as it commemorates World Heart Day AstraZeneca, multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has said it is committed to tackling cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) across the African continent through an initiative dubbed Healthy Heart Africa (HHA). AstraZeneca has over the past nine years partnered with governments in nine different African countries and health agencies to implement the […] The post

Minister for Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Bryan Acheampong, has encouraged smallholder farmers and aggregators to position themselves to benefit from the Planting for Food and Jobs programme (PFJ 2.0) second phase initiated by government. PFJ 2.0 aims to improve service delivery to maximise impact, and substitute direct input subsidy with smart agriculture financial support in […] The post

The Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber held its annual oil and gas conference and launched the 2023 upstream industry report – a comprehensive up to date documentation on the state of the upstream industry. We spoke to the CEO of the chamber on some of the key industry issues highlighted in the report. What is the […] The post Oil

Accolades continue to pour in for Nick Danso Adjei, the Executive Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services Ltd (Ghana Link), as he clinches the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award for the second consecutive year at the Second Edition of the Ghana CEO Awards. This recognition underscores his remarkable leadership and commitment to leveraging technology […] The post Nick

Since its founding, American Tower Corporation, a leading independent owner, operator, and developer of global wireless telecommunications solutions, of which ATC Ghana is a subsidiary, has taken a significant role in fostering connectivity in a responsible, equitable and sustainable manner. As the company continues to grow, its key focus remains providing critical digital infrastructure across […] The post

Ghacem Ltd., in partnership with the Department of Physics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is embarking on a research project that will see the scientific use of cement as a shielding material to reduce impacts of radiation in the radiological industry. The Ghacem sponsored research project, titled ‘Radiological Shielding Properties of GHACEM Cement’, […] The post

Experts have advocated a move away from the current status quo whereby industry and academia operate in silos, to a collaborative and research-driven partnership wherein both sectors actively contribute to training students for the job market. While government remains the biggest sponsor of education, the experts said industry should also support academic institutions with funds […] The post

Tariff and non-tariff barriers in the country remain a real threat to the vision of a liberalised African trade market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This is despite the fact that Ghana’s legal framework supports free trade, says a study that revealed tariff barriers are imposed as taxes and duties on imports […] The post Punitive

as 55 CEOs are celebrated for outstanding contributions toward the SDGs Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has advised business leaders to prioritise sustainability in their operations by adopting eco-friendly practices. He advised them to collaborate with government and other stakeholders as well as adopt innovative business modules to foster social and environmental well-being. This, he noted, will […] The post

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is predicting an imminent surge in domestic fuel prices, bringing an end to a recent spell of stability at pumps across the country. IES indicated that behind this ominous forecast lies a global upheaval in the crude oil market which is threatening to send shockwaves through the market, based […] The post Petroleum

Fitch in September 2023 carried out a thorough examination of United Bank for Africa, Ghana (UBA Ghana) Ltd., and affirmed its strong rating of Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at “B-” with a stable outlook and Viability Rating (VR) affirmed at “CCC”. The affirmation of UBA Ghana’s rating is based on a strong capital buffer […] The post Fitch

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said it remains committed to safeguarding public health and nurturing local industries through stringent standards. This commitment is enshrined in the Public Health Act, Act 2012 (Act 851), which empowers the FDA to oversee a diverse range of products, including human and veterinary drugs, food, cosmetics and more. […] The post