Month: January 2026

Education remains one of the most powerful drivers of national development, and for Newmont, it is a deliberate and long-term investment in Ghana’s future. Through strategic partnerships spanning basic education to tertiary institutions, Newmont is helping to build a skilled, innovative, and future-ready workforce capable of supporting Ghana’s industrial and economic growth. At the heart […] The post Investing in minds, building futures appeared first on The Business & Financial […]

By Henry Atta NYAME Undeniably, education remains one of the most powerful tools for reducing poverty and promoting sustainable economic growth. This belief is firmly captured in Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), which calls for inclusive, equitable, and accessible education for all. Yet, in Ghana, for many schoolchildren, daily realities make this goal difficult […] The post How broken public transport harms children’s education appeared first on The Business […]

By  Stephen Kwaku OSAFO Ghana’s current national daily minimum wage, set at GHS 21.77, applies uniformly across all regions and across all categories of firms. While this approach promotes simplicity and legal clarity, it raises serious concerns about equity, fairness, and economic efficiency especially in a country where businesses vary significantly in size, capital structure, […] The post Rethinking the minimum wage: The case for a tiered system based on […]

Good health is not only about treating illness – it’s about prevention. Preventive care empowers individuals to avoid illness, reduce healthcare costs and maintain a higher quality of life. In a busy society like Ghana, it’s easy to overlook simple practices that keep us healthy. Simple steps like taking immune-boosting vitamins, drinking enough water, eating […] The post Why preventive care matters more than ever appeared first on The Business […]

Fearless Fund, the world’s first venture capital firm built by women of colour for women of colour, and a global leader in economic inclusion, has announced its official expansion into Africa with the launch of the Fearless Microfinance Fund in Ghana. This launch marks a significant step in advancing Fearless Fund’s mission to close the […] The post Fearless fund expands to Africa, launches Microfinance Fund in Ghana appeared first […]