Local

Authority is awkward like that. Sometimes it walks into the room ahead of you, settles comfortably, and waits. Other times, it stays in the car checking its phone while you do all the talking. At corporate events, government meetings and boardrooms, I see this often. Two executives. Same designation. Same CV weight. One enters and […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: When authority enters the room before you […]

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to recalibrate bilateral trade relations, prioritising agribusiness value addition, artificial intelligence (AI) partnerships and clean energy collaboration as pillars of a deeper economic engagement between the two countries. The approach represents a shift from traditional commodity-led trade toward technology-driven and investment-focused […] The post Ghana–Canada trade reset as new High Commissioner targets agribusiness, AI and clean […]

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 […]

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  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 […]