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In an effort to scale up efforts to address the challenges of clean water scarcity and inadequate sanitation infrastructure that continue to affect many rural and peri-urban areas in the country, World Vision Ghana and Interplast Ghana have partnered to address such issues. As part of this collaboration, Interplast has provided HDPE and UPVC pipes and fittings to support the construction of a modified NSUPA solar-powered, mechanized water system. Developed by World Vision Ghana, the NSUPA Model is an innovative homegrown solution aimed at delivering safe and sustainable water services to communities, institutions, and households. The system features a submersible…

IntroductionThe role of women entrepreneurs in Ghana’s economy cannot be overstated. Women-owned businesses contribute significantly to job creation, poverty alleviation, and economic growth. However, despite their economic importance, women entrepreneurs continue to face systemic barriers that hinder their business success. Access to credit, discriminatory legal frameworks, and a lack of policy support have contributed to the persistent gender gap in entrepreneurship.To bridge this gap, Ghana must implement targeted government reforms that foster a more inclusive and equitable business environment. This article examines the challenges women entrepreneurs face and outlines strategic policy reforms that can unlock prosperity for women-led enterprises. These…

Amenfiman Rural Bank Plc is set to scale up support to small and micro-scale enterprises with loan support of up to one million cedis to clients. This is aimed at boosting the local capacity of indigenous businesses and improving the local economy. CEO of the Bank, Dr. Alexander Asmah, says the Bank is leveraging on strong ties with clients, instead of collateral in accessing the loan. “Collateral is what banks have relied on in granting loans but we have realised that there is nothing important than understanding their businesses and how they run them,” he said. Dr. Asmah added, “What…

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that this year’s 68th Independence Day celebrations will cost only a tenth of the amount spent last year.The scaled-down event, set to take place at Jubilee House on March 6, reflects the government’s commitment to fiscal prudence while preserving the significance of the occasion.Speaking on preparations, Kwakye Ofosu explained that the event has been significantly streamlined to reduce costs.“In the past, there were 60 contingents made up of 60 men and women each. So we are talking close to 3,600 men and women and thousands of…

Former Member of Parliament for Agona West Constituency in the Central Region, Cynthia Morrison, has refuted allegations that former presidential aspirant on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ken Agyapong financed her campaign to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections.According to her, such claims are false, as Ken Agyapong was out of the country at the time of her election.Speaking in an interview on Net 2 TV on March 4, 2025, she stated, “I know I am sitting on Ken Agyapong’s TV station, but I won’t lie. “They claim that he financed my campaign, which…

Former Presidential Advisor on Health under the Akufo-Addo administration, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has emphasised the responsibility of the current government to ensure that hospitals under the Agenda 111 project become fully operational. In an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, March 4, Dr Nsiah-Asare urged the current administration to prioritise finding resources to ensure that the commissioned Agenda 111 hospitals are made operational as soon as possible. His comment comes after the Health Minister, Kwanena Mintah Akandoh, stated that civil works on three of the Agenda 111 health projects commissioned under the Akufo-Addo government are yet to be completed…

The sudden rise of Martin Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, against His Excellency John Mahama, is not something new to Ghanaians. Amidu, who resigned from the worst government in Ghana’s political history, under the leadership of Akufo Addo, now lives in the shadows of Koku Anyidoho and Allotey Jacobs. The same sentiments of rage, hatred, envy, and bitterness that drove those men to rebel against Mahama are the same symptoms that are being exhibited by the bitter heart of Amidu.Martin Amidu informed Ghanaians that Akufo Addo, the man who appointed him, is the “mother serpent of corruption,” who had become…

i2 Development Ghana LTD, a leading developer behind the luxurious prestige development, strategically located in the enclave of Kotoka International Airport, has attained a significant milestone in its quest for excellence in the real estate sector. The company has been awarded a prestigious certification, ISO 9001:2015, for fulfilling the requirements of the Quality Management Systems for its efforts in the real estate industry. This certification is a testament to i2 Development’s commitment to quality and professionalism in the industry. The certification, formally recognized by L. Moran, Business Manager of SGS United Kingdom Limited, underscores that i2 Development’s Quality Management System…

Today marks Ghana’s 68th Independence Day, a moment that should be filled with the usual pomp, pride, and patriotic fervor. However, unlike previous years where the grand spectacle unfolded at the historic Black Star Square or in regional capitals, this year’s celebration will take place at the Jubilee House, the seat of government. A stark departure from tradition, the scaled-down event is emblematic of the economic realities facing the country. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, announced the government’s decision to hold a modest ceremony, citing financial constraints as the key reason. “President Mahama took the decision…

Professor Stephen Adei Mensah has urged politicians to be realistic about tax policies, cautioning that campaign promises to remove certain taxes often lead to more complicated levies once in office.He argued that scrapping taxes without a proper plan forces governments to introduce even more complex taxation methods.“There’s a need for much more rationalization than the politically correct approach of simply scrapping taxes,” he stated.Referring to past administrations, he highlighted how tax policies often change once leaders assume office.“You cited what the former president said and didn’t do. What will happen is that they may remove one tax and then have…