From The Customer-centric Entrepreneur Project Ghana’s rPET revolution requires more than infrastructure—it demands a fundamental shift in how citizens think about waste Walk through any neighbourhood in Accra, Kumasi, or Takoradi, and you will see them: empty plastic bottles tossed into gutters, piled in informal dumps, or burning in open fires. These bottles, once containing […] The post Education
By Christopher K. BEYEREH A Love Letter to the Minister of Finance; Dr. Casiel Ato Forson. Ghana possesses a rare convergence of digital infrastructure, institutional positioning, and international support to transform its tax administration through artificial intelligence. The informal economy currently the source of most employment but minimal tax revenue represents both the greatest challenge […] The post Leveraging
…as the WHX Leaders Africa Summit opens More than 300 elite health leaders from across Africa, including ministers, investors, multinational CEOs and policymakers have convened in Accra for the opening of World Health Expo (WHX) Leaders Africa Summit. Themed “Catalysing Africa’s Health Revolution through Investment, Innovation, Impact and Infrastructure” this year’s high-level summit is being held in Ghana under the patronage of H.E. President John Dramani Mahama and
By Lorraine MAC-PODS As the conversation around sustainability gains momentum globally, Ghana’s extractive sector is at a defining crossroad. Mining has long stood as one of the country’s strongest economic pillars, driving revenue generation, employment, and foreign exchange earnings. Yet, its environmental footprint and social impact demand a collective rethink of what responsible mining should […] The post How
By Samuel SAM World Vision Ghana (WVG) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in partnership with World Agroforestry (ICRAF), have launched the second phase of the Regreening Africa project in Kukpalgu, Mion District, in the Northern Region. Funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by a consortium led by CIFOR-ICRAF—together with World Vision, CRS, CARE, […] The post Project
By Dr. Godwin GADUGA Esq. “A nation’s greatness is measured not by the brilliance of its individuals in isolation, but by the strength of the institutions they build together.” — Peter Drucker Walk into any major international organization, from the World Bank to Google, from Harvard to the United Nations, and you will find Ghanaians […] The post The
…reaffirms commitment to governance excellence and national development The Institute of Directors–Ghana (IoD-Gh) has inducted 161 new members, comprising fellows, full members and associates, into its distinguished professional community, reaffirming the Institute’s central role in shaping ethical leadership and strengthening Ghana’s governance landscape. Held in Accra, the ceremony gathered corporate leaders, regulators, state institutions, academics […] The post Institute
By Ernestina MENSAH In recent months, Ghana’s inflation narrative has shifted from aggressive acceleration to a more measured pace. The Ghana Statistical Service continues to report declining year-on-year headline inflation, and policymakers have rightly highlighted this trend as evidence of improving macroeconomic stability. Yet, for the average Ghanaian, the lived experience tells a different story. […] The post The
Recently, the government statistician announced that inflation for November 2025 had fallen sharply to 6.3%, compared to 23% in the previous year. Many observers see this as a significant achievement. Meanwhile, lively media discussions continue about what this milestone means, especially since we have experienced four consecutive years of high inflation. It is common for […] The post SIKAKROM
…As cracks spread across the civic roof, Deliverism, not the barracks, remains the only beam strong enough to keep Africa’s house standing. By Ing Professor Douglas BOATENG Africa’s new crossroads – Deliverism not militarism is the real vaccine against coups Across the African continent, an old political conversation has returned with troubling familiarity. Yet beneath […] The post The
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Lukoil, Russia’s energy giant, has seriously lost its grounds across Africa, due to United States sanctions. Sanctions have complicated the company’s potential continuity in operating its largest oil field projects, grappling its investment particularly in Republic of Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Federal Republic of Nigeria. Reports indicated the sanctions […] The post Russia’s
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The economy is collecting barely one-third of the tax revenue it should, a new study has revealed – exposing a severe domestic revenue mobilisation crisis that is fuelling debt accumulation, widening inequality and undermining economic stability. The research – Illicit Financial Flows (IFF) and Revenue Mobilisation in Ghana, presented by Dr. […] The post Weak
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government is seeking private equity and development finance institutions to help rebuild its diagnostics and treatment infrastructure after years of equipment failures left major hospitals unable to deliver basic services. President John Dramani Mahama made this known at the WHX Leaders Africa Summit in Accra, urging DFIs, private equity and venture […] The post Gov’t
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Julian Opuni, has outlined a compelling case for investment in Ghana’s rebounding economy. In an interview with the Global Investor; a premier publication distributed at high-level summits across the world, Mr. Opuni provided a detailed roadmap for investors looking to navigate Ghana’s financial landscape in 2025. With Ghana’s […] The post Improving
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government’s plan to invest GH¢6.9billion for an Integrated Oil Palm Development Policy has been hailed by sector stakeholders as an holistic strategy that will leapfrog the commodity’s value chain. President-Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, Samuel Avaala, speaking to the B&FT, said the association was well-consulted about the planned investment. Finance Minister […] The post Producers
The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has marked its fifth anniversary with a blend of celebration and introspection, as its council chairman, former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, acknowledged the institution’s rapid expansion while warning that persistent infrastructure deficits are still undermining its progress Speaking at the university’s second congregation ceremony in Somanya, Mr. […] The post Terkper
The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM) has opened a new Chapter in Sunyani to expand the Institute’s reach across all regional capitals in Ghana. The Sunyani Chapter launch, which was organized alongside the Bono Regional CIHRM Conference, was attended by the Sunyanihene, Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph […] The post CIHRM opens
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Graduates of Cardiff University have officially launched the first ever international alumni chapter in Ghana to deepen ties between Ghana and the university. This initiative aims to harness the expertise of Ghanaian graduates of the UK-based university to contribute to the nation’s socio-economic development. The Cardiff University Alumni Ghana Chapter also […] The post Cardiff
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Obuasi AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has marked a major milestone in its community development agenda with the launch of the maiden AGA Community Scholarship Scheme, awarding more than GH?151,745 in scholarships to 20 brilliant but financially challenged students from its host communities. Each of the 20 students received GH?30,420 covering tuition, […] The post 20
The National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation (MoCDTI) and Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025 at the NCA Tower […] The post NCA,
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