Fraud has become a prevalent issue in Ghana, posing a significant threat to the socio-economic well-being of the people and overall development. It is crucial that we recognise the importance of fraud prevention while realising that it is a concern for all, and not solely the responsibility of law enforcement agencies or civil society groups. […] The post Fraud

98% faecal matter in Tamale which went untreated now covered  Northern Regional Minister Alhasan Saani Shaibu has inaugurated a 1,000 metric tonne Wastewater Treatment Plant at Gbalahi, a suburb of Tamale in the Sagnarigu municipality of the Northern Region. The Regional Minister said about 98% of the faecal matter generated in the metropolis is diverted, […] The post

Republic Investments has introduced Subclass Funds, with a focus on providing stable returns and assured liquidity to investors even in the face of economic challenges. These funds will concentrate on less volatile asset classes, offering more security and stability. As the financial sector deals with macroeconomic challenges and limited investment options, these strategic measures aim […] The post

Over the past fortnight, Provident Insurance – one of the oldest and highly regarded general (non-life) has opened five new branches as a pivotal part of its wider effort to achieve the accessibility and visibility requisite for it. Last week, the company opened two branches in the Ashanti Region at Obuasi and Suame – a […] The post Provident

In today’s competitive landscape, businesses of varying sizes and sectors invest significant resources toward information technologies and systems to gain a competitive edge. They recognise the operational efficiencies and benefits that Information Systems bring. The ubiquity of information technology systems The great world wide web (www), aka the Internet, and emerging technologies such as cloud […] The post

The Regional Director for Enterprise Singapore (Enterprise SG) West Africa, Jean Ng, has said her outfit remains resolute in its quest to strengthen ties between Singapore and Ghana. She said Enterprise SG is looking forward to matching Ghanaian start-ups with the right Singapore partners, while providing advisory services to companies interested in expanding into Singapore […] The post

As part of plans to engage with stakeholders and announce a new addition to its network of branches, FBNBank Ghana on Saturday, July 17, 2023 embarked on a health walk as part of its activities to create awareness of its new branch in Tema. It is the third service point in Tema after the Community […] The post FBNBank embarks on a health walk in Tema

The World Bank Group under the Ghana Economic and Transformational Project (GETP) has assisted the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) to obtain the services of a software developer to create completely new online software to replace the current e-registrar software. The Registrar of Companies, Jemima Oware, disclosed this during the official inauguration of […] The post

The Board Chairman, Headmistress and Old Students of Kinbu Senior High Technical School (KSHT) have held a press launch to officially inform all stakeholders of the school about the upcoming 150th-year anniversary of the school – with a call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, a product of the school, to find time amid his […] The post Kinbu

…announces new professionalism capacity-enhancement measures The Chartered Insurance Institute Ghana has announced several key measures it is taking to enhance both the professional capacities and personal conduct of its members, who comprise insurance professionals in the country. The CIIG is a self-regulatory body which among other things is mandated to ensure that its members have […] The post

Government has been urged to strike out the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy introduced to raise revenue to support COVID-19 expenditures and provide for related matters in 2021, ahead of the mid-year budget review. The levy, chargeable at a rate of one percent, is calculated on the value of taxable supply in respect of the supply […] The post Mid-Year

…a recipe for privatization and commercialization The government, recognizing the importance of education in the transformation of individuals and the national development agenda, has promised to back its education policy commitments with the necessary resource allocation in order to achieve SDG 4 by 2030. Whilst recognizing the financial contribution of Ghana’s Development Partners (DPs) in […] The post

The Field Officer of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA-Ghana), Dominic Adomako-Kontoh, has said one of the major challenges confronting the survival rates of planted trees in the country is the lack of capacity on the part of people who are given tree seedlings to plant. The Field Officer made the observation when he […] The post ADRA

Renowned technology expert and Paramount Chief Torgbuiga Akpo Ashiakpor VI of Weta Traditional Area in the Ketu North Constituency of the Volta Region of Ghana has issued an urgent call to action, advising the Government of Ghana to swiftly embark on the digitisation of the country’s revered chieftaincy institutions. This proactive measure aims to avert […] The post

As the highly anticipated 2023 mid-year fiscal policy review approaches, sources indicate that government is confident in its ability to maintain economic stability and foster growth without the need for a supplementary budget. Set for presentation to parliament next week, the review is expected to focus on solidifying economic measures in line with the Post-COVID-19 […] The post

Government must use the 2023 mid-year budget review to demonstrate its commitment to restoring economic stability, former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has said – noting that narrowing the widening fiscal gap also remains paramount. Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present government’s mid-year budget review statement before parliament next week, and Mr. Terkper […] The post

Water for irrigation and agriculture activities at the Dawhenya Irrigation Facility is believed to have been heavily polluted – posing serious challenges to greenhouse and controlled environment farming within the enclave. Deputy Director of Agri Impact – an agribusiness consulting firm, Juliana Asante Dartey, who spoke to B&FT said the situation is affecting farming in […] The post

as RM inaugurates Tamale Wastewater Treatment Plant Northern Regional Minister, Alhasan Saani Shaibu has inaugurated a 1000 cubic meter Wastewater Treatment Plant at Gbalahi a suburb of Tamale in the Sagnarigu Municipality in the Northern Regional. “Only 2% of the faecal matter generated in the Tamale Metropolis is properly treated currently, the remaining 98% of […] The post

Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated a cheque for GH¢30,000 to the office of the Gbese Mantse and Adonten of the Ga state, Nii (Dr.) Ayi-Bonte II, toward the upcoming Homowo festival celebrations. Head of Brand and Marketing at Stanbic Bank, Mawuko Afadzinu – who presented the cheque on behalf of the bank, noted that Stanbic […] The post Stanbic