A leading public policy think tank, CUTS International, Accra in partnership with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) has trained journalist on road safety reporting. The workshop, which took place in Accra sought to, among others, further build the capacity of journalists on several road safety modules. […] The post CUTS,

Towards addressing the nation’s epileptic waste management challenges, a state-of-the-art Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) and a Medical Waste Treatment Plant have been inaugurated in Tamale, capable of processing 600 tons of municipal solid waste daily on one shift and 1200 tons on two shifts. The  event, attended by top government officials, members of […] The post

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI The National Youth Authority (NYA), in collaboration with the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), held a dissemination workshop last week Friday, September 2024 – a critical step in the development of Ghana’s National Action Plan (NAP) on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS). The workshop stemmed from the Technical Working […] The post

On Saturday, that is tomorrow, the township of Nuhalenya, a small farming community in Ada, where Nkyinkyim Museum is located, will receive arts lovers, people from the academia, diplomats, traditional leaders, students, visitors from abroad, and various music groups, for this year’s Ancestor Veneration. Unlike previous editions, this year’s festival is taking place in October […] The post

The third Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index (GH-CSI) report by the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) for the consumer banking sector has shown a slight drop year-on-year (Y\Y) from the rise in 2022. The report indicates that, overall, 93 percent of customers expressed satisfaction with consumer banking services in all the parameters measured; with 56 […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi MTN Ghana, has encouraged players in the oil and gas industry, to take advantage of the y’ello Biz product, to enhance their businesses. The MTN y’ello Biz, is a robust suite of business solutions, designed to drive operational excellence and business growth. Ms. Angela Mensah-Poku, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of […] The post

Vivo Energy Ghana, Shell licensee, in partnership with its transporters namely S. O. Frimpong, J. K. Hogle and J. K. Ahiadome Transport, the National Road Safety Authority and Hollard Ghana have successfully launched the second edition of the Fit2Drive driver education and wellness programme in Accra. Under the theme, ‘Your Health, Your Wealth,’ the Fit2Drive […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR  To overcome challenges to Ghana’s digital transformation, we must cultivate an ecosystem where startups, corporations, governments, and non-profits work in concert rather than in isolation, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai has said. She believes that teamwork and a blend of diverse perspectives are essential for driving progress […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The International Labour Organisation (ILO), in collaboration with Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has held a meeting with key multinational companies and public sector agencies in the country as part of efforts to promote fair labour practices. The business meeting for one hundred Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) took place in Accra […] The post ILO,

By Buertey Francis BORYOR  The United Nations Development programme Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (UNDP-IRFF), has expressed willingness to support the nation, and key stakeholders in developing financial solutions that protect the most vulnerable and reduce the economic toll of disasters. Additionally, the UNDP reiterated its commitment to working with the country’s institutions, insurers, and […] The post

… with air conditioners to enhance patient care In a commendable demonstration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), GCB Bank has made a notable contribution to the community by donating air conditioners to the National Diabetes Management & Research Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. This effort is intended to enhance comfort and improve the […] The post GCB

The continuous quest by Standard Chartered to enhance the financial well-being of its clients through innovative and comprehensive solutions has taken a path which could well define the Bancassurance market in Ghana. Bancassurance, as indicated by the PWC 2015 banking survey report was introduced by relatively few banks into the Ghanaian market in 2014. The […] The post Standard

Brassica Capital is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Brassica Alpha Fund IPO, set to run from October 1 to October 21, 2024. This open-ended mutual fund, approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana, is designed to provide investors with competitive returns while prioritizing low-risk investments in money market securities. […] The post

Ghana has achieved a major breakthrough in its economic recovery efforts by successfully restructuring US$13 billion of its Eurobond debt. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam announced this significant milestone during a press conference in Accra. Dr. Adam emphasized the importance of this achievement, stating, “We are poised to turn the page on our restructuring […] The post Landmark

Security agencies and transit truck drivers at the Paga border in the Upper East Region have raised concerns over the growing congestion of cargo trucks, particularly fuel tankers. According to intelligence, they have lined up not only at the border but also within the Paga township. Over the past two weeks, the border has witnessed […] The post Security

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi About 753 million barrels of oil has been produced since commercial production started, as at end-August 2024. The country, he pointed out, still has reserves of about 2.2 billion barrels of oil to bring to the surface. This, he said, is made of approximately 970 million barrels of oil equivalent […] The post 753m

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU …an alternative investment option available in three different sizes—1 oz, ½ oz, and ¼ ozLast week, Bank of Ghana (BoG) announced the launch of its first-ever gold coin, that has caught the attention of economists, investors, and citizens alike. This alternative investment avenue, set to materialize within the next two weeks, […] The post Gold

Delta Air Lines has introduced the Airbus A330-900neo on its daily nonstop service from Accra to New York-JFK, effective October 2, 2024. This next-generation aircraft increases Delta’s seat capacity by approximately 30percent between Ghana and the United States, while elevating the customer experience with enhanced comfort. At the launch event in Accra, Ralph Albus, Delta’s […] The post

Sentinel Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust’s acquisition of the iconic One Airport Square (OAS) building in the Airport City enclave has won ‘Best Transaction of the Year’ at the recently ended 15th Africa Property Investment (API) Summit held in Cape Town, South Africa. The award was won jointly by Sentinel and Nedbank Property Finance Africa […] The post Sentinel

…targets 300 direct and 1000 indirect jobs By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) MiKO Pharma has officially broken ground for the construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Akosombo-Akwamu traditional area, in the Eastern region. The facility, when completed, will produce medications that address some of the most pressing health challenges such as high blood pressure, diabetes, […] The post