I can always tell when I’m dealing with a founder who’s been through it. It doesn’t take me long now. Their one giveaway is how they spend their money. When I sit down with early-stage founders or young entrepreneurs in Ghana, especially the ones looking for my money, it’s often one of the first things […] The post Great founders have the ‘P3p3i’ mentality

In the heart of Accra, amid honking horns and eager movie-goers, a love story unfolded in the most extraordinary way. Picture this: it’s a balmy night at a ParknWatch event, where 100 cars are lined up, each waiting for the magic of cinema to come alive. Here, a gentleman (let’s call him Mark) dropped to […] The post Transforming cinema – A love

Telecel Ghana has hosted its inaugural Women 100 Power Connect, a gathering of accomplished and influential women across the country, to climax its Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Month celebration. The telecommunications giant organised the exclusive evening event to serve as a platform for igniting insights, inspiration, connection and collaboration among the women present from […] The post

As part of the celebrations marking Promasidor Ghana’s (PGH) 25th anniversary, its popular dairy brand, Cowbell and culinary brand, Onga handed over nine (9) borehole facilities to selected communities in the Northern, Upper East, Volta, Eastern and Oti regions. Promasidor handed over a mechanized borehole to Tolon Senior High School in the Northern Region, with […] The post

The Elpis Children’s Foundation’s mission is to encourage and support black families in pursuing private adoption in the United States and financially support non-profit organisations that serve orphaned, needy and abandoned children in the Republic of Ghana. The international NGO funded 250 menstrual cups from CouldYou? to support girls in Yilo Krobo Senior High School […] The post

By Aaron Akwetey BOTCHWEY The Youth Chief of Prampram, Nene Teye Nartey I, is seeking to explore a potential collaboration between his office and that of Nkyinkyim Musem in Ada, organisers of the annual Ancestor Veneration ceremony. This came to light when he joined other dignitaries to attend this year’s ceremony in Nuhalenya, a small […] The post

By Gambrah Sampeney KWABENA ADJEI In a candid interview, Toyota President Akio Toyoda shed light on the disparity between Tesla’s valuation and its actual business model. Toyoda likened Tesla’s approach to a chef boasting about a recipe, whereas Toyota has a fully operational kitchen serving customers. This analogy highlights the risks of being “pot committed”, […] The post  The pitfalls

Enterprise Group Plc, a pioneering Ghanaian insurance company with presence in Ghana, Nigeria and the Gambia, has hosted a golf tournament organised by the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) to deepen their relationship with clients and partners. Themed ‘Teeing Up for Growth’ and held at the Achimota Golf Club, the tournament brought together golf enthusiasts […] The post

By Kwesi BISSUE Buried under a sea of hydra headed aches Great minds must rise to the occasion For a country in a shambles Great minds must rise above petty trivialities Great minds must unravel a sea of puzzles   And yet great minds stay buried Buried under a sea of Nay and Aye in […] The post Poetry Corner: Country Contradiction appeared first on

By Chris KONEY In recent times, sustainability has become a widely used term across various industries. Sustainability presumes that resources are finite, and should be used conservatively and wisely with a view to long-term priorities and consequences of the ways in which they are used. Sustainable practices support ecological, human and economic health and vitality. In the […] The post European

By Nathaniel Osei KUFFOUR As the General Manager of YFM Kumasi, I am proud to reflect on the remarkable journey of our radio station as we mark our 10-year milestone. Over the past decade, YFM Kumasi has become an integral part of the cultural fabric of the Ashanti Region, empowering the local community, supporting rising […] The post

A former schoolmate at Columbia University in New York, a Sudanese-American, sent me a text soon after the Black Stars were beaten by Sudan in their AFCON qualifiers in Libya, a neutral ground. The message reads: “APPIAH FOR PRESIDENT OF SUDAN”! Referencing the chaotic political nature in Sudan which has made it impossible for the […] The post There

By Anny OSABUTEY Charity Derby Akeiti is a woman of many parts: artist-colour consultant, art journalist, arts coordinator, enterpreneur, painter, sculptor, graphic and textile designer. My first encounter with her was  at the Nkyinkyim Museum in Ada. She was part of a group of artists who had finished a mural on the museum’s wall. The […] The post

Asempa Publishers, a leading Christian publishing company in Ghana under the Christian Council of Ghana, collaborated with an NGO–Inspire Today–to support girls in Yilo Krobo Municipal Education Directorate with reading materials. This collaboration between Asempa Publishers and Inspire Today marked the International Day of the Girl-Child 2024. The celebration of the day reflects the successful […] The post

A collaboration agreement was signed at KORA—Centro del Contemporaneo in Castrignano de’ Greci between the Library and Museum Centre of Lecce, the artistic production and social promotion association Ramdom APS, and Artlife Matters LGB – an organisation based in Accra (Ghana) that promotes art as a tool for social, cultural and economic development, starting from […] The post

In a remarkable achievement, Anthony Elikem Essah, a student from Prime Academy in Afienya, has emerged as the first African and Ghanaian to win the Global Spelling Championship. Anthony, along with four teammates, represented Ghana at the annual Inter-Continental Spelling Bee competition in Dubai, earning enviable laurels and qualifying for the global level. The team’s […] The post

McDan Group and the (GPHA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop national capabilities in marine transport and logistics. The signing ceremony took place in Tema, marking a significant step towards enhancing domestic maritime infrastructure. Established in 1986, GPHA is responsible for the planning, development and regulation of ports in the country. McDan […] The post

By Samuel Lartey (Prof.), [email protected] The Makola Market in Accra is not merely a marketplace, it is an institution. For generations, it has been a central hub of commerce and livelihoods for Ghana’s ca pital city and beyond. At its heart lie the Ga Makola Queens, a group of influential market women who have played […] The post Ga Makola queens: driving

By John S. QUAISIE In our desire to prepare adequately for a successful retirement experience, we tend to lay a lot of emphasis on money and wealth as indispensable ingredients.  However, factors that account for successful and enjoyable retirement life go beyond the rich and enviable pension package. In their determination to make the best […] The post Retirement

The Janet O. Boadi Foundation has officially launched its mission to bridge the educational gap and empower underserved communities under the theme “Empowering Minds, Building Futures.” Founded by visionary leader Janet Osei-Boadi, the foundation is dedicated to providing educational opportunities, resources, and support to enhance access to quality education across Ghana and beyond. The inaugural […] The post