On Sunday, August 17, through drum, libation, procession and the unveiling of his portrait, not only the name of Marcus Mosiah Garvey – the man whose vision for African unity continues to inspire generations – remembered, his spirit was also lit! At Nkyinkyim Museum, a gathering in rhythm, memory and purpose was held to honour […] The post MICE Cafe: Nkyinkyim

Sankofa – our Akan word that translates “to go back and get it,” signifying reflecting on and reclaiming teachings from the past – has gained international recognition as the new name for a popular downtown ‘Yonge-Dundas Square’ in Toronto. Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto has officially been renamed Sankofa Square, and will be inaugurated tomorrow, Saturday […] The post MICE

The newly built Obrachere CHPS Compound located in the Central Region, which has long struggled with low patient attendance, recorded an unprecedented turnout on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 when the Telecel Ghana Foundation brought its flagship Healthfest and Rural Ultrasound Scan initiatives to the community. For months, health workers at the facility had been concerned […] The post Telecel

The things that you want to stop doing, please don’t say it aloud. Just make a conscious effort to stop them. You can do it. Whoever thought I would stop chasing ladies with big axles! It all started when I wanted one good ‘meat’ surrounded by soldiers in arsenal uniform. She was walking alone. Hahaaaa! […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli Zogbenu:

Beneath the snow and the frost The soil lies hard and cold Above the snow and the frost The trees stand sleeping Brown and bare   The trees keep trembling Swaying in the wind Too cold to share The dead stems shiver Withering and wavering It is now winter   It is winter When we […] The post Poetry Corner with Kwesi BISSUE: In The Winter We Wonder appeared first on

Open Foundation West Africa (OFWA) and the Ghana Edtech Alliance (GETA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive impact in the education sector. The signing took place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at OFWA’s premises at Sal Heights, Abelemkpe. GETA is a collection of edtech start-ups working to find innovative solutions “for […] The post OFWA, GETA sign MoU appeared first on The

The Nubuke Foundation is set to host Italian artist Alberto Gianfreda for Roar and Crash, a performative workshop merging research, production and education in the field of sculpture, taking place from September 2 to 6, 2025. Born from a desire for mutual understanding and cultural exchange, the project explores themes of stereotyping and the oversimplification […] The post Nubuke

Gospel music lovers are set for another powerful release as award-winning artist Daniel Jeddman teams up with internationally acclaimed gospel minister Cyrus Richie on a brand-new single titled ‘Confidence’. The much-anticipated track is scheduled for worldwide release on August 30, 2025, across all major digital platforms. The collaboration brings together two inspirational voices known for […] The post Daniel

Have you ever stopped to think about the world around you and the abundance of resources that lie within your reach? Often, we get caught up in our daily lives and fail to appreciate the beauty and potential that surrounds us. The TV series “see” on Apple TV Original offers a thought-provoking perspective on this […] The post MINDSET with

By Benjamin QUARCOO I once sat quietly at the back of a hall, watching yet another launch by a very popular public institution, like one I have had the privilege to work with. There were colourful banners, the echo of an applause plus promises of transformation. It was the kind of an event that ticks […] The post Two sayings, one truth – Reflection on

This October, and the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (JLCO) will make a landmark visit to Ghana as part of their first-ever African tour. From October 8 to 12, 2025, Accra will welcome one of the most celebrated jazz ensembles and acclaimed trumpeters to the nation’s premier live music destination, +233 […] The post Jazz at Lincoln

By Carl ODAME-GYENTI Bridging the gap between academia and industry is essential for fostering innovation, driving economic growth and ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the workforce. This involves creating stronger connections and collaborations between educational institutions and businesses to align research, curriculum and training with the needs of the modern economy. Challenges in bridging this gap […] The post Ghanaian

Fidelity Bank Ghana, in partnership with Jambo Spaces, has successfully organised the first edition of the Orange Inspire Masterclass and the closing ceremony for its Creative Challenge Incubator. The event, held on August 15, 2025 at the ALX E-Hub, brought together over 100 participants from across the creative and business sectors, reinforcing the transformative potential […] The post Fidelity

By Fiifi NETTEY Across Ghana, betting centres—especially sports betting hubs—have become as ubiquitous as food vendors. What once seemed like harmless fun has quietly morphed into a dangerous addiction, wrecking lives, dismantling families and threatening the moral and economic foundation of our youth. Football, once a unifying passion, has been hijacked. The beautiful game—celebrated for […] The post Betting:

By John ASAGBA Pugilistic and commanding words, lobbed across the Atlantic pond to muzzle and subjugate the sole black star in the red, gol, and green. Hence, a son of the black star confides in Nkrumah’s Mama, ‘Asaasi Yaa’, via poured libation for enlightenment. Mama’s scared words echoed: “Child, life is like living in Brussels, […] The post Colonials vs. Reset: The ‘Nutsu’

I was extolled by the City of Toronto, Canada for my voluntary services and marketing communications projects in the city following the successful organisation of ‘The Talk – Toronto Edition’, an event that discussed four main pillars considered as vital for national development – Arts (Culture), Trade, Investment and People on November 17, 2019 at […] The post Chris

Technical committees under the Engineering Council have been inaugurated to tighten oversight of the profession, as the government steps up efforts to tackle engineering failures that have led to building collapses and water system breakdowns. The move follows the reconstitution of the Council’s governing board earlier this year. The Minister for Works, Housing and Water […] The post Gov’t

By Maiara FOLLY, Jayati GHOSH, and Jörg HAAS Of all the seismic geopolitical shifts in recent years, perhaps the most striking is the West’s rapid decline as a force in global climate governance. Under President Donald Trump’s second administration, the United States has become both more aggressive and more isolationist. Meanwhile, the European Union has […] The post The global

Ghana’s leading life insurance company, GLICO General Insurance has presented a total of GH¢2 million in insurance benefits and donations to families of the “Gallant Eight.” The “Gallant Eight” refers to eight prominent figures who were tragically killed in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, while traveling to an event in Obuasi. The presentation […] The post GLICO

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has ordered commercial lenders to stop making foreign currency cash payouts to large corporates unless such withdrawals are fully backed by prior deposits, in a move aimed at protecting the cedi and preserving reserves. The directive targets bulk oil distribution companies, mining firms, and other large corporates that the central […] The post BoG orders