By: Enoch Young DOGBE More than six decades after independence, Ghana finds itself at an important crossroads. We have made remarkable progress in education, democracy, infrastructure, telecommunications, financial services, and regional influence. Yet beneath these achievements lies a difficult question that deserves honest national reflection. Imagine explaining this to Kwame Nkrumah. Imagine telling the man […] The post Dear

By John S. QUAISIE In today’s African society, with all the benefits of time gadgets and the advantage of modern technology, many of us are finding it difficult to keep pace with precise time schedules. The common excuse Many public and private workers report to work late, with common excuses such as: I waited for […] The post The African journey with the clock: The

By Peter Justice GARIBA For decades, Africa has spoken passionately about unity, solidarity, and the shared destiny of its people. From the struggle against colonialism to the fight against apartheid, Africans stood together, believing that the freedom of one nation was tied to the freedom of all. It is therefore deeply painful and unacceptable that, […] The post Xenophobia in South

For the hundreds of students who gathered at the Aggrey Memorial AME Zion Senior High School in Cape Coast, this year’s World Milk Day celebration was more than a ceremony. It was a reminder of the important role nutrition plays in helping young people learn, grow and achieve their dreams. Observed globally on June 1, […] The post Arla Foods marks World Milk Day with Nutrition drive

By Prof. Samuel LARTEY, www.pefghana.org Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most powerful forces shaping the contemporary digital era. It represents a major shift in human civilisation where machines are no longer limited to executing instructions but are increasingly capable of learning, reasoning and adapting. Artificial Intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence in […] The post Artificial

By Ama Kudom-Agyemang As Ghana joins the global community to mark World Environment Day – TODAY, focusing on climate change, Adenta’s natural water holes, the municipality’s hidden climate asserts come into context. This context highlights a known or unknown test the Assembly is currently facing of whether these water holes can be preserved as shields […] The post Today is World Environment Day

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Benso Oil Palm Plantation PLC has invested GH¢107 million in the development of a 3,030-hectare Smallholder and Outgrower oil palm project. Out of the total hectares planted, 1,630 hectares have reached maturity stage, with the remaining 1,400 expected to reach maturity by the end of 2026. The Outgrower Value Chain […] The post BOPP

By Ben Brako (koBENa BRAKO) Ghana currently finds itself at a critical crossroads regarding its food security and economic stability. Nowhere is this more evident than in the rice sector. Despite favorable ecological conditions and a robust workforce of dedicated farmers, the nation is ensnared in a “paradox of plenty”. While local warehouses and farm […] The post From import dependency

By Nana Sifa TWUM, PhD Ghana’s pension system stands at a critical crossroads. As the nation grapples with economic uncertainty, demographic shifts, evolving labour market dynamics, and rising expectations among retirees, an important question emerges: Is Ghana’s pension system sustainable, or is it heading towards a crisis? The answer lies somewhere between the two extremes. […] The post The

By Cheikh Mbacké SENE African debt has become a central topic in international economic debates. The figures are striking: an average public debt ratio approaching 65% of GDP, external debt exceeding $1.1 trillion, and annual debt servicing costs that, in several countries, absorb more resources than health or education budgets. Yet reducing the debate to […] The post Africa

By Gautam Karve, Editor-in-Chief, World Media Organisation On the occasion of World Environment Day, I urge citizens across the globe to recognise that biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth. Every species, ecosystem, and natural habitat plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of our planet. The loss of biodiversity threatens food security, […] The post World

The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana (EFFAG) has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject any efforts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), also known as the Smart Port Note (SPN), arguing that the system would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers. In a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Michael […] The post EXIM

Today, the world observes World Environment Day under the stirring theme, ‘Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future’. For Our Future. Governments will issue statements. Ministers will appear at podiums, freshly suited, to denounce environmental degradation with the conviction of men who have never signed a mining lease. Officials will plant trees for the […] The post Editorial:

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Telecommunications giant Telecel Ghana has committed US$5million to support government’s flagship One Million Coders initiative, undertaking to train 100,000 beneficiaries under the programme as part of efforts to accelerate digital skills development and enhance employability. The company’s Director of External Affairs Manager, Komla Buami, disclosed this during a press soirée in […] The post Telecel

By Dr. Richmond Akwasi Atuahene Diaspora remittances have become one of Africa’s most important sources of external financing, exceeding foreign direct investment (FDI) and official development assistance (ODA) in several countries, including Ghana. According to World Bank estimates, formal remittances to Africa reached about US$86 billion in 2019, while broader estimates including informal and in-kind […] The post Unlocking

The 10th Beauty, Cosmetics and Wellness West Africa Ghana exhibition organised by the Ace Group has brought together exhibitors and industry players from more than 10 countries. A move aimed at highlighting growing opportunities in Ghana’s beauty and cosmetics sector. The three-day international exhibition, being held at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Auditorium in […] The post 10th

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Huniso Traditional authorities and residents of communities hosting the Tarkwa Mine have thrown their support behind Gold Fields Ghana Limited and called on government to renew the company’s mining lease when it expires in 2027. They warned that any decision to deny the company a lease renewal could jeopardise thousands of […] The post Host communities back

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO and Christable Danso ABEAM Sector experts and policymakers at The Money Summit 2026 (TMS 2026) have strongly affirmed that Ghana’s newly rebranded community banks are the state’s most critical vehicle for deepening financial inclusion and driving sustainable grassroots economic transformation. Speaking during the summit’s third plenary session, high-level panellists argued that […] The post Community

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH An economist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Patrick Asuming, has argued that a falling monetary policy rate will achieve little for businesses unless the problem of elevated credit risk associated with the high non-performing loans (NPL) is tackled at the root. NPLs ratio in the […] The post High

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The billions of cedis sitting in pension funds could be deployed to finance the country’s commodity value chains if there is market infrastructure, grading systems and regulatory safeguards, Head of Treasury-Ecobank Ghana, Peter Dzasa, has said. His remarks come at a time when there is a push by regulators and market […] The post Infrastructure,