By Samia Suluhu HASSAN The recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) and G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro were a watershed, particularly for developing countries. It was heartening to see the African Union join the discussions in Rio as the G20’s latest official member. And now South Africa has assumed the group’s […] The post What the G20 can

The heartiest of congratulations on your re-election as the President of the Republic. There are scarcely any plaudits left to describe you and your monumental comeback that have not already been used. It is the stuff of legends and we considered ourselves privileged to have been witnesses to it. We are indeed reticent to proceed […] The post Dear President John Dramani Mahama

  In a moment that marks the beginning of a new chapter for Ghana, the election of President-Elect His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has rekindled hope, unity, and the spirit of progress. This historic moment underscores the essence of democracy—peaceful transitions of power through collective will. As we embrace this new era, let us reflect […] The post  Nana

Access Bank Ghana is proud to announce the official opening of its newest branch in Obuasi on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. This latest addition brings the bank’s total branch network to 56, emphasizing its dedication to extending innovative and customer-centered banking services to communities nationwide. Situated in the heart of Obuasi, this branch is designed […] The post

… on account of tourist influx, IMF disbursement, peaceful elections By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The cedi is expected to maintain its recent stability, buoyed by the anticipated influx of foreign exchange (FX) from expected tourists, coupled with the recent disbursements by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the just-concluded peaceful […] The post Cedi

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Ghana’s import of consumer-oriented food products between January and July this year have leapt to US$817million, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said. This is almost 13 percent – US$104million – more compared to the same period last year. Ghana, according to the USDA, is an importer of consumer-oriented food […] The post Food

In a quest to drive financial inclusivity of the government and provide trusted commercial banking services to businesses and local residents, Bank of Africa (BOA)-Ghana, a member of the BMCE Group, has reopened its Abossey Okai branch to serve the highly retail-based business enclave. The reopened branch, which is strategically located adjacent to the Laterbiokorshie […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Management of Africa’s leading provider of business information, Business and Financial Times (B&FT), has paid a courtesy call on the leading pan-African financial service provider, Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans. The delegation from B&FT, led by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Godwin Acquaye, expressed their utmost appreciation to Letshego for their partnership; […] The post

VFS Global, the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, has processed its 300 millionth application. It is notable that the last 100 million applications were processed in the past five years despite the pandemic-driven travel slowdown of 2020-2022. In 2023 alone, the company processed 24.1 million applications globally, 35% […] The post

Clubhouse Ghana Limited, owner of the Standard Chartered Bank Head of Office Building, has held a colourful Christmas tree-lighting ceremony for tenants and staff to usher in this year’s festive season. Located on Independence Avenue in North Ridge and overlooking the Ako Adjei Interchange, the StanChart Building, is managed by Broll Ghana Limited and is […] The post Clubhouse

By Professor Maurice OKOLI African continent to a very great degree is rich in natural resources encompassing a wide range of both renewable and non-renewable assets. Africa is home to some 30 percent of the world minerals, eight percent of the world natural gas and 12 percent of the world oil reserves. The continent has […] The post Africa 2025: Broader Strategic Perspectives

Cybersecurity, in today’s hyper-connected world, has become a critical concern for organizations and individuals alike. With new threats constantly emerging and existing ones becoming more sophisticated, our increasing reliance on technology has opened unprecedented vulnerabilities and lead to cyber threats that can potentially collapse entire networks and compromise sensitive information. Identifying and understanding the diverse […] The post

By Samuel SAM Support from 24 Group Limited, a Tamale-based agro-organistion, in collaboration with the Tamale North Member of Parliament (MP) Alhassan Saibu Suhuyini has led to a bumper rice harvest for smallholder farmers in the Tamale North constituency and surrounding districts. The initiative, aimed at enhancing sustainable agricultural development and improving food security, provided […] The post

The maiden edition of the Ghana-Diaspora Home Purchase Expo 2024 is set to take place on December 12 and 13, 2024 at the British Council. Dubbed: “Ghana-Diaspora Home Purchase Expo 2024”, the exhibition will assemble all the top-notch actors in the real estate and apartment ecosystem under one roof. Currently, a number of real estate […] The post Ghana-Diaspora

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector continues to play an important role in supporting rapid and sustainable economic growth, equitable social development, and job creation. It is in this vein that development of strategies has become crucial in the bid to seize new opportunities and effectively overcome challenges. In an era of rapid technological […] The post

In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed the emergence of a powerful new technology that is both fascinating and frightening: deepfakes. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deepfakes allow the creation of realistic audio, video, and images that can make people appear to say or do things they never actually did. While deepfakes […] The post The

The United Nations (UN) Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in Ghana, has held a flag- raising ceremony with a call for stakeholder collaboration in the fight against all forms of gender-based violence. It noted that the fight against gender-based violence was a shared responsibility, and not just a fight for the […] The post Ending

By Daron ACEMOGLU It should not have come as such a surprise that US voters were largely unmoved by the Democrats’ warnings that Donald Trump poses a grave threat to American institutions. In a January 2024 Gallup poll, only 28% of Americans (a record low) said that they were satisfied with “the way US democracy […] The post The fall and rise of American democracy

By Leonard Maximus Ireneous MENSAH The Gold for Oil policy, introduced with the noble intention of addressing Ghana’s payments deficit, has regrettably exacerbated the environmental and socio-economic crisis fueled by illegal mining, popularly known as “Galamsey.” The policy has inadvertently created a gold rush that has emboldened unauthorized mining operations, damaging Ghana’s ecosystems and threatening […] The post

BY  Gabriel AMETAME As Ghana increasingly integrates digital technology into its economy and daily life, robust cybersecurity has never been more critical. The rapid expansion of online services has exposed individuals, businesses, and institutions to a growing array of cyber threats, from phishing scams to sophisticated ransomware attacks. In 2020 alone, reported cases of cybercrime […] The post