…as a respite for Market Fires and other natural events The spate of market fires seems to continuously reoccur as fire has gutted over 200 shops and makeshift structures at the Makola Shopping Mall in Accra in recent times. The fire which started around 11:00pm on Friday October 20, 2023 was safely brought under control […] The post Kowri:

The Kenyans in Ghana Association (KGA) hosted a spectacular Mashujaa Day celebration, bringing together Kenyans living in Ghana to commemorate the day. ‘Mashujaa’ is the Swahili word for ‘Hero’. Mashujaa Day, also known as Heroes’ Day, is a public holiday in Kenya celebrated on October 20th each year. It honors and celebrates the heroes who […] The post Kenyans

– an opportunity for businesses to embrace cause-marketing In the Akosombo Dam spillage’s wake, a remarkable opportunity has emerged for businesses to extend a helping hand and demonstrate their commitment to a greater cause. The flooding, which has impacted numerous communities downstream, has resulted in substantial property losses and displacement of residents in the Lower […] The post

Why do some lottery winners who win millions become broke in a few years? Why do some athletes or players who earn millions during their careers suddenly become bankrupt a couple of years into retirement? The answer is a phenomenon known as lifestyle inflation, which is simply the tendency of individuals to increase their spending […] The post Understanding

Last month, Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi demanded that the United Nations begin withdrawing its 17,000 peacekeepers from his country by December. In June, Colonel Assimi Goïta’s military regime in Mali made the same demand; the UN will complete the withdrawal of its 12,000 peacekeepers from that country by January. Meanwhile, the […] The post The

The fastest way to succeed is entrepreneurship. When your boss stresses you, quit and start your own business. When you become an entrepreneur, you have all the time to yourself. No one tells you what to do as an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is the way to go! These and many fallacies have perhaps been debunked by […] The post The anatomy of an entrepreneur appeared

The government of Ghana is making significant efforts to attract foreign investors and open up the economy to the world, emphasizing the country’s strategic location as a launchpad to the vast African market. The call for investors to consider Ghana as a gateway to Africa came during a business seminar held in Accra, where key […] The post Ghana

BOOK REVIEW Title: “In the Eye of the Storm” Author: Justice Emile Francis Short Publisher: Digibooks Genre: Autobiography No of Pages: 256 Reviewer: Kofi Akpabli From disco lawyer  to CHRAJ boss: The story of Emile Short If there is one personality who has created a high sense of human rights in Ghanaian society it is […] The post BOOK REVIEW: ‘In

Over 500 job seekers, employers and exhibitors from the circular economy and over 40 businesses participated in SNV Ghana’s 2023 GrEEn Job Fair in the Western at Takoradi Region. The GrEEn job fair aims to support the creation of green jobs by inspiring young people to seek and explore green opportunities. Also, it afforded an […] The post SNV holds Job Fair in

Gold Money Market Fund Limited (GMMF) has held its first annual general meeting, aimed at providing an overview of the Fund’s state and seeking shareholders’ approval on steps and actions to restructure it. It was the company’s first AGM since its takeover by Ashfield Investment Managers. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of GMMF, Benjamin Ewusie, disclosed […] The post GMMF

In a bold move towards promoting gender equality and empowerment, Stanbic Bank Ghana has set a remarkable precedent with the launch of the Stanbic Ladies’ Forum, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for women in the bank. The launch, which took place at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra was attended […] The post Blue

Zoomlion Foundation has observed this year’s Global Handwashing Day with 3,000 Zoomkids Club members at Nii Sowah Din Cluster of Schools in the Adentan municipality of Accra. As part of activities to mark the Day, GIZ, Appointed Times Screen Printing Limited and other partners provided free health screenings for the 3,000 Zoomkids and free NHIS […] The post

– meeting the challenge of our times The world is undergoing a profound demographic shift, marked by a steadily increasing aging population. Longer life expectancies, declining birth rates and advancements in healthcare are all contributing factors to this global phenomenon. While this trend signifies progress in healthcare and living standards, it also poses significant challenges […] The post

As part of the Africa Travel Summit in Johannesburg, Airbnb has announced the Africa Pledge – a renewed commitment and US$500,000 fund to support inclusive and sustainable tourism growth across the continent. Over the next two years, the pledge will help governments and tourism organisations across Africa identify and unlock new tourism opportunities; support hosts, […] The post

A new study has found that the cost of a nutritious diet is too high for the majority of pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and adolescent girls in Ghana, making it hard for them to meet their nutritional needs. The study, conducted by the Fill the Nutrition Gap (FNG) Ghana team, used a Cost of […] The post Nutritious diets too

Rigworld International Services Limited, an upstream oil and gas service logistics company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) to acquire the needed equipment for practicals at the Petrol Engineering Department. Also, the MoU, would facilitate for more research and innovation in industry as well as offer […] The post Rigworld

Most people believe insurance is a means of milking people, conveniently overlooking the peace of mind it brings when they receive a payout in times of distress. In the past and still today, car owners purchased motor insurance only because it was mandatory and to avoid harassment by the police. Although it is the most […] The post H.Insured: Why are

…a comprehensive guide Dampness is a common and persistent issue in property development, especially in regions with a tropical climate like Ghana. It not only affects the aesthetics of a building but also poses significant structural and health risks. As a property development consultant and civil engineering construction expert in Ghana, it is imperative to […] The post Battling

Aleph Group Inc., an ecosystem of local digital experts and technology-driven solutions, has launched its ‘One Brand’ initiative – uniting its unique range of brands including Ad Dynamo by Aleph in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa under the Aleph name. Aleph’s expertise is in connecting thousands of advertisers with billions of consumers globally, and […] The post

Seven female-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have successfully secured US$2million in funding from private high net-worth individual (HNI) investors. Announcing this during the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) project’s conclusion in Accra, Juanita Addo, CEO-Hyma Academy, revealed that four additional enterprises secured a €120,000 grant while ten more SMEs received €50,000 equipment grants […] The post