From Samuel Adadi Akapule, Bolgatanga           The Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies’ (MITDS) 7th Congregation has been held with a call on African leaders to shift away from foreign-dependent development models and embrace indigenous systems tailored to local contexts. Africa’s persistent underdevelopment is largely a result of its overreliance on foreign approaches, often […] The post African

Cassona Global Imaging Ltd., a lead distributor of advanced medical imaging technology in Ghana and across West Africa, has donated state-of-the-art ultrasound machines to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), College of Health, retooling the laboratory to meet 21st-century skills training requirements. The College of Health Sciences received a donation of a […] The post Cassona

By Ms. Akua B. BAAH Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the global healthcare landscape by improving diagnostics, optimizing treatment plans, and enhancing health system efficiency. Through my academic studies at Andrews University and my professional experience at HH Wellness Services, I have observed firsthand how AI is revolutionizing healthcare outcomes worldwide. Although still emerging […] The post Three

By Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] After years of battling runaway prices that peaked above 50% in early 2023, Ghana’s economy is finally showing signs of relief. Inflation has fallen sharply from 23.5% in January 2025 to 11.5% in August 2025, its lowest level in four years. Riding on this momentum, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has […] The post The inflation dream: Reality or Illusion

Ghana’s leading real estate and green building consultant, Cyril Nii Ayitey Tetteh, has been named Property/Real Estate Personality of the Year at the 2025 African Property Investment (API) Awards held in Cape Town, South Africa. The API Awards, which recognise excellence in Africa’s fast-growing property sector, formed part of the two-day API Summit hosted at […] The post  Cyril

The Janet O. Boadi Foundation has once again demonstrated its commitment to the holistic development of children by organizing a highly impactful Back-to-School Health Screening at the Ayi Mensah Basic School. The initiative, carried out with health practitioners from The Bank Hospital, brought together students, teachers, and community members to ensure that learners were physically […] The post Janet

The Global Academy Achievers, through its STEM-focused initiative; Academy Achievers, proudly announces the first-ever #BeMeDigitalInclusion sustainable tech event in Ghana. This landmark occasion  spotlighted Africa’s role in shaping a sustainable digital future, particularly empowering women and young people to embrace careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The event was held at Association International […] The post #BeMeDigitalInclusion

By Ben TAGOE As a CEO, your priority is to drive growth, protect the brand, and ensure the sustainability of your business. But there’s an invisible threat lurking in the background that could unravel everything you’ve built in an instant: cyberattacks. If you aren’t treating cybersecurity as a top investment priority, you may be leaving […] The post Why

By Chaucer ANKRAH In a country where the wealth beneath the soil is often exploited without corresponding benefits to host communities, the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is charting a new course, one that is reshaping lives, shifting narratives, and raising the hopes of young women from Ghana’s mining enclaves. Through its flagship Women from […] The post MIIF’s

By Prince ASUMAH Former President of the Maldives and current Secretary-General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum and Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Secretariat, Mohamed Nasheed, has urged Ghana to scale up investments in financing greener cities to address climate and urbanisation challenges. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS) in Accra, […] The post Invest

By Moses Klu MENSAH Across Ghana, the frustration of commuters, traders, and health workers is a familiar story. Hours are lost daily in gridlocked traffic, vehicles suffer constant damage from potholes, and emergency response is often delayed by roads that are either impassable or in poor shape. For market women, transporting tomatoes, onions or yams […] The post Good roads, stronger

By Manish GUPTA The next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, announced by Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on Independence Day, August 15, 2025, represent a strategic, principled and citizen-centric evolution of a landmark tax framework. These reforms aim to enhance the quality of life for every citizen in India. These changes build […] The post India’s

You know that feeling when you leave a conversation and suddenly realize, “Ah! I should have mentioned my business!” Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Across Africa, from the danfo buses of Lagos to the yellow yellows of Tamale, people are pitching without even knowing it. The woman selling groundnuts? She’s branding herself. The Uber driver telling […] The post On

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana’s telecom sector is on the verge of major change as AT Ghana’s three million customers have begun roaming on Telecel’s network under a government directive aimed at stabilizing the industry and ensuring uninterrupted service. The move, ordered by the communications minister amidst threats of network shutdown due to AT Ghana’s […] The post Redefining

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO and Solange BANSON Sucasa Properties, a real estate developer with properties at East Legon Hills -Accra, has vehemently denied allegations of bankruptcy, attributing recent project delays to severe macroeconomic challenges, primarily the volatility of the cedi and default payment of some clients. The company, which has been accused recently by some […] The post Sucasa

The Bank of Ghana’s latest survey suggests that owing to the fall in inflation and overall cedi-appreciation since beginning of the year, businesses and consumers are reporting their strongest levels of optimism in years about the economy. BoG’s latest survey shows consumer confidence at 116.9 in August, just below a mid-year peak of 119.2 and […] The post Editorial: Confidence grows in economy

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has appointed Ms. Pearl Nkrumah as Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025.  Her appointment has received approval from the Board of Directors and Bank of Ghana, in line with regulatory requirements. Ms. Nkrumah will be the Bank’s first female Managing Director since it started operations in Ghana. She succeeds Olumide Olatunji, […] The post Access

By Samira ABDUL-AZEEZ The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), established under Act 1043 of Parliament, plays a pivotal role in shaping the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) ecosystem. With a mandate to promote growth, competitiveness, and sustainability, the agency drives entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic development through well-structured initiatives and programs. Across developing countries, including […] The post The

By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced that it will increase electricity tariffs by 1.14 percent effective October 1 while keeping water charges unchanged, citing the impact of currency pressures, inflation and fuel costs on service providers. According to PURC, the modest adjustment follows its quarterly review mechanism which tracks movements […] The post Electricity

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU West African economies face mounting risks from rising debt, climate change and weak growth, making resilience-building a policy priority, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has said. Speaking at the opening of an IMF–WAIFEM regional course on macroeconomic diagnostics in Accra, the Governor – in remarks delivered on his […] The post Debt,