Africa’s Economic Future Takes Centre Stage at Business Safari 2026
Story By: Felix Ernest Odamtten / Muhammad Faisal Mustapha.... A powerful call for Africa to reposition itself as a global...
Ghana Must Establish a National Anti-Fraud Fund Before Fraud Undermines Our Digital Future
By Isaac OBOUR Financial Crime Consultant and President, Anti-Fraud Initiative Ghana (AFIG) Ghana's digital transformation has become one of Africa's...
Morocco Names Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway After Donald Trump
Morocco has named the Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway the “Donald J. Trump Highway,” presenting the decision as a symbol of the close...
Africa’s Economic Future Takes Centre Stage at Business Safari 2026
Story By: Felix Ernest Odamtten / Muhammad Faisal Mustapha…. A powerful call for Africa to reposition itself as a global economic force through trade, innovation, value addition and sustainable partnerships dominated the ninth edition of Business Safari 2026, a high level gathering that brought together policymakers, diplomats, investors, entrepreneurs and
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Korle-Gonno Street Festival kick starts with football tournament
The Korle-Gonno Street Festival has started with a football tournament to usher in the cultural, entertainment and arts event slated for next week. The third edition of the Korle Gonno Street Festival is scheduled to take place from August 7th to August 9th, 2026. Organized by the 9Tis Crew, this
Speaker of Parliament announces “Visit Ghana” Project with Sunderland
Speaker of Parliament announces “Visit Ghana” Project with Sunderland Rt. Hon. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin has announced a private sector led initiative that will see “Visit Ghana” on the “front of jersey” of Sunderland Football Club for the 2026/2027 football season. The “Visit Ghana” project is a special marketing drive
Team Ghana returns from 23rd Commonwealth Games with two medals, places 30th on medals table
Team Ghana is returning home in batches after competing at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland and placing 30th on the medals table. The first batch including boxing bronze medalist Amadu Mohammed have arrived. Para athlete, Zinabu Issah won silver in shot putt while Amadu Mohommed got a bronze
Akyem Kotoku Omanhene challenges anyone who doubts the work the MCE for Birim Central is doing to come and witness it for themselves.
His Royal Majesty Oseadeyo Dr. Frimpong Manso IV, Overlord of Akyem Kotoku, has challenged anyone who doubts the performance of Hon. Solomon Kusi Brako, Municipal Chief Executive of Birim Central Municipality, to come and see the development projects for themselves. Speaking at the Akyem Kotoku Palace during a ceremony where
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Ghana Must Establish a National Anti-Fraud Fund Before Fraud Undermines Our Digital Future
By Isaac OBOUR Financial Crime Consultant and President, Anti-Fraud Initiative Ghana (AFIG) Ghana’s digital transformation has become one of Africa’s most compelling success stories. From mobile money interoperability and digital banking to fintech innovation, e-commerce, and digital public services, Ghana has positioned itself as a continental leader in digital finance.
Beyond the Styrofoam Ban: Can Ghana balance affordability, innovation and the fight against plastic pollution?
By Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Incoom The dinner rush hour had begun at Tetegu Junction in Accra when Akos Maame, a noodles vendor, reached for another white foam takeaway container. Just as she was about to scoop the noodles into it, the customer interjected: “Madam, please don’t use that. Put
It is time for Ghanaians to reclaim their sovereignty
By Kwadwo Afari Seventy-nine years ago, the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) was founded on a bold promise: to liberate the energies of the people for the growth of a property owning democracy in this land, with the right to life, freedom, and justice. Its leaders — J.B. Danquah, Pa
Dr John Kingsley Krugu: Gov’t Must Fast-Track Act 1124 Reforms as Mid-Year Review Shows Gaps in Environmental Governance
“Environmental governance is not a luxury to be pursued after economic recovery” Ghana’s landmark Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124) is in danger of becoming “law on paper” unless the NDC administration urgently moves to operationalize its core institutions, according to Dr. John Kingsley Krugu, former CEO of the Environmental