SkyConnect Telecom was not just another company. It was the national carrier; the one with history; the one that had wired homes and powered office phones before mobile phones were even mainstream. By the early 2000s, SkyConnect’s mobile arm, OneWorld, carried the weight of a monopoly. But SkyConnect’s leadership made a critical misstep: they priced […] The post Cases

By Achumboro Ataande God blessed Africa with resources, people, and potential. I was able to experience all that last November when I flew to Nairobi, Kenya, to speak at the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11). AFA is an event that facilitates investment into some of the best startups on the continent. They usually have a […] The post My Angel Fair Africa experience appeared first on The

Africa’s sovereign debt reached US$2.14trillion in 2024, with 22 countries at high risk of distress. Africa’s Non-State Actors, led by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Aygeman, will join African Trade Unions under the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) banner, together with other civil society organisations for a historic Pan-African rally in […] The post Editorial:

A daring armed robbery attempt at the MRB Rural Bank in Winneba was foiled in the early hours of Friday, August 15, 2025, after a monitored alarm system operated by Response One Ghana Limited, a leading technology security solutions enabler, transmitted an instant signal to its 24-hour alarm monitoring centre. At about 1:00 a.m., intruders […] The post Monitored alarm helps police

The Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) amendment is sparking concern among civil society organisations about transparency in the use of oil revenues. At a CSOs) Budget Forum, this concern was highlighted. For instance, unlike previous budgets which detailed the share of Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) utilised, the 2025 budget statement and mid-year review listed […] The post Editorial:

By Ferdinand D. Adadzi[i]  Introduction Infrastructure deficit continues to be one of Africa’s fundamental problems. It is estimated that to close the infrastructure gap, Africa needs investment in the region of $130-170 billion annually. The story in Ghana is not different. It is estimated that Ghana needs an annual amount of $37.9 billion to fund […] The post Delivering

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced measures under the Ghana Tree Crops Diversification Project (GTCDP) to tackle the widening gap between palm oil production and consumption in the country. According to the ministry, annual domestic consumption of palm oil has reached approximately 250,000 metric tonnes, far outstripping domestic production […] The post MoFA

By Joshua AMLANU Government is putting data at the centre of its policy strategy, tying evidence-based governance to economic recovery and social inclusion as it prepares to co-host the Global Data Festival next year. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told participants at the Pre-Global Data Festival High-Level Meeting in Accra that decisions must be […] The post Gov’t bets on

 By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Executive Consultant at the Africa Trade Capacity Centre, a pan-African institution dedicated to promoting intra-African trade and effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Dr. Fareed Arthur, has stated that strategic trade partnerships are the critical catalyst for realising a fully integrated and borderless African market. He […] The post Trade partnerships

As part of its annual Sustainability Month, known as Orange Goes Green, Fidelity Bank Ghana recently hosted three insightful webinars for customers, staff, and partners under the theme ‘Aligning Finance with Climate Action’. These sessions attracted strong engagement from key stakeholders and offered a valuable platform for experts to explore how climate considerations can be […] The post Fidelity

MagMina Foundation, an Accra-based NGO, committed to supporting underserved schools and clinics in deprived communities in Ghana has donated four projectors to the Sacred Heart Senior High School (SAHESS) at Nsoatre in the Bono region, to ease the schools challenges in effective ICT teaching and learning. This was in response to an appeal made during […] The post MagMina

Absa Bank Ghana has been named Bancassurance Leader for 2024 at the 2025 Ghana Insurance Awards, in recognition of the bank’s leadership in delivering integrated financial protection to individuals and businesses across Ghana. The award acknowledges Absa’s performance in growing access to life and general insurance products through its longstanding partnerships with Enterprise Life and […] The post Absa

By Anny OSABUTEY The cackling ocean foams at the mouth, as the thundering sticks of drummers manipulate the surface of their drums, to the delight of onlookers as a long retinue of celebrants led by the Ningo Mantse Nene Osro Agbo Djangmah XII and Naana Dugbakuor Dugba II, the Queenmother of Ningo, mark this year’s […] The post Paramount

…global stars, fierce rivalries and unmissable action—now live on DStv & GOtv ESPN Africa, available on DStv and GOtv, has secured the broadcast rights to the Roshn Saudi League, delivering live action from one of the fastest-growing and most electrifying football leagues in the world. As part of SuperSport’s “It’s On” campaign, this partnership ensures […] The post ESPN

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Amid ethical concerns around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential loss, organiser of the upcoming Pan-African AI Summit Mr. Felix Donkor has revealed that the summit will push for creating homegrown regulatory frameworks in Africa that ensure AI Machine Learning Models are trained with local data to better serve […] The post Pan-African

A practical guide for Ghanaian businesses preparing for the 2027 implementation deadline By Prof. Wayne DUNN Time is running out. The countdown has begun for Ghana’s most significant companies and institutions. With just 18 months until mandatory IFRS S1 & S2 implementation, organisations across Ghana’s key sectors face an urgent deadline that will fundamentally reshape […] The post IFRS

Delta Air Lines was recognized by PEOPLE magazine as No. 3 on the 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care List. Earning a spot means that Delta has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for in the country, with people who regularly go above and beyond for each other, for customers, for […] The post Delta ranks No. 3 on 2025 PEOPLE Companies

Accra Hearts of Oak produced a commanding performance to defeat their bitter rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko 2-0 in the final round of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top 4 competition 2025, but it was Bibiani GoldStars who lifted the trophy on head-to-head advantage. The Phobians, who have suffered from unfavourable results against their arch-rivals […] The post GHALCA

By Janet AMO With cyber threats becoming ever more sophisticated and widespread, businesses throughout Africa are prioritizing cyber resilience as an essential business imperative. For one of Nigeria’s leading technology solution providers, IT Horizons, a subsidiary company under ITH Holdings that means thinking ahead, rather than just complying – but establishing – standards. IT Horizons […] The post Security

By Seade CAESAR The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again positioned itself as a global trailblazer, this time by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national school curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12. This bold initiative, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, is not just about teaching tech it’s about shaping a future where […] The post UAE’s