Lead For Ghana, a leadership development organization focused on recruiting and training young leaders to teach in underserved schools, is celebrating 10 years of transforming education and leadership in Ghana. Under the theme “This is 10: An Incredible Journey of Countless Milestones and Transformative Impact on Education and Leadership," the...
Africa's waste management giant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has advocated an integrated approach to waste management that considers the interest of community members, women and vulnerable groups. James Deku, a Communications Officer of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, made this call at the Conference Of Parties (COP 29) of the United Nations Framework...
Dr. Peter Dery - Director of Environment at the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation - has highlighted positive impacts the recently launched Green Finance Taxonomy will have on the nation’s strategy of mobilising resources to support green investment. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Finance Ministry on...
A Ghanaian academic and researcher based in the UK has challenged stakeholders to explore new approaches in the development of infrastructure which do not increase the overall debt stock. Dr. Joseph K Ofori-Kuragu, an expert on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), made the call during a PPP Expert Panel and Roundtable...
By Terry Mante Corporate leadership requires more than strategic thinking and decision-making skills. It demands a high level of personal discipline and the ability to manage oneself effectively in high-pressure environments. Self-management is the practice of controlling one's emotions, behaviors, and priorities in a way that aligns with both personal values...
By Elizabeth PUNSU Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have been urged to prioritise the promotion and adoption of responsible agrochemicals usage. This, according to the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH), will help avoid diseases such as cancer, neurological challenges, birth-defects and respiratory infections, among others. Speaking at the 24th Annual General Meeting...
Government has acquired a US$200million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group (WBG) to finance the Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (GTCDP). Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Minister of Food and Agriculture, said the strategic six-year initiative aims to diversify the agricultural sector beyond cocoa while targetting...
The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), is currently engaged in negotiations with relevant stakeholders in The Gambia to advance the implementation of ECOWAS Free Roaming. This initiative aims to reduce the cost of telecommunications services for citizens...
Manufacturers in the country are unhappy with the current tax regime since it has an overbearing effect on their operations, and have consequently tasked the next government to use its first budget to implement meaningful reforms and restore industry confidence. In fact, Dr. Humphrey Ayim Darke, President-Association of Ghana Industries...
By Amadu Kamil SANAH Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, at the 2024 Asogli Te Za Grand Durbar in Ho expressed grave concern about the growing tribalism, extreme political partisanship and rising lawlessness in the country. “While real leaders are committed to uniting their people, here in our country everything is...