By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Education sector stakeholders at the National Reading Festival’s second edition have unanimously called on parents and guardians to help foster reading habits in children from a tender age. The stakeholders, including development partners, stressed the crucial role parents and guardians play by cultivating reading habits in children from a young age, […] The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) has said the country’s seed industry is currently weak, malnourished and lacking the robust foundation needed for sustainable growth. The Association said the sector requires comprehensive restructuring, with a roadmap to transform the sector and make it more resilient and competitive. NaSTAG’s president, Dr […] The post

The Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, at the 2024 Asogli Te Za Grand Durbar in Ho recently expressed his concern about developments in our country as a result of extreme partisanship in our body-politic. The respected traditional ruler’s concern centred around growing tribalism, extreme political partisanship and rising lawlessness in the country. Togbe Afede […] The post

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, believes the foundation for a resilient banking industry in the country has been firmly established, thus priming it for the future. According to him, credible measures have been implemented to safeguard the broader financial sector – and banks especially – […] The post

By Thomas-Moore ADINGO Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has stated that the economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2024, with significant contributions from the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Although he admitted that much more work needs to be done, Dr. Amin Adam said the economy’s performance in the first six […] The post Dr.

Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD. (CBG) has achieved a significant milestone in its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2024, recording a historic GH¢1billion in total revenue — the highest ever since its inception and a first for any single year. Alongside this breakthrough, CBG’s report highlights a remarkable year-on-year increase in profitability, total […] The post CBG

The Ghana Association of Real Estate Brokers (GAREB) has launched the Ghana Institution of Real Estate Brokers, a new initiative aimed at promoting professionalism and capacity building within the industry. The institution will serve as a dedicated training hub for real estate brokers and agents. Speaking at the launch, GAREB President, Jacob Ashong, underscored the […] The post

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is poised to receive 28 more gold ornament and regalia dated to the nineteenth century creations of royal artisans of Asante Court and of others. The official presentation at this weekend would be at a mini durbar at the Manhyia Palace which coincides with the centenary anniversary of the […] The post Asantehene receives

By Dr. Philip TAKYI Digitalisation has been one of the key drivers for economic growth in Ghana. Previous Governments, including the current regime, have played significant roles to leverage digital technologies intended for sustainable economic growth. However, these efforts have not sufficed in transforming the country from its substantial challenges in infrastructure, governance, and revenue […] The post

By Dr. Betty Annan, AGRA Ghana Country Director Achieving food security in any region requires several key factors, but perhaps at its centre lies the quality and accessibility of seeds. For millions of small-scale farmers, having access to high-quality, disease-resistant seeds means the difference between a harvest that feeds their families and one that barely meets […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has highlighted her confidence in girls’ potential to lead the tech industry – highlighting their participation in the Girls-in-ICT training programme as a demonstration of excelling in the space. Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful made this known during her visit to five selected Girls-in-ICT training centres […] The post

By Dr. Francis OSEI-KUFFOUR Let me lean on ILAPI and be emphatic that ‘Abusua bi te sika so, ?nso ek?m de w?n’, literally translated as ‘some families are sitting on money, yet live in poverty’. The recent publication by the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) resonated with a text I read in the […] The post

By Dr. David OKYERE According to the World bank, Financial Inclusion means the circumstance where Individuals and Business have access to useful Financial Services and Products that meets their needs. These P&S include Transactions, Payments, Savings, credit and insurance-delivered in responsible and sustainable way. To ensure that individuals and businesses have the full benefits of […] The post

A powerful wind of change is reshaping storytelling, and those who have embraced this paradigm shift have shared insights on navigating the evolving landscape. The era of relying solely on traditional media to tell brand stories swiftly ends. As the Executive Director of the Advertising Association of Ghana, Isaac Cudjoe aptly states, ‘Digital storytelling is […] The post

As part of efforts to build stronger and better partnerships with its clients, Stanbic Bank Ghana has engaged its clientele in Kumasi. Led by Farihan Alhassan, Head of Business and Commercial Banking, the bank thanked the clients for their loyalty and solicited feedback on how to better serve their needs. Mr. Alhassan noted: “Our presence […] The post Stanbic

Stanbic Bank Ghana has facilitated the participation of nine (9) Ghanaian businesses at the prestigious 2024 China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th, 2024. The businesses, had the opportunity to participate in matchmaking sessions, connecting them with potential Chinese partners and buyers. Speaking on the significance of the participation […] The post

By Princess Sekyere BIH Current reports by the Africa Peer Review Mechanism, Afrobarometer, and the United Nations Development Programme suggest that Africa is experiencing a democratic decline ( APRM, 2023; Afrobarometer, 2024 and UNDP, 2024). This is due to a myriad of factors, including recent military coups and election violence, especially in the Western and […] The post

Chief Executive-National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has commissioned a call centre for the Authority, to increase efficiency and timeous handling of customer complaints and inquiries. The call centre – under the Consumer Services Unit-Corporate Affairs Directorate of the NPA – has ten agent lines and software portals, including that of a supervisor which […] The post NPA

By Ernest De-Graft EGYIR In every nation, honouring leaders through monuments and statues serves as a reflection of their contributions to the country’s development and progress. Ghana is no exception, with its rich political history and a legacy of transformational leadership. However, the timing and appropriateness of such honours have often sparked public debate, as […] The post

The Managing Director of Life Care Technology Ghana Limited, Ing. Bishoy Fouad, has been honoured with the ‘Most Outstanding Personality Award’ for his Exceptional Impact in General Healthcare and Well- being at the just-ended third edition of the Ghana Philanthropy Awards, 2024. Ing. Bishoy Fouad’s visionary leadership did not only earn him a recognition but […] The post