Provisional Statistics for the first quarter of 2024 in the Central Regional as indicated by the National Road Safety Authority testify that road carnages in the country have risen more than that of the first quarter of last year’s statistics. This calls for more road enforcement work by road enforcement agencies. Because of this, the […] The post Stay of fake
…Empowering employees for financial success By Grace QUAYE As a business owner or senior executive, you are responsible for the success of your company and the well-being of your employees. While you may be focused on increasing profits and productivity, have you considered the financial well-being of your employees? Financial stress can have a significant […] The post Financial
A clarion call has been sounded for companies and organizations to take deliberate steps in shattering the glass ceiling that impedes women’s ascent to leadership positions in the corporate world. This urgent message echoed through the halls of the inaugural ‘The Leading Woman Forum’ held in Ghana’s capital. At the event organized by Publicis West […] The post
Contribution of Women in Business in Ghana Women hold significant financial power as household breadwinners and business owners globally. Ghanaian women have been key to Ghana’s economic transformation, with their considerable participation in the workforce and as businesswomen. They constitute half the population and form 64.5 percent of the labour force—higher than the global average […] The post
By Ibrahim ASARE As we advocate for voluntary compliance in the filing and payment of taxes by taxpayers in accordance with applicable tax laws, it is trite to say that tax administrators are duty bound to exhibit fairness and justice with taxpayers, by fully complying with the very laws they seek to enforce especially in […] The post Effective
The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi has reopened to showcase restored treasures, along with highlighting international ties and expanded facilities aimed at boosting domestic tourism and preserving the Ashanti kingdom’s cultural heritage. The inauguration – part of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, (Asante king) Silver Jubilee celebrations – unveilled refurbished facilities and historic Ashanti heirlooms […] The post
By Kofi Anokye Owusu-Darko (Dr) The ILO’s International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) defines “child labour” as: “work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development. It refers to work that: is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children; […] The post
In order to advance digital literacy and enhance Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills among its civil servants, youth, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Government of Grenada, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Ghanaian based Suku Technologies, a leading full-service IT solutions firm based in Ghana. The MoU was […] The post
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Betterland Ghana Limited (BGL) a mining company located at Gwira Banso in the Nzema area of the Western Region is expected to be in operation by the first quarter of 2025. Currently, the company is at the pre-entry stage and was granted mining lease of 10 years in May 2023, […] The post BGL to starts mining first quarter of 2025
By Buertey Francis BORYOR A forty percent increase in the national price of books is set to take effect in June 2024, according to the Ghana Publishers Association (GPA). The Association’s president, Asare Konadu Yamoah, at a press conference held Accra International Press Centre stated this increase is due to the imposition of Value Added […] The post
To equip the next generation with the right skills to thrive in this new era, the Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has embarked on a mission to support technology and automation in the classroom. The automobile giants equipped learners of the Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, Kariega SA, to meet 21st-century skills demands. The Kariega High […] The post Volkswagen
The Ghana Education Service (GES), as part of preparations for the piloting of the 21st-century school system, has been urged to ensure the provision of adequate maintenance and security resources for sustainability. While the GES efforts to deepen digital literacy education at the basic level are commendable, it is important to put in place measures […] The post
In a historic development expected to minimise the cost of entry to intra-African trade for individuals and businesses, Brij Technologies Inc. showcased its BrijX solution at the just-concluded 3i Africa Summit in Accra. A convergence of central bank governors, multilateral institutions, investors and innovators at the summit provided Brij Technologies the ideal stage to showcase […] The post
says interest rates, efficiency to drive earnings amid CRR directive projects 20%±500bps year-end GSE-CI return By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] Banking stocks are expected to remain a positive investment option despite the recent Bank of Ghana (BoG) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) requirement directive which is expected to marginally dampen earnings in the short term. […] The post
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, has visited the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) to inspect the progress of the ongoing construction. This project, owned by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), with the support of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the Ministry of Transport, is currently funded by the Government of […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE The Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) is actively working on launching a physical gold-backed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), set to be listed by the fourth quarter of 2024 according to MIIF’s Chief Executive Officer, Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng. “The ETFs will be backed by physical gold bullion held in secure vaults. […] The post MIIF to launch gold-backed
Amid the sustained historic slide of the cedi, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye, is proposing a raft of measures – immediate to long term – to stabilise the local currency on a “lasting basis”. In 2022, the currency depreciated by 30 percent against the US dollar, […] The post IEA
By Buertey Francis BORYOR GCB Bank held a special thanksgiving service over the weekend in Accra to round off its 70th anniversary celebrations. The spectacular event was to express the bank’s gratitude to God, even in the midst of challenges. It was under the theme ‘Thanking God for 70 years of providing unrivalled financial solutions […] The post GCB
The prestigious Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence has inducted Prof. Fred McBagonluri, the Founding President of Academic City University College. This recognition signifies Prof. McBagonluri’s exceptional contributions to the field of engineering globally, as well as his outstanding leadership in academia. With only 179 alumni out of more than 79,000 from the Virginia Tech […] The post
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