On account of tight global supply conditions, cocoa industry analysts are projecting prices could rise to as high as US$9,600 per metric tonne (pmt) in 2025. In fact, this figure was surpassed in December 2024 when it reached US$11,925. On January 8, 2025, March ICE NY cocoa futures closed at US$10,984.81 per metric tonne – […] The post Editorial:

By Bernard BEMPONG  Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to national development. The World Bank defines Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) as “any firm that has an employee size of up to 300 and an annual sale of not up to $15 million.” In Ghana, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) mainly consist of rural […] The post

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH With heightening of geopolitical interest in building a new Global South architecture, the newly created administration at Ghana’s Jubilee House has to consider joining the ‘partner states category’ of BRICS+, an association of five major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). Under the rotating presidency of the Republic […] The post

By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE I believe this will be helpful not just for the coming year but also for the days and years ahead, particularly as we focus on setting and achieving goals, meeting resolutions, and hitting targets. In times like these, it’s important to reflect on how we can strategize effectively for the future. […] The post Building capacity for the race

By Robert DUSSEY (Prof) Lomé, the capital city of Togo, will be hosting the 9th Pan-African Congress in the coming months. This highly significant event for the African world and Afro-descendants, which is part of the implementation of the 2021-2031 Agenda of the African Union’s “Decade of African Roots and the African Diaspora”, is the […] The post We

 56.17% gain in 2024  Strongest performance in a decade By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) emerged as Africa’s best-performing market in 2024, recording a 56.17 percent gain during the period as a slow debt market pointed investors in the direction of equities. The exchange’s composite index rose […] The post GSE

… as BP, diabetes top workforce inefficiency By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A study on the impact of poor health on businesses and the broader economy has revealed that hypertension (BP) and diabetes rank high as key health issues affecting productivity in the country. The research, done by RiviaCo, a healthcare service provider, used findings from blood […] The post Health

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial and Mausoleum Park (KNMMP) has recorded a surge in patronage, welcoming about 200,000 visitors every month since its reopening in July 2023. This remarkable achievement follows an extensive rehabilitation project funded by the World Bank in collaboration with the government. Edward Quao, acting Director of the park, […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP) has signed a US$22.5million contract for  completing the rehabilitation and modernisation of Kpong Irrigation Scheme (KIS), covering approximately 1,000 hectares. It is also supporting revision of the National Irrigation Policy and preparation of a 5-year Strategic Action Plan to enhance sustainable management for public irrigation […] The post

An industrial engineer, industrialist, and Chair of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and Labadi Beach Hotel, Prof. Douglas Boateng, has emphasised the untapped potential of the country’s salt industry. While gold, cocoa, and oil have historically dominated the economy, Prof. Boateng said salt could become a transformative resource, driving industrialization, creating sustainable jobs, and […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO To prevent the looming power crisis expected to hit the country, Executive Director-Eureka Energy Solutions, Dr. Yussif Sulemana, has advised the new administration to set up an emergency fund to provide needed resources to manage power outages in the country. While describing this action as a short-term approach to address challenges […] The post Expert

There’s an entrepreneur in Ghana I’ve admired for years. He’s a figure I’ve followed quietly, and although he’s had his critics, I’ve come to understand and respect his journey. This man operated almost like a ghost for two decades. His name was everywhere, but his face wasn’t public. He wasn’t hiding; he just wasn’t making […] The post

The board chairman of AGRA and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn has urged partners and parliamentarians to support Ghana’s food systems transformation efforts. Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn made the call at a meeting with key parliamentarians in Ghana as part of efforts to foster collaboration to help improve the competitiveness of agro-industries and enhance […] The post

The Trace Awards & Summit 2025, the most prestigious musical event on the African continent, is set to electrify Zanzibar. The Trace Awards ceremony, taking place on February 26, 2025, will bring together the continent’s and diaspora’s greatest talents. Trace invites fans worldwide to actively participate by voting for their favourite artists. Voting officially opened […] The post

By Paa Kwesi FOLSON The truth is, the greatest resource/asset of every company is its human resource. Essentially, the main goal of every organisation is to ensure its people are as productive as possible, so being productive is then the secret to excel in your career. But before I reveal what the soft skill is, […] The post The

Ghanaian beads, a staple during marriage ceremonies, embody unity, love and cultural heritage. In a bid to revive and promote the use of our local beaded jewellery in modern traditional marriage ceremonies, Selina Beb, in collaboration with Quophi Akotuah, proudly presents Awareso – The Traditional Ghanaian Bride campaign! This dazzling new collection showcases Kente gowns […] The post

DHL Global Forwarding’s maiden Cross-Border Cycling Tour 2024 concluded successfully on December 29, marking a significant step in using sports to promote regional collaboration and integration in Africa. The event brought together 58 cyclists from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Benin, Australia, the United Kingdom and United States, creating a platform that combined endurance, teamwork and cross-border […] The post

By Kwesi BISSUE The years begin And the years come to their end Then the tables turn   The day when news of his death was heard That same day it was when a new birth occurred The day when his corpse mingled and mangled in a morgue That same day a newborn stretched a […] The post Poetry Corner: Bowing Out…And Bowing In  appeared first on

Mental health remains a pressing issue worldwide, with millions affected by stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges. In Ghana, where an estimated 7.5 percent of the population suffers from mental disorders, 1.5 percent are affected by severe conditions and 6 percent experience moderate to mild disorders, with a 98 percent treatment gap persisting (WHO, […] The post

By Gambrah Sampeney KWABENA ADJEI In a world plagued by repetition and stagnation, it is time to challenge the status quo and embrace the art of doing something new. As we navigate the complexities of human existence, it has become increasingly evident that the same old solutions and approaches are no longer sufficient. We need […] The post Doing a new thing appeared first on