By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Civic actors have called on citizens and public officials to change their attitudes to help drive national development. According to the group, corruption and mismanagement in Ghana continue to undermine development; and must be addressed collectively. At a zonal workshop on the Auditor-General’s Report and the CitizensEye App, organised by […] The post Citizens

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO With less than four months until the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the High Commission of Canada in Ghana marked Black History Month by celebrating the deep football ties between the two nations and the vital role of the black diaspora in the beautiful game. The event, titled “Football […] The post Canada marks ‘Black

The national U20 Women’s Football Team has travelled to South Africa to secure victory and advance to the final stage of the World Cup qualifiers. The Black Princesses left Ghana desperately needing a win to progress after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at the Accra Sports Stadium last week. However, unfazed by […] The post Black Princesses keep World Cup hopes alive appeared

The Design and Technology Institute (DTI), in partnership with Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) and its Precision Quality Internship (PQI) sub-implementing partner, Accents & Art, hosted the 2026 DTI Jobs and Opportunities Fair alongside the graduation ceremony of the latest PQI cohort. The joint event created a structured platform connecting skilled youth to industry players across […] The post DTI links graduates

Currency is a symbol of national pride and identity, yet the abuse of Cedi notes in Ghana remains a persistent problem. From reckless spraying at parties and funerals to damaging notes through neglect, these practices undermine the integrity of the Cedi and contribute to economic inefficiencies. The Bank of Ghana (BOG), through its Clean Notes […] The post Ending

Introduction In an era where technology drives nearly every aspect of business operations, securing the infrastructure that underpins organizational systems has never been more crucial. Active Directory (AD), the cornerstone of identity and access management for enterprises worldwide, has become a prime target for sophisticated cyberattacks. As businesses adopt cloud services and hybrid infrastructures, the […] The post ICT

By Elvis GUNU The beginning of a new year often comes with renewed commitments to healthier and more disciplined living. People resolve to eat better, exercise more, and manage their finances wisely. Yet, in an age where daily life is increasingly mediated by digital systems, one critical habit remains persistently overlooked: cyber hygiene. As digital […] The post Cyber hygiene:

As the country is in the throes of implementing a 24-hour economy policy, the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) reiterates that the initiative’s success hinges on strengthening local manufacturing capacity and protecting domestic industries from unfair competition. At the end of the AGI National Council Retreat 2026 held in Accra recently, captains of industry threw […] The post Editorial:

This is not financial advice. However, there is some valuable insight to be gained in this exercise. Markets when read carefully, offer something arguably more valuable than advice: a diagnostic. Scientists say that you can tell the entire life and history of an animal from looking at its cellular makeup; what it consumed, the terrain […] The post Through

The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the strongest periods for Ghanaian equities in recent history. The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index returned 79.4 percent, powered by broad-based gains across listed companies and renewed investor confidence in equities amid easing inflation and stabilizing interest rates. GSE-Composite Index Cumulative Return 2025 Source: Ghana Stock […] The post InvestCorp

By Juliet ETEFE Beacon Source and Services Limited, in partnership with Germany’s Bostex Trading GmbH, has commissioned an expanded cold storage facility and broken ground for a pilot poultry value-added processing plant as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s domestic poultry value chain and reduce the heavy import dependence. The twin projects, located in Kpone-Katamanso […] The post Beacon,

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako – who happens to be a financial economist, has called on government to allow the export of surplus food produce. He believes this will be a remedy to country’s recurring food gluts, arguing that restrictions on external sales are worsening post-harvest losses and squeezing farmers’ incomes. […] The post Editorial:

The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has underscored the AfCFTA Secretariat’s central role in advancing Africa’s vision for sovereignty, resilience, and inclusive growth, telling a high-level gathering that building a fully interoperable and integrated African digital economy is no longer aspirational but an urgent operational priority. E. Mene was […] The post Wamkele

By Marie-Noelle Nwokolo When Intel was weighing where to place its European manufacturing footprint in the late 1980s, Ireland was not the obvious pick. As Kingsley Aikins, cofounder of The Diaspora Institute, recalled during a recent Compact with Africa peer-learning session, Intel was leaning toward Scotland, which had a larger market, engineering pipeline, and industrial […] The post The

By Daniel QUIANOO In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, universities face a multitude of challenges, including technological advancements, stringent regulatory requirements, and complex global operations. To effectively navigate these complexities, it is imperative for university internal audit functions to transition from traditional accounting-centric teams to units enriched with diverse expertise. This evolution is crucial for […] The post Evolving

As the world observes International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the spotlight turns to the critical role women play in advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This global day is not only a celebration of achievements but also a call to dismantle barriers that limit female participation in innovation and education. In […] The post Empowering Women and Girls in Science

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commended the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) for its pivotal role in curbing the theft of electricity conductors in the Ashanti South Region. According to Ing. Kofi Adjabeng, Regional General Manager for Ashanti South, the drastic reduction in conductor theft has led to significant improvements in power supply […] The post ECG

Ghana’s growing urban mobility crisis where commuters spend long hours in gridlocks during peak or productive hours, is costing the economy an estimated GH¢4.5billion per annum, according to findings from a study conducted by Glima Research—a leading research and consulting firm. The study showed that traffic congestion, particularly along major ‘gridlock hotspots’ in Accra, has […] The post GH¢4.5bn

We have been curious about how the government was going to address the challenges brought on by the widening gap between global cocoa prices and the farmgate rate it had set for the crop season. Last week, we finally received some answers. Faced with the option of maintaining the farmgate rate and absorbing losses for […] The post SIKAKROM with

Africa’s share of the global rare earths market is expected to reach 9% by 2035 – but increased exploration could raise this contribution even further Global demand for rare earths is set to triple by 2035, reaching 150,000 tons from 91,000 tons in 2024. As producers and consumers seek new sources of supply to meet […] The post Africa’s rare earth momentum builds