Ghana has reached an agreement with its Official Creditors under the G20 Common Framework, on a comprehensive Debt Treatment Beyond the Debt Service Suspension Initiative. Following the successful completion of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) in 2023, this development constitutes a significant positive step towards restoring Ghana’s long-term debt sustainability. The Government of Ghana […] The post

The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mochizuki Hisanobu, has officially inaugurated a classroom project for Sanchiga M/A Primary School in Wa Municipal of the Upper West Region. “Today, we celebrate the power of education, the power of collaboration and the power of dreams,” stated Ambassador Mochizuki. The project, funded by the Japanese Embassy through the Grant […] The post

From January 2024, Russia took over the baton of BRICS chairmanship dealing first with the appropriate description of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), whether as an association, a group or an organization. While the geopolitics intensifies, it has become necessary to explain whether BRICS be referred to as a formal or an […] The post BRICS:

Effective office management entails monitoring and maximizing a range of administrative responsibilities, staff, and resources to maintain a productive workspace. For a company to achieve its goals, effective resource allocation, streamlined workflow, transparent communication, and the development of a positive working culture must be high on the agenda. These techniques are essential for long-term success […] The post

…A night of emotions, celebrations and life changing stories International tech company Yango has organized the maiden edition of the Yango Digital Mobility Awards (YDMA2023) to celebrate its cherished partners, partner drivers, users and allied service providers in a plush dinner event held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra on Friday, 22nd December 2023. Some […] The post

Ghana has carved a niche for itself as one of Africa’s retail powerhouses, achieving the impressive ranking of fourth in the 2023 Global Retail Development Index from eighth position in 2021.  This remarkable achievement, coupled with recent economic growth figures and substantial import values in key sectors, underscores the upcoming Global Sourcing Accra 2024 event’s […] The post

As the curtain slowly falls on the current year, it’s an opportune moment to pause and engage in introspection, an exercise that can profoundly influence our journey into the next year. Success in the forthcoming year is more than a wish; it’s a construct we can design with the right reflection and strategy. I want […] The post

Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited has opened a new branch in one of the busiest districts in Accra, Madina. The branch which is the 41st business location to be opened by the Bank since its establishment in 2005 would serve the people of Madina and its surrounding communities. The new branch opening is in line with […] The post Zenith Bank opens new branch at Madina appeared

With the quest to engage members of the diaspora community to exploit the possibilities for Ghana’s development plan and promote Ghana as a preferred destination in Africa for tourism and entertainment, the Ghana Embassy in Brazil under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has partnered Brazil to celebrate this year’s Salvador […] The post

…a different approach to conventional building techniques While most of us are accustomed to building using traditional methods – using materials like cement, sand, stones and iron rods for both residential and commercial structures, among others, many alternative building techniques exist; and they are also generally less expensive than the conventional building approach, according to […] The post Alternative

Zeal Environmental Technologies Limited has paid fines of 18 inmates at the Sekondi Central Prisons to secure their release. A total of GH¢50,000 was paid. The crimes for which they were convicted and sentenced include petty thievery. Abdul S. Ganiyu, General Manager of Zeal Environmental Technologies Limited, explained that the gesture is part of his […] The post Zeal

The Accra Polo Club was filled with excitement last night as Lead for Ghana, a leadership development organisation, inducted its 2021 fellows into its alumnae group. The fellows, numbering seventy-seven, together with family, friends and special guests were treated to some delicacies and serenaded with music. This was to celebrate their achievements and also encourage […] The post Lead

Over 400 direct and indirect jobs have been created in the past two years within the Obuasi enclave due to the annual Obuasi Trade Show’s (OTS) establishment, Regional Head, Community Relations – Africa, AngloGold Ashanti, Emmanuel Baidoo, has said. In 2022, 223 direct and indirect jobs were created because of the Trade Show compared to […] The post OTS

Data collection for Phase I of the Ghana Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES) is set to begin Monday, January 15, 2024 and is expected to span a month, according to government Statistician Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim. The survey is an economic census that enumerates businesses across all sectors of the economy. Its aim is to […] The post Data collection

A five-year analysis of the national budget – 2020 to 2024 – by the B&FT found that the country has consistently fallen short of meeting the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) allocation target. Ghana became a signatory to the CAADP in 2009, committing to allocate ten percent of the national budget to agriculture, with […] The post Agric

The nation’s journey to regain economic stability is approaching a crucial breakthrough, with significant progress reported in negotiations with external creditors. Government appears close to finalising a deal with the Paris Club of bilateral creditors, potentially unlocking vital funds and paving the way for further financial support. In a significant update, finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta […] The post

While official inflation figures showed a welcome decline to 23.2 percent at the end of 2023, cost of living remains a major concern for Ghanaians – particularly for households struggling with stagnant wages and the sky-high prices of necessities. After more than a year of skyrocketing inflation, the nation witnessed a significant drop in 2023 […] The post Falling

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased monthly pensions by 15 percent for 2024. This follows approval from sector regulator the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), per Section 80 of the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766). At a media briefing in Accra, SSNIT’s Director-General, Dr. John Ofori-Tenkorang, said the hike factors-in […] The post SSNIT

The 2nd Oil and Gas Excellence Awards has been held in Takoradi to celebrate remarkable strides by companies in the sector. The event, themed ‘Ghana: Toward an Oil-Led Economic Development’, was organised by Top Brass Ghana in partnership with the Western Regional Coordinating Council. Director of Top Brass Ghana, Isaac Darkwa, explained: “The objective of the awards […] The post

The former Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC) and revered statesman, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has bemoaned the current state of local government systems governance in the country – calling for the prosecution of government officials responsible for unnecessary delays in the disbursement of District Assemblies Common Funds (DACF). He described the current state of the […] The post