… but structural gaps must still be confronted By Prince OWUSU-ANSAH & Frederick Amoako AWUAH The Government’s 2026 Budget, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation,” starts with a tale of macroeconomic resurgence and national revival. It contends that Ghana has recovered out of a period of severe fiscal stress, regained macro stability and repositioned […] The post The

Ghana has moved up four places to 14th in the global ranking of countries sending undergraduates to the United States for the 2024/2025 academic year. New figures from the Open Doors 2025 report show a 36.5 percent rise in Ghanaian enrolment at American institutions, an increase that far exceeds regional trends and the worldwide rate […] The post Ghana rises to 14th globally for

The c in partnership with FirstBank Ghana, has hosted its inaugural financial literacy workshop with the aim of strengthening the financial management capacity of micro and small business owners. The event themed: “Boosting Business Resilience & Success through Smart Financial Management,” was held on the 27th September, 2025 at the MikAddo Conference Centre in Accra, […] The post Rise

Ghana remains one of the best-performing and most balanced electricity tariff jurisdictions in Africa, according to a new comparative study by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The analysis, conducted in line with the PURC Act 1997 (Act 538), places domestic electricity pricing near the continental median – reflecting what the regulator describes as a […] The post Domestic

By Joshua  AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has undertaken a nationwide currency-education campaign as part of activities marking the cedi’s 60th anniversary, taking its sensitisation drive directly to traders in informal markets where most banknotes circulate. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama led the outreach at Accra’s Makola Market, urging traders to adopt better handling practices to […] The post BoG

 By Joshua AMLANU Government plans to shift toward localised budgeting for the Sustainable Development Goals as part of efforts to close persistent development gaps and improve accountability in the final stretch to the 2030 deadline, Budget Director-Ministry of Finance Isaac Fraikue has said. At the 2023 SDG Budget and Expenditure Report launch in Accra, the […] The post Gov’t

The European Union and its French development partners are pressing Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to accelerate reforms in the cocoa sector, saying new research shows the industry must adopt tougher sustainability standards to remain competitive and protect farmer livelihoods. At a two-day feedback workshop in Accra this week, researchers presented findings from the EU and […] The post EU

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has reiterated its commitment to promoting gender equity and women’s empowerment and participation in agrifood system transformation on the continent. Underscoring the importance of women’s participation in agrifood systems of the sub-region and across Africa, FAO maintains there is no pathway to […] The post FAO

By Ben Brako The Neural Kingdom Every nation, at its heart, is a nervous system — a network through which signals of life, danger, joy, and duty are transmitted. The question is not whether a people are connected, but how. In the Ghanaian imagination, that living network once had a name: Oman. Oman is not […] The post The

Innova DDB Ghana, in partnership with Family Renaissance International (FRI) and 3Music TV unveiled the Call Them Out campaign, an initiative designed to confront the hidden crisis of familial sexual abuse and the culture of silence that often surrounds it. The campaign was launched on Thursday at the Accra High School to coincide with the […] The post Innova

Art Ongoing – Jan. 2. Art & Soul – Opening Reception. A group exhibition that explores how personal and cultural identity, memory, healing & transformation are expressed through art . @Dei Centre, Tesano – Accra. Ongoing – 24. Daily.  Women in Creation. aA group exhibition curated by Johanes F. Kuwornu Jnr. featuring works by Mary-Jo […] The post Accra Life: The essential

Here comes another end of year, and our capital is once again oozing with a plethora of amazing things to do and enjoy. Truth be told, since January – with back-to-back events, it’s become rather commonplace as our capital city has hardly let up. There seems to be a well of events that keep springing […] The post Tattle: Blakk’s ‘Tea Ritual’ at Ghana Coffee Festival!

Evivi Foods, a leading brand in Ghana’s food and production industry, has launched its latest cooking innovation – the ‘Evivi Soya Oil’, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to Ghanaian manufacturing and the promotion of local products. The launch, which took place during the Nkyimkyim Experience-Evivi Edition’ at the National Theatre, was witnessed […] The post Evivi

By Fiifi NETTEY Whenever I board a taxi, Bolt, Shaxi, Yango or Uber, I often strike up conversations with the drivers. Depending on their mood, they either respond to my conversations or not; and I respect their silence. But others are warm and open; and before long, we find ourselves lost in endless conversations. I […] The post The dark side of ride-hailing in Accra appeared first on The

…The man turning Ghana’s digital centres into innovation powerhouses, one empowered youth at a time When Dzifa Gunu was appointed CEO of Ghana Digital Centres Limited by President John Dramani Mahama in February 2025, he knew he wasn’t just taking on a job. He was accepting a mission that would determine whether Ghana becomes a […] The post From

…Wins Best PR Campaign and Best Digital & Social Media Communication campaign The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) reaffirmed its leadership in strategic communication and public engagement by winning two major honours at the recently held Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Annual General Meeting and Excellence Awards. The authority was recognised for its exceptional contributions to […] The post GRA

Inna Mariam Patty, a renowned Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist and social advocate, will be officially called to the Bar of England and Wales at a ceremony held by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Patty will graduate with distinction from the University of Law, where she pursued the Bar Practice, having also received the prestigious Dean’s […] The post From

By Chelsea NYANTAKYI Kafui arrives at the clinic in pain. The entrance sits at the top of a short set of stairs. There is no ramp nor lift. His wheelchair cannot go any further, so he stops and looks up at the doorway meant for everyone, yet not built with him in mind. In that […] The post Disability accessibility: We don’t need another

This month, Delta celebrated 25 years of its DREAM flight — giving 145 aspiring aviators the opportunity to travel with and learn from a variety of current industry leaders. Since its founding in 2000, this special charter flight — hosted in partnership with the?Organization of Black Aerospace?Professionals?(OBAP) — has carried students ages 13 to 18 […] The post Delta’s

This year’s intake of students at the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academies in Lagos, Nairobi and Lusaka are already deep into their academic year, representing the latest cohort of aspiring filmmakers to pass through Africa’s premier film and TV academy. Their curriculum features theoretical studies and remote learning, as well as hands-on practical training in […] The post Empowering