COLUMNIST: FRANK AYIM DAMPTEY

Bambara Groundnut: Africa’s Wonder Crop

12 hours ago | Feature Article

For decades, African agriculture has concentrated heavily on maize, rice, soybean and other major staples while paying f ...

Ghana’s Development Challenge: We Produce, But We Don’t Add Enough Value

12 hours ago | Feature Article

Ghana is richly endowed with natural and agricultural resources. From cocoa, cashew, gold, and bauxite to oil, shea, tim ...

Ministerial Vetting Is Not a Durbar: Parliament Must Rein In the Entourages

12 hours ago | Feature Article

Ministerial vetting in Ghana is one of Parliament rsquo;s most important accountability exercises. Yet, increasingly, wh ...

Poor Visibility on Dark Roads Raises Concerns Over Night Accidents

Aug 21, 2026 | Feature Article

Poor lighting, faded road markings and inadequate warning signs on some roads are increasingly putting motorists and ped ...

University Hostel Charges: When Accommodation Becomes a Barrier to Education

Aug 20, 2026 | Feature Article

The rising cost of university accommodation in Ghana is becoming a serious burden on students and their families. What s ...

Ghana’s Roads Are Becoming Markets — The Law Alone Will Not Fix It

Aug 20, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana rsquo;s growing problem of turning major roads, pavements and pedestrian crossings into commercial spaces is no lo ...

MOFFA to Deploy Officers Nationwide to Monitor Funerals and Safeguard Dignity of...

Aug 19, 2026 | Feature Article

The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MOFFA) has announced plans to deploy personnel across Ghana rsquo;s distri ...

OPINION: Prayer Is Not an Economic Policy

Aug 18, 2026 | Feature Article

As the Ghana Gold Board, popularly known as GoldBod, begins its work, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has urged Ghan ...

China’s Zero-Tariff Opening Offers Ghana Major Export Opportunity

Aug 18, 2026 | Feature Article

China rsquo;s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to Ghana and 52 other African countries presents a major opportuni ...

FDA Warns Against Harmful Chemicals in Ripening Plantain, Fruits

Aug 18, 2026 | Feature Article

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned traders and the public against the indiscriminate use of chemicals to a ...

Ghana Records 1.3 Million International Arrivals, Earns US$4.34 Billion in Touri...

Aug 17, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana rsquo;s tourism industry has recorded a significant boost, attracting about 1.3 million international visitors and ...

Aburi Botanical Gardens Generates Millions, But Are We Maximising Its Potential?

Aug 17, 2026 | Feature Article

The Aburi Botanical Gardens remains one of Ghana rsquo;s most recognisable tourism and environmental assets, attracting ...

Ghana Faces September Qualifiers With No Coach and No Approved Stadium

Aug 16, 2026 | Feature Article

With September rsquo;s FIFA World Cup qualifiers fast approaching, Ghana finds itself confronting an unsettling situatio ...

600 Miles of Coastline, One Story: West Africa’s Great Transformation

Aug 16, 2026 | Feature Article

A journey along the Gulf of Guinea from Lagos to Abidjan offers a striking picture of one of Africa rsquo;s most signifi ...

ABL Calls for Delay in Beer Excise Duty Hike, Seeks Further Stakeholder Consulta...

Aug 16, 2026 | Feature Article

Accra Brewery Limited (ABL) has called on the government to defer the implementation of proposed increases in excise dut ...

How Court Injunctions Are Disrupting Events, Funerals and Businesses in Ghana

Aug 15, 2026 | Feature Article

Court injunctions are an important part of Ghana rsquo;s justice system, designed to protect rights and prevent potentia ...

Abomosu Agenda 111 Hospital Nears Completion as Government Releases Funds

Aug 15, 2026 | Feature Article

The Abomosu Agenda 111 Hospital in the Atiwa West District of the Eastern Region is expected to be completed before the ...

Frank Ayim Damptey

This Author has published 184 articles on modernghana.com. More I am a distinguished Ghanaian business leader and entrepreneur, serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Tata Beverages Company Limited and Tata Industrial Company Limited. With over two decades of experience in senior executive roles, I brings extensive expertise across multiple industries, including brewing, soap manufacturing, water treatment, paint and ink production, agriculture, technology, and food processing.

Beyond my leadership in Ghana, I have provided consultancy services to several start-up companies across Liberia, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria, helping to drive growth and innovation within West Africa’s industrial sector.

My work with Tata Beverages reflects my unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality products and advancing local manufacturing standards. As an author and thought leader, I have also contributed insightful articles to Modern Ghana, sharing my perspectives on business, development, and industry trends.I also have a few published research findings.