Telecom company, MTN Ghana has revealed that the decision to remove all charges on cash transfer below GH¢100 in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak saved its customers over GH¢94 million in fees. The company in its 2020 financial report said the move did not only bring financial relief to customers but also helped maintain […] The post Decision
(…and an Exploration into Our Options) Sleepless Nights I’ll tell you the truth, I have had sleepless nights these past days after ‘W-Who Are You Calling Poor?’ and ‘Generational Clubs.’ I have been thinking about a spaceship. Should the attempt at colonising Mars prove successful—either by Elon Musk’s or Jeff Bezos’ efforts, should humankind find […] The post Attempted
Ghana remains the safest haven for investors looking to take advantage of opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), owing to its strong macro-economic environment, enhanced democratic credentials and political stability, according to Anthony K. Nyame-Baafi, Technical Advisor, Multilateral, Regional and Bilateral Trade, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI). Mr. Nyame-Baafi, speaking […] The post Stage
In accordance with the District Level Elections Regulations, 2015 (C.I. 89), the Electoral Commission has announced that it will conduct the Nkoranza North and Nkoranza South district Level Elections on Friday the 16th of April, 2021. This follows the expiration of term of Office of the Assembly and Unit Committee Members in the two districts. […] The post Electoral
Ghana has received 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India. The vaccines arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in the morning of Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Government officials, health workers and some diplomats were at the airport to receive the vaccines. Vaccination is expected to start from March 2, […] The post Ghana
Around the world, people commonly associate certain foods and products with particular geographical areas. These products are known for characteristics like aroma, flavour, and the traditional knowledge systems used to make them. Legal and agricultural scholars speak of these characteristics as terroir. For example, coffee from Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe, Sidamo and Harrar regions is famous for […] The post Why
Act 992 requires that the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) keep a Central Register of the actual owners of all companies in manual and electronic format and every company is mandated to report their information This article will show you how to comply with the law on beneficial ownership of companies by addressing the following issues: […] The post The
The pandemic has laid bare deep divisions, but it’s not too late to change course COVID-19 has not been an equal opportunity virus: it goes after people in poor health and those whose daily lives expose them to greater contact with others. And this means it goes disproportionately after the poor, especially in poor countries […] The post Conquering the great divide appeared first on
The Ministry of Education (MoE), Ghana Education Service (GES) and teacher unions have come to an agreement for teachers to be provided with laptops for assessment work, with teachers paying 30 percent of the cost; but some concerned teachers are calling for the mother association, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), to absorb the […] The post Concerned
Data from the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) have shown that over 300,000 micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from various sectors of the economy accessed the special fund set up by government to cushion businesses against the impact of COVID-19. The data further revealed that 40,000 applicants who qualified were not able […] The post 300,000 MSMEs
“They say that the broom is not important, but in the morning they look for it.” – Nigeria proverb The greater number among us have a tendency to credit ourselves for the achievements of our lives. We are quick to point out how what we do is a function of our personal discipline and hard […] The post The Attitude Lounge by Kodwo Brumpon: Responsible Citizenry
On the latest episode of Vodafone Healthline series, health professionals have debunked the assertion that sweating while working out is fat-burning. General Practitioner Dr. Kwekuma Yalley explained that humans sweat when there is a way for the body to regulate temperature; thus when the body temperature goes up, the body puts out water on its […] The post Sweating
Fan Milk PLC, under the Danone Group, has collaborated with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to launch its flagship education-focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project – the School Caravan campaign, 2021 edition. Unlike previous editions, the objective for this year’s School Caravan has been revised to include COVID-19 education/sensitise, sanitation and healthy living among others. […] The post Fan
So Energy, a leading oil marketing firm and Sahara Group’s subsidiary, has again enhanced customer access to unique service experience by officially opening he So Kojokrom Station, located on the Takoradi highway in the Western Region of Ghana. The new station, beautifully presented in the modern and vibrant colours of the So Energy brand, will […] The post So
The Savelugu Municipal hospitality has been partially shut down due to an upsurge of COVID-19 cases in the area. The two-week partial closure commenced on Monday February 22, 2021. The decision was taken after 64 staff and patients tested positive for COVID-19. The management of the hospital in a memo sighted by the B&FT explained […] The post Savelugu
The Philippines will let thousands of its healthcare workers, mostly nurses, take up jobs in Britain and Germany if the two countries agree to donate much-needed coronavirus vaccines, a senior official said on Tuesday. The Philippines, which has among Asia’s highest number of coronavirus cases, has relaxed a ban on deploying its healthcare workers overseas […] The post Philippines
Members of Parliament have expressed worry at the inadequacy of their share of the District Assembly Common Fund – a situation they say inhibits them from undertaking some development issues in their communities as expected of them by their constituents. While some admit that the primary duty of a Member of Parliament is to make […] The post Lawmakers make case
Cybercrimes have become big news! With large data and security breaches at many organisation generating headlines…. It has never been more challenging for security and risk management leaders to protect the organization’s data and strengthen its Digital security posture. But today, the challenge is even more complicated – with an expanded attack surface due to […] The post InfoSec
The board is responsible for protecting shareholders’ interests, providing oversight and also making decisions that are in the best interest of its stakeholders. Through independence of judgement, its duly authorised members are expected to provide thought leading knowledge, expertise and experience to the board. According to various Companies Acts (including Ghana’s ACT 992), members of […] The post Insights
Quartey urges gov’t to invest in productive sectors A B&FT analysis on the country’s fiscal situation has revealed that the economy is severely cash-strapped, as data show government’s payment obligations are more than 200 percent of the revenue that comes in – leaving no option other than resorting to borrowing. The Statistical Bulletin report (October […] The post Pandemic
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