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Ghanaian youth agribusiness practitioners demand funded roles, finance access and accountability in Feed Ghana and NAIP

Ghanaian youth agribusiness practitioners demand funded roles, finance access and accountability in Feed Ghana and NAIP food systems programmes

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality cannot sustain permanently

UMB is experiencing a transformation under Dr. Oti-Mensah's leadership-but what's driving this resurgence?

Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah's first year as Managing Director of UMB coincides with international recognition-a front-page feature in EMEA Entrepreneur. This milestone hints at a transformation underway at UMB, driven by a leadership style focused on discipline and strategic execution-but what does it mean for the bank's future?

GCB Bank's "Pa To Pa" promo ends with a grand finale - but who walked away with the top prizes?

GCB Bank's "Pa To Pa" promo, a customer reward initiative that began in December 2025, has reached its grand finale. The five-month nationwide campaign transformed saving into a competitive experience - but what was the result?

Are unrealistic expectations for immediate change hindering Africa's long-term development?

Across Africa, citizens are demanding immediate transformation from governments- despite inheriting challenges decades in the making. Is this growing impatience trapping the continent in a cycle of repeated disappointments - movement without arrival?

Vivo Energy Ghana partners with KNUST to empower energy innovators - but what challenges will they tackle?

Vivo Energy Ghana and KNUST have signed an MoU to collaborate on the NextGen Energy Innovators Challenge- empowering students to develop solutions for Ghana's energy needs. This partnership aims to foster innovation and address real-world challenges- but what impact will it have?

Ghanaian MPs are proposing a major change to who can run for Parliament - and the reasons might surprise you.

Two Ghanaian MPs are pushing for a constitutional amendment to set a maximum age of 65 for parliamentary candidates. The MPs argue the change is needed to modernise eligibility - but what impact could this have?

A prominent traditional leader in Kumasi is stepping up to tackle a critical issue affecting power supply and infrastructure development.

The Nhyiaeso Chief has pledged support to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in addressing encroachment on utility corridors in Greater Kumasi.

Afreximbank unveils a US$10B programme to help Africa and CARICOM cope with Middle East conflict fallout - but how?

Afreximbank is launching a programme aimed at shielding African and CARICOM economies from the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) hopes to address economic shocks - but what challenges will it face?

An innovative education academy in Akumadan is set to transform teaching across Ghana and Kenya, focusing on methods that could redefine community

EduSpots has launched an education academy in Akumadan, bringing together educators from Ghana and Kenya to enhance inclusive and creative teaching

A top VC is calling for universities to refocus - but what does that mean for Ghana's future workforce?

UEW's Vice Chancellor, Prof Stephen Jobson Mitchual, has urged universities to focus on producing impactful graduates. He believes that higher education needs a fundamental rethink, but what does that mean for the future of Ghana's graduates?

Legal practitioner Kwame Akufo clarifies that Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's will does not name a church successor, dism

Legal practitioner Kwame Akufo clarifies that Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's will does not name a church successor, dismissing claims regarding

Ghana's seed system is getting a reset - but what does this mean for the country's broader agricultural transformation?

A National Seed System Reset Programme has been launched at the University of Ghana, bringing together stakeholders to discuss strengthening Ghana's seed system. The programme aims to create a modern, coordinated pipeline - hinting at the future of Ghana's agricultural transformation agenda.

Ghana's education system is under scrutiny-but what aspects are being questioned and why now?

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has raised concerns about Ghana's education system during a speech at Accra Academy. He suggests the system still reflects colonial objectives-hinting at a disconnect from current national needs.

What will the new Labadi beachfront look like, and how will locals benefit from the transformation?

SSNIT is redeveloping the Labadi beachfront near its hotels into a tourism hub after clearing unauthorized structures.

An MP strongly condemns xenophobia during AU Day celebrations- but what solutions does she propose?

Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has voiced strong disapproval of xenophobic attacks in South Africa during the AU Day parade in Accra- highlighting the impact on the continent's image. The MP's remarks hint at deeper questions about African unity- but what solutions were proposed?

Can the Africa Energy Technology Centre's initiatives restructure the continent's energy architecture?

The Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC 2026) convened in Accra, Ghana, to address Africa's energy paradox- vast resources overshadowed by energy poverty. AETC aims to transition Africa into an integrated economy, but regional value chains remain theoretical without integrated energy systems.

Is Ghana's education system truly developing its youth, or merely sorting them through an examination pipeline?

Ghana's education system faces scrutiny over its heavy reliance on high-stakes examinations like BECE and WASSCE. Critics argue this approach