The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George has disclosed that the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s official SIM card has been deactivated despite undergoing the SIM registration exercise. Over 8 million unregistered SIM cards were deactivated by the various telecommunication firms after the May 31 deadline announced by the government for the registration exercise. […] The post Alban
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George has disclosed that the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s official SIM card has been deactivated despite undergoing the SIM registration exercise. Over 8 million unregistered SIM cards were deactivated by the various telecommunication firms after the May 31 deadline announced by the government for the registration exercise. […] The post Alban
TechGulf CEO, Franklin Asare has expressed concern about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), citing ignorance as a primary reason for worry. Speaking at the first Citi Business Festival Forum on Citi TV, under the theme ‘Reimagining the Digital Economy,’ Mr. Asare, who formerly served as the Country Director for Oracle Corporation, highlighted the […] The post Techgulf
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, swore in Ernest Yaw Anim as the Member of Parliament for the Kumawu constituency. This followed the Electoral Commission’s certification of Anim as the elected MP for Kumawu, with 15,264 votes in a by-election conducted on May 23, 2023. Anim took over as MP […] The post Ernest Yaw Anim sworn in as MP for Kumawu
John Paintsil, a former Black Stars full-back, has refuted allegations that he was involved in the arrest and subsequent imprisonment of a 64-year-old man. Paintsil in a press statement categorically denied any role in the process concerning Isaac Odoom and denounced the publication. He further described the publication as false and aimed at tarnishing his […] The post John
The Senior Manager for Enterprise Marketing and Portfolio Management at MTN Ghana, Benedict Bentil, has stressed on the need for a cautious approach when leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). Contributing to a discussion on the Citi Business Festival on Citi TV on Tuesday, June 6, Mr. Bentil acknowledged the potential of AI to enhance job efficiency […] The post Citi
The spokesperson for the Civil Society Organization in the Extractive Industry, Dr. Steve Manteaw, is demanding the immediate publication of the policy document regarding the gold-for-oil policy. Expressing concern over the lack of transparency surrounding the policy, Dr. Manteaw emphasized the need for disclosure of the agreement’s terms and conditions. He made these remarks during […] The post Publish
The Head of Digital and Payments for ABSA Bank Ghana, Horatio Dodoo, has announced that the bank is prepared to offer its support to startups with significant growth potential. Speaking during the Citi Business Festival Forum on Citi TV on Tuesday, Mr Dodoo encouraged startups to take advantage of the bank’s support scheme for Small […] The post Citi
The Chief Executive Officer of Zeepay, Andrew Takyi-Appiah, says a nationalistic approach is needed to support local start-ups in Ghana. Mr. Takyi-Appiah opined that the various financial institutions in the country should be willing to give loans to local enterprises to boost their businesses, which will also have a positive impact on the Ghanaian economy. […] The post Nationalistic
The Minority in Parliament has announced its intention to approve Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as the Chief Justice of Ghana. The group had initially suspended its consensus approval of the Chief Justice nominee, pending the full judgment of the Supreme Court on the dual citizenship case involving James Gyakye Quayson, the former Member of Parliament for […] The post Minority
Franklin Asare, the Chief Executive Officer of TechGulf, has emphasized the importance of implementing a robust digital regulatory framework in Ghana to bolster the country’s digital economy. Speaking at the first Citi Business Festival Forum on Citi TV, under the theme ‘Reimagining the Digital Economy,’ Asare, who formerly served as the Country Director for Oracle […] The post Ghana
A four-day conference aimed at highlighting the perspectives and insights of the role of honorary consuls has been held in Accra. Organised by the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC), the conference also highlighted the ‘Tree Planting for Peace’ project aimed at supporting efforts to preserve the rare species of trees, climate change adaptation and mitigation. […] The post FICAC
The Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana (HCCGH) hosted a gala soirée to close the Wold Federation of Consuls (FICAC) Pan-African Conference for Honorary Consuls on the African Continent. The soirée was a stunning display of glitz, glamour, and plenitude of diplomatic flair. Dean of African Group of Ambassadors in Ghana, Dr Imane Quaadill, captivated the […] The post Honorary
The High Court in Accra has given Alhaji Ziblim Yakubu, a former Chief Director of the Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing 48-hours to appear before it for his plea to be taken in a criminal case pending since 2021. Justice Ernest Owusu-Dapaa, who gave the order on Monday (June 5) said the law […] The post Saglemi project: High Court gives Alhaji
The Ghana Police Service has been fined GH¢100,000 for its refusal to comply with the Right to Information (RTI) Commission’s directives, which required granting an applicant access to requested information. The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), Africa, had sought information on the status of cases involving police brutality. Despite addressing the request to the Inspector […] The post Ghana
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked the chiefs and people of Ada, in the Greater Accra Region, to allow a salt mining company, ElectroChem, to operate in the area. Residents have for months resisted the operations of the company, citing several reasons. At a meeting with the Ada Traditional Council at the Jubilee House, […] The post Allow ElectroChem to
The highly anticipated 2023 Delta Innovation Camp organized by Delta Air Lines and Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana, came to a successful end showcasing the brilliant minds and innovative spirit of participating teams. The one-day business simulation workshop saw a massive turnout of competitive university students from various institutions in MakeLab at the Academic City University […] The post Delta
Child Rights International, an NGO, has emphasized the need for a multi-disciplinary approach by the government to address the issue of child beggars on the streets. The organization believes the government ought to consider several factors including control mechanisms, social welfare, and protecting the rights of children in dealing with the menace. The call comes […] The post Put
The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries from poorer nations is “out of control”, according to the head of one of the world’s biggest nursing groups. The comments come as the BBC finds evidence of how Ghana’s health system is struggling due to the “brain drain”. Many specialist nurses have left the West African country […] The post Patients
Phillips Consulting Limited (pcl.) and LRMG Africa hosted a successful Ghana Business Conference on Reimagining Talent Experience and Retention. The conference featured discussions led by prominent executives who presented innovative ideas for improving the utilisation of corporate talent in Ghana. During his keynote speech, Rob Taiwo, the Managing Director of pcl. emphasised that “talent goes […] The post Phillips
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