At the 2025 Global AI Innovation Movement and Evolution (GAIME) Conference in Kampala, the air was charged with possibility. Leaders and innovators from around the world gathered to ask a defining question: how can Africa shape its own future in the age of artificial intelligence? Among the voices framing that discussion was Jeph Acheampong, founder […] The post Africa’s AI moment:

As part of efforts to break barriers limiting women’s participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Academic City University has partnered with the African Gifted Foundation (AGF) to offer full scholarships to six young girls to pursue undergraduate programmes in engineering. The beneficiaries are nationals from different African countries including Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, […] The post Academic

– Interim Chair fears for future of oil watchdog By Kizito CUDJOE The future of the country’s oil revenue watchdog, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), faces growing uncertainty as government has once again excluded it from key consultations on amendments to the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA), 2011 (Act 815). A recent meeting […] The post PIAC sidelined again in

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI The 8th edition of the major exercise Grand African NEMO 2025 (GANo 25), co-organised by the Commander in Chief for the Atlantic (CECLANT) and the Yaoundé Maritime Security Architecture, commenced on November 10 and ends on November 17, 2025, bringing together 19 African navies and seven partner navies, including France. The […] The post Grand African NEMO 2025 launched

By Seade CAESAR  Ghana’s Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) stand at a crossroads. Their permitting systems, essential for regulating land use and development, remain largely manual, slow, and prone to inefficiencies. Lengthy reviews, fragmented records, and human discretion continue to frustrate citizens and investors alike. Meanwhile, halfway across the world, Qatar has achieved what […] The post Qatar’s

If you’ve ever attended a big corporate event in Ghana — or anywhere in Africa — you know how unpredictable they can be. You arrive on time (which already makes you a hero), only to find the program starting an hour late. The projector refuses to cooperate, the microphone squeals like a protesting goat, and […] The post On Cue with Kafui

By Peter Justice GARIBA Once again, Ghana has been plunged into mourning — not only for the lives lost, but for the hope that keeps dying slowly in the hearts of its youth. The recent scenes of chaos and tragedy during the military recruitment exercise have left a deep wound on our national conscience. It is a […] The post I cry for mother Ghana: The broken system of

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has raised serious concerns over the impact of unregulated new media on the future of journalism in Ghana, calling on media practitioners, policymakers, and the public to take urgent action to preserve the integrity of the profession. Speaking at a dinner during the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards […] The post Unregulated

Ghana’s financial milieu is constantly changing, and so are the expectations of today’s borrowers. From instant loan approvals to seamless repayment options, customers now expect convenience, speed, and trust all in one experience. With Bank of Ghana’s recent approval for financial institutions to deploy digital lending solutions, the door has opened for banks, savings and […] The post Financial

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Cape Coast Michael Konadu, a member of the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA)1995 Year Group, has called on students to uphold the school’s enduring values of audacity, discipline and adaptation as the institution prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary next year. He reminded students that carrying the legacy of Mfantsipim is […] The post Michael

By Abiola OLATOYE Africa is the second-largest continent and has abundant natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals. These resources continue to serve as a significant source of income for many African countries. All of these continue to attract foreign investment, with potential for sustained economic expansion, industrial diversification, and capital market development. There has […] The post Bridging

By Stephen GYASI-KWAW  Country Founder/MD, Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) – Ghana The stampede at El-Wak Stadium during a military recruitment exercise—which claimed at least six young lives—should shake us to our core. Those weren’t just statistics. They were young Ghanaians, desperate enough to risk their safety for a shot at stable employment. This tragedy exposes […] The post From

In  an effort to promote voluntary tax compliance, enhance domestic revenue mobilisation and expand financial inclusion within the informal sector, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched the Modified Tax System (MTS) and Sustainable Tax Education Program in Accra. This initiative will enable traders, artisans and micro and small enterprises – particularly members of the Association […] The post Editorial:

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH As Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson prepares to present the 2026 Budget Statement in parliament today, a finance expert has cautioned government against reckless spending in the wake of recent debt relief gains – stressing that this year’s budget will be crucial to maintaining fiscal discipline as Ghana prepares to […] The post 2026

By Kizito CUDJOE With illegal gold trading and smuggling estimated to be draining about US$2billion from national coffers each year, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says tackling the menace could recover significant lost revenue and strengthen the country’s gold export earnings. It is in line with this that the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (D-CEO) of […] The post Curbing gold

Plans by the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana to make ethics and professional certification mandatory for all banking professionals represent one of the most significant reforms aimed at strengthening accountability and reducing fraud across the financial sector, Chief Executive Officer Robert Dzato has said. The policy, developed in partnership with the Bank of Ghana […] The post Mandatory

Ghana’s ongoing disinflation trend is anchored by the combined strength of effective monetary policy, fiscal discipline, and a relatively stable exchange rate regime. That’s according to Karen Kwarteng, Head of Global Market Sales at Stanbic Bank Ghana, who believes that these factors are collectively fortifying the country’s macroeconomic recovery efforts. Speaking in an interview on […] The post Sustained

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has announced winners of its Grand Challenge Pitch event: Kodu Technology Limited, Delimush, Agri Mercab, and Wobil Technologies. The event was funded by the UK government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), through its West African innovation project, Sankore. The Grand Challenge is a competitive programme designed to identify […] The post UKGCC

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has issued a public warning to government employees over fraudulent phone calls from individuals posing as staff of the Department and demanding payment for payroll-related services. In a statement, the Department described the development as a “disturbing trend” targeting government workers, particularly those whose salaries are processed through the […] The post Account-General

Telecel Ghana emerged as the most decorated telecom operator at the 7th National Technology and Communications Awards (NTCAs), securing nine wins across leadership, customer experience, technology, marketing and social impact categories. The telecommunications company’s wins included major competitive categories such as Best Broadband Service Provider, Outstanding Telecom Customer Support Experience, Best Mobile Money Service Provider, […] The post Telecel