By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi, Lawyer Fredrick Fautinus Faidoo, has rejected claims that he is solely responsible for the worsening sanitation situation in the metropolis He insists that residents must also be held accountable for indiscriminate waste disposal which has contributed significantly to the problem. His comments come after the Minister […] The post Mayor

There is an image that will not leave the minds of many any time soon. A pregnant woman steps into the detached restroom beside her home. The floor gives way. Beneath her, where the earth should be, there is a pit; dug by illegal miners who had tunneled under her house in search of gold, […] The post EDITORIAL: The dangerous ground beneath us appeared first on The

Hollard Ghana, the country’s favourite insurer, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, has expanded its customer engagement capabilities with the opening of a new 50-seater Customer Experience Call Centre in Accra. The upgraded facility reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering faster, more responsive, and customer-centric service to policyholders and the public. The new Call […] The post Hollard

Pan-African Savings & Loans has successfully concluded the final draw of its Kudi & More Campaign at the forecourt of its Abeka-Lapaz Branch, rewarding customers for their commitment to saving and financial discipline. Launched in March 2026, the campaign was designed to encourage a stronger savings culture among customers by rewarding regular deposits. The promotion offered customers increased […] The post Pan-African

GCB Bank, Ghana’s largest bank has called on human resource practitioners to take a leading role in shaping a future-ready workforce by prioritising people leadership, digital capability and continuous skills development. The call was made in a message from the Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Farihan Alhassan, delivered by the Bank’s Chief Marketing, Communications […] The post GCB

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has launched activities to commemorate its fifth anniversary, highlighting its contribution in expanding access to long-term finance and supporting private sector growth since its 2021 establishment. The anniversary celebrations were officially launched in Accra and will culminate in a two-day event scheduled for November 16-17, 2026. Speaking at the media launch, […] The post DBG

By King Adawu Wellington Ghana, the shining star of Africa, has achieved many successes but continues to grapple with a persistent problem: widespread scams and fraud. Fraud, officially ranked as a high-risk predicate offense for money laundering in Ghana’s 2024 National Risk Assessment, has been a recurring threat for years, undermining the nation’s integrity and […] The post Award schemes and

By King Adawu Wellington Ghana, the shining star of Africa, has achieved many successes but continues to grapple with a persistent problem: widespread scams and fraud. Fraud, officially ranked as a high-risk predicate offense for money laundering in Ghana’s 2024 National Risk Assessment, has been a recurring threat for years, undermining the nation’s integrity and […] The post Award schemes and matters

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah Leadership remains one of the most enduring and consequential subjects in organisational life. As long as organisations exist and people are called upon to inspire, direct and influence others toward shared goals, leadership will continue to occupy a central place in corporate success. While leadership takes many forms, one quality consistently […] The post Leading

Prudential Bank LTD has once again demonstrated its keen dedication to customer growth beyond the banking hall, organising an international business trip to Turkey and China for its Commercial Banking customers and prospects. The tour, in its second year running and facilitated in partnership with Nita Travel and Shipping Company, introduced the Ghanaian business leaders […] The post Prudential

Ghana International Bank Plc (GHIB) has signed  a Confirming Bank Agreement with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) under the Transaction Guarantee Instrument, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s strategy to expand support for African trade, investment and economic development. The facility will enhance GHIB’s capacity to support importers, exporters and financial institutions engaged […] The post GhIB

When communities face the impacts of mining, access to justice often remains out of reach. Legal processes can be expensive, complex and inaccessible to many of the people most affected by environmental degradation, land disputes and human rights violations. To bridge this gap, the Building Resilient and Active Communities in Extractive Landscapes (BRACE) Project convened […] The post BRACE

By Ing. Noble J. APPIAH On a typical journey from Accra to Kumasi, it is not unusual to see heavy-duty vehicles, coaches and buses broken down along the highway. Some have burst tyres and others have open engine compartments, a sign of engine overheating or other mechanical problems. In more worrying cases, gearboxes are being […] The post Fleet maintenance and road safety:

By Emmanuel DZIVOR has emerged as a critical growth channel for the insurance industry in Ghana, offering banks an additional stream of non-banking income and transforming customer convenience. While some might question its impact on traditional insurance distribution, the consensus within the industry is that this partnership model is vital for increasing the country’s low […] The post Charting

By Stephen Sarpong Lartey Artificial Intelligence will make mistakes. The greater danger may arise when humans stop questioning its answers. When a driverless Waymo robotaxi recently drove into oncoming traffic in Austin, Texas, the incident quickly attracted headlines. Earlier reports had also highlighted cases where autonomous vehicles passed stopped school buses or became confused by […] The post The

By Alex BOATENG  On any weekday morning, the city awakens to its familiar rhythm, with vendors calling out prices, trotro mates announcing destinations, and office workers navigating the endless traffic in pursuit of another day’s livelihood. It is a scene of energy and hope. Amid this bustling movement, many Ghanaians remain unseen. For thousands of […] The post Twenty

By Dr Mrs Dora Awuah Every morning, millions of workers rise early and navigate heavy traffic to arrive at work on time. While these daily routines can be exhausting, they are driven by important personal and family responsibilities. Employment enables individuals to provide for themselves and their loved ones, meet financial obligations, and achieve various […] The post Reflections on

…Health Insurance Retail Product from Acacia to close gap By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Insurance penetration in Ghana, particularly within the informal sector, remains low due to overconcentration in the corporate market, prompting calls for insurers to focus on the largely untapped space in the informal sector. According to the Acting Director of Private Health Insurance […] The post Corporate

For eight consecutive years, Global Affairs Canada has remained a steadfast partner in one of Ghana’s most impactful agricultural empowerment initiatives, the Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum and Expo (WOFAGRIC) and the Gold in the Soil Awards. Through its continued support, over 12,000 rural women farmers, farmers with disabilities, agribusiness entrepreneurs, processors, […] The post Eight

The Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), one of Europe’s most active early-stage investor networks, has confirmed its partnership with the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit (PAAIS) 2026 to co-underwrite the Summit’s “Hack-AI-Thon”, a competitive pitch platform designed to present opportunities for funding Africa’s most promising AI startups. Pan African AI Summit 2026 takes place […] The post Estonian