By: Buertey Francis BORYOR South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has said, the number of Ghanaian tourists visiting her country has surged by 149 percent since the introduction of a visa waiver in November 2023. Speaking in Accra on March 27, 2025, as part of an outreach program to strengthen tourism ties between […] The post South

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Despite its advocacy for gender equity, the Fourth Estate continues to struggle with the same issues. In addressing these matters within the media landscape, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has taken a bold step by introducing a strategic document to promote gender equity in media. It addresses issues such […] The post MFWA launches

Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority on project management’s PMI Global Summit Series Africa 2025 will take place from 19 to 21 August 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. This marks the highly anticipated return of the event following its postponement in 2024. As the only event of its kind in […] The post PMI Global Summit Series Africa

By Francis OWUSU-ACHAMPONG( FCIB) “Democracy must fall because it will try to tailor to everyone… the poor will want the wealth of the rich and democracy will give it to them.’’ “Young people will want to be respected as elderly and democracy will give it to them” “Women will want to be like men, and […] The post Democracy under siege? appeared first on The

By Patrick SEDDOH A fundamental shift is reshaping Ghana’s agricultural landscape, driven by innovative cold chain technology and financing. In the heart of the Eastern Region, and spreading across the nation, a new paradigm is emerging, one that promises to dismantle the long-standing barriers to prosperity not only for farmers but also for food-insecure consumers. […] The post Agri-revolution:

The Australian High Commission in Ghana has reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s clean energy transition and sustainable mining sector through strategic partnerships, funding, and technology transfer. Speaking at a high-level climate symposium at Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), Australian High Commissioner Berenice Owen-Jones, emphasised that Australia is well-positioned to support Ghana in unlocking the […] The post Australia

By Samuel Sam MTN Ghana has presented a cheque for GH¢10,000, along with assorted drinks and food items, to the Northern Regional Chief Imam in support of the 2025 Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. The donation included five bags of rice, ten cartons of vegetable oil, packs of mineral water, ten packs of soft drinks, three boxes of […] The post Eid-ul-Fitr: MTN presents GH¢10,000

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH In the context of rapidly changing geopolitical situation characterized by complexities and contradictions, majority of African countries are facing strained challenges with trade and in economic sectors. In April 2025, US President Donald John Trump introduced new trade policies world-wide, and these policies have flashy impact on Africa. In an indepth […] The post Trump’s

According to the Ghana 2024 Integrated Business Establishment Survey by the Ghana Statistical Service, 92.3% of businesses in Ghana remain informal with just 7.7% in the formal sector. These informal businesses fail to keep any formal accounts. The report further reveals that over 1.2 million businesses were established from 2014 to 2024, with most recording […] The post Editorial:

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) in the petroleum, power and renewable energy sectors is backing government’s push for power sector reforms; that is, mainly changes to Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) operations. Meanwhile, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana and Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) are opposing any form of private sector participation […] The post Editorial:

Businesses triple in number Employment growth remains uneven By Juliet ETEFE (Juliet.etefe@thebftoline.com ) The country’s economy remains heavily informal, with a staggering 92.3percent of business establishments operating outside formal regulatory structures. This was revealed in the 2024 Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES I) Report launched by the Ghana Statistical Service in Accra on Thursday. The […] The post 92.3%

… as AIDEC Digital Hub launches BPO Centre By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The domestic technology sector has set its sights on capturing a larger share of the lucrative global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market with the launch of AIDEC Digital’s state-of-the-art BPO center in Accra this week. The facility, which offers services ranging from […] The post Domestic

…Absa Bank’s She Business to close gender financing gap In a move to address the gender financing gap, Absa Bank Ghana LTD has launched She Business, an update to its women’s banking proposition that offers collateral-free loans of up to GH¢2 million at 10percent per annum to eligible female entrepreneurs. The initiative forms part of […] The post Women entrepreneurs

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the accounting profession, but it is not a replacement for accountants. Instead, it is enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making, according to experts at the ACCA Orbit 2025 summit in Accra. Themed: :AI and the Future of Work’, the event, organised by ACCA Ghana, brought together finance […] The post AI

In Ghana today, too many young people are searching for jobs that simply don’t exist. As of late 2023, 1.3 million young Ghanaians between the ages of 15 and 35 were unemployed — more than the population of Sekondi-Takoradi. And the outlook is even more difficult for young women, whose unemployment rate stands at 17.7%, […] The post Banking on the future: How Ecobank is empowering

…speaks at UKGCC Grand Challenge Programme The Chief Commercial Manager at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Kofi Addo, has emphasised the government’s commitment to agricultural transformation through private sector collaboration. According to Mr. Adams, the government is committed to collaborating with the private sector to enhance value addition and expand Ghana’s agricultural industry. […] The post Trade

The Paramount Chief of Assin Kushea, Ehunabobriem Prah Agyensaim VI, has applauded the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), for successfully hosting its one-week conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra. The Assin Kushea Paramount Chief said, he was particularly thrilled at the successful and dignified manner in which the GhIE has transitioned leadership from […] The post GhIE

The Ghana Grows High School Next Level Tour continues to make a significant impact, with its latest stop at the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind delivering knowledge, inspiration, and a life-changing financial opportunity for one student. This year’s edition of the tour focuses on special schools and institutions for persons with disabilities, […] The post Ghana

The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has extended support to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, with a donation aimed at assisting the Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan. A delegation from BOST, representing Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor, presented essential food items, including bags of rice, sugar, tins […] The post BOST donates to Chief Imam

ALX Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to helping bridge the digital literacy gap in the country, with an ambitious plan to equip about 150,000 youth including those in rural communities, with 21st-century digital skills this year. This pledge was made by the Country Manager, Nana Darko Asiedu, during the Youth and Tech Dialogue (YTD), a […] The post “We’re