BCA Leadership, a pan-African leadership organisation on a mission to transform Africa through leadership, will organise the 5th edition of its annual ‘Made-in-Africa Conference’ in Accra, Ghana, for the first time. Since its beginning, the conference has been hosted in Kigali, Rwanda. The second and third editions were virtual, the fourth took place in Zambia … The post 5th
Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. (JMTC) has signed on as the official retail partner for the INEOS Grenadier under the name ION Motors in Ghana. Ghana is the seventh market in the Sub-Saharan region to join the growing INEOS Grenadier sales and service network. The INEOS Grenadier is a rugged and uncompromising off-roader, built from … The post Japan Motors,
The global economy is rapidly shifting towards a digital-based model where the mobile and internet industries are driving socio-economic growth and development, Vodafone Ghana, has said. “As the world continues to evolve and digital advancements shape the way we live, work, and learn, the demand for digital skills and competencies grows ever stronger,” Vodafone Ghana … The post ‘Invest
ABSA Bank has urged small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to adjust their operations and prioritise liquidity to survive the current economic challenges. The country has made good progress in restructuring its domestic debts under an exchange programme that was concluded earlier this month. Negotiations for an IMF bailout programme is also underway. However, until … The post Prioritise
Non-Compliance to tax obligations can adversely hamper the development of any nation and Ghana is not an exception. The illegal practices reduce government revenue while perpetrators, in some instances, usually get away with such offences, leaving the country to suffer. It, therefore, behooves every member of the public, especially Ghanaians, to unite against tax evasion … The post Re-thinking
On Tuesday, March 6, 2023, the whole of Ghana will converge at the Volta Region capital of Ho to commemorate the country’s 66th independence anniversary. Volta Region will become the fourth region to host this grand anniversary following the decision to rotate it across all regions of the country. Already, the Northern, Ashanti and Central … The post “Our Unity, Our Strength,
The Managing Director of FBNBank, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante has urged institutions and all stakeholders in a position to support youth development to be guided by the country’s motto, “Freedom and Justice” in delivering benefit to the critical segment of the population. Mr. Asante was speaking to a section of the media on the Bank’s … The post “Freedom
Though Ghana’s struggle for independence was not a walk in the park, a walk in the Nationalism Park at Osu, Accra, leads visitors to three busts mounted in remembrance of Sergeant Peter Adjetey, Corporal Otam Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey. The three ex-servicemen were on February 28, 1948 shot dead by the colonial police led … The post Democracy and demonstrations
When the government opted for the Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) initiative in 2001 for debt forgiveness, the hopes of many of Ghanaians were that the country had been given a clean sheet to operate and would not go back on the path of debt distress. That was because most of Ghana’s external debts, which … The post Ghana must shed off its
Heads of state and diplomats from different countries have graced Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations as special guests since the advent of the annual event. It shows the cordial relationship that exists between Ghana and other countries. In the past, Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari; the President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou and the Barbados Prime Minister, Mia … The post Profile
The meaning of numbers can be different across cultures. The spiritual meaning could be auspicious or ominous. While some numbers are considered unlucky in some countries, some are also seen as lucky numbers in other jurisdictions. Here in Ghana, the number 66 will take a leap in terms of significance this year. This is because … The post Celebrating
A Logo is a visually appealing mark, emblem, or symbol used to support and encourage public recognition and identification. It could have an abstract or figurative design, or a wordmark with the text of the name it stands for. When incorporated into Independence Day celebrations and other significant events, it create a sense of unity … The post 66th Independence Day logo;
The Minister of Environment, Science Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Dr Kwaku Afriyie, has re-emphasized the urgency for Ghana to establish an industry-based economy as a means to create decent jobs for the people. He said the President’s vision of Ghana Beyond Aid could only be realised if implementation efforts were driven by Science, Technology and … The post Industry-based
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has toured some mosquito-breeding sites in the Bono Region with a call to step up larval control efforts targeted at immature mosquitoes to help fight malaria in the country. “Despite the gradual reduction of malaria cases from 21,000 to 19,000 and 16,000 in 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively in … The post Parliament
A Chinese delegation is in Accra to engage the government in a discussion, following a request for the restructuring of Ghana’s $1.9 billion debt owed to China. A report on the Ministry of Finance website stated that the delegation is in Accra on a 3-day mission, ahead of Ghana’s upcoming Mission to China, all in … The post Chinese delegation
Safina Mohammed Adizatu, a student, facing trail for alleged involvement in the murder of Frank Kofi Osei, a Ghanaian domiciled in Canada, and on vacation in Ghana, is yet to execute a GH¢500,000 bail bond. The Tema High Court, last month, admitted accused to bail, to be justified with two sureties, and ordered her to … The post Ashaley Botwe School Junction
The Accra Circuit Court imposed GH¢60,000 fined on a researcher, who collected GH¢372,500 from two persons, under the pretext of investing it in bitcoin scheme. Julius Bradford Lamptey, who is also a data analyst, in default, would serve 20 months imprisonment. This was after the court presided over by Mrs Evelyn Asamoah, found Lamptey guilty … The post Researcher fined GH¢60,000
The High Court in Accra on Wednesday, ruled that the removal of Dr Wilberforce S. Dzisah, as the Rector of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), was wrong and unlawful. Consequently, the court, presided over by Justice Frank Aboagye Rockson, directed that, he be paid all his entitlements at the current bank interest rate for … The post Former
The former President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, has said that his return to power as President will see a review of Article 71 of the 1992 Constitution. He said as soon as he stepped into office in 2025, he would set up a committee to review Article 71 with the aim of scrapping it, adding … The post Protecting
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the government is systematically fulfilling the terms of the staff level agreement reached with the IMF and is confident that it will secure a deal by the end of March. With the successful process of the domestic debt exchange programme and the support received from other creditors, he … The post President
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