By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] The three-pronged approach to mobile money operations – encompassing telcos, fintechs and bank – is responsible for its rapid and widespread adoption, innovation and overall financial inclusion. This is according to Archie Hesse – Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPSS) – who says the development has […] The post
Consumers across the country may soon face a reduction in the availability of essential commodities packaged in plastic, including bottled and sachet water. This comes as the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association, representing local industry players, has issued a weak ultimatum to the government to demand the immediate suspension of a newly imposed 5% excise tax […] The post Plastic
Elections in Ghana come with significant events as the case is in every country that cherishes democracy. However, the periods before, during and after the elections are interesting moments because of the happenings in those times, some of which are risky to the country’s political growth and stability. Furthermore, some of the happenings undermine the … The post Pray for good
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has stated that the op-ed piece by Elizabeth Ohene, the Board Chair of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), regarding the controversy surrounding the sale of 60% shares in four SSNIT hotels to Rock City, does not represent the views of the entire […] The post SSNIT hotels:
The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation through the World Bank financed eTransform project has significantly made strides in enhancing connectivity across Ghana. This ambitious initiative has revolutionized digital infrastructure, and the potential of ensuring that every corner of the country has access to high-speed internet and modern communication tools. The eTransform Project is a Government […] The post
A 400-meter stretch of Santa Maria Road, a key route connecting Kwashiman to Sowutuom, has become a daily nightmare for commuters. Potholes and cave-ins threaten safety, prompting urgent calls for repair and sparking fears of further accidents and casualties. The Santa Maria Road, situated within the Ga Central Municipality, connects commuters from Kwashiman to Sowutuom […] The post Residents
Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, the Minister of Health, has assured staff of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) that the government will ensure their concerns are addressed. He made the comments during a tour of health facilities in the Ashanti region. During the visit, Prof. Otchere Addai Mensah, the Chief Executive Officer of KATH highlighted […] The post We’ll
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has tasked the Health Minister, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, to utilise his role to expedite the completion of ongoing health projects in the region. The King emphasised the importance of diligent work towards the completion of these projects, including those that are uncompleted. He further stressed the need for adequate […] The post Enhance
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to inaugurate a 40-bed capacity health facility in Suame in the Ashanti region by September this year. This facility is one of the five VAMED health facilities in the region, part of a government initiative launched in 2020 to construct 12 such facilities across Ahafo, Eastern, Ashanti, and Greater […] The post Govt
The Ghana Financial Inclusion Conference gathered fintech industry leaders and regulators who recognised the country’s progress in financial inclusion. Chief Director at the Ministry of Finance, Eva Mends, emphasised that financial inclusion is a global agenda aimed at leaving no one behind. She noted that the development of Ghana’s interbank payment and settlement systems, along […] The post Ghana
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The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) has expressed grave concern over a proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to regulate cement prices, submitted to Parliament by the Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond without prior consultation with industry stakeholders. According to COCMAG CEO, Dr. George Dawson-Ahmoah (Bishop), the proposal undermines fairness, transparency, and inclusive […] The post
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Ghanaians to hold the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government accountable for their economic mismanagement by voting them out of office in the 2024 general elections. He emphasised that government officials found guilty of corruption must be prosecuted to serve as a […] The post Election
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