The banking system of a country is even more important than its Government. For Governments come and go, whereas the banks stay and serve both supporters and enemies of the changing governments.

Following the recapitalisation exercise that ended at the close of business on December 31, 2018, 23 banks - which have all met the new minimum paid-up capital of GH¢400 million - are now operating as universal banks in Ghana.

The story adjudged the best anti-corruption report at the 2018 edition of the West Africa Media Excellence Conference Awards (WAMECA) has resulted in the cancellation of questionable waste bins procurement contracts worth $74 million (GHs 362 million) by the government of Ghana.

Accra, Ghana -Appolonia City has partnered with ATC Ghana, a subsidiary of American Tower Corporation, to deploy cell towers within Appolonia City's 2,325-acre development in Greater Accra. The first cell tower has already been installed, enhancing connections for current residents and businesses at Appolonia City.

THE Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has expressed concern about what it described as the high import duty and other cost of doing business in the country particularly to the trading community and importers.

Election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) will address the winner takes all in Ghana's democracy the Minister of Local Governance and Rural Development (MLGRD), Hajia Alima Mahama has said.

Professionals from all fields of endeavours have converged on the University of Ghana, Legon to participate in this year's Annual New Year School and Conference to discuss relevant national issues and make recommendations for consideration by policy makers.

Newmont Mining Corp says it will buy smaller rival Goldcorp Inc in a deal valued at $10 billion, creating the world's biggest gold producer by output.

Senchi -Tourist facility operators in the Eastern Region have been called upon to strategically position themselves to experience a significant traffic of tourists to the region this year.

The Ghana Police had confirmed that the Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM 1) has been arrested by Emirati officials in Dubai.

The government under its flagship programme, One district, One factory, is assisting Kasapreko Company Limited, producer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, to access a US$20 million Eximbank loan to build a subsidiary state-of-the-art factory in the Ashanti Region.

Frontclear, Fidelity Bank Ghana and Societe Generale have completed a USD40 million cross-currency total return swap transaction.

The national boxing team, the Black Bombers has commenced preparation for two major upcoming events - The 2020 Olympic Games and All Africa Games (AAG) 2023.

Head Coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, C.K. Akonnor has cautioned that there is still work to do ahead of the Coton Sport Garoua reverse fixture despite the 3-2 triumph against the Cameroonian side in their CAF Confederations Cup clash honoured in Younde on Sunday.

The penchant for creating multiple institutions to address Ghana's perennial problems has been identified as a bane to consolidating the country's democracy.

Tema -The Tema Awudum Chief Fisherman, Nii Odametey II, yesterday urged the government to adequately resource the Fisheries Enforcement Unit (FEU) to enable it to deal with illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Ghana's sea.

First Sky Group, an agglomeration of companies has donated GH?1 million towards the building of the National Cathedral.

Work has begun on the widely publicized Oda, 'Bonka Agyei' storm drains to stop the perennial flooding and sanitation challenges facing the Oda Township and its surrounding communities.

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Berekum West, Mr. Isaac Osei has urged the youth to take advantage of vegetable farming especially tomatoes, to better their lives instead of travelling to the cities for non-existing white color jobs.

Kumasi -Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and Star Ghana's enhanced media and civil society organisations (CSOs) partnership project for effective economic governance at the national and sub-national level has been held in Kumasi.