A total of 5,700 SMEs across the country have been impacted by Absa Bank’s Young Africa Works Project. The programme, in collab­oration with the Mastercard Foundation, has seen over GH¢1.1 billion invested in these SMEs, including smallholder farmers. During a recent tour of funded project sites within the Accra enclave, beneficiaries discussed the impact the … The post Absa Young Africa

 The Bank of Gha­na (BoG) needs to enhance its regulation of the foreign exchange market and elim­inate illegal operators in order to foster the stability of the Cedi, the Managing Director of Intra­venous Infusions PLC (IIPLC), Moukhtar Soalihu, has said. He also highlighted the im­portance of the BoG tightening the regulatory framework of the forex … The post BoG must enhance

Okyehene Osagye­fuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has expressed confi­dence that Ghana would maintain its peace and civility despite the heated rhetoric from politicians leading up to the 2024 presiden­tial and parliamentary elections. Reflecting on the nation’s electoral history, he noted that Ghana has successfully navigated high-stake elections since 1992, and the December 2024 election would follow … The post Ghana

Joshua Zirkzee admitted it was an ‘unbelievable’ feeling to mark his Manchester Unit­ed debut with the late goal that clinched a dramat­ic 1-0 win against Fulham. Zirkzee came off the bench in the second half at Old Trafford on Friday and delivered a memorable first impression as his 87th-minute strike gave United the perfect start … The post Zirkzee relishes unbelievable Man Utd debut appeared

Residents along the banks of the White Volta River have been admonished to take precau­tionary measures as the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso is expected to commence today. They are to evacuate to highlands to avert the flooding and devastating impact the spillage has on communities in the area. The caution … The post Bagree Dam spillage today: Residents

Non-Farm Payrolls (NFPs) are one of the most eagerly awaited economic indicators in the trading world. Released on the first Friday of every month by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the NFP report provides insight into the health of the U.S. labor market, excluding the farming sector. The data can be a powerful catalyst … The post Is There a Bad Time to Trade NFPs? appeared first on Ghanaian

The blend of CJC-1295 and GHRP-6 has garnered considerable interest in peptide research, where scientists are exploring its potential implications on biological functions and growth. CJC-1295, a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), is studied for its potential to increase growth hormone (GH) secretion. GHRP-6, or Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide-6, is a member of the … The post CJC-1295

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has outlined strate­gies to attain 85 per cent of votes in the Ashanti Region in the 2024 presidential election. According to the party’s leader­ship, door-to-door campaigning will be rigorous and well-implemented. The Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, speaking at the launch of the region’s cam­paign, said the NPP’s aim to … The post  NPP

 The Flagbearer of the National Dem­ocratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Dramani Mahama has pledged that the next NDC government will complete all the projects it started in the region and have been aban­doned by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. He said it was unfortunate Pres­ident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo had abandoned all … The post NDC to complete its development

UK-donated Challenger 2 tanks have been used by Ukraine as part of its surprise incursion into Russia, a UK source has confirmed. The Ministry of Defence is not officially commenting on what specific UK weapons are being used by Ukraine. However, following Kyiv’s incursion into Russian territory the department reiterated that Ukraine had “a clear … The post UK-donated tanks used in

ALL bodies have been recovered from the site of a plane crash in the Brazilian state of São Paulo which killed everyone on board, the authorities have confirmed. Teams had been working to find and identify victims of the disaster after a twin-engine turboprop operated by airline Voepass came down in the town of Vinhedo. … The post All bodies recovered after 62 die in Brazil plane crash

 More than 40,000 Pales­tinians have been killed as a result of Israeli military action in Gaza since the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel, the Hamas-run health ministry says. That number – 40,005 on Thursday – equates to about 1.7per cent of the 2.3 million population of the territory – another sobering indication of the … The post More than 40,000 killed

Sweden says it has confirmed a first case of Mpox Clade I, a viral infection that spreads through close contact and is a more dangerous variant of the Mpox disease. The Swedish government made the an­nouncement on Thursday, marking the first case of the variant outside of Africa. “We have now also during the afternoon … The post Sweden confirms first case of Mpox strain outside Africa

 South African pros­ecutors have dropped charges against 95 Libyans who were ar­rested on suspicion of receiving training at an illegal military camp. The case was withdrawn because of insufficient evidence, said National Prosecuting Author­ity spokesperson Monica Nyuswa. The men have only been charged with breaching South Af­rica’s immigration laws and will be deported to their … The post Libyans

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has called on journalists to intensify efforts in protecting rights of the vulnerable and marginal­ised in society. The CHRAJ Commissioner, Mr Jo­seph Whittal, claimed some journalists had unfortunately contributed to fueling the public disdain against migrants and sexual minorities, citing prejudiced reporting of ‘Fulanis’ as responsible … The post CHRAJ

Ghana is witnessing a growing interest in adop­tion, with 158 families seeking to adopt children in the first half of this year alone, data from the Central Adoption Authority (CAA) has revealed. Within the same period, the Authority, which operates under the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, received 220 enquiries about adoption from … The post Child adoption

Teacher and other stakeholders in the education sector have been advised to guide students in the responsible use of Artificial Intelli­gence (AI). The Director of Education for the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Clifford Henaku Budu, said that irresponsible use of AI for uneth­ical purposes could have serious consequences. “Adopt stringent measures to monitor AI usage in … The post  Use AI responsibly –

The Chief Ex­ecutive Offi­cer (CEO) of Ghana Athletics, Ms Philippina Frimpong, has described Ghana’s performance in the sprint events at the just ended 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as ‘bitter sweet’ for Team Ghana. She told Accra based Citin­ewsroom upon the team’s arrival that the contingent’sfailureto qualify from the Men’s 4×100 Relays came was a … The post Ghana

 A total of 19 entertain­ment facilities and restau­rants in two regions have been fined GH¢475,000 for flouting the law that prohibits smoking at public places. The facilities including pubs, night clubs, and rec­reational centres located in Greater Accra and Central Regions were sanctioned to pay GH¢25,000 each. This follows a three-day night surveillance by personnel … The post 19

 Early on Friday morning, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor retired to sleep in a seminar hall after a gruelling day at one of India’s oldest hospitals. It was the last time she was seen alive. The next morning, her colleagues discovered her half-naked body on the podium, bearing extensive inju­ries. Police later arrested a hospital … The post Rape and murder of doctor