By Akunkel MUSAH The African continent has a land area of 30.37 million sq km (11.7 million sq mi)—enough to fit in the U.S., China, India, Japan, Mexico, and many European nations, combined. Specially, Africa’s land mass is slightly bigger than the U.S., China, India, the U.K., Japan, Eastern Europe, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, […] The post Agriculture

Konrad Kodjo DJAISI In furtherance of various meetings held in Egypt toward the formation of the African Federation of Mines and Mineral Wealth, a high-powered delegation from the General Trade Union of mines, quarries (Building Materials), Salinas and Energy Workers of Egypt (GTUMQSEW) paid a working visit to the General Secretary of the Ghana Mineworkers’ […] The post

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has once again cemented its position as a powerhouse in Ghana’s regulatory landscape. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presenting the prestigious Overall Specified Entity of the Year award at the 2023 Public Enterprise League Table (PELT) Awards, commended the FDA for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health. President […] The post

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has received several 5-Star ratings at the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Customer Satisfaction Survey Index Report Launch and Awards Night. The event took place on Friday, 27th September, 2024 at the Coconut Groove Hotel, Accra. The recognition is a direct consequence of the development and implementation of […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku The Treasury bill (T-bill) market is expected to continue experiencing elevated yields, despite a significant policy rate cut by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The central bank recently slashed its Monetary Policy Committee benchmark rate from 29 percent to 27 percent, but the effect of this […] The post T-bill

By Ebenezer NJOKU Inflation has increased to 21.5 percent in September 2024, up from 20.4 percent in August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS). This comes five days after the Bank of Ghana (BoG) announced a two percent cut to its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate […] The post Inflation spikes

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The third Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index (GH-CSI) report by the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) for the consumer banking sector has shown a slight drop year-on-year (Y\Y) from the rise in 2022. The report, which was launched at the weekend in Accra, indicated that overall, 93 percent of customers expressed […] The post Ghana

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A high powered delegation by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), led by the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has visited top management of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to deepen collaborations and explore new areas of cooperation. The visit, which was the first of its kind and described […] The post GRA,

By Seth KRAMPAH, Odumasi Krobo The Manya Krobo Rural Bank PLC at Odumase in the Manya Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region has held its 43rd Annual General Meeting of shareholders and posted remarkable growth in all financial indicators for the 2023 year under review. The bank recorded a profit before tax of a little […] The post Manya

Standard Chartered recently hosted an engaging digital masterclass as part of its skill-based employee volunteering week. The session aimed at equipping entrepreneurs, business owners and job seekers living with disabilities with foundational knowledge in key digital areas. The session covered topics such as leveraging social media, ensuring cybersecurity, and understanding digital payments. The masterclass is […] The post

By Kingsley LARBI (Rev. Prof.) Chapter 15 of Born to Win by Rev. Prof. E.K. Larbi, titled “A Flight to Safety,” recounts a deeply personal and historical narrative of survival, faith, and purpose amidst the turmoil of Nigeria’s 1983 expulsion order. The chapter is not only a historical reflection but also serves as a profound […] The post A

The country is again faced with a heightened risk of cocoa smuggling following Ivory Coast’s recent decision to raise its farm-gate price for cocoa, surpassing our rate. While the move by the world’s largest cocoa producer aims to discourage illicit export of beans, it poses significant challenges for Ghana’s cocoa industry. Ivory Coast’s Minister of […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Professor Seidu Al-hassan, has underscored the achievement of food sovereignty as a significant step toward strengthening the country’s ability to pay its debt. According to him, in ensuring food security in the country, the basics of agriculture – which includes processing, packaging and […] The post

Life has a funny way of throwing surprises at us when we least expect them. From sudden job losses to unexpected medical bills, financial emergencies can strike at any moment. That is where an emergency fund comes in – your financial safety net for life’s unpredictable moments. But how do you build one? Let us […] The post Financial

By Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] As Ghana moves toward economic recovery, a new adjustment in utility tariffs has been announced, effective October 1, 2024. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has raised electricity prices by 3.02% and water tariffs by 1.86%, part of its routine quarterly review to reflect changes in key economic indicators such as […] The post

In a remarkable show of dedication and love for their alma mater, the 2004 Year Group of the Old Swesconians Association has successfully refurbished the Old Art Shed, a structure that has served various purposes over the years. This project, which was funded through the generous contributions of members of the year group, culminated in […] The post 2004

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY AmaliTech, in collaboration with Access Bank, has hosted a coding competition for students enrolled in the Coding for Kids (C4K) programme at Takoradi, Western Region. The initiative sought to equip young learners with digital skills, allowing them to exhibit what they have learnt over the past months. The competition The coding […] The post AmaliTech,

by Kodwo Brumpon “One mouth cannot drink from two calabashes at the same time.” – Ugandan proverb Our age has become accustomed to living life by pressing of buttons. We expect solutions at a touch and we want to exclude anything that resembles anything like waiting. We have become ‘instant’ oriented, to the point where […] The post The Attitude Lounge: A stress

Winich Farms, a Nigerian Agtech startup making the supply chain of farm produce seamless for all stakeholders, has secured US$3 million in pre-series A funding to enhance its technology and optimize its operations. The round is a mix of equity and debt. The equity funding of US$2.5 million came from Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (a […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The cannabis industry has the potential to become a significant economic driver with the integration of advanced technology, Israel Ambassador-Designate, Ghana, Roey Gilad, has suggested. The global cannabis market size was valued at estimated US$57.18billion in 2023 and projected to US$444.34billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 34.03 percent during the […] The post