President Nana Akufo-Addo has underscored the vital role of cyber-security as a foundational mechanism for attainment of various Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs). The President emphasised that in an era where digital transformation is integral to national progress, the need to get cyber-security fundamentals right cannot be overemphasised; hence, the need for continuous collaborative efforts to […] The post

The need to develop a modern, diversified, efficient and financially sustainable ‘energy economy’ that will ensure all Ghanaian homes and industries have access to adequate, reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable supplies of energy cannot be over-emphasised. However, this economic transformative agenda may not be fully realised without a well trained, skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workforce. […] The post

Emre Varol, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ‘Africa to Silicon Valley’ (A2SV) has paid a courtesy call on Dr. Godwin Acquaye, CEO of the Business and Financial Times, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The visit aimed to foster partnerships with key strategic institutions in Ghana to drive innovation and technology, strengthening the tech ecosystem for […] The post

By Hippolyte FOFACK  In 2011, the Busan Partnership agreement recommended a shift toward increased national ownership of the development agenda as part of the international drive for more effective development policies. The agreement was a welcome recognition that lower-income countries were more likely to improve resource allocation and achieve sustainable growth when they set their […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Regional Coordinator- United Nations Capital for Development Fund (UNCDF), Christel Alvergne, has averred that, the Organisation’s Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) project, has not only focused on job creation but has also been instrumental in enhancing the entrepreneurial capabilities of beneficiaries, as well as their access to […] The post

By Christopher K. BEYEREH As Governments worldwide strive to improve tax revenue collection, voluntary tax compliance has emerged as a critical factor in achieving this goal. Marketing, often overlooked in the tax administration realm, plays a vital role in encouraging taxpayers to comply willingly. This article explores the relevance of marketing in voluntary tax compliance […] The post

By Samuel Lartey (Prof.) [email protected] As the festive season approaches, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced proactive measures aimed at fortifying its reserves to address the persistent depreciation of the cedi against major global currencies. This intervention comes at a critical time, as the Ghanaian cedi currently stands at approximately GH¢17 to one US […] The post

For the first time this season, Accra Hearts of Oak produced a sensational attacking display to beat Medeama SC 0-2 at the Tarkwa TNA Stadium in an electrifying match. The Phobians scored twice from counter-attacks to record the comfortable win and consigned the Mauve and Yellow to their first defeat at home this season. Kwabena […] The post 2024\25

By Jeffrey D. Sachs (Prof) Simply put, the majority of the world does not want or accept U.S. hegemony, and is prepared to face it down rather than submit to its dictates. The recent BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia should mark the end of the Neocon delusions encapsulated in the subtitle of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s 1997 […] The post The BRICS summit should

By Kingsley LARBI (Rev. Prof.) In December 1989, after a seven-year transformative journey abroad, I returned to Ghana armed with three academic degrees and a profound faith in God’s perfect timing. While many would have expected me to come back with material wealth, I had only books, seven trunks of them which symbolized an investment […] The post From

VAAL Real Estate, a leader in luxury property development, has introduced Villanova: Ghana’s first ultra-modern housing project enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). This pioneering initiative is designed to redefine luxury living by integrating advanced smart home technology with elegant design and functionality. Drawing inspiration from Spanish architectural tradition, Villanova offers an unmatched blend of sophistication […] The post

Buertey Francis BORYOR Volunteerism as a fundamental component of philanthropy, and its potential to support national development has been highlighted at this year’s Ghana Philanthropy Conference in Accra. The two-day conference, spearheaded by Star Ghana Foundation (SGF) aimed at providing a platform for dialogue among and between stakeholders on promoting philanthropy as a strategy for […] The post

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has partnered with the South African Football Association (SAFA) to provide exclusive support to all the South Africa national women’s teams. The vehicle partnership between VWGA and SAFA marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to support the development of girls’ and women’s football in South Africa. All the national […] The post

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The regulator of upstream petroleum sector, the Ghana Petroleum Commission (PC), has emphasized the need for local upstream content firms to bolster their legal capacity to navigate complex international contractual agreements. Given the prevalence of commercial disputes, the PC is concerned over local players being found wanting in legal disputes due […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Economic and Trade Mission of Israel to Ghana, in partnership with the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Ghana (CSEAG) and Checkpoint Software Technologies, has organised a breakfast meeting to foster cyber-security collaboration between the two nations. The collaboration encapsulates Israel’s vision of merging its cutting-edge cyber-security innovations with Ghana’s robust expertise […] The post

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that it is implementing proactive measures to strengthen its foreign reserves in response to the cedi’s ongoing depreciation against major currencies. As this festive season approaches, the central cank is preparing for an anticipated increase in foreign exchange demand. Currently, the cedi is trading at nearly GH¢17 to […] The post Editorial:

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s (MoFA) Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) document for 2024-2027 says government will contribute some GH?2.7billion of GH?3.3billion that is the entire amount for implementing government’s flagship Planting for Food and Jobs Phase II (PFJ 2.0). Indeed, MoFA believes PFJ 2.0 will make the country self-sufficient in all staple commodities […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE and Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is optimistic about changes to the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system under the next government, following discussions with political parties during the preparation of their manifestos. AGI’s Chief Executive Officer, Seth Twum-Akwaboah, said the Association regularly engages with political parties ahead […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) is conducting detailed geological investigations in designated areas across the country to determine mineralised areas of gold deposits to support the Community Mining Scheme, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has said. The initiative is part of the World Bank-supported Ghana Landscape […] The post

… to boost regional export By Kizito Cudjoe Ghana should consider licencing its independent power producers (IPPs) under the Ghana Free Zones Act to strengthen the country’s position in the West African electricity export market, a leading power systems economist has suggested. Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, a power systems economist, maintains that licencing IPPs under […] The post