The Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality posted a profit before tax of 271 per cent, increasing from GH¢24 million in 2023 to GH¢89 million last year. The bank’s unprecedented growth was reflected across all indicators, leading to a net profit of GH¢55.3 million, a notableContinue Reading
A toxicologist, Dr Regina Ama Oppong Wiredu, has warned that some scented candles may release harmful chemicals when burned, especially in enclosed spaces. She says the chemicals are likely to pose long-term health risks such as cancer and respiratory issues. Dr Wiredu, who works with SYNLABB Ghana in Accra, saidContinue Reading
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has stated that it is the responsibility of the citizenry to hold their leaders at every level to high standards. “Let us recommit ourselves to building a Ghana where our Parliament is acclaimed as the most open, accountable and responsive in Africa.Continue Reading
As the government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Mahama, prepares for the official launch of its flagship 24-hour economy policy on July 2, a powerful case is being made for domestic capital to take the lead in financing this transformative national agenda. With Presidential Advisor Goosie TanohContinue Reading
Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo has signed a new five-year contract with English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, extending his stay at the Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2030. The 25-year-old forward, who joined the Cherries from Bristol City in January 2023, has become an integral part of the club’sContinue Reading
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie is urging the private sector to embed culture and service excellence at the heart of every hospitality experience. “In every hotel room, every tour vehicle, every restaurant, there must be a sense of who we are,” the Minister saidContinue Reading
Following an upsurge in indecent dressing on campus, the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has initiated a move to enforce its code on dressing by students on campus. The new move, which came into force on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, has generated a public discussion online following an incidentContinue Reading
Boxing referee and judge, Roger Barnor, has officially assumed leadership of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), following the dramatic resignation of its embattled President, Abraham Kotei Neequaye. Mr Barnor, who was the elected Second Vice-President of the GBA, stepped into the top job as acting president last Monday at aContinue Reading
Despite a significant boost in funding to the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies through the District Assemblies Common Fund, the agriculture sector— a key driver of the economy and employing over 50 per cent of the population—has been neglected, with no direct allocation from the GH¢987.96 million first-quarter 2025 disbursement,Continue Reading
Ghana’s ambitious quest to revitalise its poultry sector confronts a fundamental reality: its smallholder base profoundly shapes the agricultural landscape. Over 80 per cent of Ghanaian farms are typically less than two hectares (MoFA, 2022). Yet, a multitude of formidable challenges consistently impedes their growth and competitiveness. While the undeniableContinue Reading
