Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, has noted that her outfit’s Skills Academy – an initiative of the MTN Foundation – is taking measures to address the unemployment problem in the country, particularly among the youth. She made this statement at the MTN Skills Academy platform inauguration, which is aimed at […] The post MTN

Africa’s Energy Industry has found itself under a harsh spotlight as global concern over climate change increases. Various governments and IOCs around the world are pledging and planning to reduce their emissions – with varying degrees of ambition – in response to global climate change. Approximately 140 global financial institutions have decided to limit thermal […] The post

In a landmark agreement at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), nations worldwide committed to a decisive reduction in fossil fuel consumption – aiming to combat climate change. For Ghana, a nation endowed with diverse natural resources and a chronically challenged economy, the implications of this deal are multifaceted; carrying both challenges and opportunities […] The post

Ghana Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (GHANJACC) was duly launched in the presence of Ghanaian traders, investors and the Caribbean community. Africa and the Caribbean, despite having over US$1billion in trade potential, have minimal modern day trade activity. Jamaica and Ghana reflect this with minimal trade. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, the bilateral trade […] The post

Advances in technology have modified the way people work. AI is everywhere, and machine thinking is now in our homes, offices, schools and hospitals. Computer algorithms are driving cars, diagnosing patients at hospitals and telling us what to read on our smartphones. The question to confront is: Is Africa ready for artificial intelligence in today’s […] The post Is

Data loss can have serious consequences for any business. It is one of the most common causes of business disruption or failure. To control the effects of data loss means that a business must have a robust data backup and recovery plan in place. What then is data backup and data recovery? This article discusses […] The post Underpinnings of Data Backup and Data Recovery

In a commendable stride toward inclusive education and community support, Khan-San Africa, a non-governmental organization, orchestrated a significant event at St Don Bosco special school on December 9, 2023, in the heart of the Upper West Region. The occasion marked a pivotal moment in addressing communication disorders among children, underscoring the organization’s commitment to making […] The post

In September 2023, Ghana’s government launched a US$550billion Energy Transition and Investment roadmap toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions. The plan has capacity to create an estimated 400,000 jobs by 2060, according to details of its plan – which was developed by government and SEforALL. The plan was launched by President Nana Akufo-Addo during a Global […] The post Energy

Entrepreneurs cannot remain unsung heroes, because their work and contributions are vital to the economy and the value chain development of societies as a whole, Founder of Financial Innovation and Enterprise (FIE) Prof. Javed Hussain has said. According to the Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance, Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, UK, […] The post

The Twifo Oil Palm Plantations Limited (TOPP), which is 80.46 percent owned by the Ghanaian government, has presented dividend payments totalling GH¢30.89million for the 2021 and 2022 financial years. The dividend cheque was formally presented at a ceremony attended by government officials including Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s Finance Minister. TOPP has seen substantial growth in recent […] The post

Solidaridad has launched its flagship food security campaign, the Home Gardening Initiative aimed at empowering individuals and urban communities to take control of their nutritional needs. The initiative, which is Solidaridad’s response to the increasing food insecurity in Ghana and the growing concerns about nutrition in urban homes, is in partnership with Home Gardening Ghana, […] The post

About 30 years on after the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development, which requires countries to make adequate and legally binding provisions for the aged, the country has yet to pass the Aging bill into law, with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) citing impacts of the delay […] The post Passage

Environment360, a pioneer of community recycling, has held a circular economic exhibition and green career fair at the Pick-It Centre in Tema Newton, to promote a just transition into a production system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials. The fair held under the theme “Empowering waste pickers to create an alternative urban waste […] The post Environment360

Implementing measures to reduce demurrage and detention (D&D) payments at the country’s ports is a key priority, Tema Branch Manager-Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Mr. Charles Darling Sey has said. Addressing attendees at a Demurrage Seminar convened by the GSA in Tema on December 13th 2023, Mr. Sey highlighted that alongside other explored strategies, the GSA […] The post

The Don Simon Delight Fruit Mix Special Boxing on Friday night drew massive crowd from far and near to the Premier Beach Resort, Oshiyie Kokrobite in Accra Arranged by Azumah Nelson promotion and supported by West Africa and Gulf Company Limited, distributors of Don Simon Delight Fruit Mix, it attracted sport’s greats like Azumah Nelson, […] The post Don Simon

It promises to be an electrifying night of boxing as two fierce competitors, Macbones and Konate, step into the ring for a highly anticipated showdown at the renowned Bukom Boxing Arena and fans are eagerly awaiting the epic fight. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 6:30 PM. This […] The post Macbones

Director-General-Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan, has stressed the need for appropriately disseminating research findings of universities and researchers to help address national issues. “For a university that believes in knowledge for service, appropriate dissemination of the research findings should be a priority,” he said. This, he noted, will help policymakers and other stakeholders […] The post

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has instigated transformative shifts across diverse global sectors, encompassing healthcare, finance, education, and governance. AI technologies have progressively assumed a pivotal role in propelling the world’s developmental trajectory. Contrary to common knowledge, AI technologies have a longstanding presence. Since the 1980s, manufacturing plants, particularly those dedicated to automobile […] The post

The world economy is losing steam. With forecasts for both output and trade well below the long-term average, reviving growth has become a top priority for policymakers everywhere. One underappreciated tool at their disposal is trade finance. It is no secret that countries that have achieved sustained high growth and major reductions in poverty in […] The post The

The Next Generation Investigation Journalism Fellowship (NGIJ), an initiative of Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), which began on September 4, 2023, has concluded with the graduation of all ten fellows following three months of training to cover financial crimes in Ghana and around the world. The training, which aims to equip young journalists with […] The post 3rd