Mrs. Mavis Leonards, CEO the of Global Sky Limited, has been honored as the most outstanding private security provider of the year at the 2024 Ghana Outstanding Achievement Awards (GOBAA). This prestigious recognition highlights Global Sky’s commitment to leveraging modern technology, such as their innovative app “GENESCIS,” to combat crime and drive economic growth in […] The post
There is growing concern about the country’s ability to meet its nationally determined contribution (NDCs) to greenhouse gas emissions as required as part of climate change mitigation measures. The total cost for meeting Ghana’s NDCs between 2020-2030, stands at roughly US$22billion as part of the Paris Agreement. This fact was highlighted at a Citizens Convention […] The post
The management of Ghana Airports Company Limited has announced that the new Terminal building at Prempeh I International Airport, Kumasi would be operationalized on Monday, 1st July 2024. As part of preparations to ensure a smooth transition from the old terminal to the new Terminal building, Ghana Airports Company Limited, in collaboration with stakeholders will […] The post
By Ebenezer ASHLEY (PhD.) & Nana Ekua AGYEPONG-BOATENG One of the metals discovered in human history with sparkle, popularity, nobility and immense value is gold. It is often argued, the glittering pace of gold is unequalled in the world of precious metals. This precious metal is believed to have elegance; extremely soft in its pure […] The post Dynamics of gold as precious
… 4×100m relay teams advance to finals Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah has retained her high jump gold medal after winning the 2024 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) championship ongoing at Douala in Cameroon. Though falling short of the personal best record that won her gold at the African Games held in Accra earlier this year, the […] The post Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah
… Euro 2024 features 10 players of Ghanaian descent and 58 players with African roots By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The term ‘brain-drain’ is used for the exodus of a country’s professionals or intellectuals to foreign lands, mainly for greener pastures. These professionals include teachers, lecturers, lawyers, doctors, nurses and engineers. The brain-drain in Ghana and […] The post From
On June 24, the U.S. Embassy Accra with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted an intellectual property (IP) workshop, “Strategic Dialogue on Enhancing Patent Innovation Ecosystems in the United States and Africa,” for officials from Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia, Cameroon, Namibia, Rwanda, and Mauritius. The program highlighted the benefits of intellectual property rights […] The post
Ethel Cofie, renowned tech entrepreneur and founder of Women in Tech Africa, is partnering with Viamo, a global leader in mobile engagement via their 321 service, supported by the Telecel Foundation, to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing leadership and career for professionals in Ghana and Liberia. This partnership will leverage Viamo’s innovative mobile […] The post
Ethel Cofie (@missedcofie) is a Ghanaian tech entrepreneur and a pioneering member of a “Women in Tech” group working to form an African alliance of female technologists. You can read her technology blog here. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely hers. When I was doing my degree in computer science in Ghana’s Valley View […] The post It’s
In a heartwarming display of community support, the Women’s Network for Peace Ghana (WNPG) has made a generous donation of educational items to Icon International School, ahead of the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) organized by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The donation, which included mathematical sets, pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, long rulers, […] The post
Stakeholders have lauded Karpowership Ghana for its unwavering commitment to community engagement. Following a recent stakeholder session in Sekondi and Essikado on June 6, the company has earned praises for actively involving local leaders and residents in their initiatives. During the meetings, which included representatives from Sekondi and Essikado’s Traditional Councils, as well as leaders […] The post
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is revolutionizing cross-border payments in Africa, and UBA Ghana is at the forefront of this transformation. With PAPSS, businesses and individuals can now send money instantly to Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria from any UBA branch in Ghana, eliminating the hassles of paperwork, waiting times, and […] The post Cross-border
…A historical perspective By Gad Senyuiedzorm ASHIAGBOR When most people learn about electric vehicles (EVs), they often assume they are a modern invention. However, the electric car actually predates the internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles commonly seen on our roads today, with Robert Anderson inventing the electric car in 1832 and Carl Benz creating the […] The post The
Yango, an international tech company has reasserted its objective to honouring and celebrating partner drivers who have excelled over the past few months. This event took place during the Yango International Drivers Day, which was celebrated on June 7th, 2024 at the Yango hub in Accra. It was a tribute to Yango’s partner drivers who […] The post Yango celebrates its partner
As part of its corporate social responsibility, Newmont Africa has donated three brand new Toyota Hilux pickup vehicles, valued at GH¢1.7 million to the Ghana Armed Forces’ Ahafo Command. The three vehicles will enhance mobility of military deployment in the Ahafo Region to bolster peace and security of that part of the country. The gesture […] The post Newmont
By Ben TAGOE In the field of cybersecurity, spear phishing is a very cunning type of attack. Unlike the broad and usual phishing attacks that target a wide number of people, spear phishing is specifically aimed at certain individuals, groups or organizations making it highly effective. This precision not only increases the likelihood of success […] The post Spear
The Gallup Global Emotions 2024 Report offers a snapshot from Gallup’s latest measurements of people’s positive and negative daily experiences. The findings are based on nearly 146,000 interviews with adults in 142 countries and areas in 2023. Gallup’s Positive and Negative Experience Indexes measure life’s intangibles — feelings and emotions — that traditional economic indicators such as […] The post
By Winfred Kwasi DODZIH The ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme has seen significant advancements and strategic efforts in recent years, underpinned by proactive leadership and governance structures aimed at enhancing cross-border motor insurance coverage within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Recent Developments and Advances Digitalization Efforts: The digital transformation of the ECOWAS […] The post
US$4.7bn in debt relief US$4.4bn in cash flow relief during IMF programme period By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] Following the country’s successful negotiation of crucial debt restructuring agreements with its official creditors and a substantial portion of its Eurobond holders, it is expected that these developments will invigorate efforts toward economic recovery. Significantly, these agreements […] The post
By Mohammed AWAL ([email protected]) A recent Auditor-General’s report has revealed alarming practices within the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), exposing that many caterers are using substandard food items to prepare meals for students. This revelation raises serious concerns about the nutritional quality and safety of meals provided to schoolchildren across the country – amid continuous […] The post
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