment enables individuals to provide for themselves and their loved ones, meet financial obligations, and achieve various […] The post Reflections on

…Health Insurance Retail Product from Acacia to close gap By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Insurance penetration in Ghana, particularly within the informal sector, remains low due to overconcentration in the corporate market, prompting calls for insurers to focus on the largely untapped space in the informal sector. According to the Acting Director of Private Health Insurance […] The post Corporate

For eight consecutive years, Global Affairs Canada has remained a steadfast partner in one of Ghana’s most impactful agricultural empowerment initiatives, the Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum and Expo (WOFAGRIC) and the Gold in the Soil Awards. Through its continued support, over 12,000 rural women farmers, farmers with disabilities, agribusiness entrepreneurs, processors, […] The post Eight

The Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), one of Europe’s most active early-stage investor networks, has confirmed its partnership with the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit (PAAIS) 2026 to co-underwrite the Summit’s “Hack-AI-Thon”, a competitive pitch platform designed to present opportunities for funding Africa’s most promising AI startups. Pan African AI Summit 2026 takes place […] The post Estonian

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has promised to proceed uninterrupted with the absolute ban on single-use styrofoam food packaging, popularly known as ‘take away’. The environmental regulator therefore urged industry to view the ban as an opportunity for green innovation. Speaking at the Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS 2026) organised by Business […] The post EPA

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Gold Fields Ghana has secured approximately US$107million in environmental reclamation bonds to guarantee the restoration of mined lands, reinforcing its commitment to responsible mining and environmental stewardship. The company said the bond, submitted in line with regulatory requirements, serves as a financial assurance mechanism to ensure adequate funding is available for […] The post Gold

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The 2026 planting season has begun, but across the major rice-producing valleys in the country, tractors are idle and farmers are reluctant to hit the ground. This is because they are still sitting on more than 700,000 metric tonnes of unsold paddy rice from last season and have neither the cash […] The post Rice farmers abandon farms over 700,000-tonne

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed an agreement with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the Forestry Commission (FC) to reclaim and restore degraded lands within the Tano-Nimri Forest Reserve. The signing, which brought together senior officials from the three state institutions, marks the beginning of a carefully structured national reclamation model—one that combines […] The post GoldBod,

posts 128.04% growth in profit shareholders get 20% returns on current 0.50p share price By Seth KRAMPAH, Kuntanase Bosomtwe Community Bank PLC at Kuntanase in the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti Region has posted one of its most impressive financial performances in recent years, recording a remarkable 128.04% growth in profit before tax for the 2025 […] The post Bosomtwe Community Bank records

… launches new visa local card usage initiative Stanbic Bank Ghana, in partnership with Visa, has rewarded customers who emerged as winners of its FIFA World Cup Experience Campaign while simultaneously launching a new Local Card Usage Initiative aimed at accelerating digital payments, supporting merchants and rewarding customers for spending locally. The event, held under […] The post Stanbic

14,000 hectares of degraded Ghanaian forests are to be restored under a new programme funded by the European Union. The initiative- Ghana Forest Restoration Grant Scheme- is building the capacity of 20,000 farmers and rural people across Ghana, with a strong focus on empowering women and youth. The project seeks to support government’s “Tree for […] The post Ghana

The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President has endorsed a strategic partnership with Global Volunteers Corps to implement the Ghana Diaspora Volunteerism Initiative (GDVI), a programme aimed at strengthening diaspora participation in national development. The endorsement, announced in Accra, is expected to provide a structured platform for Ghanaians living abroad to contribute their skills, expertise, […] The post Diaspora

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Equip Auto Côte d’Ivoire, an international automotive, mobility and industrial vehicles exhibition, is positioning itself as a platform to drive industrial partnerships, technology transfer and local manufacturing across Africa when it takes place in Abidjan from November 26 to 28, 2026. The exhibition- expected to attract about 150 exhibitors and brands […] The post Equip

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO A high-level executive short course designed to strengthen Africa’s capacity to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in the automotive sector opened in Accra on Monday, drawing senior government officials and policy-makers from across the continent. The six-week programme, hosted by the Association of African Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) in […] The post Pan-African

“Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off.” – African proverb Many of us would be offended if we were ever told that we have become skilled at not learning. The instinctual sting you feel at that accusation is, in itself, the most perfect piece of empirical evidence […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Skilled at not

By Ben TAGOE Introduction: Governance as Business Imperative Cybersecurity governance is far more than compliance requirements or IT operational procedures. It represents the comprehensive system of policies, processes, structures, and accountability mechanisms that enable organizations to manage cybersecurity risk while advancing business objectives. In modern business environments where digital transformation drives competitive advantage, where data […] The post Building