Some 270 micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) have been supported with a GH?28,339,752 grant under the Ghana Economic Transformation Programme (GETP) funded by the World Bank. The GETP grant aims to promote growth within the MSMEs sector – considered the economy’s backbone and providing jobs to over 70 percent of the population. This funding […] The post SMEs’

By Prof. Samuel Lartey ([email protected]) The strength and future of any educational system are rooted in how well it supports the well-being and academic stability of its students. In Ghana, private tertiary institutions play an increasingly important role in educating the nation’s youth and contributing to national development. However, neglecting the critical issues of student […] The post

The Automation Ghana Group (TAGG), through its subsidiary – Process and Plant Automation Ltd. (PPA), has supported some 21 students of the Batsonaa Primary and JHS in Accra with full educational scholarships, covering tuition levies, books and schoolbags, among other learning accessories. The initiative, dubbed the PPA Future Leaders’ Educational Fund, forms part of the […] The post

By Samuel SAM The Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (IIR) of the University for Development Studies (UDS), at its 17th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference (AIC), digested climate change issues and proffered solutions to the looming danger. Participants at the AIC stressed that climate change impact is worsening in the country, particularly the northern part of Ghana; hence, […] The post

By Terry MANTE Talent is a powerful asset, but having talent is just the beginning. While talent is what you naturally excel at, skill is the refined and sharpened version of that raw ability. Skill is what transforms a natural gift into something that can be consistently reproduced, applied, and relied upon. To reach your […] The post Turning talent into skill appeared first on

Sons of Bachus, a group made up of past students of Commonwealth Hall of the University of Ghana, Legon, also known as VANDALS, have for the sixth consecutive years taken upon themselves to annually support the Pantang Hospital, a principal Psychiatric health care provider in Ghana. The conditions of most primary healthcare facilities including the […] The post Commonwealth

Available data indicates that, there is under-representation of women in leadership positions across the world. For example, as of 2020, there were only 37 women leading fortune 500 companies (fortune.com). Similarly, report published by the IMF in September 19,2018 highlighted that women accounted for less than 2 percent of financial institutions Chief Executive Officers and […] The post

The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), at its 89th Ordinary Session, approved investments totalling EUR 61 million and USD 100 million to stimulate the infrastructure, trade and sustainable development sectors in West Africa. The session was held on October 1, 2024, at the Bank’s headquarters in Lomé, Togo, […] The post

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Russian Foreign Ministry has clarified that visa-free regime for African countries is still under serious review, diplomatic talks with different countries on the drafts of visa-free travel agreements undergoing different stages as each of them has its own specifics. On 2nd October 2024, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department Head Alexey Klimov said […] The post

By Kodwo BRUMPON Every morning, since the beginning of time, the sun comes up at the same time. How long has it been since the beginning of time? We can only estimate, but it has been very long. But we know for sure is that the sun never fails in its duty. It is up […] The post Your promises are sacred: If

The Project Management Institute, Ghana is alarmed at the devastating effects of illegal mining on the nation. We cannot, as a nation, deliberately destroy our very own existence under the guise of keeping a select few in business. We are therefore urging all citizens and stakeholders in the illegal mining value stream to unite in […] The post Project

By Peter Martey AGBEKO (APR) One of the greatest challenges Ghana faces today is the issue of non-compliance and the lack of enforcement of laws. This is a significant reason why we are where we are as a country—struggling with issues that could have been easily resolved had the laws been followed and enforced. People […] The post Non-compliance

Ghana’s growing biomedical engineering industry is making strides in healthcare delivery, but it faces significant challenges in developing capacity to address the design of low-cost innovative solutions. To address these gaps, Mangel Klicks, a leading biomedical engineering company, has forged a strategic collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Engineering of the University of Ghana for […] The post

By Daniel Boi ADDO In 2015, the United Nations set 17 global goals called Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to help achieve a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030. The SDGs addressed various aspects of human life and the planet. SDG 10 was to “reduce inequalities”. In the context of insurance coverage, SDG 10 focuses […] The post

 By Mercy  TEDEKU When we talk of peace, we often envision the absence of war, violence, and conflict. However, peace means more than just the mere state of tranquility and the absence of hostilities. The United Nations (UN) defines peace as “a situation where there is respect for human rights and dignity, the rule of […] The post Beyond conflicts:

The Energy Personalities’ Outreach Programme (EPOP) took centre-stage at Wesley Grammar Senior High School on Thursday, 3rd October 2024, as some of the most influential figures in Ghana’s energy industry engaged students in a memorable and empowering event. Powered by the Energy Media Group (EMG) – the organisers of the Ghana Energy Awards, the programme […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE Political interference and poor transparency have emerged as the most significant roadblocks to oil exploration in Ghana, as cited by 45 percent of respondents in Deloitte’s ‘Oil and Gas Survey Analysis Report’. These factors are seen as major barriers to the sector’s growth, affecting decision-making and project implementation. The challenges echo concerns […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Phase 1 of the Digital Youth Hub at the University of Ghana is set to be inaugurated next December, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed. The project, under the GhanaCARES ‘Obaatanpa’ programme which aims at empowering youth and fostering digital skills, is on track for completion in December 2024. During […] The post Digital Youth

…with FIMA Industries and FAUN Germany The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has reached a major milestone through its subsidiary, Zoomlion Nigeria Limited, with the signing of a groundbreaking export agreement with German-based FIMA Industries GmbH and Faun Umwelttechnik GmbH. The agreement was signed between Zoomlion Nigeria Limited on one hand, and FIMA Industries GmbH […] The post

Fidelity Bank Ghana is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kwabena Boateng as its new Deputy Managing Director in charge of Wholesale Banking, effective October 1, 2024. Mr. Boateng assumes this new role with over two decades of rich banking experience across various sectors, further strengthening the bank’s leadership team. Prior to this appointment, […] The post