By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.) As Ghana grapples with economic and social challenges, a beacon of hope equally emerges through the resourcefulness of its people; both young and old. From the revolving door of political power to the economic reforms of the 1980s, devaluation of the cedi, financial sector clean-up, and the recent Domestic Debt Exchange […] The post Private

The Transaction Banking Team of Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GHS 30,000 to the Gynecology and Maternity Ward of the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) Hospital. The donation covered the medical bills of 15 new mothers who have remained at the hospital after childbirth due to financial challenges. During the presentation of the cheque to the […] The post Stanbic

In a significant engagement underscoring international collaboration for sustainable development, Development Bank Ghana (DBG) hosted a distinguished delegation from Germany’s Bundestag (Federal Parliament). The visit took place at DBG’s headquarters recently. The German delegation was led by Mr. Volkmar Klein, MP, representing the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Mr. Lutz Lienenkämper, the State’s former Finance […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO According to a situational analysis conducted by the Aya Institute for Women, Politics and Media, there is a lack of detailed information on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) among women and youth in business. Programmes Coordinator of the institute, Bridget Biney, explained that information about the protocol has primarily […] The post

By Samuel SAM In a bid to tackle climate change and its global impacts, the Centre for Culture and Environmental Conservation (CECECON), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has been officially inaugurated at the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region. The organization aims to sensitise and advocate climate change awareness,  in […] The post

MTN Ghana has donated bags of rice, packs of mineral water, packs of soft drinks and a ram to the Muslim community in Sekondi to support the celebration of the annual Eid ul Fitr. The presentation was made by Prince Owusu Nyarko, the Regional Senior Manager of MTN Ghana for the South West region. In […] The post MTN Ghana supports Eid ul Fitr celebration in

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The fourth edition of the West Africa Pharma Healthcare exposition- a comprehensive international pharmaceutical medical and healthcare industry exhibition – is set to take place from the 8th to 10th May 2024 in Accra. Organised by WEGVORAUS Exhibitions and under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Trade […] The post

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH China and Russia have renewed their anti-Western confrontation during high-level meeting in early April 2024 in Beijing. China demonstrates greater readiness to team up with Global South to “promote reforms in the global governance system” while Russia vehemently confronts “Western-led bloc” during talks in Beijing. But both further pledged to strengthen multilateral strategic […] The post

Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, and Kenya are benefiting from a South Korean developmental initiative as a swift response to the danger over food security in Africa by helping these countries to increase rice production and reduce their reliance on imports. Known as the K-Ricebelt project, it is aimed at providing small farmers […] The post

By Elizabeth PUNSU The Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SDA) has extended support to the Muslim community at Burma Camp in Accra through its Adventist Muslim Relations Department, in a gesture of solidarity and interfaith harmony. The donation underscores the church’s commitment to fostering understanding and cooperation among different religious communities. This act of generosity not only […] The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is forecasting an increase in domestic chicken production from the 60,000 metric tonnes recorded in 2023 to 70,000 metric tonnes this year. The department, in its Ghana Poultry Voluntary Update 2024, said local chicken production is expected to see growth due to the anticipated decrease […] The post Soy,

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] / [email protected] The recent hike in inflation in March was ‘not surprising’ and poses no significant threat to the general recent disinflationary trend, Head of Research at GBC Capital, Courage Boti, has said. Consumer inflation reached a new high of 25.8 percent in March 2024, […] The post

The United Kingdom’s British Museum (BM) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) last Wednesday returned to Ghana the thirty-two negotiated royal objects taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars of the 19th century, including items from the Sargrenti War of 1874. Gold and silver regalia associated with the Asante royal court […] The post

In a heartfelt gesture of support, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, MP for Karaga, visited the Tamale Teaching Hospital on April 9, 2024 to extend a helping hand to the medical facility. Dr. Adam’s visit was in response to a previous request from the hospital’s CEO for assistance in addressing some pressing […] The post Finance

The nation’s march toward improved food security has received a boost with the arrival of 330 tonnes of high-yielding rice seeds, courtesy of the K-Ricebelt project, a South Korean initiative spearheaded by the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). This project signifies a new sphere in agricultural development, providing an additional window amid escalating […] The post

The FirstBank Group, which is one of the leading financial institutions in Africa, has celebrated its 130th anniversary, marking over a century of resilience, innovation and commitment to providing excellent banking services. Since the bank’s inception in 1894, FirstBank has been at the forefront of the financial industry, shaping Nigeria’s banking and financial sector, serving […] The post