… 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

Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana LTD, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII) the UK’ss development finance institution and impact investor, today announced its investment in Truecoco Ghana Limited (Truecoco), a local agricultural processing and exporting company located in the Western Region of Ghana. This investment will help in expanding Truecoco’s soybean processing […] The post

In a dazzling event held on Friday, October 26, Appolonia City emerged as the Real Estate Brand of the Year at the 2024 National Customers’ Choice Awards Ghana (NCCAG). This prestigious recognition is proof of Appolonia City’s commitment to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction in the real estate sector. The NCCAG, which celebrate outstanding brands […] The post Appolonia

Goldkey Properties, developers of award-winning residential, commercial and mixed-use spaces in Accra, hosted “Blossoms of Hope”, in partnership with the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), to raise awareness about breast cancer, focusing on prevention, early detection, and treatment options. Held at Cantonments City Green Park, Cantonments with support from Blue Skies Ghana LTD., “Blossoms of […] The post

In today’s Ghana, there’s a growing divide in how people approach business. Some are driven by the allure of quick profits, the rush of sealing deals, and the relentless pursuit of revenue. These are the business mercenaries, charging into the market with dollar signs in their eyes. On the other hand, however, we find a […] The post Mission

Springboard Road Show Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA) to equip over 90,000 young women, men, and persons with disabilities with the needed skills and personal and career development resources to thrive within the technical and vocational skills industry. The initiative is part of the […] The post

The Institute for Digital Marketing and Communication Ghana (IDMC-Ghana) has provided tailored training in Advocacy Journalism (AJ) for a total of 144 staff of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) across the country. The training is aimed at boosting their journalistic works as well as add to their knowledge in the practice of work. The training […] The post IDMC trains

 By Obrempong Kwaku DUAH When industry players in Ghana’s energy sector recently gathered under the guidance of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), the stunted nature of the country’s oil production dominated the conversation. The nation’s crude oil output has been steadily falling since its peak in 2019 when production hit 71.4 million barrels. […] The post A

TITLE:                 Concise Law of Banking AUTHOR:             Nana Kegya Appiah-Adu (Mrs) PUBLISHER:         Ace Publisher, Accra, 2024 REVIEWER:         Professor Edmund Kwaw Nana Kegya Appiah-Adu’s text on banking law is a detailed examination of key topics in the law of banking. The organization of the book is coherent and logical. In Chapter 1, Nana Kegya Appiah-Adu delves […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government is ramping up efforts to engage the private sector in Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) operations. The move is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring long-term sustainability in response to ongoing financial challenges in the energy sector. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam reaffirmed […] The post Gov’t