By Kizito CUDJOE Omama Health Ghana and Omama Services Incorporated, based in the United States of America (USA), have jointly launched a campaign aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by nursing mothers in catering for their medical and related expenses post-childbirth. Recognizing the pervasive nature of this issue across many communities in Ghana and the […] The post Motherhood

AFTER SYMBOLIC VISIT TO THE ANCESTRAL FOREST By Alvin Nii Okine Kasabrofo. The people of Prampram are gearing up for the celebration of this year’s Lalue Kpledomi festival, with the first taking place on the 23 of April. According to an elaborate program released by the Prampram Traditional Council, a curfew will immediately follow right […] The post People

A research fellow at the Hans Ruthenberg Institute, University of Hohenheim, Sulemana Issifu, has revealed a concerning trend wherein individuals are allegedly offering bribes to staff members of the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat in exchange for scholarship awards. Apart from paying for scholarships, Mr. Issifu claims that after completing their studies, some individuals are then compelled […] The post

By Yu YONGDING On March 5, at the opening of the annual meeting of China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that the government’s target for GDP growth this year is around 5%. It is an encouraging target, but if China is to reach it, the government may need to […] The post Can China reach its 2024 growth target?

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a directive mandating public universities to vacate senior high school (SHS) campuses. The move comes in response to concerns about the strain on infrastructure within SHS facilities, which are already overwhelmed by capacity challenges. The directive aims to provide  GTEC with the chance to conduct a thorough […] The post Get

By Senyo DEY The Internet enables communication, essential to the efficient management of business, the smooth administration of governments and improved organisation for individual users. Technologies of the camera, film, radio, telephone, and television are now altered or entirely replaced with faster and more dynamic media. This technology on your smartphone or computer, allows more […] The post

By Mansa NETTEY Successful economies, societies and regions have long opted for cooperation, consolidation and integration against division, separation and isolation. The ‘roads’ to sustainable economic development and prosperity are long with many stops, even some dead ends and yet seldom has a society reached this destination without bringing its neighbours along for the journey. […] The post

Yara Ghana Limited, as part of its effort to mark the closing ceremony of the Grow Ghana initiative, donated 1,107 bags of YaraMila Actyva fertilizers to 369 women farmers including people living with disability. Each recipient received three bags of fertilizers to support their efforts in increasing food sustainability and security in Ghana. Speaking at […] The post 369

By Ama Kudom-Agyemang Obviously, the realisation of about three-quarters of the world’s population having access to safe water sources, is a major attainment by the international community. However, this achievement cannot be overly celebrated. This is because, as the world celebrated this year’s World Water Day (WWD) on Friday, 22nd March, a whooping 2.2 billion […] The post Reflections

By Ellen OHENE-AFOAKWA Sustainable finance, in its simplest form, is a way of managing money that takes care of our planet while achieving our business objectives. It’s about making smart financial decisions that positively impact the environment and society, not just today but for posterity. For banks, sustainable finance means supporting projects and businesses that […] The post

– Learnings from Absa’s Young Africa Works project By Celestine DUVOR & Prince KAY-TAKRAMA Micro, Small and Medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) play a key role in driving economic development, job creation, environmental sustainability, and financial inclusion. This, according to the World Bank, makes MSME development a foremost priority for many governments around the world. In emerging […] The post

In celebration of International Women’s Day, FBNBank Women Network reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and girls by announcing a corporate social responsibility initiative in support of Girls Education Initiative Ghana (GEIG). In keeping with its mission to promote an inclusive society, the FBNBank Women Network set out to find an organisation that best exemplified […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Last week witnessed a significant appreciation of the cedi against major currencies, buoyed by a combination of positive factors. According to Databank Research, the infusion of US$300million by the World Bank, the first tranche of its US$900million support to Ghana, coupled with increased Easter holiday remittances, […] The post

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has pledged to work with efficiency and empathy in the discharge of their duty to mobilise revenue for the nation. Acting Commissioner-General of the GRA, Ms. Julie Essiam, made this comment during a meeting to secure the release of US$45million worth of critical medical supplies purchased with Ghana’s Global Fund […] The post GRA

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has pledged to work with efficiency and empathy in the discharge of their duty to mobilise revenue for the nation. Acting Commissioner-General of the GRA, Ms. Julie Essiam, made this comment during a meeting to secure the release of US$45million worth of critical medical supplies purchased with Ghana’s Global Fund […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced an ambitious plan to add 2,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power in the first four years of his government. The plan, totalling nearly half of the current electricity consumption, Dr. Bawumia explains, is driven by a dedication to easing the financial strain on businesses struggling […] The post Bawumia

The Head of Retail Banking at FBNBank has stated the bank’s position on youth empowerment by declaring that “in addition to other life skills young people need safe money management skills to survive the challenges of adulthood”. Mr. Quaye was speaking at a financial seminar organised by FBNBank on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the […] The post Young

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mansa Holdings, George Yaw Owusu, has advised budding entrepreneurs to prioritise ethical behaviour to ensure long-term success in their ventures. Addressing students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Entrepreneurship Clinic organised by the Centre of Business Development (CBD), Mr. Owusu […] The post

but faster and more equitable growth needed to reduce poverty Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters and escalating conflict and violence, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse […] The post