The Ursula Foundation, has come to the aid of Labone Senior High School following a fire outbreak that ravaged the girls’ dormitory, leaving dozens of students displaced and essential supplies destroyed. In a heartwarming gesture of solidarity and support, the former MP and Minister’s foundation donated a wide range of essential relief items to the […] The post Ursula Foundation donates to Labone

By William ANNOH &Gideon Ofori OSABUTEY Africa stands at a pivotal moment where climate challenges intersect with entrepreneurial opportunities. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent faces disproportionate climate impacts. This scenario presents a unique opportunity for African entrepreneurs to lead in climate innovation, provided that critical financial and policy barriers are […] The post Unlocking

The AI Explorers Club, a pioneering initiative by BrainWave AfricaTech Academy, has successfully concluded its first cohort in Accra—empowering children aged 8 to 16 with the foundational tools and confidence to thrive in the world of Artificial Intelligence. Held in person, the program combined interactive lessons in machine learning, generative AI, and ethical tech usage […] The post AI

African leaders and development partners have renewed their commitment to restoring Africa’s depleted soils as a pathway to food security, climate resilience, and economic transformation. This came to the fore at a high-level convening held in Accra, Ghana, where stakeholders gathered to chart a clear path for implementing the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action […] The post AU,

By Stanley R. K. AHORLU The 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded on April 11, 2025, with the adoption of new regulations aimed at achieving the targets set by the IMO’s 2023 Revised GHG Strategy. The regulations were passed by majority vote in favour of […] The post A disunited Africa

MEST Africa, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, celebrated the launch of the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana. This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program welcomed 12 innovative EdTech companies poised to transform education across Ghana by addressing critical learning challenges with technology-driven solutions. The second […] The post MEST

Even as Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson leads the country’s delegation to the 2025 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D. C., Ghana’s gross international reserves have already exceeded the target set for May 2026. The Meeting comes a week after the country secured a Staff-Level Agreement with the IMF on its fourth review. Fresh […] The post Editorial: Gross reserves

Mineable nickel deposits have been discovered in the Oti Region – a development that could diversify the country’s mineral portfolio and attract investment into battery-metal supply chains. This find was made during ongoing iron ore exploration in the Gyamurume range by the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) and Ghana Geological Survey Authority […] The post Editorial:

By Samuel SAM The Ghana Shea Employers Association (GSEA) has renewed calls for an immediate ban on the export of raw shea nuts, citing the growing threat to local processors, value chain actors and the broader economy in Northern Region. At a press briefing held in Tamale, the Association appealed for government and policymakers to […] The post Shea Employers Association wants ban

…as it launches golden jubilee celebrations By Juliet ETEFE (Juliet.etefe@thebftonline.com) The Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) has called for greater stakeholder engagement and enhanced transparency in administration of the Tourism Development Fund, as it launched a series of events to commemorate its golden jubilee. Speaking at a press briefing, association president Dr. Edward Ackah-Nyamike Jnr. underscored […] The post Hotels

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Development Bank Ghana (DBG) Dr. Randolph Nsor-Ambala, has disclosed that his outfit is this year rolling out GH¢500 million to support Ghana’s agricultural ecosystem. According to him, this is to strengthen and support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the agriculture value chain and consequently rejuvenate the economy by […] The post DBG’s

Quality Insurance Company Limited (QIC) has appointed celebrated broadcaster Tommy Annan Forson as brand ambassador for its Golden Age Comprehensive Motor Insurance Policy, an innovative product introduced in 2023 to serve Ghana’s Baby Boomer generation. The endorsement agreement, was signed on behalf of QIC by the Head of Human Resource and Administration, Mavis Mensa. It […] The post Tommy

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected Ghana as part of its five priority countries to receive funding for agriculture this year, under the global Food for Progress initiative. A statement by the USDA stated: “For fiscal year 2025, Food for Progress (FFPr) anticipates awarding five to seven new cooperative […] The post Agric sector attracts key

Businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, has said that the government’s decision to put the free dialysis program under the newly formed Ghana Medical Trust, also known as Mahama Cares could prove the best solution to the dialysis crisis facing the country. Alhaji Agongo, who founded the Sage Medical Center, a dialysis hospital in Accra, […] The post ‘Mahama

As part of preparations for the relaunch of National Sanitation Day in May this year, Jospong NextGen, the youth wing of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has begun a nationwide sanitation awareness campaign. Jospong NextGen’s campaign is a youth-led initiative focused on promoting environmental cleanliness and sanitation across the country. The campaign, launched in […] The post Jospong

By Kizito CUDJOE The government has taken a decisive step in its renewed fight against illegal mining, with the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, ordering the immediate revocation of the lease granted to Akonta Mining Company Limited. The directive follows a joint security operation that led to the arrest of 51 individuals, […] The post Lands

By Peter Martey AGBEKO In a bold and welcome move, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, recently announced a GHC 292.4 million allocation in the 2025 national budget to provide free sanitary pads to female students in primary and secondary schools. The budget also includes significant tax waivers on locally produced menstrual hygiene products—an […] The post Beyond free pads… appeared first on

By Samuel SAM Northern Ghana Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have held a coordination forum in Tamale, with a call on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to collaborate through mutual partnerships for sustainable development project implementation that addresses community needs. Such collaborations will help to avoid project duplication and curb of waste of resources, while ensuring all communities […] The post CSOs

TrustAfrica has called for the establishment of a borderless Africa, emphasising the need for easier mobility across the continent to unlock economic opportunities for its citizens. The Executive Director of TrustAfrica, Ebrima Sall, noted that simplifying visa processes is essential for fostering connections among Africans and facilitating movement for work, study, and improved living conditions. […] The post Africa

By Francis Kwabena Cofie About 70 top tier leaders and entrepreneurs across Africa have been honored at the African Leadership and Entrepreneurship Conference/ Award and Peace Summit at a ceremony at the British Council in Accra. Awardees were drawn from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Egypt, Rwanda among a host of other countries. The […] The post Leaders and