The vibrant spirit of Ghana’s capital came alive at Ashesi University on February 27, 2026, when Ghanaian creative Aku Addy officially opened her exhibition, Stories From Accra, with an engaging artist talk and showcase. The event drew students, faculty, art enthusiasts and members of the creative community, all eager to experience a body of work […] The post ‘Stories

By Juliet ETEFE  On 6th March 2026, Ghana will celebrate 69 years of independence under the theme ‘Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope’. The occasion offers not only a moment for patriotic reflection but also a strategic pause to assess the country’s trajectory and its place in a rapidly evolving global order. As Ghana marks 69 years […] The post Ghana@69: The unfinished work

By Elizabeth PUNSU 69 years after independence, the country’s labour market presents a complex paradox. While the economy has evolved considerably since first president Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s era, the twin challenges of unemployment and low salaries continue to weigh heavily on the workforce. Job creation has not kept pace with population growth, rapid urbanisation and […] The post Ghana@69:

By Otwiwa OFFEI-AKOTO Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is step back – to think, to recalibrate, to see clearly again. After a short, intentional pause from this column, I return with a question that feels especially relevant as 6th March approaches: how independent is your mind? On 6th March 1957, under the […] The post Ghana@69: How independent is your mind? appeared first

The clock hits 5:00 PM. Chairs scrape the floor. The last customer waves and says, “See you tomorrow.” One by one, the team heads out, already easing into their evening. You should be leaving too. Instead, you’re still at your desk in Accra, fluorescent lights humming above you, receipts spread out like quiet accusations. Two […] The post Ghana@60: The night shift nobody talks about

The clock hits 5:00 PM. Chairs scrape the floor. The last customer waves and says, “See you tomorrow.” One by one, the team heads out, already easing into their evening. You should be leaving too. Instead, you’re still at your desk in Accra, fluorescent lights humming above you, receipts spread out like quiet accusations. Two […] The post The night shift nobody talks about appeared first on

By Robin JASPERT Stock-listed companies and equity markets are at the heart of our contemporary economic systems. Financial markets and motives have come to dominate the U.S. economy starting in the 1970s and have subsequently spread across the globe, drastically increasing the global relation of market capitalisation to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from a mere […] The post Ghana@60:

As Ghana marks 69 years of independence, the nation reflects on a journey defined by resilience, enterprise, and transformation. Over nearly seven decades, enduring brands have played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s economic landscape, adapting to change, weathering uncertainty, and continuously redefining leadership. Among these stand FirstBank Ghana, a bank whose own evolution […] The post FirstBank

By Samuel SAM On Wednesday, 6 March 1957, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah stood before a jubilant crowd and declared: “Ghana, our beloved country, is free forever.” He assured the people that Africans were capable of managing their own affairs, marking a defining moment in the nation’s history. That proclamation triggered nationwide celebrations as Ghana gained independence […] The post Ghana

By Ben BRAKO (koBENA BRAKO) Agricultural sovereignty, in economic terms, is the ability of a nation to control its core production inputs, pricing exposure, and long-term soil capital without structural external dependency. By that definition, Ghana must ask an uncomfortable question: Are current agricultural aid and subsidy models strengthening sovereignty — or quietly eroding it? […] The post Ghana@69:

By Dr. Elikplim APETORGBOR. As Ghana proudly commemorates its 69th Independence Anniversary, it is both timely and appropriate to reflect on one of the most strategic pillars of our national development, the evolution and transformation of the electricity sector. From the early hydro-dominated era led by the Volta River Authority and symbolised by the iconic […] The post Ghana@69:

By Elizabeth Ama Nkansah MENSAH A red, gold and green flag will flutter on Ghana’s public buildings on March 6, 2026 to celebrate 69 years of independence. But below the pomp of yet another sovereignty ceremony lurks an enduring problem: Ghana attained political independence in 1957 but economic independence is yet to be won. For over […] The post Ghana@69: