The European Union Ghana Agriculture Programme has partnered with Agrihouse Foundation for the fourth consecutive year to host the 14th Annual Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Conference and Exhibition. This is through its GIZ-implemented projects, the Market Oriented Agriculture Programme in North-West (MOAP NW) and the Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH). Scheduled for October 29th and 30th, 2024, […] The post

By Philippe AGHION, Mathias DEWATRIPONT &Jean TIROLE In the three decades after World War II, Western Europe caught up with the United States in terms of per capita GDP. But since the mid-1990s, this trend has reversed, with the US growing twice as fast as Europe. What happened? The explanation is simple: During the Trente […] The post Can Europe create an innovation

By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.) Governance is basically about making intentional trade-offs to balance the needs of people, the economy and the environment.  It establishes the institutions necessary for maintaining social order, creating opportunities, and achieving developmental goals. Effective governance is not just about reacting to immediate needs but also plans for the future, fostering social […] The post

By J. N. Halm As a follow-up to the earlier-published piece on 30th September 2024 where we look at employees making special requests of customers, this week’s piece also takes a look at the issue of fuzzy requests. However, this time the special requests will be those coming from the customer to the front-line employee. […] The post Fuzzy II: dealing with

October 15 marks the 25th anniversary of the Aviation Social Centre Limited, a subsidiary of Ghana Airports Company Ltd (GACL). The theme for the celebration is “Total Quality Life; 25 Years of Fitness, Wellness and Recreation.” The Centre, established with a mission to Promote healthy lifestyles through fitness and recreation, aspires to be considered the […] The post

By Amos Safo  A study conducted by the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex, has found that human waste has enormous economic benefits than expected. The study noted that human waste is rich in water, nutrients and organic compounds, which unfortunately are going down the drain will little chances of providing economic […] The post Human waste is the

By Eric AGGREY In recent years, Artificial Intelligence has been revolutionized by so many advances in the world of science, mathematics, physics and so on. There were challenges and problems which were not solvable in our lifetime but now AI is solving these kinds of problems and challenges beyond human performance and accuracy. AI is […] The post Emerging

By Alberta QUARCOOPOME Dear readers, I am back again to continue my journey of creating more fraud awareness. As we have observed these days, the Chartered Institute of Bankers now call bankers “trusted professionals”, and of course that is what banking has always been about. Our currency is not necessarily the cash, but rather TRUST! […] The post The

 The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is intensifying its efforts to promote financial literacy and sustainable investing, with the goal of positioning Ghana as a leader in green finance. These plans were outlined by Ms. Abena Amoah, Managing Director of the GSE, during the ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2024’ event held in Accra. At […] The post GSE

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU To escape the looming ‘middle-income trap’ – a phenomenon wherein countries experience stagnating growth and fail to transition into high-income status despite positive economic indicators – middle-income countries, including Ghana, are being urged to adopt new growth strategies…particularly tech-infusion. This call, made by the World Bank […] The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) has forecasted a stable rainfall pattern in the month of October through to November – likely to support a partial recovery for crop conditions in the country’s northern sector. The GIEWS, in its country (Ghana) brief for […] The post FAO

By Emmanuel AKOMEA Managing Director-Docutech Limited Jean-Louis Feghali has highlighted the importance of effective data security management as a critical concern for organisations navigating the rapidly evolving technological landscape. According to him, security breaches can have costly consequences; not only at the personal level but also on a national scale. As such, he stressed the […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, has lamented the world’s persistent failure to help girls realise their potential, citing some obstacles that hinder their development as evidence of how the world fails them. He maintained that despite the unlimited potential of the world’s more than 1.1 billion girls, […] The post

Old Mutual Ghana, a leading insurance company, has held a Broker Engagement event at the Airport View Hotel, Accra, on October 4, 2024 to show appreciation and engage with its stakeholders. The event marked a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to fostering stronger partnerships with its brokers, who play an instrumental role in the […] The post Old

Telecel Ghana has announced the extension of the rewarding More Money promo for two extra months to provide more opportunities for customers to win the daily and weekly cash prizes. Initially set to end in the first week of October, the extension to December 6, 2024 comes in response to the high level of enthusiasm […] The post Telecel

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development is set to host the highly anticipated Ghana Career and Migration Fair 2024 on October 16-17 at the Golden Bean Hotel in Kumasi. This annual event has become a vital platform for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and businesses, offering direct access to over 60 recruiters, companies, and international […] The post

Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, has emphasised the bank’s commitment to driving the country’s growth by nurturing and supporting the next generation of indigenous Ghanaian businesses. Mr. Asomaning said this when he paid a working visit to Lesfam Industries, one of the bank’s corporate clients. The visit was part of the bank’s […] The post

The spirit of African music flourished in full splendor at the 11th edition of the African Legends Night that took place at the Grand Arena here in Accra on October 5, 2024. The night was a vibrant celebration of Africa’s rich musical heritage, with unforgettable performances from Yvonne Chaka Chaka, George Jahraa, Okyeame Kwame and […] The post

By V. L. K. DJOKOTO Supreme wisdom knot, craft of our ancestors, our soul shall not rot, the divine constructors. Centre of light, degrees of might, spiritual and mental health, unearthly power and wealth. Orishas shall guide, thy mind must abide, sip from the chalice of life, rise and love alive. The universe is a […] The post An African Order appeared first on

Koogo Atia, winner of the 2023 First National Bank Accra Marathon, is set to participate in the 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on October 20 2024 as the only elite runner from Ghana. This has been made possible through First National Bank’s collaboration with SanlamAllianz in Ghana. First National Bank CEO, Warren Adams, expressed his […] The post Koogo