The Kevin Okyere Foundation (KOF) a non-governmental organization focused on supporting the underprivileged in society has donated food items to 400 families and individuals in the Fadama-Abeka communities in Accra. The event, planned to coincide with this year’s World Food Day celebrations on Thursday October 16, attracted a large number of residents who were selected […] The post Kevin

The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) has selected Ghana to host the 2025 Triennale on Education and Training, scheduled for October 29-30, 2025. ADEA Triennale stands as one of Africa’s most influential platforms for policy dialogue, drawing leaders and stakeholders to share best practices, innovations and evidence-based strategies for enhancing education […] The post Africa’s

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately owned Ghanaian bank, has successfully conducted the first monthly draw for its exciting “Sika Bumm Reloaded” campaign. The August draw saw ten delighted customers win a share of GH¢50,000, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to rewarding savings and financial discipline across the country. The ‘Sika Bumm Reloaded’ campaign, which is […] The post 10

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Driven by a clear and ambitious vision, Jolanda Castagna, CEO of Akka Kappa Ghana, is transforming her company into the most trusted real estate name in West Africa and beyond. She is positioning the firm to become a major regional and international name in real estate. “We are determined to grow. […] The post A decade of growth fuels

By Kizito CUDJOE African finance ministers have approved the creation of a continent-wide system to monitor domestic and external debt, amid mounting fiscal pressures across several countries. The African Union’s (AU) Specialised Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration adopted the African Debt Monitoring Mechanism (ADMM) during its 8th ordinary session held […] The post African

Secretary-Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) Samuel Amegayibor has expressed concern over the country’s cement producers’ reluctance to reduce prices. His concern is particularly heightened due to sustained cedi appreciation on the foreign exchange market since mid-2025. The continuing high prices are putting pressure on developers and prospective homeowners, as the cost of construction remains […] The post Editorial:

Art Fri. Oct. 17 – 18:00. Rhythm of the Soul – Edward Ofosu’s Solo Exhibition. Artist talk & closing reception. An intimate evening of dialogue, reflection & creative energy with Edward Ofosu, Rania Odaymat, George Adjebeng, Ato Annan & Sandl Owusu. @LA Foundation For The Arts, 144 La Rd – Accra. Fri. Oct. 17 – […] The post Accra Life: The essential list appeared

…immersing in some bonbon and praline tasting spree at Bioko Treats’ new experience “den” inside the Architecture building opposite Farmers Market in Labone. A delightfully cosy space not only serving tasting sessions, but also a unique chocolate-making experience where you get to learn about how the delicacy is made from scratch; and get to create […] The post We can’t go through this

Fund-supported programmes by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), particularly in Ghana and other African countries, should maintain fiscal discipline even after exiting their current arrangements, Director of the IMF’s African Department Abebe Aemro Selassie has indicated. This is to ensure that a relapse doesn’t occur to undermine recent gains in economic stability. Mr. Selassie noted […] The post Editorial:

The official “December in GH” 2025 Calendar has been unveiled, highlighting approved activities scheduled throughout the festive season. Since its inception in 2019, “December in GH” has become a cornerstone of Ghana’s tourism strategy, attracting thousands of visitors each year and strengthening Ghana’s international reputation as a destination of warmth, creativity, and unity. Published under […] The post MICE

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government is finalising an Oil Palm Plantation Policy to be presented in next year’s budget, as part of a broader effort to develop key economic crops within the agriculture sector in 2026 and beyond. This initiative aims to harness the full potential of oil palm and other strategic crops for generating large-scale […] The post Gov’t introduces

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Deputy Minister of Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem has said nation’s economy is firmly on the path to recovery, supported by strong fiscal performance, lower inflation and renewed investor confidence. He said this during a stakeholder engagement session in Accra as part of preparations for the 2026 national budget. According to him, […] The post Stronger

The Ghana Chamber of Shipping has described the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) decision to delay the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF) by one year as a prudent and necessary step that aligns with its earlier call for a pause to assess the policy’s potential impact on developing economies such as Ghana. At the IMO’s […] The post Chamber of

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Cargill Ghana Limited has inaugurated a state-of-the-art waste water treatment plant at its cocoa processing facility at Tema Free Zones Enclave. The US$2.6 million investment, according to the company’s Managing Director, is a crucial addition to its operations, reinforcing Cargill’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The new plant, which has […] The post Cargill

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has reiterated government’s commitment to restoring integrity, strengthening oversight and rebuilding public confidence in the real estate sector. He said government is implementing key reforms including the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047) to enhance transparency, improve governance and […] The post Gov’t

By Ama Kudom-Agyemang The IUCN 2025 World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE, ended on Wednesday, 15th October, with a landmark decision that could shape the future of global conservation. Members voted to reject Motion 133 – a proposed moratorium on the genetic engineering of wild species; and to adopt Motion 087 – IUCN’s first-ever […] The post IUCN

In a major step toward strengthening gender equality and inclusive governance across the continent, the Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF) has launched the African Gender Budgeting Network (AGEBUN). It is the first Pan-African platform dedicated to advancing gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) and inclusive fiscal policies. The initiative, launched last month, was developed in partnership with UN Women, […] The post Africa

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ghana and other African countries under Fund-supported programmes to maintain fiscal discipline even after exiting their current arrangements, warning that a relapse could undermine recent gains in economic stability. Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF’s African Department, said during the October 2025 Regional […] The post Fiscal

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected] )  The Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Limited, Shaibu Haruna, has underscored the need for stronger cross-industry collaboration to build an inclusive and forward-looking digital finance ecosystem in Ghana. Speaking at the 2025 FinTech Stakeholder Forum in Accra, he said Ghana’s FinTech space can only deliver meaningful value when innovation […] The post Cross-industry

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Over 13 million Ghanaians were food insecure by the end of 2024 – marking a worrying 7.3 percent increase within the year, according to latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The GSS report, released to mark World Food Day 2025 on October 16, revealed that the number of people […] The post Over 13 million food insecure — GSS appeared