By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has pledged to prioritise economic diplomacy and secure strategic bilateral agreements to create job opportunities for Ghanaians abroad. During his vetting, Mr. Ablakwa emphasised that under his leadership, the Foreign Ministry would adopt a proactive approach...
By Kwasi KYERE During the vetting of ministers, the newly appointed Minister identified women’s banking as a key priority for the new government, recognizing its potential to drive economic growth, create employment, and promote gender equity in Ghana. This inspired me to write this article, offering insights on how we can...
By Sammy CRABBE In our previous article, we discussed the urgency and potential of transforming Ghana’s economy into a digital powerhouse. Now, it is time to take the next step—understanding the foundational elements required to make this vision a reality. Where do we start, and what practical steps should be taken...
With the debilitating impact of inflation affecting all facets of our life, it comes as a blow for motorists that the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) has mandated its members to implement a 10 percent increase in motor insurance tariffs. The decision took effect on February 1, 2025, following an emergency...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) has cautioned persons and companies exporting raw cashew nuts (RCN) without registration and licence to desist from the act. An announcement to all cashew exporters by the TCDA stated that the act constitutes a violation of laws governing the country’s cashew export...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) faces one of its factories' potential shutdown due to severe encroachment on its plantation by illegal mining activities. “We are unable to access parts of the plantation. Once the land is taken over the trees are destroyed, leading to a loss in...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Acting Head of the Ghana Customs Laboratory, Samuel Akrofi, has said the Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has successfully reduced the number of uncleared containers at the Tema Port from 4,600 to 3,600, marking a 21.7 percent drop within ten days. According to him,...
Behind the elegant presence of Amanda Naa Adjeley Abena Budu lies a remarkable story of determination and business acumen. As CEO of Mandy Skincare Products, a fast-growing Ghanaian cosmetics brand, she brings more than just a polished image to the table—she carries a fierce resolve to succeed in everything she...
Cyber security over the course of the last decade has rapidly made the progression from being a luxury of the western world to a necessity to the everyday man and more especially Organizations. The cyber security space encapsulates various complex solutions, tools, standards and frameworks addressing various gaps and risk...
By Daniel M. FRANKS & Rüya PERINCEK Policymakers and industry leaders have gathered in Cape Town for the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba. At the top of their agenda is the Africa’s reserves of critical minerals and how the continent can capitalize on their role in the global economy. Africa...