By Earl Ankrah/the World Bank/MoFA
Ghanaians have an over-the-top appetite for chicken: their hot chicken light soups or irresistible chicken stews and gravies; their globally acclaimed jollof rice – with chicken as an integral part of the whole scheme; and the eye-popping, xtra-spicy, xtra-crispy chicken barbecues (grilled or fried) -...
By Korsi DZOKOTO
As Ghana heads into a highly anticipated general election, the government’s efforts to stabilize the cedi have intensified. Trading at GH¢16.30 to the US dollar in the open market, down from GH¢17.40 earlier in November, the cedi’s recent strength is being touted as a policy success.
However, this...
By Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE ( Dr.)
1.0 Introduction/Background
In 2022, a confluence of preexisting structural bottlenecks and external shocks brought Ghana into a deep macroeconomic crisis. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ghana maintained an expansionary fiscal stance, financed largely by commercial debt (external and domestic).
The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia’s...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi
Topside Energy, in partnership with the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC), has organised the Ghana Energy Week 2024 in Takoradi.
Attended by stakeholders from the oil and gas sector, it had the theme ‘Renaissance of Ghana’s energy; the renewed commitment toward inclusive and sustainable energy transition,...
By Terry Mante
Office politics is often misunderstood as a realm of back-stabbing and manipulation. Yet, it is an inevitable aspect of workplace dynamics—shaped by relationships, influence and the unwritten rules of organisational culture. When approached with the right mindset, office politics can be a tool for growth, collaboration and...
Creativity, Ingenuity and Innovation took the center stage at the finals of the KIC Agritech Challenge Classic Final Pitch held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Organised by Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and the Mastercard Foundation, the 3-day event saw 64 teams pitch several business ideas aimed...
Splenda Ghana, importers of Splenda Zero Calories and Splenda Stevia Sweetener has promised to continue to contribute to efforts aimed at reducing the incidence of diabetes in Ghana.
The Managing Director of Splenda Ghana, Mrs. Maabena Webb, who made the pledge, decried the alarming rise in diabetes cases which she...
By Emmanuel AKOMEA
The President of the Chartered Institute of Marketers Ghana (CIMG), Dr. Kasser Tee, has urged marketers to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to gain deeper insights into consumer behavior and enhance their marketing strategies.
According to him, beyond technological advancement, AI presents a transformative potential to...
By Samuel SAM
The ‘Youth for Peace’ campaign has been launched in Temale in the Northern Region, urging young people to become ambassadors for peace and development during the upcoming December 7 General Election.
The initiative, spearheaded by Star Ghana Foundation with support from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO),...
Eleanor Azar, Chief of Staff at Telecel Group, who also oversees the Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP), has called for increased investment and consultative support to strengthen Ghana’s growing tech startup ecosystem.
In a keynote at the opening of the Tech in Ghana Conference, Eleanor Azar shared insights on ASIP,...