By Francis Owusu-Achampong(FCIB)  ..Are the gods asleep, drunk or apathetic? (37) My greatest shock and dismay in all the recklessness flowing from galamsey devastation is what has happened to the river gods which looked on for such monumental destruction to take place on our river bodies and forests?! I am bewildered about when the river […] The post Random thoughts

Recovery efforts for the economy have been cemented, with the country reaching a staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme’s third review. Announced on October 4, this year (2024), the agreement is expected to unlock US$360million in financing – pending approval from the IMF […] The post Editorial:

By Daryl BOSU The recent remand of protesters raising their voices against the destructive galamsey menace in Ghana is not an isolated act of law enforcement, but a calculated move by the state to punish and silence those who dare to stand for the protection of our environment. The ongoing environmental devastation caused by illegal […] The post The

By Elizabeth PUNSU The main opposition political party – National Democratic Congress (NDC) – has revealed plans to set up a ‘Women’s Development Bank’ to help address challenges with capital and promote female-run businesses in the country. The party flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, making a presentation at the Voice of Women (VOW) launch – the […] The post NDC

… Pioneering sustainable waste management in Northern East In a bold move to environmental sustainability, the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), in partnership with government has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) in Nalerigu. This 400-ton-per-day facility will serve as a critical component in Northern Ghana’s waste management infrastructure, processing mixed […] The post

From their earliest years, the brothers Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) and Orville Wright (1871-1948) displayed a rather unusual interest in the working parts of any kind of device, particularly the elaborate toys their father often brought home to them from his travels as a bishop in the United Brethren Church. They would take these toys apart […] The post Mechanical intelligence appeared

By Qu DONGYU (Dr) This year the theme for World Food Day is ‘Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future’. It is a timely reminder that all people have the right to adequate foods. However, how do we get from a right to a reality? In addition, why is it so […] The post It’s high time to turn the ‘Right

By Sampson Amihere ANAMAN  Customer experience is critical to business success in today’s competitive banking industry. It involves every interaction a customer has with a bank, from the ease of accessing services to the level of personalized support provided. A positive customer experience not only fosters loyalty but also drives customer retention and acquisition. In […] The post

President-Fertility Society of Ghana (FERSOG), Dr. Rudolph Kantum Adageba, has linked toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide – commonly used in mining activites – to long-term health issues associated with their exposure. These substances can severely damage reproductive health, he cautions.  They include risks of infertility, DNA abnormalities and other long-term health issues. Consequently, Dr. […] The post

By Samuel Lartey (Prof.) [email protected]  Cocoa has long been the backbone of Ghana’s agricultural sector, providing jobs for millions and serving as a significant source of foreign exchange. However, recent developments threaten the stability of this vital industry. Ivory Coast’s recent decision to increase its farmgate price for cocoa by 20%, a move aimed at […] The post

By Elizabeth PUNSU Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has reiterated its commitment to supporting community development, education and sustainability by donating 30 computers and refurbishing three schools in the Sekyere South district of Ashanti Region. This is under the bank’s three core pillars of corporate social responsibility (CSR): namely health, community development and education. The schools […] The post

The latest recognition of the Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited (BOST) at the Made in Ghana Awards (MIGA), in Accra, by Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana shows the remarkable transformation of the company under its current management. BOST at MIGA, was adjudged the “Legacy Petroleum Storage Company of the Year 2023.” Additionally, the Managing Director […] The post BOST’s

Auxerre has secured the services of Ghanaian left-back Gideon Mensah for another year, with the club announcing his one-year contract extension last week. The 25-year-old, who played a pivotal role in the team’s promotion push to ‘Ligue 1’ last season, is set to remain at the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps for the 2024/25 campaign. Mensah’s defensive […] The post

…set to represent Africa at World University Games in China In a thrilling final at the Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) Games, the University for Development Studies (UDS) asserted its dominance over co-hosts, the University of Lagos (UNILAG), with a resounding 3-0 victory to claim the African championship. UDS, playing a fluid 4-3-3 formation, […] The post UDS

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Kumasi Asante Kotoko (Porcupine Warriors) has moved to the top of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Accra Lions on Sunday. Accra Lions thrashed Nsoatreman FC 3-1 in their last league match at home to end their winless start to the new league campaign and […] The post Premier League Week

By Ernestina MENSAH The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is introducing the Ghana Gold Coin, an innovative initiative aimed at providing Ghanaians with a secure investment option backed by locally mined Gold. The move comes at a critical time when many citizens are converting their cedis into U.S. dollars to preserve the value of their savings […] The post BoG’s

threat reaches 2m people from 1m in Q2 By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The World Food Programme (WFP) has estimated that about two million Ghanaians are currently food insecure, while some 657,000 children under five are chronically malnourished. The WFP works with government and other development partners, civil society and the private sector to prepare and respond […] The post Food

By Kizito CUDJOE Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the CitizenApp Data Interoperability System (CADIS), a platform aimed at consolidating public services. Among others, it seeks to deepen the country’s digital transformation as well as ensure efficient and effective revenue mobilsation. The app, called the ‘CitizenApp’ according to Dr. Bawumia, forms part of a […] The post

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has supported some 270 micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) with a GH?28,339,752 grant under the Ghana Economic Transformation Programme (GETP) funded by the World Bank. The GETP grant aims to promote growth within the MSMEs sector – considered the economy’s backbone and providing jobs to […] The post GEA

Finance minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has highlighted the central role small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in the nation’s economic recovery. He explained that the private sector, particularly SMEs, has benefitted significantly from government initiatives aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, accessing finance and opening new market opportunities. SMEs have emerged as the driving force behind […] The post