By Isaac DWIMOH-OPOKU & Francis Oppong JANTUAH “Buying properties and renting them—I made a mistake.” These were the surprising words of Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, one of Ghana’s most successful businessmen, during an interview on the Connected Mind Podcast. His confession echoes the timeless regret of Sir Isaac Newton who, after losing a fortune in the South […] The post Kennedy

You have just three minutes—sometimes less—to win your audience over. That’s the essence of what I call the 3-Minute Rule. In public speaking, attention is currency; and it’s in incredibly short supply. Whether you are giving a presentation at a local community hall, addressing a boardroom or hosting a black-tie gala, the audience is constantly […] The post Mic

Change is an inherent aspect of life, influencing football teams, individuals and the world at large. Just as football teams revamp their squads and management to improve, we too undergo transformation, often unconsciously. Yet, these subtle changes can significantly impact our lives. The dynamics of change Constant evolution: Everything around us changes, from mobile phones […] The post MINDSET

For a date Romeo and Julliet went out on a Saturday night The night was right And the deal was sealed before it was late A two-some love at first sight That night   Said he to her Love we have Love most never knew was here We blaze the trail For all need a […] The post Poetry Corner with Kwesi BISSUE: Romeo with Julliet  appeared first on The

Did you know that one of the best places to raise a child in Ghana is Takoradi? And that Kumasi is next? That is my opinion o, yooo. Dey there and be insulting me in your head if you were brought up in Kasoa and East Legon, the Ashaiman Branch. No bi my problem. Me […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli Zogbenu: ‘Shati badi’ appeared first on The

Every day, Warren Weston sits down at his desk in Delta’s Operations and Customer Centre in Atlanta and performs a job that’s crucial to the airline’s operation: he tracks the weather. Weston, along with 27 others, serves on Delta’s in-house meteorology team – the largest on-site meteorology department among all U.S. airlines. What exactly does […] The post Telling

In a vibrant ceremony held at the conference room of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Head Office in Accra, the Ghana National Association of Garment Makers (GNAGM) celebrated the successful completion of the training of its members in the Improving Access to Finance training for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The event, […] The post GNAGM

A soon-to-be-aired documentary feature, ‘The Eyes of Ghana’ produced by two-time Oscar winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot, is about to shine the spotlight on 93 year-old Chris Hesse, the personal cinematographer of Ghana’s first President and revolutionary African leader Kwame Nkrunah. While filming a project for UNICEF in Ghana, Canadian filmmaker Ben Proudfoot was introduced to […] The post MICE

Award-winning Ghanaian journalist, documentary filmmaker, multimedia consultant, agribusiness entrepreneur and champion of Ahanta heritage, Justice Baidoo (@justbaidoo), whose work has significantly shaped contemporary storytelling in Ghana and beyond. His background in investigative journalism and development communication, has aided in building his reputation for producing powerful human-centred stories that shed light on social issues, climate change, […] The post Meet

Art Thu. Aug. 7 – 18:00. We Still Dream in Colour. A group exhibition honouring  Ga culture. Unveiling of new community initiatives and connection through art. @La Foundation For The Arts, 144 La Road – Accra. Community Ongoing – Daily. Accra Indie Film Fest. Disruption, visions of tomorrow. @Alliance Francaise, Accra. Ongoing – Daily. Accra […] The post Accra Life: The essential

By Nelson Semanu BOANDOH-KORKOR & Elizabeth BOANDOH-KORKOR  “Innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship. The act that endows resources with a new capacity to create wealth.” Peter Drucker Goliath, a shepherd boy with no armor, no military training, and nothing but a sling and five stones in his hand. What he lacked in size and […] The post Underdog branding & disruptive

The Governing Boards of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) have been inaugurated at two separate ceremonies held in Accra by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie. The inaugurations mark a strategic move by the ministry to reinforce leadership across key institutions in the […] The post MICE

By Eline GADEGBEKU “Why don’t you speak your mother tongue?” Seven words many modern-day Ghanaian children have become familiar with. But why? How come children in Ghanaian government schools are expected to speak, read and write in both English and our native languages — yet children in private schools, who mostly speak only English, aren’t […] The post Why don’t you speak your mother

The Acting Commissioner of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana), Mr. John M.K. Wumborti, on Thursday laid flowers in solemn remembrance of those who lost their lives in the recent helicopter crash in Ghana. The brief but moving ceremony took place at the memorial site, where Mr. Wumborti, representing the […] The post A.g

The President, the Council and the entire membership of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) is deeply saddened by the heartbreaking helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight illustrious Ghanaians. We join the Government, Ghana Armed Forces and the Families of the victims in mourning: Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Defence Minister, Dr. Ibrahim […] The post GhIE mourns

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of eight prominent citizens in a tragic helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, while en route to Obuasi. In a public statement, the Chamber offered heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Speaker of Parliament, Parliamentarians, […] The post GhCCI mourns

… calls for swift presidential assent By Prince ASUMAH Civil society organisations, under the Partnership for Social Accountability in Social Protection, have commended Parliament and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection for the successful passage of the Social Protection (SP) Bill, 2025. In a public statement, the group described the bill’s passage as […] The post CSOs applaud

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Essikado The Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional Area, Nana Kobina Nketsia V has commended MTN Ghana for its continued support of traditional festivals across the country He described the telecom giant as a true partner in cultural preservation. He made the commendation when MTN Ghana, as part of its corporate social […] The post MTN receives commendation

Hollard Ghana’s Group Head of IT, Wahab Hamidu Adams, has been honoured with the Unsung Hero Award at the 2025 Ghana Insurance Awards, held at the plush Labadi Beach Hotel. The award recognises Wahab’s outstanding contributions to Hollard’s digital transformation and operational efficiency. With over 20 years of experience in the ICT industry, Wahab is […] The post Hollard’s

By Mohamed A. EL-ERIAN  For many developing countries, the global economic landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. Lower growth, disrupted supply chains, reduced aid flows, and heightened financial-market volatility represent significant headwinds. Underpinning these changes is a fundamental restructuring, driven by the developed world, of the postwar economic and financial order. Against this background, […] The post Rethinking