By Kizito CUDJOE The large-scale mining sector contributed more than GH¢22.22billion to the economy in 2025, defying a challenging global environment marked by geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, energy market volatility and growing climate-related obligations. The mining industry’s strong showing comes at a time when governments, investors and civil society groups are increasingly […] The post Mining

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has urged government to impose an immediate six-month ban on rice imports, warning that thousands of local farmers are struggling with large volumes of unsold rice. According to the association, the continued influx of imported rice has made it difficult for domestic producers to sell […] The post Rice-farmers demand six-month

The government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at key border posts to help detect and prevent the spread of the Ebola virus disease in the country. This came to light when the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah toured the busy Elubo and Aflao borders to assess the country’s response strategy to the […] The post Gov’t

The Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, Dr Lucy Agyepong, has been honoured with the Excellence in Education Award at the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to higher education, institutional development and youth empowerment in Ghana. Dr Agyepong was among twelve distinguished women honoured […] The post Ing.

The Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa), Ms. Esther A.N. Cobbah, has been honoured by the Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) for her outstanding contribution to leadership development and the advancement of women in leadership. The recognition was presented at the 5th GEA Annual Leadership Conference held at Alisa Hotel on 28th […] The post Stratcomm