By George Asamani, MD, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa & Dr. Sanele W Nhlabatsi, Senior Lecturer, Project Management, UNISA African universities are facing two crises at once. The first is scale. Africa is home to the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, with more than 400 million people aged 15–35 and is expected to have the world’s largest […] The post To what degree can

When Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wrote Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions, she was writing to a friend about how to raise a daughter. It was honest, brave, and the kind of writing that makes you feel seen. That book inspired this one. On the 24th of May 2026, my daughter Maame Tiwaa […] The post Her Space

 Samsung Ghana is strengthening its commitment to Ghana’s creative future by empowering young talent at the 10th edition of the Blooming Minds Young Writers/Arts Awards and Runway Show, held in Accra. More than just a celebration of talent, the event brought together young creatives with bold ideas and powerful stories, highlighting the role of creativity […] The post Samsung

… Galaxy A57 5G, A37 5G feature a sleek design, powerful camera and upgraded Awesome Intelligence to give users the confidence for everyday use  Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. last month announced the new Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, the latest Galaxy A series devices that bring Samsung’s newest mobile innovations — including enriched […] The post Samsung

By Olaoluwa Olowu On a late afternoon in Jamestown, as schoolchildren stream out of classrooms and the sun begins to sink over Accra’s coast, the Black Panthers Boxing Gym comes alive. Inside the makeshift gym at the Happy Days School, young fighters wrap their hands and prepare to train, while lingering students are ushered home […] The post For women boxers, survival

The Director of the Rights of Nature Ghana Movement (RoNAG), Dr. Dickson Adom, is leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming wildlife conservation education in Ghana’s basic schools while strengthening the educational outreach programmes at Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary. The research, undertaken by Dr. Adom is part of his ongoing Master of Philosophy in Teaching and […] The post Indigenous

The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has adopted Bloomberg’s BMatch solution to enhance transparency and efficiency of interbank foreign exchange trading in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As part of Bloomberg’s foreign exchange electronic trading platform, FXGO, the BMatch solution enables participants to electronically negotiate trades securely and efficiently in real time. This offers greater […] The post Central

By Elizabeth PUNSU Africa’s fintech sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with revenues projected to reach US$65billion by 2030 following a remarkable 180 percent expansion since 2020, according to a new report by Africanews. The report highlights how mobile money platforms, digital wallets and interoperable payment systems are reshaping the continent’s financial landscape by bringing millions […] The post Africa’s

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Twin-City of Sekondi-Takoradi is set to host hundreds of Lions, Leo Lions and Leos from across the country as the 7th Convention of Lions Clubs International District 418 Ghana comes off from May 28-30, 2026. On the theme “Every Lion Counts”, the 2026 convention is expected to blend leadership, […] The post Takoradi to host hundreds

FON Packaging Ventures, one of Ghana’s leading carton manufacturers, has launched a structured internship initiative designed to transition engineering students from the lecture hall to the factory floor. Through a five-year partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), which has already seen more than 500 packaging technology students tour its Accra […] The post FON

Ghana’s World Cup fundraising campaign received a fresh boost as the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), SIC Insurance and Timeline and Innovation Company Limited emerged among the largest contributors to a national effort aimed at financing the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko […] The post BoG,

… as analysts push jobs-focused financing model By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Policymakers should introduce a Skills Impact Bond (SIB) — an outcomes-based financing instrument that ties investor returns to verified employment results, to address a worsening youth unemployment situation that has defied conventional policy responses, analysts have told the B&FT. The call comes as […] The post Skills

WhatsApp is trying out a new placement for Status updates, showing them at the top of the chats tab. The tech company is running a limited test to see if making statuses more visible will help people catch updates before they disappear in 24 hours. Status is used by hundreds of millions of WhatsApp users […] The post Meta announces feature Testing Status in the WhatsApp Chat

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has hosted a high powered delegation from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Nigeria who were in Ghana for a Study Tour on the Creative Economy. The delegation was led by Prof Dabin Haruna Khitwe, mni. In his remarks, Prof Dabin indicated that the delegation is […] The post MUSIGA hosts Nigerian delegation appeared first on The

By Dr. Prince Osei HYEAMAN-ADDAI .This month, Ghana hosted another 3i Africa Summit, which brought together players across the digital economy. The interconnectedness of digital infrastructure, platforms, markets, talents, regulations, and capital was discussed with unprecedented urgency. I had the privilege of sharing the platform in one of the summit’s notable roundtable conversations. Unarguably, Africa’s […] The post The

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to regulating Container Administrative Charges (CAC) imposed by Shipping Lines and their Agents, despite growing opposition and pending legal action by industry players. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, the Authority explained that the review of the CAC was initiated under the Ghana Shippers’ […] The post Shippers’

In tackling the rising incidence of financial fraud and restoring public confidence in the country’s banking sector, the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) says it is set to roll out a six-month nationwide anti-fraud campaign. It is expected to run from May 22 to October 2026 and will focus on public education and behavioural change. […] The post Editorial: Sustaining trust in Ghana’s

The Bank of Ghana 130th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting maintained its benchmark monetary policy rate at 14 percent, citing rising external inflation risks linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama announced at the meeting’s conclusion that the central bank will amend the dynamic cash reserve ratio (CRR) framework […] The post Editorial:

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM At first glance, Nobuhle Mngadi does not fit the traditional image many people associate with a hotel General Manager. She is young, soft-spoken and refreshingly candid about her journey. But beneath that calm personality is nearly a decade of international hospitality experience shaped by persistence, adaptability and a deep passion for […] The post From

Olam Agri in Ghana marked Mother’s Day with a community outreach to HopeSetters Autism Center in Tema. Led by empOWer, the company’s women’s employee resource group, the visit reaffirmed Olam Agri’s commitment to inclusion, social impact, and community partnerships that support children and young adults with special needs. During the engagement, empOWer representatives met with […] The post Olam