By Buertey Francis BORYOR In a bold step to position Ghana as the destination of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO) in Africa, German Cooperation, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and other key stakeholders, officially launched the ‘Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana’ (BOSAG), in Accra, November 12, 2024. The BOSAG’s launch plays a significant […] The post BOSAG

By Kizito CUDJOE The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has called for broader efforts to embed Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practices, particularly mediation, into the legal system to fully leverage its potential. “This includes integrating mediation within our legal frameworks, training legal professionals and informing the public on mediation’s benefits,” Justice Torkornoo stated, during remarks delivered […] The post

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) Ghana is one of the five winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize. With each winner receiving £1 million to accelerate and scale the impact of their innovative environmental solutions, GAYO’s win, for the ‘Clean Our Air’ category, is a major boost to climate activists in Ghana […] The post GAYO wins 2024 £1m

In a heartfelt show of support for breast cancer awareness, MTN Ghana organized “Y’ello Goes Pink Day” for its staff in October 2024. The event, held at MTN House and its regional offices, was part of a series of activities aimed at raising awareness about the disease. Before the Y’ello Goes Pink Day event commenced, […] The post MTN employees support

The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) have asked 54 African countries to end dolarisation of petroleum products. They asked the African countries to build integrated infrastructure to guarantee energy security that is independent of developed countries to stabilise their economies. President of the ARDA, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, while speaking at the African Energy Week […] The post

October, globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marks an important time for The Trust Hospital. As the hospital’s principal Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Pink October, now in its 15th year, is dedicated to enhancing awareness and promoting the early detection of breast cancer. Through a comprehensive series of screenings, outreach initiatives, and community […] The post

By Adjoa KWAKYE When I look back at the comms landscape in 2019, it feels like an entirely different world. The way we communicated, the strategies we relied on, and the media we engaged with have evolved in ways we could not have predicted. From the growing importance of digital platforms to the rise of […] The post Five lessons from my five years in comms appeared

The 40th National Farmers’ Day celebration’s theme,  ‘Building climate-resilient agriculture for sustainable food security’, was apt considering impacts of climate change on the fisheries and aquaculture sector in recent times. The theme emphasises necessity for developing climate-resilient fisheries and aquaculture as a fundamental pillar of sustainable food security in our country.  Regulating fishing practices, restoring […] The post

Ghanaians, deeply committed to upholding democratic ideals and ensuring the sanctity of free and fair elections, gathered to launch The 7th March Free and Fair Elections March. This march, aimed at reinforcing democratic values and promoting a peaceful election period, aligns with Ghana’s vision of a stable and just society. A symbolic gathering is planned […] The post

Leading PR & Rating firm, Avance Media has announced its inaugural publication on 50 Ghanaian women who have made significant impacts in the financial sector in 2024. With women leading various global finance firms, Ghana has also become a hub for female leadership in finance. This publication recognizes the resilience, innovation, and expertise of these […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE A total lodgement of US$840,765,266 was made into the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) as receipts for the first half of 2024 compared with US$540,456,124 for the same period in 2023, according to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). This represents a 55.6 percent increase compared with the figure for H1 2023. […] The post 2024

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Top business leaders are intensifying  calls for tax reforms and increased transparency in fiscal policies, arguing that these changes are crucial for boosting economic growth. They pointed to the burdens of high taxes, complex regulations and limited insight into public spending as significant obstacles to progress. Chief executive officers from sectors […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is calling on farmers in northern Ghana to shift their focus from wild harvesting to commercial shea farming, following a breakthrough in the industry. Thanks to innovation by the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), the gestation period of shea plants has been drastically reduced from […] The post COCOBOD

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Leader for the Financial Advisory unit at Deloitte Ghana, Yaw Appiah Lartey, has reechoed the urgent need for a long-term development plan to foster a resilient economy and safeguard businesses from the impacts of political and economic uncertainties. Speaking at the inaugural Ghana CEO-Presidential Gala in Accra, Mr. Appiah Lartey holds strongly that a structured, […] The post

Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has congratulated the 2024 National Best Farmer, Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong, and all other award winners. Nana Owusu Achiaw Bremong, the 2024 National Best Farmer took home an ultimate cash prize of GH¢1 million sponsored by ADB PLC. The awards night was graced by President  Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo; Minister for […] The post ADB

Akuapem Rural Bank PLC at Mamfe in the Akuapem North District of Eastern Region has demonstrated resilience and achieved significant financial growth across key performance indicators. According to the Bank’s 2023 financial report, net interest income increased by 32.75%, rising from GH?18.37 million in 2022 to GH? 24.38 million in 2023. This surge is attributed […] The post Akuapem

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong, a 70-year-old farmer from Sekyere Central District in the Ashanti Region, has been honoured as the National Best Farmer at the 40th edition of the National Farmers’ Awards. Nana Owusu, a seasoned farmer with over 50 years of experience, has established a legacy through his ownership of […] The post Achiaw

By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.) Building on insights from previous discussions in this series, inspired by Human Resource to Human Capital: The Essence of Population Management, we have explored how rapid population growth impacts education, health, governance, and employment. However, these issues are only part of a broader and more complex landscape. Rapid population growth also […] The post

By Senyo M Adjabeng  In the modern workplace, relationships often develop naturally as people work together closely, collaborate on projects, and spend significant amounts of time in shared spaces. Yet, while romance in the workplace can seem like a natural extension of professional rapport, it remains one of the most challenging issues for Human Resources. […] The post Why

By Hephzi TAGOE (Dr) The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) holds a unique place in Ghana’s educational and cultural landscape. What began in 1993 as an ambitious experiment to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has since grown into a national spectacle, captivating audiences with the intellectual prowess of its young participants. With […] The post