By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The STAR-Ghana Foundation has launched its comprehensive strategic plan for 2025-2029, outlining a bold vision to deepen impact and sustainability in promoting inclusive development and active citizenship across Ghana. The plan is a direct response to a changing global and national context characterised by shrinking civic space, economic pressures and a […] The post STAR-Ghana

In our previous exploration, we examined how workplace competition affects the individual—emotionally, psychologically, and physically. We found that while rivalry may sometimes spark bursts of energy or ambition, its long-term effects are often corrosive, fostering anxiety, distrust, and burnout. Yet the question remains: what happens when this same competitive ethos becomes embedded in the very […] The post The

By Rejoice Esi Asante (PhD) The debate as to whether or not pay, is an adequate motivator for employee performance has been on for years. There are several schools of thought on this including those who think that pay is the ultimate motivator for performance, those who believe that incentives are the best motivator and […] The post Pay or incentives, which is the

“If the character is wrong, changing the font size won’t fix it” — Herman Zapf Today, we are looking ‘CHARACTER. The character of great brands. This is something most people overlook in marketing or business strategies. But character is the hidden force behind every brand that lasts. When I began writing children’s books, I noticed […] The post Personal

By Henry ABRAHAM Ghana’s current glut of unsold local grain may appear at first glance to be good news for the many consumers and policymakers concerned about rising food prices. After peaking at a 61% year-on-year increase in January 2023, food inflation fell to 9.8% in October 2025. Although still substantial, this represents a marked […] The post Making farming more profitable is the key

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, brought together senior executives of top import and export firms at a Breakfast Meeting held  in Accra. The engagement was part of the GSA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with industry players and address operational challenges faced by shippers in the southern zone. The GSA […] The post GSA

M-Pesa, Kenya’s pioneering mobile money platform, has revolutionized financial inclusion by leveraging a vast network of local agents to provide essential banking services in underserved rural communities. This agent banking model has not only enhanced access to financial services but has also spurred economic growth and fostered sustainable market expansion. M-Pesa’s success offers a strategic […] The post Financial

In leadership and business today, the pressure to achieve can feel relentless. We celebrate bold visions, billion-dollar ideas, and massive transformations, yet behind every major success story lies something far less glamorous but profoundly powerful: the discipline of small, focused steps. At DCG Consulting Group, we have seen it across teams, organisations, and leaders from […] The post Insights

Advans Ghana Savings and Loans has officially opened a new branch in Takoradi as part of its strategic efforts to bring reliable and accessible financial services closer to business communities in the Western Region. Speaking at the inauguration, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Advans Ghana, Mr. Guillaume Valence, said the opening of […] The post Advans expands

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Energy Commission has intensified its efforts to safeguard the local market from an influx of substandard and inefficient electrical products. The Commission is pursuing this goal through strengthened enforcement actions and heightened market surveillance across the country. According to Hubert Nsor Zan, Assistant Manager in charge of Energy Efficiency […] The post Energy

LemFi, the financial platform built for immigrants, today announced the launch of its new Instant Access Savings Account in the United Kingdom, powered by ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking. Launching first in the UK, its 2 million+ customers will earn daily interest on their savings monthly, directly within the LemFi app, […] The post LemFi

Accra will play host to one of Africa’s most prominent celebrations of marketing excellence later this month as the 14th MarketingWorld Awards (MWA) Ghana Edition comes off on November 27, 2025 at the Labadi Beach Hotel. The event will recognise leading brands, marketing professionals, and corporate communication executives whose work continues to shape the country’s […] The post Accra

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Acting CEO of Sanitation and Water for All (SWA), Muyatwa Sitali, has underscored a critical need for Ghana to commit 10 percent of its national budget to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector to achieve the nation’s development goals and ensure its citizens’ basic rights . In an interview […] The post Pledge 10% national budget to WASH –

The 2026 budget is expected to draw a favourable response from investors as government moves to consolidate recent macroeconomic gains while easing pressures on businesses through targetted tax reforms, according to economic policy analyst Dr. Theo Acheampong. Dr. Acheampong described the fiscal plan as credible and aligned with the ongoing macroeconomic recovery, saying it strengthens […] The post Markets

By Kizito CUDJOE Government has reaffirmed its determination to halt the country’s half-decade decline in oil production, announcing more than US$3.5billion in new investment commitments as the national oil company (NOC) prepares to begin offshore drilling in late 2026. Ghana’s crude output has fallen to its lowest level in six years, deepening concerns over sustainability […] The post 2026

By Seth KRAMPAH In a bold stride toward sustainable finance and inclusive governance, Ghana’s rural banking sector is gearing up for the 10th Rural Banking Week and the 2nd ARB Women’s Conference, slated for Thursday, 21st November 2025, at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho. Themed “Driving Sustainable Financial Inclusion and Good Governance in Rural […] The post Rural

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Chief of staff, Julius Debrah, has commissioned a Nutrifoods Ghana Limited upgraded canmaking line with an investment value of more than US$500,000 at its culinary plant in Tema Industrial Area. The facility-enhancement is expected to further strengthen Nutrifoods’ safety controls, reinforce quality assurance and guarantee consumers quality products. It will […] The post Chief

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Chief Executive Officer-QA Consult Johnson Opoku-Boateng has urged a stronger and more consistent national effort to nurture a quality culture that supports the country’s industrial transformation. While delivering his welcome address at the Quality Summit and QA Consult’s 10th anniversary celebration launch in Accra, he said government’s policies, regulations and enforcement […] The post National

The Institute of Public Relations, Ghana (IPR Ghana) has officially inducted Edward Asare, along with several other practitioners, as Accredited Members of the Institute. The induction ceremony was conducted by the President of IPR Ghana, Madam Esther A. N. Cobbah, during the 2025 National PR Summit held at the Western Serene Hotel in Takoradi. The […] The post Edward

The Old Vandals Association, Greater Accra Branch has elected a new set of executive officers to steer the affairs of the association for the next term. The elections took place on Friday, 14th November 2025, during the general meeting held at the 37 Military Officers Mess in Accra, attracting members from various generations of the […] The post Old Vandals Accra