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Horticulture Expo 2025: Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Agribusiness
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The nation is preparing to welcome one of the highly awaited agricultural business gatherings in West Africa, the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025, scheduled for June 11-13, 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Titled ‘Innovate, Transform, Sustain: Advancing Growth in Ghana’s Horticultural Sector,’ the expo aims to serve as a pivotal moment for…
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US Dollar Hits Rs 136.03; Euro Reaches Rs 154.63 in Latest International Exchange Rates
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On May 8, the Nepal Rastra Bank announced the official foreign exchange rates for today. As stated by the central bank, the purchase price for one US dollar stands at NPR 135.43, whereas the sell-off rate is set at NPR 136.03. The euro is currently trading at Rs 153.95 for purchase and Rs 154.63…
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Minister Cuts Sod for New GHIS Center of Excellence in Roadway Innovations
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The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has initiated the construction of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors’ (GhIS) Centre of Excellence in Accra by performing the traditional sod-cutting ceremony. This occasion marks a major step toward achieving GIS’s longstanding aim of creating top-tier facilities for professional growth, research, and consulting services. During his…
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Abiana Unveils Heartfelt Anthem for Mothers in Global Release
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Exciting news for music lovers! The talented singer Eldah Naa Abiana Dickson, who performs under the stage name Abiana, has released an amazing track honoring the indispensable contribution of mothers in our lives. The strong new release, featuring Souly Bird from Germany, serves as an apt homage just before the global celebration of Mother’s…
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Dredging Champions Earn Praise From MPs: An International Edition Exclusive
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…during flood management initiatives in Accra Dredge Masters Limited, a part of the Jospong Group, has received significant acclaim from the Parliamentary Select Committee on Works and Housing for its continuous dredging activities in Accra’s Odaw River and Korle Lagoon. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, during an inspection visit in Accra, the Committee Chairperson,…
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Bill Gates Accelerates Philanthropy, Critiques Musk in International Edition
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Bill Gates, Microsoft’s cofounder, declared on Thursday a faster schedule for donating his wealth, emphasizing how artificial intelligence could be transformative in enhancing global public health and saving lives worldwide. According to a revised schedule, the Gates Foundation intends to allocate over $200 billion over the coming two decades, with operations ceasing in 2045.…
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Experts Say Finance Reform and ESG Standards Key to Green Industrialization
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The country’s potential for sustainable industrialization depends largely on its capability to draw in climate-focused investment and establish Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria within institutions, as stated by financial experts and policy promoters during a top-tier seminar on green financing conducted in Accra. The event, organized by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and…
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Who benefits from a global dollar?
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By Andrés Velasco U.S. President Donald Trump believes that America should be primarily for Americans. In contrast, the U.S. dollar is available for global use. If the BRICS group of emerging economies decides to introduce a new currency, Trump would have tweeted , or “support any other currency as a replacement for the powerful…
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Sustainability Spotlight: Ebenezer Asumang on Environmental Activism and Development Communication
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One of the primary requirements for happiness is maintaining the connection between humans and nature. ——– Leo Tolstoy, Russian Author and Spiritual Philosopher Environmental activism involves collaborative efforts and actions aimed at safeguarding the natural environment, fostering sustainable growth, and tackling environmental concerns like global warming, contamination, forest depletion, and species extinction. This initiative…
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MTN Reports Robust Growth and Profitability in Q1 2025 Amid Macroeconomic Challenges
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MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC), the nation’s premier telecom company, has reported strong financial and operational outcomes for the three months ending 31 March 2025. This achievement highlights their robustness despite a difficult economic climate characterized by high inflation rates and currency devaluation of the local money known as the cedi. Even with an average…