Saltpond: from cradle of independence to tourism powerhouse: How this unsung Ghanaian town can reclaim its rightful place in history

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Exploration and Production Limited Company (GNPC EXPLORCO) is positioning itself for independent upstream operatorship as preparations advance for the first new subsurface test of the Voltaian Basin in nearly 50 years.

Five senior high schools have generated GH¢2,000 in revenue from plastic waste recovery in the first month of a project aimed at promoting sustainable waste management and financial literacy among students.

The RNAQ Foundation has awarded scholarships to 115 students from 23 tertiary institutions to help ease the financial burden of education on young people from the Ga-Dangme community.

Africa's annual pharmaceutical import bill of more than US$14billion is presenting an investment opportunity for Ghana, as government moves to expand domestic medicine production, attract capital into the industry and position the country as a manufacturing and export hub for West Africa.

The growing threat of online fraud, identity theft, phishing attacks and data breaches makes cybersecurity a shared responsibility that must extend beyond information technology professionals to individuals, businesses, educational institutions and government agencies, Rector of SIIMT University College, Dr Raju Sonavane, has said.

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have launched a national index to assess the productivity, financing needs and growth potential of nearly 1.9 million business establishments, as efforts intensify to address structural constraints limiting the expansion of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Tema Oil Refinery’s return to profitability has renewed calls for the state-owned company to be insulated from political interference, with a former finance director warning that successive governments’ pricing decisions undermined its commercial viability and contributed to decades of financial difficulties.

Mfantsipim School has honoured distinguished alumni, staff and contributors at an Awards and Fundraising Dinner held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as part of activities marking its 150th anniversary.