Access Bank Ghana Plc. has appointed its first female Executive Director to lead the bank’s Retail and Digital Operations. Pearl Nkrumah, the newest addition to the nine-member Access Bank Ghana Board, assumed duty early February 2022. Pearl brings a wealth of banking experience to the board, with over twenty-three years’ practice in various capacities in … The post ACCESS
With 200 people arrested and 79 vehicles towed by Sunday afternoon, Canadian police have reclaimed Ottawa’s downtown from its occupiers 24 days after the trucker convoy rolled into the downtown core. The protesters, including Canadian truckers and their supporters, have gathered in Ottawa and blocked the city centre since January 28 to oppose the Canadian … The post Canadian
Australian police have arrested one of the country’s most wanted fugitives following a 12-year manhunt. Graham Potter, 64, had been on the run since 2010 after he failed to show up in court to face conspiracy to murder charges in the state of Victoria. Police arrested him on Monday morning after they were told he … The post Australian fugitive caught after 12-year manhunt
The army in Mali says eight of its soldiers have been killed and five are missing after an attack by rebels in the north-eastern Archam region. The fighting comes days after France and its allies said they were withdrawing their forces from Mali. An army statement said that in response to this latest attack, the … The post Malian soldiers killed after France announces exit
Seven children have been killed in Niger in an air strike by the Nigerian army targeting “bandits”, a local governor and state media have said. Five more were hurt in the apparently accidental strike, the governor of Niger’s Maradi region told AFP. Governor Chaibou Aboubacar said four were killed instantly and three died on their … The post Children reported dead
The Kingdom of Morocco is advancing a new investment charter with the aim of expanding private investment for enhanced national and regional economic growth. The charter will serve as a blueprint for the implementation of the country’s New Development Model that aims to reverse the low level of private investment, and to effectively make Morocco … The post Morocco advances New Investment
The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) has made available GH¢200,000 to undertake infrastructural development for Daboase Senior High School in the Wassa East District. The provision of funds for the school is in line with MDF’s mandate to support in the development of mining communities across the country. This came to light when the Deputy Minister … The post MDF
The Kabaka Foundation, a charitable organisation has begun the construction of an ultramodern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the Eastern Regional Hospital at Koforidua. The GH¢1.9 million one-storey facility would consist of a children ward for NICU babies, Out Patient Department (OPD), consulting rooms, conference rooms, high dependency ward, low dependency ward, an additional … The post Kabaka
The Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service (GPS), Mr. Isaac Kofi Egyir has lauded the Ghana National Gas Company Limited (Ghana Gas) for its role in improving the welfare of inmates through the construction of a new astroturf at the Mamobi Prisons, in Accra. The astroturf, which is being constructed under government’s much touted … The post Prisons
Hearts of Oak Head Coach, Samuel Boadu, believes rivals Asante Kotoko rode on luck to snatch a point in their goalless draw outstanding Match Day Seven clash of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum According to the Hearts gaffer, his side deserves to have won … The post Boadu taunts Kotoko
African giants TP Mazembe and Orlando Pirates registered their maiden defeats in the ?2021-22? CAF Confederation Cup group stage on Sunday. DR Congo’s Mazembe, who are five-time African champions, succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Egyptian side Al Masry at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria. Goals from Yaser Hamed and Elyès Jlassi inspired … The post Mazembe, Pirates suffer
When a relentless Manchester City pipped Liverpool to claim the Premier League crown in 2019 it was widely-regarded as one of the most epic title races in top-flight history. After a stunning plot twist in the latest round of fixtures, this season’s run-in has the potential to be every bit as compelling with City and … The post City stumble raises prospect of another
Chelsea resume the defence of their Champions League crown when Lille Olympique Sporting Club pay a visit to Stamford Bridge for the first leg of their last-16 battle tonight. The Blues could only finish second in Group H to set up a tie with the Ligue 1 champions, who topped the rankings in the tightly-fought … The post Chelsea favoured to beat Lille appeared first on Ghanaian
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 13th African Games, has announced the inclusion of arm wrestling, field hockey, netball and squash to the sporting activities for the event scheduled for 2023 in Accra. This was disclosed on Friday at a press briefing after the maiden Joint Technical Committee Meeting by the LOC. The news … The post Arm wrestling, netball selected
Officials of the Labadi Beach Hotel at La on Friday continued with their “Friday-lunch-giving-spree’ to pupils of the Street Academy at the Arts Centre in Accra. The visiting team: Chef Ahingwah Akwetey, Sales and Marketing Coordinator Phoebe Odom and another official provided about 70 kids with rice with stew and ‘huge’ fried chicken. “We were … The post Labadi
The Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation (GBSF) has announced a partnership agreement with American professional baseball team, Los Angeles Dodgers. The agreement was aimed at developing and spreading the game of baseball and softball across all the regions in the country. The 2020 Major League Baseball World Series champions are on a 10-day visit to … The post GSBF signs pact with
Gold prices eased in volatile trade on Monday even as doubts over a potential summit between the U.S. and Russian presidents to discuss Ukraine kept bullion supported near an eight-month high reached earlier. Spot gold had fallen 0.2 per cent to $1,894.48 per ounce by 1348 GMT, down from a session high of $1,908.03, its … The post Gold off 8-month highs
Oil prices rose on Monday as fresh diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis provided some relief from supply concerns that have kept oil prices near $100 a barrel. Brent crude futures were up 41 cents, or 0.4 per cent, at $93.95 a barrel at 1225 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose … The post Oil prices rise as tight market looks
CalBank Plc on Thursday opened a new branch at Madina in Accra as part of efforts to bring banking services closer to the doorstep of customers. The opening of the branch brings to 16 the number of branches of the bank in Greater Accra Region and 33 in the country. Speaking at the opening of … The post CalBank opens new branch at Madina appeared first on
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed a seasoned Development Finance Expert, Nana Akyaa Obeng-Adiyiah as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in charge of Finance and Administration for the Ghana Export-Import (GEXIM) Bank. Ms Acrcher Ms Obeng-Adiyiah was appointed as Deputy CEO of GEXIM Bank on January 31, 2022 and her appointment is expected … The post 2 appointed Deputy
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