By Rafiq Nungor ADAM Professor Godwell Nhamo from the University of South Africa has challenged the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) to grow a business out of the university. He made this call at the university’s fourth international Research and Development conference in Wa, Upper West Region. The research […] The post

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry (MoTI) in charge of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) and Internal Trade, Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo, has revealed that the ministry has tabled a bill before parliament to foster MSME operations. The bill, he emphasised, when passed into law will consolidate all business […] The post New

By Ama KUDOM-AGYEMANG The surge in global plastic production now exceeding 430 million tons annually, has led to a corresponding rise in plastic waste, placing plastic pollution among the most urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century. Dubbed as “The Plastic Pollution Crisis” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), it is […] The post

Every year on October 15, the International Day of Rural Women is observed to honour the vital role that rural women play in advancing agriculture, rural development, and the fight against poverty. “Rural Women Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future: Building climate resilience, conserving biodiversity, and caring for land towards gender equality and empowerment of […] The post

Efforts to engage the private sector in Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) operations are being ramped up by government. The move is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring long-term sustainability in response to the energy sector’s ongoing financial challenges. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam reaffirmed government’s commitment to reforming the […] The post

 By Buertey Francis BORYOR Director- Climate and Green Transition at the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), Jacob Haugaard, has underscored Ghana’s crucial need to develop a comprehensive roadmap for decarbonising shipping in its maritime sector- to meet the global ‘Net Zero’ emissions target by 2030- while emphasising that, Denmark remains committed to supporting the country in building […] The post

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Trade goes hand in hand with compliance. A very compliant system boosts trade opportunities for businesses and economies and so it is no surprise that Africa’s premier trade bank and trade facilitator, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) organises the annual Afreximbank Compliance Forum to discuss the latest […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Power generation has consistently fallen short of meeting peak demand, impacting domestic energy reliability and reducing the country’s ability to meet export commitments, according to a recent analysis by the Institute for Energy Security (IES). The report, which examined Ghana’s power generation data from September 1 to October 27, 2024, highlights […] The post

Ghana Music Xperience (GMX), the latest music streaming innovation, is set to transform the music landscape with its unparalleled focus on Ghanaian music content, discovery, and personalized experiences. This groundbreaking platform is poised to redefine how music lovers engage with Ghanaian music, both locally and internationally. GMX will boast of an extensive library of Ghanaian […] The post

… 5th EAP Africa Summit calls for urgent action With mental health emerging as a pressing global economic issue, Ghana is estimated to lose 7% of its GDP annually due to psychological distress, reflecting a broader global trend. The worldwide cost of productivity losses linked to depression and anxiety is estimated at a staggering USD […] The post Mental health neglect

The newly launched homegrown ride hailing app, GoRide is set to build a more resilient and self-sufficient Ghana in an ever-evolving world of transportation. As digital transformation continues to shape Ghana’s future, GoRide stands as an example of what can be achieved when local innovation meets local needs. Launched by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the […] The post GoRide

The Ministry of Education, through its agencies, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and Ghana Education Service (GES), has announced its readiness to roll out the new secondary education curriculum for Senior High School (SHS), Senior High Technical School (SHTS) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) across the country when schools open […] The post New

The Golden Bean Hotel has been adjudged the Best 3-Star Hotel in Ghana at the National Tourism Awards 2024, organized by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). This  event held at the Osu Castle Garden last weekend under the theme: Celebrating innovation and recognizing excellence in Ghana’s tourism sector, brought together high-profile dignitaries who included former […] The post Golden

By Seth KRAMPAH, Kumawu The Kumawuman Rural Bank PLC at Kumawu in the Sekyere Kumawu District of Ashanti Region has posted growth in all financial indicators in the 2023 year under review. The Bank recorded profit before tax of a little over GH¢ 3.8 million in the year under the review as against about GH¢ […] The post Kumawuman Rural Bank

Distinguished Touch, a property management company, says there has been progress in the construction of its prestigious AB Liberty Heights project in Accra. Speaking to journalists at the site in Accra, Project Manager/Architect, Nicholas K. Owusu Ansah, explained that the foundation for the building is 100 percent completed, with over-site concrete of 6 inch thick […] The post

iRisk has been honoured as one of the nation’s top-performing companies, placing 45th overall and ranking as the 3rd-best insurance brand in Ghana. Organised annually by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Club 100 Awards recognise companies for exceptional performance across diverse sectors and their significant contributions to the country’s economic development. The […] The post

By Kingsley MOGHALU  African leaders – and their counterparts in Western countries and international organizations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank – often misdiagnose the continent’s development challenges. More than increased aid, debt relief, and foreign investment, Africa needs to resolve its governance crisis – the source of […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Francis Archer, a business management tutor at Tarkwa Senior High School, has emerged Overall Best Teacher at the 2024 edition of ‘Duker Teachers and Health Workers Awards’ held at Tarkwa, Western Region. He was presented with US$14,000 brand-new Suzuki saloon car, and in addition         GH¢5,000 donated by Prof. Douglas Boateng, Chairman-Mineral […] The post

The Chirano Sefwiman Foundation has commissioned two newly-constructed kindergarten blocks for the Paboase and Aboduabo mining communities in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. The project, valued at GH?482,000, replaces old, dilapidated structures built decades ago, providing children with a modern and conducive learning environment. The new facilities are expected to significantly enhance […] The post

The transformative role coconut plays in job creation along coastal communities in the country has been highlighted by Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) Osafohene Dr. Afua Asabea Asare I. Speaking at the fourth International Coconut Festival Ghana (ICFG) held in Accra, she reiterated the versatile and numerous usages of coconut across industries – […] The post