In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and dynamic societal changes, the traditional educational model employed by most universities seems to be clinging to antiquated brick-and-mortar ideals. This enduring approach requires students, on the brink of graduation, to embark on the arduous journey of 'scientific' research, aiming to unravel...
Programme Manager of the Governance for Inclusive Development (GovID) programme, Raphael Frerking, has highlighted the pivotal role of strong and accountable public institutions in addressing the current economic crisis. With strong and accountable institutions, he said, the well-being of all citizens, particularly marginalised groups, will be enhanced; emphasising that Metropolitan,...
The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA), the umbrella-body of property developers, has bemoaned the influx of illicit money into the real-estate sector - describing it as alarming and with dire repercussions for the economy. With the banking sector having closed all the loopholes for money launderers, GREDA said the...
Newmont Africa won six coveted corporate awards at the esteemed biennial HR Focus Awards held last week. The gold mining industry leader was named Overall Best Organisation in HR Practice, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the field of Human Resources management. The company also won awards across other...
The World Gold Council has announced the release of a new documentary: GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions. Immersed in adventure, Idris Elba (Luther, Beast of Nations, Hijack) explores the mysteries, stories and untold human relationship with our most precious metal: gold. As his...
Climate stakeholders, including government officials and activists at the maiden Africa Climate Communication Conference and Exhibition (ACCCE) 2023 in Accra, have emphasised the urgent need for improved climate communication strategies. This is to make climate change information more accessible and relevant to the general population, fostering understanding and driving concrete...
… as available statistics indicate worrying trends Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo has called for deliberate collaboration between healthcare institutions, advocacy groups, universities, communities, and individuals to combat the worrying trends of breast cancer. The Breast Society of Ghana in August this year...
The prevailing domestic macroeconomic conditions have been ranked as average in comparison to other countries by the latest Stanbic Bank Africa Trade Barometer (SB ATB), with moderate impact on the economy’s trade attractiveness. Ghana's ranking in the overall SB ATB declined from position 2 in September 2022 to position 5....
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has yet to decide a roadmap for the eCedi roll-out, despite a successful completion of the pilot last year, Head-FinTech and Innovation, BoG, Kwame Oppong, has said. The uncertainty surrounding official introduction of the digital currency, he explains, is due to the crunch economic conditions in...
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has announced plans to invest some US$30million into legally established small-scale mining ventures through an incubation programme. The initiative - Small-Scale Mining Incubation Programme - seeks to assist small-scale miners to grow and develop into responsible and sustainable mid-tier mining operators. The programme is expected...