The Chirano Gold Mines has said it is their priority to invest in educational development within their catchment communities, to create a rich pool of human resources that can be relied upon for the sustainability of the mine and other services necessary for development. The future and sustainability of the mining industry, according to the […] The post

The 2004 Class of the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA ‘04) has launched a Trust Fund that seeks to raise GH?2 million to support their alma mater. The Fund, according to the President of MOBA ’04, Samuel Menyah Asah-Kissiedu, is to finance the school’s forthcoming 2024 Speech and Prize Giving Day as well as the […] The post 2004

In respect to the technological advancements and improved ways of executing task, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PULSE Institute Africa, Mr. Austin Akufo Gamey has urged professional administrators to desist from the traditional and arbitrary ways of managing people and adopt the practice of inclusion in their everyday work to achieve positive results. The era […] The post

The Ghana Digital Innovation Week is set to return with amplified excitement and achievements. Following two years of over 6,000 attendees, 96 exhibitions, and 60 insightful sessions led by ecosystem actors, this year’s highly anticipated event is scheduled for November 15th – 17th, 2023. Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) is a nationwide series of events […] The post

…the vital components for a smooth ride In the world of automotive engineering, car engines stand as the heart of the vehicle, powering it with the necessary force to move swiftly and efficiently. A car engine, a marvel of modern engineering, is a complex system that relies on three fundamental components – air, fuel and […] The post Enhancing engine performance

Docutech Ltd., a leading Ghanaian IT and document management company, has won the prestigious award for Best IDG Relationship Partner in West Africa for the fiscal year 2022/2023 by Lenovo. The recognition was bestowed upon Docutech at a grand event held at The Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday, 28th July 2023. The event […] The post Docutech

As part of Ghana’s efforts to strengthen economic ties with the United Republic of Tanzania under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, Ghana’s National AfCFTA Coordination Office (NCO) is planning to undertake a trade expedition to the United Republic of Tanzania in September 2023. The expedition, dubbed “Ghana Expo 2023 – Tanzania”, will […] The post

As a topic of ongoing debate and research, some experts believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could pose an existential threat to humanity in the not-too-distant future. There is however no consensus on whether AI can destroy humanity or not. In our everyday life, the use of driving navigation tools, to virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, […] The post

In recent years, economies in Africa have increasingly been exposed to the vagaries of global markets. Whereas previously, periods of economic growth were stimulated by local demand and a sense of national pride with respect to the ability to produce domestically, export markets now dominate driving economic growth. With this change has come increased competition […] The post

As the formalisation of the creative industries increases in this part of the world, it is likely that young artists and the general public alike have been coming across the concept of ‘intellectual property’ a lot more. Based on the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) definition, ‘Intellectual Property’ (IP) refers to the ‘creations of the […] The post

Multi-asset specialist manager, Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), has announced measures that ring-fence new deposits from the mark-to-market valuation by setting up sub-class funds under the existing Stanbic Cash Trust and Stanbic Income Fund Trust. This was announced at the 2023 virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 2, 2023. This follows the decline […] The post

…says it lacked clear pathways The Member of Parliament for Wa East, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw says the Mid-Year Budget Statement did not engender hope and would not boost economic growth as the rank and file expect. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta presented the 2023 Mid-Year Budget Statement to Parliament on Monday and indicated that although […] The post MP balk at

Good day Ghana, it feels good to be back, especially after unceremoniously taking a break. Please have my unreserved apologies. It’s probably 21 days and 7 hours since I was last here on this column. In between the time I was absent, I have been to 2 conferences and travelled over 250 kilometers around Ghana. […] The post

ECOWAS Road Information Technical Experts have concluded a validation workshop in Accra to put in place measures in improving and digitalizing a one-stop shop source of information on road transport among member states to serve as a catalyst for economic development for the ECOWAS community. The ECOWAS Commission believes transportation by road continues to serve […] The post

The Hunger Project (THP), a global organisation dedicated to eradicating hunger, revealed its new vision and mission at the Holiday Inn Airport City, Accra. The occasion marked a milestone in the fight against hunger as pressing challenges that threaten progress in the battle against hunger were also addressed. Speaking with the B&FT, Samuel Afrane, Country […] The post

The lack of regulation surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academia could pose significant challenges, say experts. As AI continues to advance, it has become an integral tool in academic research and education, a situation experts argue calls for policies to govern its use. Some lecturers at the University of Development Studies (UDS) […] The post Experts

…to enhance financial crime risk management Ghana International Bank (GHIB), a wholly Ghanaian-born bank incorporated in the United Kingdom, has facilitated an Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) training programme for over 50 bankers across Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone. The three-day workshop organized in Ghana aims to deepen banks’ knowledge of EWRA from a financial crime […] The post

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has successfully engaged twenty (20) of its staff in an intensive 4-day training on 5G and Spectrum, at Ho in the Volta Region. The training, held from 18th July to 21st July, 2023 in partnership with Huawei Ghana, equipped participants with insights on 5G Business and Industry Application Scenarios, Sub-6GHz […] The post NCA

Organisers of the prestigious Young Entrepreneur Awards have launched the 2023 edition, under the theme ‘Nurturing Ghana’s Rising Business Leaders to Inspire Generations’. The Young Entrepreneur Awards aims to recognise and celebrate the innovative and enterprising spirit of young entrepreneurs in Ghana while providing a platform to showcase their achievements, inspire others, and foster connections […] The post

The government is upbeat about the mid-year revisions it has made to the 2023 budget following Ghana’s entry into a new IMF bailout programme. However, reality is not quite so bright. … examines the prospects offered by the first budgetary adjustments made under the country’s latest IMF programme writes Osman Kitoe Sulemana Inordinate optimism has […] The post