By Osei KUFUOR Every nation has its mirror. For Ghana, that mirror is increasingly our roads and what we see reflected is worrying. A once-proud driving culture, rooted in patience and courtesy, is fast deteriorating into chaos. Today, driving in Ghana has become a perilous venture marked by indiscipline, lawlessness, and a blatant disregard for […] The post Reclaiming sanity on our roads appeared first

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The inaugural Director-General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA), Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, has vowed to end ‘fragmented’ drug access on the continent by harmonising regulations of individual countries and boosting local production. Speaking to Business and Financial Times (B&FT) on the sidelines of the Africa Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and […] The post African

By Ali Zaryab, Food connects us, through culture, community, and increasingly through economic opportunity. World Food Day 2025 is calling for global collaboration in creating a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future. We must look not only at what we eat, but how access and inclusion are built into the food system. In Ghana, digital […] The post Empowering lives through every meal

By Benjamin ABIEMO Most people imagine that robust technology and strong systems are the main barriers standing between their money and cybercriminals. In reality, the greatest risk to your security often lies in your own daily habits. Cybercriminals are not just targeting complex systems. Increasingly, they are focusing on individuals, exploiting predictable routines and small […] The post Digital

By Theophilus AMOAH & Prince Ofosuhene GYIMAH Ghana’s gold mining sector, while economically vital, has faced significant sustainability challenges due to illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), which has caused environmental degradation, water pollution and social inequities. In response, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has been established as a centralised regulatory authority to transform the sector. Under the Ghana Gold […] The post The

By Dr. Elikplim Kwabla APETORGBOR Ghana has long prided itself on its hydrocarbon and hydropower endowments. The Volta Region stands today as Ghana’s next economic frontier. A region blessed not only with natural beauty and vast arable lands but also an abundance of renewable energy resources that remain largely untapped. As Ghana strives for energy […] The post Volta

Starting again is one of the hardest things to do. It requires honesty, humility and bravery. It means admitting that something didn’t go the way you planned, but choosing to move forward anyway. For many women, starting again can feel like failure, especially in a world that celebrates constant success. Whether it’s a business that […] The post Wheel of Life

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington, D.C. Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has declared that the country “turned the corner” after years of economic instability, as inflation fell below 10 percent for the first time in four years amid a faster-than-expected rebound in growth. Speaking at the IMF Annual Meetings during a side […] The post We have turned the corner – BoG Governor

…services, agriculture sustain growth as industry slowdown By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected] ) The country’s economy expanded by 4.5 percent in July 2025, according to the maiden Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). “The MIEG estimated growth is 4.5 percent for July 2025, down from 8.3 percent in July […] The post Economy expands

… claims adherence to transparency, regulatory compliance Telecel has dismissed what it describes as “misleading claims” by the Minority in parliament regarding its role in the ongoing challenges facing AT Ghana – stating that its involvement has been guided strictly by regulatory directives and a commitment to maintaining service continuity for millions of customers. In […] The post Telecel

By Kizito CUDJOE The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) expects fuel prices to drop marginally across the board in second half -October, driven by lower international oil prices and a stronger cedi. According to COMAC’s latest price outlook, ex-pump prices of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are projected to decline between 2 […] The post Fuel

…Africa’s untapped land seen as engine for jobs and food security        By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington, D.C The World Bank Group has launched a major agribusiness initiative aimed at transforming the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and boosting food security, with a particular focus on Africa’s vast uncultivated land. The programme, AgriConnect, seeks to […] The post World

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has agreed in principle to accept staff attachments and secondments from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), effective immediately. The initiative seeks to enhance the capacity, skills, and professional competence of GCAA personnel through structured training and exposure to global best practices. Under the agreement, GCAA will be permitted […] The post GCAA

By Samuel SAM Engineers have been urged to uphold the highest professional standards to guarantee safety, reliability and trust in their work across industries. According to Chairman-Engineering Council Board Dr. Sitsofe David Addo, strict adherence to ethical codes, continuous professional development and commitment to quality in design and execution are vital for sustaining confidence in […] The post Engineers

 By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited, Daniel Fahene Acquaye, has urged government to make bold and strategic investments in the agribusiness sector – saying this is critical to unlocking its full potential for economic transformation. According to him, without decisive policy reforms and sustained capital injection, the country risks losing […] The post Bold

Cashew farmers in the Bono Region have formed a cooperative to build a united front that promotes their collective interests and strengthens advocacy in the cashew value chain. Cashew production remains a vital source of livelihood for thousands of smallholder farmers in the region. However, many – particularly women and youth – continue to be […] The post Bono

Asante Gold Bibiani Limited (AGBL) has handed over a newly renovated mortuary facility to Bibiani Government Hospital as part of its continued commitment to improving health infrastructure and promoting community well-being in its host communities. The renovation, fully funded by AGBL and its business partner PW Mining, has transformed the previously dilapidated mortuary into a […] The post Asante

The National Lead of the World Food Forum (WFF) Ghana Chapter and Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Ms. Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, has made a strong call for the greater inclusion of youth and women in agrifood policy and governance, emphasizing their pivotal role in transforming food systems. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the […] The post Youth

Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with local government institutions as part of efforts to sustain growth and deepen value-addition in the country’s cocoa sector. Deputy Public Affairs Manager-COCOBOD, Benjamin Teye Larweh, gave this assurance when leading a delegation that made a courtesy visit to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) […] The post COCOBOD

By Kizito CUDJOE A group of mattress manufacturers in Ashanti Region has raised the alarm over a growing influx of substandard mattresses from uncertified producers, warning that the trend poses serious health risks to consumers and threatens the survival of legitimate local businesses. The manufacturers said this proliferation of inferior products – often produced without […] The post Mattress-makers