By Theophilus Ayitey Adjin ARYEE From the rooftop deck on the 9th floor of my office building on 2 Thorpe Road, Accra, the breeze carries the familiar scent of the sea—a smell I grew up with in Ussher Town. My eyes wander over the sprawling community I knew so well,...
It seems like multiple lifetimes ago when the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to clip the wings of our aviation industry, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over what was once a promising sector. In 2020, passenger numbers plummeted by two-thirds - a devastating blow to an industry on the ascendancy...
In a bid to scale-up and strengthen the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) has called for a collaboration between government, private sector and other relevant government agencies. Elaborating on the call for such a collaboration, a Senior Nutrition and...
World trade is on track to hit a record US$33 trillion in 2024, but risks of expanded trade wars and ongoing geopolitical challenges cast uncertainty over the outlook for 2025. Global trade is poised to hit an all-time high of nearly US$33 trillion in 2024, with a US$1 trillion...
By George ASAMANI It may be a cliché, but it's true: the world of work is changing at an unprecedented pace. As the future unfolds in real-time, evolving workplace demands mean even the most experienced professionals must keep learning. According to sources cited in PMI's Global Megatrends 2024, nearly half of...
By Constance GBEDZO Ghana has bright prospects for growth in spite of persistent slowdown in growth owing to a more difficult global environment.  Our dependence on natural resources had in the past supported our growth but, it had also made us vulnerable to declines in commodity prices and external shocks...
The Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days has recorded a total of $29.2 billion in new investor interests after three days of boardroom discussions in Rabat, Morocco. The Chair of the Africa Investment Forum, President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi A Adesina, described this latest total as “truly outstanding”...
Dear His Excellency In-Coming President As Ghana prepares for its next chapter of leadership, the nation stands at crossroads of immense opportunities. One of the most critical areas requiring immediate attention is our technical education system, particularly the role of technical universities in producing a skilled and competent workforce. The global...
Beyond the electoral dynamics, the nation's economic resilience – as seen in recent GDP growth figures, for instance – offers a compelling narrative of growth and transformation. The broad investment environment is brimming with potential and signalling to discerning investors that strategic positioning in key sectors would provide a win-win...
As the country moves through its post-election period, it is imperative that we remain steadfast in our commitment to peace and national unity. Recent outbreaks of violence and pockets of unrest following the 2024 elections are a stark reminder of the fragility of peace in our beloved country. Incidents of...