By Kizito CUDJOE Government could be exposing public resources to unnecessary risk and straying from long-standing petroleum sector principles if it proceeds with plans to take over Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) stake in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2), Executive Director-Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Benjamin Boakye has cautioned. According […] The post State

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Lack of adequate furniture supply to basic schools has been a major challenge over past years, with many pupils in remote areas having to sit on building blocks and other unacceptable materials for studies. While in some schools three to four students share a dual desk, other schools have newly constructed […] The post Poor-quality desks threaten value

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Ghana’s coastline bears powerful footprints of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, marked by historic sites such as Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle and the Slave River at Assin Manso. These relics serve as solemn reminders of resilience, identity and the shared histories of millions across the African diaspora. They form key pillars […] The post Kunsu

Two significant events took place in Ghana outside the corridors of political power in November 2025. The first was the historic visit of Mr.  Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. Described as the first of its kind the visit aimed at strengthening […] The post Development

The United States has reversed the 15% tariff previously imposed by the Trump Administration on Ghana’s cocoa and other agricultural exports. This was announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a post on X. According to the Minister, US diplomats have confirmed that the reversal took effect on November 13, 2025 following a […] The post US reverses

By Kizito CUDJOE Disengaged staff of Bogoso-Prestea Mine are intensifying pressure on operator Heath Goldfields, accusing the company of failing to release severance packages and other benefits promised to them after their dismissal during a restructuring phase that followed the mine’s takeover. The former workers, dressed in red and black to signal their frustration, said […] The post Disengaged

In the heavy industrial landscapes, there exists a contract, often unspoken but deeply felt.  It is a covenant of sweat and brow, where employees trade the relentless application of their physical strength for a wage and a future. For generations, the healthcare component of this contract has been, at best, a reactive safety net, a […] The post HR

…reaching over 70,000 learners Twelve Ghanaian-owned EdTech start-ups selected for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship – implemented by Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) – have completed their six-month acceleration programme, recording a nationwide reach of 74,060 learners and 1,152 educators. The programme concluded with a Demo Day, at which the cohort presented […] The post Second

Nestlé Ghana Ltd. has proudly celebrated and rewarded its loyal consumers at the grand finale of the NIDO Obaatanpa Mo Promotion’s 2nd edition, expressing heartfelt gratitude to mothers and families across the nation for their unwavering trust in the NIDO brand. Building on the first edition’s success, this year’s promotion ran from May to July […] The post Nestlé

Research in organizational behavior increasingly reveals that workplaces structured around rivalry experience lower cooperation, higher stress, and diminished innovation. When employees see each other as opponents rather than allies, the organization ceases to function as a cohesive system. Like a body whose organs begin to compete instead of coordinate, the result is dysfunction, inefficiency, and […] The post The

By Evelyn ARTHUR The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has clinched three major honours at the 9th African Ports Awards held last week in Pointe-Noire, Congo, reinforcing its position as a leader in port operations across the sub-region. Port Takoradi emerged as Best Port in Import & Export Traffic Growth and Volumes, Bulk (2023–2024), […] The post GPHA wins three

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi                             The Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) has celebrated a major milestone in its flagship School Farm Programme, with participation rising to more than 700 schools across all 16 regions, reflecting growing national interest in practical agriculture and youth agripreneurship. Speaking at the 2025 KIC School Farm Awards Ceremony at the KNUST Great […] The post KIC

If there is any group that can be guided toward success, the responsibility rests on the one who knows how to harness human potential and capacity to achieve greater heights. Leadership is the engine that drives quality. When a boardroom is truly committed to the principles of quality, understanding its value, championing its practices, and […] The post Industry

The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has released its independent review of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented to Parliament on 13 November 2025. The analysis evaluates the budget’s macroeconomic assumptions, revenue and expenditure framework, growth priorities, and implementation risks. CERPA acknowledges the government’s focus on macroeconomic stability under the “Reset […] The post CERPA’s

By Theophilus LAMPTEY The 2026 Budget tilts Ghana towards supporting e-mobility (assembly deals, pilot solar EV station, increased in power generation, expansion in electricity access, draft regulations for EV Charging, green finance measures and expansion in road networks) while also enacting VAT/other tax reforms and tighter digital tax/customs enforcement through crackdown on import fraud and […] The post 2026

Fidelity Bank Ghana, in a strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana, has successfully hosted a specialized training workshop in Takoradi for over 20 journalists from the Western and Central Regions. This initiative, part of Fidelity Bank’s long-term investment in the financial services industry, is designed to deepen the media’s understanding of […] The post Fidelity

“Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. it is a learnable skill and mode of communication”…Wikipedia Last week, we examined the need for continued assertiveness by bank staff despite the changing scenarios in banking under the new normal. Once again, I wish to emphasize the appreciation of readers to differentiate assertiveness […] The post Risk

… but structural gaps must still be confronted By Prince OWUSU-ANSAH & Frederick Amoako AWUAH The Government’s 2026 Budget, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation,” starts with a tale of macroeconomic resurgence and national revival. It contends that Ghana has recovered out of a period of severe fiscal stress, regained macro stability and repositioned […] The post The

Ghana has moved up four places to 14th in the global ranking of countries sending undergraduates to the United States for the 2024/2025 academic year. New figures from the Open Doors 2025 report show a 36.5 percent rise in Ghanaian enrolment at American institutions, an increase that far exceeds regional trends and the worldwide rate […] The post Ghana rises to 14th globally for

The c in partnership with FirstBank Ghana, has hosted its inaugural financial literacy workshop with the aim of strengthening the financial management capacity of micro and small business owners. The event themed: “Boosting Business Resilience & Success through Smart Financial Management,” was held on the 27th September, 2025 at the MikAddo Conference Centre in Accra, […] The post Rise