Month: March 2026

By Constance Gbedzo The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama was not just a constitutional requirement, but a victory lap for a resilient nation and a strategic roadmap for its most valuable asset, the youth. For the first time in a generation, Ghana’s story is no […] The post Why 2026 is the Year of the Youth appeared first on The […]

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a unified continental roadmap to integrate digital technology into classrooms, asserting that Africa’s future prosperity depends on the resilience and relevance of its education systems. The minister, in a speech read on his behalf by the Technical Advisor at the ministry, Prof. […] The post Education minister advocates integration of digital technology in African education appeared first […]

The anticipated transition of the Damang Mine from Gold Fields Limited to local participation is stirring national debate. But industry experts and stakeholders are urging a shift in narrative—from claims of “state capture” to recognition of Ghana’s growing industrial capability. At the center of this conversation is Engineers & Planners (E&P), a Ghanaian-owned firm with […] The post Engineers & Planners positioned as symbol of capability — not state capture […]

Prudential Bank extended its International Women’s Day celebrations to Labone Senior High School hosting an empowerment session for final year female students on the theme “PBL Women Empowerment Series: Ignite Her for a Sustainable Future.” The event brought together experienced professionals from banking, business, medicine, and corporate leadership to inspire the young women preparing for […] The post Prudential Bank empowers young women at Labone SHS through women empowerment series […]

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ministry of Education (MoE), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Learning Generation Initiative (LGI), has held the inaugural National Policy Dialogue (NPD) on foundational learning, aimed at reshaping the country’s education landscape. The first session of the NPD, held in Accra under the theme “Leadership for […] The post National policy dialogue strengthens ‘middle tier’ education to drive foundational learning appeared […]

The Jospong Group of Companies has extended its annual gesture of goodwill to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu with a donation of bags of rice, boxes of cooking oil, and an undisclosed amount of money during the Eid celebration. The presentation, which took place at the residence of the National Chief […] The post Jospong Group donates to Chief Imam to Mark Eid appeared first on […]

By Juliet ETEFE The economy is underpinned by a vast network of formal and informal enterprises, with the latest Integrated Business Establishment Survey I (IBES I) identifying a total of 2.64 million businesses operating nationwide. The survey, conducted by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in 2024, provides a comprehensive picture of the country’s business landscape by […] The post 2.64 million businesses power Ghana’s economy – IBES appeared first on The […]

By Sandra Agyeiwaa Otoo Vice-President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Emelia Asiakwa, has called for deliberate investment in women as a key driver of inclusive economic growth. She made the call at the International Women’s Day National Economic Empowerment Programme, held in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), where stakeholders discussed […] The post Investing in women critical for economic growth – GNCCI Vice President appeared […]